Meeting Summary
The City Council approved a new GovBuilt land use permitting and licensing tracking system to streamline operations. Several rezoning applications for commercial and industrial developments were approved, alongside numerous vehicle purchases for police, building maintenance, and the street department. The council also authorized soliciting proposals for a repair parts management program and approved a lease for fitness equipment for The Station expansion.
Key Decisions & Votes
Appointment to More Urban Renewal Authority
01:00Gary Bird was appointed to fill the remaining term of Kathy Griffin on the More Urban Renewal Authority, expiring June 30, 2024.
Appointments to Plumbing Board
01:50Greg Setterfeld, Chris Jackson, James Hayes, and Megan Holman were appointed to the Plumbing Board for a two-year term.
Appointments to Electric Board
02:20Mark White, Tom Baker, Noah Guu, and Daryl Elrod were appointed to the Electric Board for a two-year term.
Appointments to Mechanical Board
02:45Frank Randall, Rodney J Hadley, and Corey L Stanley were appointed to the Mechanical Board for a two-year term.
Appointment of Planning Commission Interview Committee
03:30Louie Williams, Melissa Hunt, and Kathy Griffith were nominated and approved to serve on a committee to interview applicants for an open Planning Commission seat.
Contract with GovBuilt for Tracking System
07:00A contract was approved with GovBuilt for a new land use permitting, cemetery, and licensing tracking system, including an online citizen portal, for an implementation cost of $124,000 and an annual subscription of $41,900.
Rezoning Application RZ-1036
18:00Rezoning for a property north of NE 27th Street and east of I35 was approved, changing it from Suburban Agriculture to General Commercial and Light Industrial with a planned unit development, contingent on a traffic mitigation plan.
Envision Moore 2040 Comprehensive Plan Amendment #5
24:00An amendment to the comprehensive plan was approved, changing the designation of a property north of NW 24th Street and west of Janeway Avenue from Employment Mixed Use to Transitional Commerce.
Rezoning Application RZ-1037
25:00Rezoning for a property north of NW 24th Street and west of Janeway Avenue was approved, changing it from C4 Planned Shopping Center District to C5 Automotive and Commercial Recreation District, with conditions for lighting and noise.
Rezoning Application RZ-1038
28:00Rezoning for a property north of SE 19th Street and west of Sunny Lane Road was approved, changing it from A1 Rural Agriculture District to C2 Neighborhood Commercial District, to support future residential growth.
Purchase of Six Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles
30:00A bid of $286,900 was awarded to Confidence Ford of Norman for the purchase of six marked police interceptor utility vehicles for routine fleet maintenance.
Purchase of Two Ford Explorer 4x4 Base Model SUVs
32:00A bid of $85,900 was awarded to Confidence Ford of Norman for the purchase of two 2024 Ford Explorer 4x4 base model sport utility vehicles for detective use.
Authorize Proposals for Repair Parts Management Program
36:00Staff was authorized to solicit RFPs for a repair parts management program for City equipment and vehicle repair, aiming for cost savings and increased efficiency.
Purchase and Installation of Audio Video System for Municipal Courtrooms
39:00The purchase and installation of an audio/video system for Municipal courtrooms was approved for $26,390, to improve recording capabilities and judge's display.
Purchase of 15 Battery Backup Systems for Traffic Signals
42:00The purchase of 15 battery backup systems for traffic signals was authorized for $84,000, to be initially installed on the 19th Street Corridor to provide power during outages.
Approval of Lease Agreement for Fitness Equipment
49:00Option three of a lease agreement with Kansas State Bank for fitness equipment for The Station expansion was approved, with an annual payment of $48,588 for a total cost of $145,764.
Approval of Change Order for Trash Receptacles
50:00A change order totaling $31,766.62 was approved for Liouse Recreation for the installation of 109 trash receptacles in Moore Parks, due to internal workload constraints.
Upcoming Community Events
Red Ribbon Parade
Held in Old Town, despite cold and rain; winners announced for schools and general floats.
Financial Matters
Claims and expenditures for FY 2023-24 (City Council)
Ratification of claims and expenditures for the current fiscal year.
Contract with GovBuilt for tracking system
Implementation and first annual subscription for a new permit, land use, cemetery, and license tracking system.
Purchase of six Ford police interceptor utility vehicles
Awarding bid for routine fleet maintenance vehicles.
Purchase of two 2024 Ford Explorer 4x4 base model sport utility vehicles
Awarding bid for vehicles for detective use.
