Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several key purchases for city infrastructure, including a new storm siren, a mini track loader, and asphalt maintenance attachments. They also approved a lot split for a commercial property and renewed stop-loss insurance with a higher deductible to reduce premium costs. A significant discussion was held regarding the city's GO bond program and projected millage rates.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket Approval
01:30The consent docket items A through E were approved by the council.
Lot Split Approval (101 Southeastern)
02:40An application to split lot 6, block one of the Armstrong addition (101 Southeastern) into two separate lots, one for a gas station and one for a strip center, was approved.
Purchase of Outdoor Warning Siren
04:10Authorization was granted for the budgeted purchase of one Federal Signal outdoor warning siren and controller with a solar-powered option for $35,253.99.
Purchase of Bobcat Mini Track Loader
05:50The budgeted purchase of a 2026 Bobcat mini track loader for the streets and drainage division for $29,674.60 was approved.
Purchase of Asphalt Cold Planer and Hydraulic Hammer Attachments
07:20Authorization was given for the budgeted purchase of an asphalt cold planer skid steer attachment ($26,950) and a hydraulic hammer attachment ($13,000) for a total of $39,950 for the streets and drainage division.
Stop Loss Insurance Renewal
09:50Approval was granted for the application for stop-loss insurance with HCC Life Insurance Company, administered by Assured Benefits Administrators, Inc., effective January 1st, 2026, through December 31st, 2026, with a specific deductible of $165,000 to reduce premium costs.
Professional Engineering Services for NE 27th Street and Pole Road Improvement Project
11:40An agreement with Olsen, Inc. for $405,000 for professional engineering services for the Northeast 27th Street and Pole Road improvement project was approved.
More Public Works Authority Consent Docket
12:40Consent docket items A, B, and C for the More Public Works Authority meeting were approved.
WWTP Digester Building Removal Project Bid Award
15:20Bid number 2026004 for the More WWTP digester building removal project was awarded to Total Demolition Services in the amount of $424,213.
More Risk Management Consent Docket
16:20Consent docket items A and B for the More Risk Management meeting were approved.
More Economic Development Authority Consent Docket
17:50Consent docket item A for the More Economic Development Authority meeting was approved.
Financial Matters
Outdoor Warning Siren
Budgeted purchase of one Federal Signal 508128 outdoor warning siren and controller with solar powered option.
Bobcat Mini Track Loader
Budgeted purchase of a 2026 Bobcat mini track loader for the streets and drainage division.
Asphalt Cold Planer and Hydraulic Hammer Attachments
Budgeted purchase of one asphalt cold planer skid steer attachment ($26,950) and one hydraulic hammer attachment ($13,000).
Stop Loss Insurance Renewal
Renewal of stop-loss insurance with Tokyo Marine HCC with a specific deductible of $165,000, resulting in a premium decrease of 6.61%.
Professional Engineering Services (NE 27th Street and Pole Road)
Agreement with Olsen, Inc. for professional engineering services for the Northeast 27th Street and Pole Road improvement project.
WWTP Digester Building Removal Project
Awarding bid to Total Demolition Services for the More WWTP digester building removal project.
Public Comments
Russell McB expressed concerns about drainage related to a new addition north of his property, noting that information on the city's website was pending. He stated that Elizabeth Wittman had addressed most of his questions, but he remains concerned until the project is complete.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Transition period for GO bond program and its impact on millage rates
- Future bond issues and their effect on property taxes
Announcements
- The OWRB loan for wastewater treatment plant repairs was approved by the OWRB board.
- An event hosted by Impact for Safety Town last Friday at the advancement center showed significant corporate interest in fundraising for Safety Town.
- Discussion on the city's GO bond program, its historical reliance on GO bonds for infrastructure, and projected millage rates for 2026-2030.
Agenda Summary
Roll Call
Roll call of council members.
Pledge of Allegiance
Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Docket
Approval of consent docket items A through E.
Consider approval of a lot split located in lot 6, block one of the Armstrong addition to Moore, also known as 101 Southeastern, application by 1028 LLC.
Application to split a lot to separate an existing gas station from a strip center.
Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of one federal signal 508128 outdoor warning siren and controller with solar powered option pole freight installation from John Goddard Enterprises LLC in the amount of 35,000 25399 utilizing tips contract number 220105.
Purchase of a new storm siren for the far southeast 19th Street area.
Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of a 2026 Bobcat mini track loader for the streets and drainage division from Bobcat of Oklahoma City in the amount of 29,674.60 60 cents using NASPO construction equipment master agreement number OKSW192300.
Purchase of a mini track loader for construction and maintenance, including sidewalk repairs.
Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of one asphel asphalt cold planer skid steer attachment 26,950 and one hydraulic hammer attachment 13,000 for the streets and drainage division from CL Boyd John Deere of Oklahoma City and the total amount of 39,950 using source well contract bid 91515 JD number 011723 JDC C.
Purchase of attachments for existing skid steers for asphalt planing and concrete breaking.
Consider approval of application for stop loss insurance with HCC Life Insurance Company to be administered by Assured Benefits Administrators, Inc. Effective January 1st, 2026 through December 31st, 2026.
Renewal of stop-loss insurance with a higher deductible to reduce premium costs.
Consider approving an agreement with Olsen, Inc. in the amount of 405,000 for professional engineering services for the Northeast 27th Street and Pole Road improvement project.
Agreement for engineering services for signalization, left turn lanes, and full-depth reconstruction on NE 27th Street and Pole Road.
More Public Works Authority Consent Docket
Approval of consent docket items A, B, and C for the Public Works Authority.
Consider awarding bid number 2026004 more WWTP digesttor building removal project to total demolition services in the amount of $424,213 as the lowest most responsive bidder.
Awarding bid for the removal of the wastewater treatment plant digester building.
More Risk Management Consent Docket
Approval of consent docket items A and B for the Risk Management meeting.
More Economic Development Authority Consent Docket
Approval of consent docket item A for the Economic Development Authority meeting.
New Business - Citizens form for items not on the agenda.
Opportunity for public comment on items not on the agenda.
New Business - Items from the city council trustees.
Discussion or updates from city council trustees.
New Business - Items from city trust manager.
Updates from the city trust manager on OWRB loan approval, Safety Town fundraising, and GO bond program projections.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting.