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July 16, 2024 City Council Meeting

July 16, 2024 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council approved significant financial measures, including $7.22 million in General Obligation Bonds for street projects and $5.9 million in sales tax revenue notes for various capital improvements. A lengthy public discussion was held regarding the potential allowance of backyard chickens, with citizens advocating for their benefits. The council also approved several amendments for major infrastructure projects, new job descriptions, and the purchase of essential equipment for public works and sanitation.

Key Decisions & Votes

Awarding General Obligation Bonds of 2024

20:00

Approved the awarding of $7,220,000 in General Obligation Bonds for street projects to the bidder with the lowest interest cost.

Approved

Issuance of General Obligation Bonds of 2024

21:30

Approved the issuance of $7,220,000 in General Obligation Bonds for 2024, authorized by a November 2023 election, including provisions for registration and tax levy.

Approved

Moore Economic Development Authority Indebtedness

23:45

Approved the Moore Economic Development Authority incurring indebtedness up to $5,900,000 for capital improvements, including land acquisition, a new fire engine, fire station upgrades, and City Hall improvements.

Approved

2024 Annual Action Plan for CDBG

27:40

Adopted the 2024 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant program, allocating $345,900 plus rollover funds for public services and an emergency repair program, and infrastructure projects.

Adopted

Lamar Advertising Sign Relocation and Lease Agreement

31:40

Approved a 20-year lease agreement with Lamar Advertising for a new billboard location on 19th Street, west of I-35, to compensate for the removal of their sign at the new animal shelter site. The city will receive no revenue for the first 20 years, with an option for $5,000/year thereafter.

Approved

SE 4th Street BNSF Railroad Underpass Final Plan Agreement Amendment

36:00

Approved Amendment No. 3 for $550,000 to the agreement with Poe and Associates for the SE 4th Street BNSF railroad underpass, covering additional engineering and drafting services due to project complexities and BNSF requirements.

Approved

Telephone Road Reconstruction Project Amendment

38:40

Approved Amendment No. 1 for $10,000 to the Freeze and Nicholls agreement for the Telephone Road reconstruction project, covering additional ODOT requirements for environmental studies due to federal and state funding.

Approved

NW 27th Street & Shields Boulevard Intersection Reconstruction Project Amendment

40:30

Approved Amendment No. 1 for $8,200 to the TEIM Design PC agreement for the NW 27th Street and Shields Boulevard intersection reconstruction project, covering additional ODOT requirements for environmental studies due to federal and state funding.

Approved

GIS Improvements Grant Application

42:30

Adopted Resolution No. 8124, authorizing the city to apply for a $69,548 grant from the Oklahoma 911 Management Authority to update GIS maps to meet new state Next Generation 911 standards.

Adopted

CAD/RMS Consulting Services

44:30

Approved a $99,650 proposal from Signs Consulting for professional consulting services to assist in selecting a new computer-aided dispatch (CAD) and public safety records management system (RMS) for police, fire, and dispatch.

Approved

Planning Commission Appointments

46:20

Approved the appointment of David Jennings, Zane Whitechurch, and David Welchel to serve three-year terms on the Planning Commission.

Approved

Police Standards Administrator Job Description

47:40

Approved a new full-time job description for Police Standards Administrator in the Police Department, assigned to pay grade 109.

Approved

Parks and Cemetery Horticulture Worker 2 Job Description

49:00

Approved a new full-time job description for Parks and Cemetery Horticulture Worker 2 in the Parks and Recreation Department, assigned to pay grade 109.

Approved

John Deere Compact Track Loader Purchase

50:20

Approved the budgeted purchase of a John Deere 333 P compact track loader with attachments for $140,400 to replace an old, frequently broken-down unit for Streets and Drainage and Public Works.

Approved

More Public Works Authority Agreement of Support

52:40

Approved Resolution No. 26924, authorizing an agreement of support between the Public Works Authority and the Economic Development Authority related to the Sales Tax Revenue Note Series 2024.

Approved

Purchase of Two Trash Truck Cab and Chassis

54:00

Approved the budgeted purchase of two Battle LE2 crane carrier cab and chassis with CNG fueled engines for $429,450 for the sanitation division.

Approved

Purchase of Two Trash Truck Compactor Bodies

55:30

Approved the budgeted purchase of two Healey DPF Python 33-yard full eject style refuge compactor bodies for $590,000 for the sanitation division.

Approved

Sanitation Routing Software Purchase

58:00

Approved a master software service agreement and the budgeted purchase of routing software from Rubicon Global LLC for $345,789, aiming to digitize and optimize sanitation routes and enhance customer service.

Approved

More Economic Development Authority Sales Tax Revenue Note Issuance

1:03:00

Approved Resolution No. 2824, authorizing the issuance of a sales tax revenue note not to exceed $5,900,000 for municipal capital improvements, including land purchase, City Hall remodel, fire station expansion, and an additional fire engine.

