Meeting Summary
The city council approved several key measures, including an updated personnel policy providing health benefits for dependents of deceased employees and a new ordinance prohibiting individuals convicted of animal cruelty from possessing animals. Significant infrastructure projects were advanced with the approval of a drainage study contract and a change order for street improvements. Additionally, the council approved a revised job description for the Emergency Communications Manager and renewed the city's annual fireworks display contract.
Key Decisions & Votes
Declaring Tasers Surplus and Donation
02:20Approved the declaration of 40 taser x26 and x26p devices and holsters as surplus and authorized their donation to the Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police for distribution to smaller law enforcement agencies.
Revised Emergency Communication Supervisor Job Description
05:50Approved the revised job description for the Emergency Communication Supervisor, changing the title to Emergency Communications Manager, and assigned it to pay grade 115.
Award RFP for Fair Housing Choice Analysis
07:50Awarded RFP number 2025-05 to RKG Associates Inc. for $29,800 to conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice, funded by CDBG funds.
Purchase Live Scan System for Police Department
09:40Approved the purchase of a new Live Scan system for the police department for $22,800, funded by a national criminal history Improvement program Grant, to replace an outdated system and enhance information exchange.
Staffing Agreement for Parks and Cemetery
11:00Approved the annual contract with SNS Staffing (hgo) for temporary summer staffing in the Parks and Cemetery maintenance department.
Fireworks Display Contract Renewal
12:20Approved the renewal of the contract with Art Pyrotechnics for $58,500 for the annual Fourth of July and Christmas Spectacular fireworks displays.
Aquatic Center Locker Room Floor Repair
14:40Approved a contract with SH Renovations construction and remodeling for $35,159.23 to repair the men's and women's locker room floors at the Station Aquatic Center, funded by hotel motel tax.
Senior Center Bus Agreement
16:40Approved the agreement to utilize the 2019 Ford E450 bus from the More Council on Aging as the Senior Center bus for 2025, with MCOA providing fuel/maintenance and Parks & Rec providing staff.
Personnel Policy Manual Update (Health Benefits)
18:40Approved modifications to the Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual, including cleanup language and adding a new benefit for 6 months of 100% COBRA premium coverage for dependents of deceased full-time employees.
Ordinance 3325 - Gated Communities Access
21:00Approved Ordinance 3325, amending the Land Development Code to include gated apartment complexes under 'gated communities' and requiring numerical keypads for emergency and rapid access, with codes shared with police and fire departments.
Safety and Health Policy Manual
22:50Approved a new Safety and Health Policy Manual to promote a safe work environment, replacing an outdated 2004 manual.
Ordinance 10592 - Animal Cruelty Possession Ban
25:50Approved Ordinance 10592, which prohibits individuals convicted of animal cruelty from possessing any animal, allows Animal Control to issue citations and remove animals, and includes provisions for regaining possession and for bona fide owners.
Drainage Study for North Moore Ave/Shields Blvd
29:50Approved a contract with Mhack and Associates for $35,840 to conduct a drainage study and provide alternatives to reduce flooding in the North Moore Avenue and North Shields Boulevard area, addressing a complaint about an undersized pipe.
Amendment 2 for 19th & Santa Fe Project
31:50Approved Amendment Number Two for $32,365 for the 19th and Santa Fe project, covering additional coordination and environmental work to meet ODOT requirements.
Change Order 2 for South Bryant Ave/SE 4th St Project
35:40Approved Change Order Number Two with SilverStar Construction, reducing the contract by $41,942, to replace 430 linear feet of pavement with asphalt instead of concrete on South Bryant Avenue and SE 4th Street, saving approximately four weeks of construction time.
Financial Matters
RFP for Fair Housing Choice Analysis
Awarded RFP to RKG Associates Inc. for an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice, required for CDBG funding.
Live Scan System Purchase
Approved the purchase of a new Live Scan system for the police department, funded by a grant.
Fireworks Display Contract
Approved the renewal of the contract with Art Pyrotechnics for annual fireworks displays.
Aquatic Center Locker Room Floor Repair
Approved a contract for the repair of locker room floors at the Station Aquatic Center, funded by hotel motel tax.
Drainage Study Contract
Approved a contract with Mhack and Associates to perform a drainage study for the North Moore Avenue and North Shields Boulevard area.
Amendment 2 for 19th & Santa Fe Project
Approved an amendment for additional coordination and environmental work on the 19th and Santa Fe project.
Change Order 2 for South Bryant Ave/SE 4th St Project
Approved a change order reducing the contract amount by replacing concrete with asphalt for a section of pavement, saving time and money.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Target bid date for 19th and Santa Fe project: April 2026 (dependent on utility relocation).
Watch For
- Fourth Street underpass groundbreaking on February 20th, leading to Fourth Street closure.
- Fiscal Year 2026 budget process.
Announcements
- Mayor, City Manager, Elizabeth Whitman, Dedra, and Councilwoman Kathy Griffith attended the ACOG legislative brunch to discuss proposed bills impacting the city.
- Groundbreaking for the Fourth Street underpass is scheduled for February 20th; more details will be available on the city's webpage. Fourth Street will be closing for this project.
- The Mayor expressed appreciation for all city employees and staff for their contributions to the city's operations.
- The fiscal year 2026 budget process has commenced.
Agenda Summary
Consent Docket
Approval of consent docket items A through D.
Declare 40 Taser X26 and X26P Devices Surplus
Consider declaring 40 taser x26 and x26p devices and holsters as surplus and authorize donation to the Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police or other law enforcement agencies.
Revised Job Description for Emergency Communication Supervisor
Consider approval of a revised job description for the Emergency Communication Supervisor in the police department's communication division at the public safety center and assign it to pay grade 115.
Award RFP for Fair Housing Choice Analysis
Award RFP number 2025-05 for an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice to RKG Associates Inc. in the amount of $29,800 and approve contract for the same.
Purchase of Live Scan System for Police Department
Consider approval of the purchase of a Live Scan system for the police department funded with national criminal history Improvement program Grant.
Contract with SNS Staffing (hgo)
Consider a contract with SNS Staffing doing business as hgo for a staffing agreement for the parks and Cemetery maintenance department.
Contract Renewal with Art Pyrotechnics
Consider renewal of a contract with Art Pyrotechnics for the city's annual Fourth of July and Christmas spectacular fireworks displays in the total budgeted amount of $58,500.
Locker Room Floor Repair at Aquatic Center
Consider approval of a contract with SH Renovations construction and remodeling for the repair of the men's and women's locker room floors at the station Aquatic Center in the amount of $35,159.23.
Agreement for Senior Center Bus Use
Consider approval of the agreement to utilize the 2019 Ford E450 bus for more Council and aging as the senior center bus from January 1st 2025 through December 31st 2025.
Personnel Policy Manual Modification
Consider approval of a modification to the Personnel policy and procedures manual by adding continuation of health benefits in article 9 and clean up language to articles two, four and introduction.
Ordinance 3325 - Gated Communities Access
Consider ordinance number 3325 amending Part 12 of The Land Development code chapter 5 subdivision regulations sections 12-581 General requirements by providing required standards to gated communities and adding numerical keypad to list of emergency and Rapid access devices.
Safety and Health Policy Manual Approval
Approval of a safety and health policy manual to provide a safe and healthful Workplace and to promote an accident and injury-free work environment and resending any prior safety health plan if any.
Ordinance 10592 - Cruelty to Animals
Consider ordinance number 10592 amending part 4 chapter 4 article 4-1 D cruelty to animals by adding section 4145 prohibiting a person who pleads to or is convicted of a violation of article 4-1 D for possessing any animal thereafter.
Drainage Study for North Moore Ave/Shields Blvd
Consider approval of a contract with Mhack and Associates in the amount of $35,840 to perform a drainage study for the area of northmore Avenue and North Shields Boulevard and provide for alternatives to reduce flooding.
Amendment 2 for 19th & Santa Fe Project
Consider approving amendment number two in the amount of $32,365 for the 19th and Santa Fe project.
Change Order 2 for South Bryant Ave/SE 4th St Project
Consider approving change order number two with SilverStar Construction Construction reducing the total contract amount by $41,942 replacing approximately 430 linear feet of pavement with asphalt versus concrete on the south Bryant Avenue in Southeast 4th Street and drainage Improvement project.
Public Works Authority Consent Docket
Approval of consent docket items A, B, C, and D for the More Public Works Authority meeting.
Risk Management Consent Docket
Approval of consent docket items A and B for the More Risk Management meeting.
Executive Session
Discuss and consider pending case number CJ 2025-00002, Corey on behalf of Deborah Wilson against the city of Moore, and authorization for legal counsel and staff to take action.