Repair parts Management program
Authorization to solicit proposals for a program to manage vehicle and equipment repair parts, aiming for cost savings.
Purchase and installation of audio video system for Municipal courtrooms
System includes new microphones, recording capabilities, and flat panel displays.
Budget amendment (fund transfer)
Transfer of budgeted equipment savings, collection of ARPA funding, budgeting for North Moore Avenue improvements, and carryover CDBG monies.
Purchase of 15 battery backup systems for traffic signals
Systems to provide power during outages, initially for 19th Street Corridor.
Purchase of 2023 Ford F350 crew cab and chassis
Replacement vehicle for building maintenance.
Purchase of 8-foot stall utility body for 2023 Ford F350
Utility body for the new building maintenance truck.
Purchase of two 2024 Ford Transit cargo vans
Vans for building maintenance technicians to carry tools and equipment.
Purchase of 2023 diesel Ford F550 Crew Cab and chassis
Service truck for the Street Maintenance crew.
Purchase of utility and tool body for street department
Utility body for the new F550 truck.
Purchase of 2023 Ford F250 crew cab pickup truck for street department
Pickup truck for the street department.
Purchase of 2023 Ford F250 crew cab 4x4 truck for Fleet Maintenance
Replacement truck for Fleet Maintenance service calls.
Purchase of 2023 Ford F250 extended cab 4x4 truck for Fleet Maintenance
Replacement truck for Fleet Maintenance mechanics.
Lease agreement for fitness equipment
Financing for fitness equipment for The Station expansion.
Change order for installation of trash receptacles
Contracted installation of 109 trash receptacles in Moore Parks.
Claims and expenditures for FY 2023-24 (More Public Works Authority)
Ratification of claims and expenditures for the current fiscal year.
Claims and expenditures for FY 2023-24 (More Risk Management)
Ratification of claims and expenditures for the current fiscal year.
Public Comments
One citizen, Tim Barnett, expressed concerns about city spending, lack of cleanliness, the impact of development on animals, and challenged land ownership and Christian-based values, referencing Thomas Paine.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Preliminary plat of DM Estates
Deadlines
- Geo-bond election on November 14th
Watch For
- Potential wait until 2025 for police interceptor vehicles
- Bridge inspections from April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2026
Announcements
- Winners of the Red Ribbon parade were announced: Central Elementary, Central Junior High, Broadmoor Elementary for schools; Evans Agency, Moore Animal Shelter, A Step Above School Dance for general floats.
- Council member Mark Ham delivered a farewell speech, marking his last council meeting after 11 years of service.
- A reminder was issued for the geo-bond election on November 14th, emphasizing its importance for street projects and city growth.
Agenda Summary
Item 2: Consent Docket
Approval of minutes from the October 16, 2023 regular city council meeting, receipt of minutes from the September 12, 2023 Planning Commission meeting, appointment of Gary Bird to the More Urban Renewal Authority, and ratification of claims and expenditures for FY 2023-24.
Item 3: Appointment to Plumbing Board
Consider the appointment of Greg Setterfeld, Chris Jackson, James Hayes, and Megan Holman to the Plumbing Board for a two-year term.
Item 4: Appointment to Electric Board
Consider the appointment of Mark White, Tom Baker, Noah Guu, and Daryl Elrod to the Electric Board for a two-year term.
Item 5: Appointment to Mechanical Board
Consider the appointment of Frank Randall, Rodney J Hadley, and Corey L Stanley to the Mechanical Board for a two-year term.
Item 6: Appointment of Interview Committee for Planning Commission
Consider the appointment of an interview committee to interview applicants to fill an open seat on the Planning Commission.
Item 7: Contract with GovBuilt for Tracking System
Consider approval of a contract with GovBuilt for a permit, land use, cemetery, and license tracking system including an online citizen portal.
Item 8: Preliminary Plat of DM Estates
Consider the preliminary plat of DM Estates located Southeast quarter of section 18 Township 10 range 2 West, being north of Southeast 4th Street and West of Sunny Lane Road.
Item 9: Rezoning Application RZ-1036
Consider rezoning application RZ-1036 located north of Northeast 27th Street East of I35 from A2 Suburban Agriculture District to C3 PUD General Commercial District and I1 PUD Light Industrial District.
