Meeting Summary
The City Council approved significant changes to animal shelter fees, establishing a flat $70 adoption fee that includes all vetting and a $20 owner surrender fee. They also authorized the demolition of the former Moore Community Pool and renewed field lease agreements with local youth sports associations. Public comments primarily addressed concerns regarding a potential Twin Peaks restaurant opening in the city.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket (City Council)
04:00Approved minutes from the February 6, 2012 City Council meeting and January 9, 2012 Parks Board meeting, and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2011-2012 totaling $2,388,452.14.
Animal Adoption Fee Amendment (Ordinance 71712)
04:50Amended the Municipal Code to establish a flat $70 adoption fee for animals, which includes all necessary vetting (tests, shots, spay/neuter), removing the previous deposit system.
Animal Surrender Fee Establishment (Ordinance 71812)
10:00Amended the Municipal Code to establish a $20 fee for individuals surrendering an animal to the city's animal shelter, aiming to discourage disposability and align with other shelters.
Adoption of Fee Schedule (Resolution 736612)
11:30Adopted a new schedule of fees and charges, formalizing the previously approved $70 animal adoption fee and $20 animal surrender fee.
Demolition of Moore Community Pool
12:40Awarded the demolition contract for the former Moore Community Pool to K&M Wrecking LLC for $4,980, in line with the Parks master plan.
Field Lease Agreement - Moore Youth Baseball Association
16:00Approved a two-year field lease agreement with the Moore Youth Baseball Association, commencing February 1, 2012, with updated financial accountability and reporting requirements.
Field Lease Agreement - Moore Youth Football Association
18:00Approved a two-year field lease agreement with the Moore Youth Football Association, commencing February 1, 2012, as a companion item to the baseball association agreement.
Consent Docket (More Public Works Authority)
19:30Approved minutes from the February 6, 2012 PWA meeting and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2011-2012 totaling $825,000.00.
Consent Docket (More Risk Management Meeting)
20:50Approved minutes from the February 6, 2012 Risk Management meeting, two workers' compensation settlements ($3,323.75 and $4,225.00), and ratified claims and expenditures for 2012 totaling $184,700.325.
Consent Docket (More Economic Development Authority)
23:20Approved minutes from the January 17, 2012 EDA meeting.
Executive Session Item A: Real Property Acquisition
34:00Authorized staff to proceed as directed regarding the potential acquisition of certain real property in the city.
Executive Session Item B: Legal Case Action
34:50Authorized legal counsel and staff to take necessary action regarding the Central Oklahoma Master Conservatory District versus State of Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality case.
Upcoming Community Events
IMAX Theater Opening
Pre-opening event for council members on Thursday at 7:00 PM.
Prescription Drug Roundup
Another event is coming up soon, encouraging residents to dispose of old medications.
Financial Matters
City Council Claims and Expenditures (FY 2011-2012)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the fiscal year.
Animal Adoption Fee
New flat fee for animal adoptions, covering vetting costs.
Animal Surrender Fee
New fee for individuals surrendering an animal to the shelter.
Demolition of Moore Community Pool
Cost for the demolition of the former community pool.
Public Works Authority Claims and Expenditures (FY 2011-2012)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the Public Works Authority.
Workers' Compensation Settlement (Cheryl Jackson)
Approved payment for a workers' compensation settlement.
Workers' Compensation Settlement (Terry Shat)
Approved payment for a workers' compensation settlement.
Risk Management Claims and Expenditures (2012)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for Risk Management.
Public Comments
Two citizens expressed concerns regarding the potential opening of a Twin Peaks restaurant, specifically objecting to the attire of staff and its perceived impact on Moore's family-friendly community image. They were informed that the city has no legal grounds to prohibit the restaurant's opening due to appropriate commercial zoning, and were advised to contact the restaurant directly or invite other family-friendly establishments.
Coming Up
Watch For
- NW 12th Street bond issue project bids (received March 14th, council discussion later in March)
- Future development plans for the former community pool site (potential museum, walking trail, splash pad, or pavilion)
Announcements
- Mayor Glenn Lewis and the City of Moore received the Cleveland County Sheriff's Guardian Award for their contributions to the prescription drug roundup program, which has collected approximately 4,000 pounds of drugs.
- The January financial statement for the general fund shows significant improvement.
- Residential street crews are making good progress on improvements in the Plaza Towers and east Moore neighborhoods.
Agenda Summary
Item 2: Consent Docket
Receive and approve minutes of the regular city council meeting held February 6, 2012; receive minutes of the regular parks board meeting held January 9, 2012; approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2011-2012 in the amount of $2,388,452.14.
Item 3: Ordinance No. 71712
Consider ordinance number 71712 amending part four article c section 4-1 135a of the more Municipal Code by establishing an adoption fee removal of the spay or neutering fee deposit providing for severability and providing for a repealer.
Item 4: Ordinance No. 71812
Consider ordinance number 71812 amending part 4 chapter 1 article c section 4- 133 by establishing a fee to be assessed to any person for surrendering an animal to the animal shelter providing for severability and and providing for repealer.
Item 5: Resolution No. 736612
Considered resolution number 736612 adopting the schedule of fees and charges effective upon approval and remaining in effect until modified amended or repealed and repealing prior inconsistent fees establishing a surrender fee and amending the adoption fee.
Item 6: Demolition of Moore Community Pool
Consider awarding demolition of the Moore Community Pool to K&M wrecking LLC in the amount of $4,980.
Item 7: Field Lease Agreement with Moore Youth Baseball Association
Consider approval of a field lease agreement with the Moore Youth Baseball Association for a two-year period commencing February 1st, 2012.
Item 8: Field Lease Agreement with Moore Youth Football Association
Consider approval of a field lease agreement with the Moore Youth Football Association for a 2-year period commencing February 1st, 2012.
Item 9: Consent Docket (More Public Works Authority)
Receive and approve the minutes of the regular More Public Works Authority meeting held February the 6, 2012; approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2011-2012 in the amount of $825,000.00.
Item 10: Consent Docket (More Risk Management Meeting)
Receive and approve the minutes of the regular More Risk Management meeting held February the 6, 2012; approve payment of a workers' compensation settlement in the amount of $3,323.75 to Cheryl Jackson; approve payment of a worker's compensation settlement in the amount of $4,225.00 to Terry Shat; approve and ratify claims and expenditures for 2012 in the amount of $184,700.325.
Item 12: Consent Docket (More Economic Development Authority)
Receive and approve the minutes of the regular More Economic Development Authority meeting held January the 17th of 2012.
Item A: Citizens Forum for items not on the agenda
Opportunity for citizens to address the council on topics not listed on the official agenda.
Item 13: Items from the City Manager
Report and updates from the City Manager on various city operations and upcoming events.
Item 14: Executive Session
Discuss potential acquisition of certain real property and consider possible action regarding Central Oklahoma Master Conservatory District versus State of Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality case.
Item 15: Adjournment
Motion to conclude the city council meeting.