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March 5, 2024 City Council Meeting

March 5, 2024 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The city council meeting saw the swearing-in of Rob Clark as the new Ward 2 council member. Key approvals included updated on-call engineering agreements with increased rates, the adoption of new FEMA flood insurance rate maps, and the purchase of land for future drainage improvements. A significant discussion was held regarding commercial landscaping compliance, with staff directed to issue notices to non-compliant businesses and explore further enforcement options.

Key Decisions & Votes

Consent Docket

03:00

Approved minutes from the February 20, 2024 meeting, accepted a sanitary sewer easement, and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2023-2024 totaling $3,563,368.82.

Approved

Meek and Associates Agreement Update

04:50

Approved an update to the on-call agreement with Meek and Associates, increasing hourly rates for drainage engineering services by 30-50%.

Approved

Civil and Environmental Consultants Inc. Agreement Update

06:30

Approved an update to the on-call agreement with Civil and Environmental Consultants Inc., increasing hourly rates for paving, water, and sewer engineering services by approximately 25% (from $180 to $220 per hour).

Approved

Renaissance Crossing Lot Split

09:00

Approved a lot split of common area A in the Renaissance Crossing Edition, allowing the HOA to retain a lot for beautification and the City to acquire a drainage area.

Approved

Renaissance Crossing Land Purchase

10:00

Approved the purchase of 1.19 acres of permanent right-of-way from Renaissance Crossing Home Owners Association for $8,000 for future roadway and drainage improvements.

Approved

FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps Adoption

11:20

Approved Ordinance Number 10484, officially adopting the new FEMA flood insurance rate maps effective March 27, 2024, with no changes to Moore's flood plain.

Adopted

Fireworks Display Contract Renewal

24:30

Approved the renewal of a contract with Arc Pyrotechnics for the annual 4th of July and Christmas Spectacular fireworks displays for a total budgeted amount of $58,500.

Approved

SNS Staffing Agreement

25:40

Approved a contract with SNS Staffing (doing business as Hire Go) for a staffing agreement for the Parks and Cemetery maintenance department.

Approved

Public Works Authority Consent Docket

27:00

Approved minutes from the February 20, 2024 meeting and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2023-2024 totaling $386,828.81.

Approved

Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket

28:20

Approved minutes from the February 20, 2024 meeting and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2023-2024 totaling $243,900.00.

Approved

Financial Matters

City Council Claims and Expenditures

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for FY 2023-2024.

$3,563,368.82

Meek and Associates Hourly Rates

Hourly rates for drainage engineering services increased by 30-50%.

Civil and Environmental Consultants Inc. Hourly Rates

Hourly rates for paving, water, and sewer engineering services increased by approximately 25%, from $180 to $220 per hour.

Renaissance Crossing Land Purchase

Purchase of 1.19 acres of permanent right-of-way from Renaissance Crossing Home Owners Association.

$8,000

Fireworks Display Contract

Renewal of contract with Arc Pyrotechnics for annual 4th of July and Christmas Spectacular fireworks displays.

$58,500

Public Works Authority Claims and Expenditures

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for FY 2023-2024 for the Moore Public Works Authority.

$386,828.81

Risk Management Claims and Expenditures

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for FY 2023-2024 for the Moore Risk Management meeting.

$243,900.00

Public Comments

1 citizen spoke

Cletus Passmore (1217 Woodbine Circle) addressed the council regarding ongoing creek erosion on his property, an issue since 1996. He requested immediate action and resolution from the city, particularly concerning access for equipment and the Army Corps of Engineers permit process.

Property erosion Infrastructure maintenance City responsiveness

Coming Up

Watch For

  • Follow-up on commercial landscaping compliance notices and potential code updates for enforcement
  • Progress on AT&T utility relocation causing delays on Eastern Avenue construction
  • Future fee updates to pass on increased engineering service costs

Announcements

  • Kaylee Mcle from Girl Scout Troop 798 was wished a happy birthday.
  • Rob Clark was sworn in as the new city council member for Ward 2.

Agenda Summary

Item B

Pledge of Allegiance led by Kaylee Mcle with Girl Scout Troop 798.

Information Only

Item C

Swearing in of Rob Clark as city council member for Ward 2 by Judge Blake Burton.

Information Only

Item 2

Consent Docket: Receive and approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting held February 20, 2024; accept a 454 square foot additional sanitary sewer easement from Sunny Lane States mobile home park; approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2023-2024 in the amount of $3,563,368.82.

Approved

Item 3

Consider approval of an update to the on-call agreement with Meek and Associates updating hourly rates for reviewing Engineering Services.

Approved

Item 4

Consider approval of an update to the on-call agreement with Civil and Environmental Consultants Inc. (CEC) updating hourly rates for review of Engineering Services.

Approved

Item 5

Consider approval of a lot split of common area A of the Renaissance Crossing Edition located south of Southwest 34th Street and West of Eastern Avenue.

Approved

Item 6

Consider approval of the purchase of 1.19 Acres of permanent right-of-way from Renaissance Crossing Home Owners Association in the amount of $8,000 for future roadway and drainage improvements along South Eastern Avenue south of Southwest 34th Street.

Approved

Item 7

Consider approval of an ordinance number 10484 amending Part 12 chapter 8 section 12-806 of the flood damage prevention regulations by adopting the FEMA flood insurance rate Maps effective March 27, 2024.

Adopted

Item 8

Discuss Commercial Landscaping compliance regulations and direct staff as appropriate.

No Action

Item 9

Consider renewal of a contract with Arc Pyrotechnics for the city's annual 4th of July and Christmas Spectacular fireworks display in the total budgeted amount of $58,500.

Approved

Item 10

Consider a contract with SNS Staffing, doing business as Hire Go, for a staffing agreement for the Parks and Cemetery maintenance department.

Approved

Item 11

Moore Public Works Authority Consent Docket: Receive and approve the minutes of the regular Moore Public Works Authority meeting held February 20, 2024; approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2023-2024 in the amount of $386,828.81.

Approved

Item 12

Moore Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket: Receive and approve the minutes of the regular Moore Risk Management meeting held February 20, 2024; approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2023-2024 in the amount of $243,900.00.

Approved

Item 13A

Citizens form for items not on the agenda.

Information Only

Item 13B

Items from City Council of Trustees, including a discussion on Eastern Avenue construction delays due to utility relocation.

Information Only

Item 13C

Items from the City Trust Manager.

No Action

Item 14

Adjournment.

Approved