December 5, 2023 City Council Meeting

A proclamation was adopted celebrating the 50th anniversary of the More Norman Technology Center, recognizing its contributions to workforce development and economic progress.

Minutes from previous meetings were approved, and claims and expenditures totaling $2,981,554.38 for fiscal year 2023-2024 were ratified.

The city's financial audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, was accepted, showing an unmodified opinion and healthy financial indicators including a $23 million general fund balance.

Rezoning from C5 to C5 PUD was approved for a property south of Northwest 5th Street and west of I-35, allowing for commercial lease space with specific aesthetic and storage amenities.

Rezoning from A2 to R2 PUD was approved for a property south of Northeast 27th Street and west of Eastern Avenue, allowing for 10 duplexes and one single-family home with community amenities.

Rezoning from A1 to A2 PUD was approved for a property north of Southeast 34th Street and east of Sooner Road, to allow a fossil and mineral preparation showroom and sales business, along with a home site, with specific rural preservation amenities.

Rezoning from I2 to I2 PUD was approved for a property south of Southeast 19th Street and west of Eastern Avenue, to allow a mini storage facility operating on a private septic system with enhanced landscaping and masonry requirements.

Thirty Safari Land Second Chance body armor vests were declared surplus and authorized for donation to the Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police for distribution to rural agencies.

Five older model pickup trucks (2000-2008) were declared surplus, allowing them to be sold at auction.

The cab and chassis of a previously declared surplus pothole patch truck were authorized to be repurposed for the installation of a new brine application system.

Amendment number one in the amount of $233,800 with Freese and Nichols was approved for phases two, three, and four of the EPA-mandated Lead and Copper Rule compliance program.

Amendment number one in the amount of $30,000 was approved for an agreement with Traffic Engineering Consultants Inc. for additional citywide striping plans, expanding coverage due to cost savings.

Bid number 2024-004 was awarded to SilverStar Construction in the amount of $932,200 for the South Bryant and Southeast Four Street drainage improvement project, after rejecting the lowest bidder due to concerns about references and errors.

The 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report was approved, and Resolution number 7123 was adopted for submission to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Minutes from the previous meeting were received and approved, and claims and expenditures totaling $558,500.24 for fiscal year 2023-2024 were ratified.

Amendment number one was approved for an agreement with Midwest Employers Casualty Company for the city's excess workers compensation insurance policy, totaling $304,848 for two years.

Minutes from the previous meeting were accepted, and claims and expenditures totaling $286,200.00 for fiscal year 2023-2024 were ratified.

Claims and Expenditures (City Council)

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for fiscal year 2023-2024.

City's Financial Audit for FY ended June 30, 2023

Audit showed an unmodified opinion, $8.2 million in federal expenditures, $53 million in sales and use tax, a $23 million general fund balance, and a $4.5 million reserve fund.

Amendment #1 for Lead and Copper Rule Compliance Program

Agreement with Freese and Nichols for phases two, three, and four of the EPA-mandated compliance program.

Amendment #1 for Citywide Striping Plans

Agreement with Traffic Engineering Consultants Inc. for professional transportation engineering services, expanding road miles for striping due to cost savings.

South Bryant and Southeast Four Street Drainage Improvement Bid

Awarded to SilverStar Construction as the lowest most responsible bidder for drainage improvements.

2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report

Funds awarded for various services and projects, with $37,755.63 rolled into next year's infrastructure project.

Claims and Expenditures (More Public Works Authority)

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for fiscal year 2023-2024.

Excess Workers Compensation Insurance Policy

Two-year agreement with Midwest Employers Casualty Company for the city's excess workers compensation insurance, with an annual premium of $152,424.

Claims and Expenditures (More Risk Management)

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for fiscal year 2023-2024.

Item C

Proclamation for More Norman Technology Center's 50th Anniversary.

Item 2

Consent Docket: Approve minutes of regular city council meeting held November 20, 2023; Approve minutes of special city council meeting held November 9, 2023; Receive minutes of regular Planning Commission meeting held October 10, 2023; Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for fiscal year 2023-2024 in the amount of $2,981,554.38.

Item 3

Consider acceptance of the city's financial audit for fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.

Item 4

Consider rezoning application number 1034 located in the southwest quarter of section 14, Township 10 North, Range 3 West, being south of Northwest Fifth Street and West of I-35 from C5 Automotive and Commercial Recreational District to C5 PUD Automotive and Commercial Recreation District Planned Unit Development and approve ordinance number 1923 application by High Flyer Holdings Incorporated.

Item 5

Consider rezoning application number 1040 located in the southeast quarter of section 11, Township 10 North, Range 3 West, being south of Northeast 27th Street and West of Eastern Avenue from A2 Suburban Agricultural District to R2 PUD 2 Family Dwelling District as a Planned Unit Development and approve ordinance number 2523 application by J and R Partners LLC David Box.

Item 6

Consider rezoning application number 1041 located in the southwest quarter of section 28, Township 10 North, Range 2 West, being north of Southeast 34th Street and East of Sooner Road from A1 Rural Agricultural District to an A2 PUD Suburban Agricultural District as a Planned Unit Development and approve ordinance number 2623 application by Charles and Katherine Smith.

Item 7

Consider rezoning application number 1039 located in the northeast quarter of section 26, Township 10 North, Range 3 West, being south of Southwest 19th Street and West of Eastern Avenue from I2 Medium Industrial District to I2 PUD Medium Industrial District as a Planned Unit Development and approve ordinance number 2423 application by Mitchell Davidson.

Item 8

Consider declaring 30 Safari Land Second Chance body armor vests as Surplus and authorize their donation to the Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police for donation to agencies across the state of Oklahoma.

Item 9

Consider declaring five pickup trucks more particularly described in exhibit A as Surplus.

Item 10

Consider authorizing the cab and chassis of unit number 91656 pothole patch truck which was deemed Surplus by the city council on June 5, 2023 to be repurposed for the installation of a new brine application system.

Item 11

Consider approval of amendment number one in the amount of $233,800 with Freese and Nichols for phases two, three, and four of the Lead and Copper Rule compliance program mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Item 12

Consider approving amendment number one in the amount of $30,000 to the agreement with Traffic Engineering Consultants Inc. for professional transportation engineering services for additional Citywide striping plans for Southwest 19th Street Santa Fe to Eastern Avenue project ODOT number 35814.

Item 13

Consider awarding bid number 2024-004 to SilverStar Construction in the amount of $932,200 as the lowest most responsible bidder for the South Bryant and Southeast Four Street drainage Improvement and approve the contract for the same.

Item 14

Consider approval of the 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report and adopt resolution number 7123 submitting said report to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Item 15

More Public Works Authority Consent Docket: Receive and approve the minutes of the regular More Public Works Authority meeting held November 20, 2023; Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2023-2024 in the amount of $558,500.24.

Item 16

Consider approving amendment number one in the amount of $304,848 for two years with Midwest Employers Casualty Company for the city's excess workers compensation insurance policy with an annual premium of $152,424 for the total of $304,848 for two years with Tom Beckham with the Beckham Company as agent.

Item 17

More Risk Management Consent Docket: Accept the minutes of the regular Mo risk management meeting held November 20, 2023; Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2023-2024 in the amount of $286,200.00.

Item 18A

Citizens forms for items not on the agenda.

Item 18B

Items from city council or trustees.

Item 18C

Items from the city manager/trust manager.

Item 19

Adjournment.