Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several development plats, extended a temporary moratorium on development in the Cleveland Heights Edition, and awarded a bid for a traffic signal project. Following an executive session, the Fraternal Order of Police contract was approved, and staff were directed to proceed with a real property acquisition. The meeting also featured extensive public comments from union members and supporters advocating for continued contract negotiations and recognition of city workers' rights.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket (excluding OG&E easement)
03:00Approved minutes, accepted Planning Commission minutes, declared two police vehicles surplus, approved stream gauging agreement, and ratified claims and expenditures.
Rezoning Application 886
05:20Approved rezoning from R3 General Residential to C1 sup Office District with a special use permit for a communications tower.
Final Plat for Autumn Oaks Villas
07:30Approved the final plat for 23 patio homes on 3.5 acres, expanding the Autumn Oaks Edition.
Final Plat for Willows Edition Section 8
11:00Approved the final plat for 15 residential lots on approximately 12.5 acres, part of the Willows Edition.
Final Plat for Willows Edition Section 9
11:50Approved the final plat for 11 residential lots on approximately 7 acres, completing the residential portion of the Willows Edition.
Resolution 741-12 Extending Moratorium
13:30Extended a temporary moratorium on development and construction in the Cleveland Heights Edition for one year to allow for further research into public utility extensions and urban renewal.
Police Department Job Descriptions
15:10Approved updated Police Department job descriptions and the job description for the new Community Services Coordinator position.
Award Bid 112-012 Traffic Signal Project
17:40Awarded the bid for the traffic signal project at Southeast 4th Street and Bryant Avenue to Traffic and Lighting Systems.
More Public Works Authority Consent Docket
18:50Received and approved minutes and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2011-2012.
More Risk Management Consent Docket
19:50Accepted minutes and approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2011-2012.
Fraternal Order of Police Contract
42:40Approved the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 contract between the City of Moore and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 131.
Real Property Acquisition
43:20Authorized staff to proceed as directed regarding the potential acquisition of certain real property.
Upcoming Community Events
Daddy Daughter Dance
Call the community center at 793-5090 for details.
Financial Matters
Stream Gauging Agreement (FY 2013)
Agreement with Oklahoma Water Resources Board and U.S. Geological Survey.
City Council Claims and Expenditures (FY 2011-2012)
Ratification of claims and expenditures.
Traffic Signal Project Bid
Awarded bid to Traffic and Lighting Systems for the Southeast 4th Street and Bryant Avenue project.
More Public Works Authority Claims and Expenditures (FY 2011-2012)
Ratification of claims and expenditures.
More Risk Management Claims and Expenditures (FY 2011-2012)
Ratification of claims and expenditures.
Public Comments
Six individuals spoke during the Citizens Forum, primarily union members and supporters. They advocated for the rights of city employees to unionize and negotiate contracts, emphasizing the importance of fair wages, benefits, safe working conditions, and dignity for municipal workers. Speakers urged the council to resume bargaining with the AFSCME union.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Easement to OG&E (due to incorrect drafting, to be placed on a future agenda)
Deadlines
- AFSCME contract expires June 30th
Watch For
- Engineering study on potential railroad underpasses at 4th or 12th Street (to be presented at the next agenda)
Announcements
- Vice Mayor is filling in for the Mayor who is not feeling well.
- Thanks extended to various departments and individuals for the successful bike race held yesterday.
- Information provided on the city's lawn mowing ordinance, which requires grass to be no higher than 12 inches and is complaint-driven, with a 10-day notice for abatement and potential fines.
Agenda Summary
Item 2A
Approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting held May 21, 2012.
Item 2B
Accept the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held March 13, 2012.
Item 2C
Approve an easement to OG&E to provide power to the wastewater treatment plant.
Item 2D
Declare a 2004 Crown Victoria used by the police department as surplus.
Item 2E
Declare a 2001 Ford Crown Victoria used by the police department as surplus.
Item 2F
Approve the fiscal year 2013 memorandum agreement with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and the U.S. Geological Survey for stream gauging in the amount of $5,600.
Item 2G
Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2011-2012 in the amount of $1,527,751.01.
Item 3
Consider rezoning application number 886 located in the Northwest quarter of section 35 from R3 General residential district to C1 sup office district with a special use permit and approve ordinance Number 716-12.
Item 4
Consider the final plat for Autumn Oaks Villas located in the Northeast quarter of section 23.
Item 5
Consider the final plat for the Willows Edition Section 8 located in the Southeast quarter of section 27.
Item 6
Consider the final plat for the Willows Edition Section 9 located in the Southeast quarter of section 27.
Item 7
Consider approval of resolution number 741-12 extending a temporary moratorium regarding Development and Construction upon lands within the Northeast quarter of section 18 (Cleveland Heights Edition).
Item 8
Consider approval of the updated Police Department job descriptions and the job description for the new community services coordinator position.
Item 9
Consider awarding bid number 112-012 traffic signal project located at Southeast 4th Street and Bryant Avenue to Traffic and Lighting Systems in the amount of $75,867.70.
Item 10A
Receive and approve the minutes of the regular More Public Works Authority meeting held May 21st, 2012.
Item 10B
Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2011-2012 in the amount of $404,683.87.
Item 11A
Accept the minutes of the regular More Risk Management meeting held May 21, 2012.
Item 11B
Approve and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2011-2012 in the amount of $414,511.75.
Item 12A
Citizens forum for items not on the agenda.
Item 12B
Items from the city council or trustees, including discussion on the lawn mowing ordinance.
Item 12C
Items from the city manager trust manager, including an engineering study on potential railroad underpasses and announcement of the Daddy Daughter Dance.
Item 13A
Discuss and consider fiscal year 2012-2013 contract between the city of Moore and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 131.
Item 13B
Discuss potential acquisition of certain real property in the city of Moore.