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June 18, 2024 City Council Meeting

June 18, 2024 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council approved several key infrastructure projects, including bank stabilization, a detention pond design, and major road reconstruction, with significant state and ACOG grant funding. A long-standing contract for road maintenance and disaster cleanup with SilverStar Construction was renewed. An ordinance establishing penalties for zoning code violations was tabled for further consideration, and a public transit feasibility study was received for future discussion. Additionally, new security camera systems and HVAC upgrades were approved, and new leadership roles were elected across various city authorities.

Key Decisions & Votes

Zoning Code Violations Ordinance

01:00:00

Ordinance number 1054 24, which would establish penalties and an appeals process for zoning code violations, was tabled for further discussion and potential amendments regarding the appeal process.

Tabled

Woodbine Circle Bank Stabilization Project

01:10:00

An agreement for $981,157 with Me Shack and Associates for engineering services for the bank stabilization of the North Fork River Channel embankment was approved.

Approved

Northeast Third Street Detention Pond Project Design

01:13:00

An agreement for $67,833.60 with Me Shack and Associates for project management and Phase One conceptual design of a detention pond north of Northeast Third Street was approved.

Approved

Road Maintenance and Construction Contract

01:16:00

A 10-year contract for road maintenance and construction services with SilverStar Construction Company, including a 4.4% increase, was awarded.

Approved

South Telephone Road Reconstruction Agreement

01:25:00

A maintenance financing and right-of-way agreement with ODOT for the South Telephone Road Reconstruction project, with significant ACOG and city funding, was approved.

Approved

NW 27th Street Shields Boulevard Janeway Avenue Intersection Improvements

01:27:00

A maintenance financing and right-of-way agreement with ODOT for the Northwest 27th Street Shields Boulevard Janeway Avenue intersection improvements, with ACOG and city funding, was approved.

Approved

HVAC Energy Efficiency Upgrades

01:35:00

A contract for $109,500 with Jackson Mechanical Service Inc. for HVAC Energy Efficiency upgrades at City Hall and the Public Library, funded by a grant, was approved.

Approved

Election of Vice Mayor

01:38:00

Louis Williams was elected to serve as the Vice Mayor.

Adopted

EDA Financial Advisor Resolution

01:47:00

Resolution number 2724 was adopted, authorizing the employment of financial advisor, Authority Council, and bond Council to assist in preparing financing documents for various municipal capital improvements.

Approved

Financial Matters

Public Transit Feasibility Study

Discussion of potential year one operating costs of $740,000, with an estimated local match of $166,000, and various federal, state, and rider fare funding sources.

Woodbine Circle Bank Stabilization Project

Approval of an agreement for $981,157 for engineering services, with a ballpark estimate of $1,000,000 for the construction work.

$981,157

Northeast Third Street Detention Pond Project

Approval of an agreement for $67,833.60 for project management and Phase One conceptual design.

$67,833.60

SilverStar Construction Contract

Awarding a 10-year contract for road maintenance and construction services with an approximate 4.4% increase in annual cost.

South Telephone Road Reconstruction Project

Approval of a maintenance financing and right-of-way agreement with ODOT, with ACOG financing an estimated $6,657,920 and the city financing an estimated $1,664,480, bringing the city's total portion to approximately $2.4 million.

$1,664,480

NW 27th Street Shields Boulevard Janeway Avenue Intersection Improvements

Approval of a maintenance financing and right-of-way agreement with ODOT, with ACOG financing an estimated $3,883,372 and the city financing an estimated $970,843.

$970,843

Security Cameras for Parks

Authorization for the budgeted purchase of security cameras for The Aquatic, Little River, Apple Valley, and Arbor Garden Parks.

$54,868.32

Security Camera Servers and Networking

Authorization for the 2024-2025 budget year purchase of security camera servers and networking, funded by a state and local cyber security grant.

$63,345.96

Security Cameras (2024-2025 Budget)

Authorization for the 2024-2025 budget year purchase of security cameras.

$34,951.20

Arctic Wolf Security Operation

Authorization for the 2024-2025 budget year purchase of two years of managed security service, funded by a state and local cyber security grant.

$23,123.42

HVAC Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Approval of a contract for HVAC Energy Efficiency upgrades to City Hall and the Public Library.

$109,500

Economic Development Authority Resolution 2724

Authorization to employ financial advisor, Authority Council, and bond Council to assist in preparation of financing documents for various municipal capital improvements, including property acquisition, a fire engine, station expansion, and public safety facility study.

Public Comments

1 citizen spoke

One citizen, Tom Poiser, suggested the city investigate whether the VA could provide a van service for veterans for appointments and other needs, citing a successful program in his previous city of residence.

Veteran Transportation

Coming Up

Tabled

  • Ordinance number 1054 24 amending Part 12 chapter 4 article F section 12- 437 violation of permit requirements penalty

Deadlines

  • Election Day (tomorrow)

Watch For

  • Further discussions on public transit feasibility study and implementation alternatives
  • More data on public transit options and costs
  • Potential RFP for a public transit vendor
  • Discussions with ODOT, ACOG, and Embark on regional funding allocation for transit

Announcements

  • A reminder that tomorrow is Election Day.
  • Recognition of SilverStar Construction's 45-year partnership with the city and the company's transition to employee ownership.