Item 10: Envision Moore 2040 Comprehensive Plan Amendment #5
Consider Envision Moore 2040 Comprehensive Plan Amendment #5 located north of Northwest 24th Street and West of Janeway Avenue from Employment Mixed Use to Transitional Commerce.
Item 11: Rezoning Application RZ-1037
Consider rezoning application RZ-1037 located north of Northwest 24th Street and West of Janeway Avenue from C4 Planned Shopping Center District to C5 Automotive and Commercial Recreation District.
Item 12: Rezoning Application RZ-1038
Consider rezoning application RZ-1038 located north of Southeast 19th Street and West of Sunny Lane Road from A1 Rural Agriculture District to C2 Neighborhood Commercial District.
Item 13: Purchase of Six Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles
Consider awarding bid number 20245 to Confidence Ford of Norman for the purchase of six Ford police interceptor utility and all-wheel drive support utility vehicles.
Item 14: Purchase of Two Ford Explorer 4x4 Base Model Sport Utility Vehicles
Consider awarding bid number 20245 to Confidence Ford of Norman for the purchase of two 2024 Ford Explorer 4x4 base model sport utility vehicles.
Item 15: Authorize Proposals for Repair Parts Management Program
Consider authorizing staff to solicit proposals for the repair parts Management program for City equipment and vehicle repair and replacement parts.
Item 16: Purchase and Installation of Audio Video System for Municipal Courtrooms
Consider authorizing the purchase and installation of an audio video system for the Municipal courtrooms from Ford Audio Video Systems.
Item 17: Fund Transfer and Budget Amendment
Consider approval of fund transfer between streets and sanitation, increase the budget for technology fees collected in previous years, collect available ARPA funding, budget project funds for improvements at North Moore Avenue, and budget carryover CDBG monies.
Item 18: Purchase of 15 Battery Backup Systems for Traffic Signals
Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of 15 battery backup systems for traffic signals from Paradigm Traffic Systems.
Item 19: Purchase of 2023 Ford F350 Crew Cab and Chassis
Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of a 2023 Ford F350 crew cab and chassis for building maintenance from Bill Knight Ford.
Item 20: Purchase of 8-foot Stall Utility Body for F350
Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of an 8-foot stall utility body for the 2023 Ford F350 crew cab chassis from Industrial Truck Equipment.
Item 21: Purchase of Two 2024 Ford Transit Cargo Vans
Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of two 2024 Ford Transit cargo vans for building maintenance from Bill Knight Ford.
Item 22: Purchase of 2023 Diesel Ford F550 Crew Cab and Chassis
Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of a 2023 diesel Ford F550 Crew Cab in chassis for the street department from Bill Knight Ford.
Item 23: Purchase of Utility and Tool Body for Street Department
Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of a utility and tool body for the street department from Industrial Truck Equipment.
Item 24: Purchase of 2023 Ford F250 Crew Cab Pickup Truck for Street Department
Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of a 2023 Ford F250 crew cab pickup truck for the street department from Bill Knight Ford.
Item 25: Resolution Concerning Bridge Inspection Responsibility
Consider Resolution number 6923 concerning Bridge inspection responsibility by local government for compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards.
Item 26: Purchase of 2023 Ford F250 Crew Cab 4x4 Truck for Fleet Maintenance
Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of a 2023 Ford F250 crew cab four-wheel drive truck for Fleet Maintenance from Bill Knight Ford.
Item 27: Purchase of 2023 Ford F250 Extended Cab 4x4 Truck for Fleet Maintenance
Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of a 2023 Ford F250 extended cab four-wheel drive truck for Fleet Maintenance from Bill Knight Ford.
Item 28: Approval of Lease Agreement for Fitness Equipment
Consider approval of option three of the lease agreement for the purchase of fitness equipment through Kansas State Bank.
Item 29: Approval of Change Order for Trash Receptacles
Consider approval of a change order totaling $31,766.62 to Liouse Recreation for the installation of 109 trash receptacles for all Moore Parks.
Item 30: More Public Works Authority Consent Docket
Receive and approve the minutes of the regular More Public Works Authority meeting held October 16, 2023, and approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2023-24.
Item 31: More Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket
Accept the minutes of the regular More Risk Management meeting held October 16, 2023, and approve and ratify claims expenditures for FY 2023-24.
Item 32: Citizens Forum
A citizen addressed the council on items not on the agenda.
Item 33: Executive Session and Action
Discussion regarding pending case number Civ 23925 J, followed by a motion for staff to proceed as directed.