Approved

Marlene Ru vs. City of Moore Legal Case

1:13:00

Approved proceeding as directed by legal counsel regarding the case of Marlene Ru vs. the City of Moore.

Proceed as directed

Harry Jake Corey Claim against City of Moore

1:13:30

Approved proceeding as directed by legal counsel regarding the pending claim by Harry Jake Corey on behalf of Deborah Wilson against the City of Moore.

Proceed as directed

Upcoming Community Events

July 20th

Cops and Bobbers

Buck Thomas Park, 8 AM - 10 AM. Fishing gear encouraged but not required for kids.

Financial Matters

General Obligation Bonds of 2024

Awarding bonds for city street projects.

$7,220,000

Issuance of General Obligation Bonds of 2024

Issuance of bonds authorized by election for municipal purposes.

$7,220,000

Moore Economic Development Authority Sales Tax Revenue Note Series 2024

Incurrence of indebtedness for municipal capital improvements, including land, fire engine, fire station, and City Hall.

$5,900,000

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

Allocation of CDBG funds for public services (Meals on Wheels, counseling, child advocacy, food pantry, early intervention, utility/rental assistance) and an emergency repair program and infrastructure project.

$345,900

Purchase of Perpetual Easement for Billboard

Paid to property owners for the perpetual easement previously used by Lamar Advertising at the animal shelter site.

$50,000

Amendment to SE 4th Street BNSF railroad underpass agreement

Additional engineering and drafting services for the underpass project due to various changes and coordination with BNSF.

$550,000

Amendment to Telephone Road reconstruction agreement

Additional ODOT requirements for environmental studies due to federal/state funding for the project.

$10,000

Amendment to NW 27th Street & Shields Boulevard intersection reconstruction agreement

Additional ODOT requirements for environmental studies due to federal/state funding for the project.

$8,200

GIS Improvements Grant Application

Grant application for consultant services to update GIS maps to meet Next Generation 911 standards.

$69,548

CAD/RMS Professional Consulting Services

Consulting services for identifying and selecting a new computer-aided dispatch and records management system.

$99,650

John Deere 333 P Compact Track Loader

Purchase of a new compact track loader with attachments for Streets and Drainage and Public Works.

$140,400

Two Battle LE2 Crane Carrier Cab and Chassis

Purchase of cab and chassis for two new trash trucks.

$429,450

Two Healey DPF Python 33-yard Refuge Compactor Bodies

Purchase of compactor bodies for two new trash trucks.

$590,000

Sanitation Routing Software (Rubicon Global LLC)

Purchase of routing software to digitize and optimize sanitation routes, improve efficiency, and boost customer service.

$345,789

More Economic Development Authority Sales Tax Revenue Note Series 2024

Issuance of sales tax revenue note for municipal capital improvements.

$5,900,000

Public Comments

8 citizens spoke

Seven citizens spoke in favor of allowing backyard chickens, citing benefits such as food security, mental health, cultural cohesion, and the city's improved animal shelter infrastructure. One citizen addressed concerns about increased traffic, poor street conditions, and lack of sidewalks in the Main and Turner neighborhood, particularly impacting elderly residents, and requested signage and future improvements.

Backyard chickens (food security, mental health, cultural cohesion, regulations) Traffic congestion and detours Street maintenance and conditions Pedestrian safety and lack of sidewalks Concerns for elderly residents

Coming Up

Watch For

  • Traffic signage at Main and Turner to indicate no through access.
  • Street and sidewalk improvements in the Main and Turner neighborhood.
  • Annual OML conference in Tulsa (September 10th-12th).

Announcements

  • July 4th events at Buck Thomas Park were successful, with fireworks synchronized to Toby Keith's songs.
  • Cops and Bobbers event is scheduled for July 20th at Buck Thomas Park from 8 AM to 10 AM, encouraging kids to learn fishing.
  • Senator Langford visited the city to discuss local and national issues.
  • Big trash pickup scheduling is still a week out due to high demand.

Agenda Summary

Consent Docket

Approval of consent docket items A through D.

Approved

Staff report regarding backyard chickens and public comments

Receive a staff report and public comments regarding the allowance of backyard chickens in the city.

Information Only

Resolution No. 8224 awarding $7,220,000 City of Moore Oklahoma General Obligation Bonds of 2024

Awarding general obligation bonds for street projects to the bidder offering the lowest interest cost.

Approved

Resolution No. 8324 providing for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds of 2024

Providing for the issuance of $7,220,000 General Obligation Bonds authorized in a November 2023 election, including provisions for registration and annual tax levy.

Approved

Resolution No. 8824 approving incurrence of indebtedness by Moore Economic Development Authority

Approving indebtedness not to exceed $5,900,000 for Municipal Capital Improvements, including land purchase, fire engine, fire station improvements, and City Hall improvements.