Agenda Summary

Consent Docket

Approval of consent docket items A through I.

Approved

Public Transit Feasibility Study

Receive a report on the public transit feasibility study and discuss implementation alternatives.

Information Only

Ordinance 1054 24 - Zoning Code Violations

Consider ordinance number 1054 24 amending Part 12 chapter 4 article F section 12- 437 violation of permit requirements penalty by establishing penalties and appeals process for zoning code violations.

Tabled

Planning Commission Interview Committee

Consider establishing an interview committee for consideration of applicants to fill three Planning Commission vacancies.

Approved

Woodbine Circle Bank Stabilization Project Agreement

Consider approval of an agreement with Me Shack and Associates for Engineering Services for the bank stabilization of the North Fork River Channel embankment.

Approved

Northeast Third Street Detention Pond Project Agreement

Consider approval of an agreement with Me Shack and Associates for Engineering Services for the design of the detention Pond North of Northeast Third Street.

Approved

SilverStar Construction Contract Award

Consider awarding a contract for bid number 2025-001 for road maintenance and construction services to SilverStar Construction Company.

Approved

South Telephone Road Reconstruction Agreement

Consider entering into a maintenance financing and right-of-way agreement with ODOT for the South Telephone Road Reconstruction from Southwest 19th Street to Southwest 34 Street project.

Approved

NW 27th Street Shields Boulevard Janeway Avenue Intersection Improvements Agreement

Consider entering into a maintenance financing and Right-of-Way agreement with ODOT for the Northwest 27th Street Shields Boulevard Janeway Avenue intersection improvements.

Approved

Security Cameras for Parks Purchase

Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of security cameras for The Aquatic Little River Park, Apple Valley Park, and Arbor Garden Park.

Approved

Security Camera Servers and Networking Purchase

Consider authorizing the 2024-2025 budget year purchase of security camera servers and networking.

Approved

Security Cameras (2024-2025 Budget) Purchase

Consider authorizing the 2024-2025 budget year purchase of security cameras.

Approved

Arctic Wolf Security Operation Purchase

Consider authorizing the 2024-2025 budget year purchase of Arctic Wolf Security operation.

Approved

HVAC Energy Efficiency Upgrades Contract

Consider approval of a contract with Jackson Mechanical Service Inc. for HVAC Energy Efficiency upgrades to Moore City Hall and the Moore Public Library.

Approved

Administrative Clerk Planning Job Description

Consider approval of a new job description for administrative clerk planning in the Community Development Department.

Approved

Elect Vice Mayor

Consider and if deemed appropriate accept nominations and elect a vice mayor.

Adopted

More Public Works Authority Consent Docket

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

Approved

More Public Works Authority Elect Vice Chair

Consider and if deemed appropriate accept nominations and elect a vice chair of the More Public Works Authority.

Adopted

More Public Works Authority Elect Secretary

Consider and if deemed appropriate accept nominations and elect a Secretary of the More Public Works Authority.

Adopted

More Public Works Authority Assistant Secretary Appointment

Consider the designation and/or appointment of Vanessa Kemp, the city clerk, to serve as an assistant secretary non-voting of the Authority.

Approved

More Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket

Approval of More Risk Management Board consent docket items A and B.

Approved

More Risk Management Board Elect Vice Chair

Consider and if deemed appropriate accept nominations and elect a vice chair of the More Risk Management Board.

Adopted

More Risk Management Board Elect Secretary

Consider and if deemed appropriate accept nominations and elect Secretary of the More Risk Management Board.

Adopted

More Economic Development Authority Consent Docket

Approval of More Economic Development Authority consent docket sub item A.

Approved

More Economic Development Authority Resolution 2724

Consider adoption of resolution number 2724 authorizing employment of financial advisor, Authority Council, and bond Council to assist in preparation of financing documents.

Approved

More Economic Development Authority Elect Chair

Consider and if deemed appropriate accept nominations and elect a chair of the More Economic Development Authority.

Adopted

More Economic Development Authority Elect Vice Chair

Consider and if deemed appropriate accept nominations and elect a vice chair of the More Economic Development Authority.

Adopted

More Economic Development Authority Elect Secretary

Consider and if deemed appropriate accept nominations and elect a secretary of the authority.

Adopted

New Business - Citizens Forum

Items not on the agenda for citizen input.

Information Only

New Business - Items from City Council Trustees

Discussion of various topics by council members.

Information Only

New Business - City Trust Manager

Report from the City Trust Manager.

Information Only

Executive Session

Discuss pending claim by Al Jones against the city of Moore and authorization for legal counsel and staff to take action.

No Action

Reconvened from Executive Session

Reconvened from executive session.

No Action

Motion to Proceed as Directed

Motion to proceed as directed following executive session.

Approved

Adjournment

Adjournment of the meeting.

Approved