Meeting Summary
The city council meeting included the adoption of a proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunications Week and the tabling of a controversial comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning request for an I-35 billboard due to citizen concerns. Multiple residential and commercial plats were approved, along with bids for temporary employee services, landscape maintenance, and a significant street improvement project. The council also recognized Councilmember Janie Milum's last meeting and provided community announcements.
Key Decisions & Votes
National Public Safety Telecommunications Week Proclamation
02:00A proclamation was read declaring April 8th through 14th, 2012, as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week in the city of Moore.
City Council Consent Docket
05:00The consent docket, including minutes from March 19th, 2012, Planning Commission minutes from February 14th, 2012, and claims and expenditures for FY 2011-2012 totaling $1,699,229.50, was approved.
Moore Vision 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment #31 & Rezoning Application #881
23:00A request to amend the comprehensive plan and rezone property near I-35 and Main Street from low density residential to light/medium commercial, primarily for an LED billboard upgrade, was tabled for two weeks to allow council members to observe existing LED signs at night.
Final Plat for Royal Rock Section 4
26:00The final plat for Royal Rock Section 4, consisting of five commercial lots on 16 acres north of Southwest 19th Street and west of Telephone Road, was approved.
Final Plat for Rock Creek Section 6
30:00The final plat for Rock Creek Section 6, comprising 80 single-family residential lots on 21 acres south of Southeast Fourth Street and west of Sunny Lane Road, was approved.
Moore Vision 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment #29, Rezoning Application #882, and Preliminary Plat for Sonoma Lakes Edition
40:00A series of companion items for the Sonoma Lakes Edition, including a comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning from rural agricultural to R1 single-family residential, and the preliminary plat for 215 homes on 80 acres, were approved after revisions addressed citizen concerns.
Awarding Bid #112-011 Temporary Employee Services
48:00The bid for temporary employee services was awarded to H First Staffing Group, the second lowest bidder, based on the council's desire to ensure fair wages for employees and maintain service quality.
Awarding Bid #112-100 Landscape Maintenance
50:00The bid for landscape maintenance of the Riverwalk area and Oldtown, in the monthly amount of $965, was awarded to Todd's Lawns and Landscape.
Awarding GEO Bond Issue Project #4 (NW 12th Street)
54:00The bid for GEO bond issue project #4, involving the reconstruction and widening of Northwest 12th Street between Janeway Avenue and I-35 Service Road, was awarded to Atch for $1,848,156 for a concrete base.
Moore Public Works Authority Consent Docket
56:00The Public Works Authority consent docket, including minutes from March 19th, 2012, and claims and expenditures for FY 2011-2012 totaling $1,400,000.15, was approved.
Moore Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket
59:00The Risk Management consent docket, including minutes from March 19th, 2012, a worker's compensation settlement of $7,500, and claims and expenditures for FY 2011-2012 totaling $337,450.00, was approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Moore Beautiful Tree Sale
Community Center
Financial Matters
City Council Claims and Expenditures (FY 2011-2012)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the fiscal year.
Temporary Employee Services Bid #112-011
Awarded bid to H First Staffing Group (second lowest bidder) to ensure fair wages for temporary employees, despite a lower bid from Standby Services LLC.
Landscape Maintenance Bid #112-100
Awarded monthly contract to Todd's Lawns and Landscape for maintenance of the Riverwalk area and Oldtown.
GEO Bond Issue Project #4 (NW 12th Street)
Awarded bid to Atch for the reconstruction and widening of Northwest 12th Street, opting for a concrete base.
Public Works Authority Claims and Expenditures (FY 2011-2012)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the Public Works Authority.
Worker's Compensation Settlement (Carla Farmer)
Approved payment for a worker's compensation settlement.
Risk Management Claims and Expenditures (FY 2011-2012)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for Risk Management.
Public Comments
Two citizens expressed opposition to the proposed LED billboard and commercial rezoning near I-35 and Main Street, citing concerns about light trespass, property maintenance, and preserving the residential character of the neighborhood. An applicant representative spoke in favor of the Sonoma Lakes development, highlighting revisions made to address previous citizen concerns regarding density and open space.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Moore Vision 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment #31
- Rezoning Application #881
Watch For
- Reconsideration of the I-35 billboard/commercial rezoning in two weeks
Announcements
- The Moore Beautiful Tree Sale will be held on April 20th at the Community Center.
- The Arbor Gardens (arboretum) parking lot will be accessible to the public this week, weather permitting.
- Citizens are urged to be patient and cautious in construction zones, particularly on Northwest Fifth Street, due to worker safety concerns and traffic inconveniences.
- Councilmember Janie Milum was recognized for her last meeting on the city council.
Agenda Summary
Item C
Proclamation declaring April 8th through 14th, 2012, as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.
Item 2A
Approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting held March 19th, 2012.
Item 2B
Receive the minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting held February 14th, 2012.
Item 2C
Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2011-2012 in the amount of $1,699,229.50.
Item 3
Consider Moore Vision 2020 comprehensive plan Amendment #31 located in the southwest quarter of section 14, Township 10 North, Range 3 West, being south of Main Street and West of I35, from low density residential outside I35 Corridor to Light commercial and medium commercial inside I35 Corridor.
Item 4
Companion item to Item 3, related to the I35/Main Street area.
Item 5
Consider the final plat for Royal Rock Section 4 located in the Southeast quarter of section 22, Township 10 North, Range 3 West, being north of Southwest 19th Street and West of Telephone Road.
Item 6
Consider the final plat for Rock Creek Section 6 located in the Northeast quarter of section 19, Township 10 North, Range 2 West, being south of Southeast Fourth Street and West of Sun Lane Road.
Item 7
Consider Moore Vision 2020 comprehensive plan amendment #29 located in the Southeast quarter of section 7, Township 10 North, Range 2 West, being north of Northeast 12th Street and West of Sunny Lane Road, from rural residential to low density residential.
Item 8
Consider rezoning application number 882 located in the Southeast quarter of section 7, Township 10 North, Range 2 West, being north of Northeast 12th Street and West of Sunny Lane Road, from A to rural agricultural District to R1 single family residential district and approve ordinance Number 71011.
Item 9
Consider preliminary plat for Sonoma Lakes Edition located in the Southeast quarter of section 7, Township 10 North, Range 2 West, being north of Northeast 12th Street and West of Sunny Lane Road.
Item 10
Consider awarding bid number 112-011 temporary employee services to standby Services LLC.
Item 11
Consider awarding bid number 112-100 landscape maintenance for Riverwalk area in Oldtown to Todd's Lawns and Landscape in the monthly amount of $965.
Item 12
Consider awarding Geo bond issue project number 4 and Northwest 12th Street between Janeway Avenue and West High 35 service road to the lowest and most responsible bidder.
Item 13A
Receive and approve the minutes of the regular more Public Works Authority meeting held March 19, 2012.
Item 13B
Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2011-2012 in the amount of $1,400,000.15.
Item 14A
Accept the minutes of the regular more risk management meeting held March 19th, 2012.
Item 14B
Approved payment of a worker's compensation settlement in the amount of $7,500 to Carla Farmer for claim number 20110-13865Y and 2011-7422R.
Item 14C
Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2011-2012 in the amount of $337,450.00.
Item 15A
New business citizens forum for item it is not on the agenda.
Item 15B
Items from the city council or trustees.
Item 15C
Items from the city manager trust manager.
Item 16
Adjourn.