Approved

Resolution No. 8024 adopting 2024 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant program

Adopting the 2024 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and authorizing submission to HUD, allocating funds for various public services and infrastructure projects.

Adopted

Approval of sign relocation and lease agreement with Lamar Advertising

Approval of a 20-year lease agreement with Lamar Advertising for a new billboard location on 19th Street, compensating for the removal of a previous billboard at the animal shelter site.

Approved

Amendment No. 3 to SE 4th Street BNSF railroad underpass final plan agreement

Approval of a $550,000 amendment to the engineering agreement for the SE 4th Street BNSF railroad underpass, covering additional services due to right-of-way, signal upgrades, hydraulic reports, ODOT standard changes, and BNSF coordination.

Approved

Amendment No. 1 to Freeze and Nicholls agreement for Telephone Road reconstruction

Approval of a $10,000 amendment for additional ODOT requirements, including an environmental process, due to federal and state funding for the Telephone Road (SW 19th St to SW 34th St) reconstruction project.

Approved

Amendment No. 1 to TEIM Design PC agreement for NW 27th Street & Shields Boulevard intersection reconstruction

Approval of an $8,200 amendment for additional ODOT requirements, including an environmental process, due to federal and state funding for the NW 27th Street and Shields Boulevard intersection reconstruction project.

Approved

Resolution No. 8124 authorizing GIS improvements grant application

Authorizing the city to submit a grant application to the Oklahoma 911 Management Authority for $69,548 for GIS improvements to meet state Next Generation 911 standards.

Approved

Approval of proposal from Signs Consulting for CAD/RMS professional consulting services

Approval of a $99,650 proposal from Signs Consulting for professional consulting services to identify and select a new computer-aided dispatch (CAD) and public safety records management system (RMS).

Approved

Appointment of members to the Planning Commission

Consider the appointment of David Jennings, Zane Whitechurch, and David Welchel to serve three-year terms on the Planning Commission.

Approved

Approval of new job description for Police Standards Administrator

Approval of a new full-time job description for Police Standards Administrator, responsible for policy drafting, accreditation management, and audits.

Approved

Approval of new job description for Parks and Cemetery Horticulture Worker 2

Approval of a new full-time job description for Parks and Cemetery Horticulture Worker 2, responsible for a small crew in beautifying city parks and cemetery grounds.

Approved

Budgeted purchase of John Deere 333 P compact track loader

Approval of the budgeted purchase of a John Deere 333 P compact track loader with attachments for $140,400 for Streets and Drainage and Public Works.

Approved

More Public Works Authority Consent Docket

Approval of consent docket items A and B for the Public Works Authority.

Approved

Resolution No. 26924 of the More Public Works Authority authorizing an agreement of support

Authorizing an agreement of support between the Public Works Authority and the Economic Development Authority pertaining to the Sales Tax Revenue Note Series 2024.

Approved

Budgeted purchase of two Battle LE2 crane carrier cab and chassis

Approval of the budgeted purchase of two Battle LE2 crane carrier cab and chassis with CNG fueled engines for $429,450 for sanitation.

Approved

Budgeted purchase of two Healey DPF Python 33-yard refuge compactor bodies

Approval of the budgeted purchase of two Healey DPF Python 33-yard full eject style refuge compactor bodies for $590,000 for sanitation.

Approved

Approval of master software service agreement and budgeted purchase of routing software for sanitation division

Approval of a master software service agreement and budgeted purchase of routing software from Rubicon Global LLC for $345,789 to digitize and optimize sanitation routes and improve customer service.

Approved

More Risk Management Consent Docket

Approval of consent docket items A and B for the Risk Management meeting.

Approved

More Economic Development Authority Consent Docket

Approval of consent docket item A for the Economic Development Authority.

Approved

Resolution No. 2824 of the More Economic Development Authority authorizing issuance of sales tax revenue note

Authorizing the issuance of a sales tax revenue note not to exceed $5,900,000 for financing municipal capital improvements, including land purchase, City Hall remodel, fire station expansion, and additional fire engine.

Approved

Citizens Forum

Public comments on items not on the agenda, specifically traffic, street conditions, and sidewalks in the Main and Turner neighborhood.

Information Only

Items from City Council Trustees

Announcements and updates from City Council members.

Information Only

Items from City Manager

Updates from the City Manager.

Information Only

Executive Session - Marlene Ru vs. City of Moore

Discussion regarding Marlene Ru vs. the City of Moore case number CJ 2017-1261.

Proceed as directed

Executive Session - Harry Jake Corey claim against City of Moore

Discussion regarding a pending claim by Harry Jake Corey on behalf of Deborah Wilson against the City of Moore.

Proceed as directed