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September 6, 2023 City Council Meeting

September 6, 2023 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council approved several significant purchases for public safety and services, including a fire department rescue squad chassis, remote-operated mowers, brine systems for ice control, and advanced drug scanning and thermal drones for law enforcement. A major discussion involved tabling the adoption of updated city infrastructure standards to allow for further review, and a contentious appeal of a property condemnation was also tabled to allow homeowners to develop a repair plan with volunteer contractors.

Key Decisions & Votes

Consent Docket

01:40

Approved minutes from previous meetings, accepted the Urban Renewal Authority annual report, and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24.

Approved

Final Plat of Silver Leaf Quartz

04:15

Approved the final plat for a single-family residential development consisting of five dwelling units on 0.77 acres, conforming to the approved PUD and Envision More 2040 plan.

Approved

2023 City of Moore Standards and Specifications

18:40

Tabled the approval of updated infrastructure standards and specifications to allow council members to meet individually with staff for further discussion on proposed changes, including geotechnical reports, recycled asphalt, roadway thickness, and right-of-way widths.

Tabled

Purchase of 2024 Ford F-550 Crew Cab for Fire Department

21:20

Authorized the budgeted purchase of an F-550 chassis to be outfitted as a rescue squad for Fire Station 2, intended to reduce wear and tear on ladder trucks for non-fire calls.

Approved

Preliminary Design Report for Phillips 66 Park

22:40

Approved the preliminary design report for a natural resources park at Southeast 12th and Whispering Oaks Road, featuring grasses, trees, flowers, walking trails, lighting, and a small parking area.

Approved

Purchase of Tracked 60-inch Remote Operated Rotary Mower

25:30

Authorized the budgeted purchase of a remote-operated mower capable of safely mowing steep slopes up to 50 degrees, enhancing crew safety for ditch maintenance.

Approved

Purchase of Brine Production System

26:50

Authorized the budgeted purchase of a brine production system to pre-treat streets before snow and ice storms, improving ice control and removal efficiency.

Approved

Purchase of 1800 Gallon Brine Application System

27:50

Authorized the budgeted purchase of an 1800-gallon brine application system and pump kit, a companion item to the brine production system for street pre-treatment.

Approved

Purchase of True Narc Portable Drug Scanning System

31:20

Approved the purchase of a portable drug scanning system to enhance officer safety by identifying narcotics without direct contact and providing presumptive identification for initial charges, including fentanyl.

Approved

Purchase of Mavic 3 Thermal Drones and Matrix 30 T Drones

36:50

Authorized the budgeted purchase of five thermal drones to enhance law enforcement capabilities, offering longer flight times, inclement weather operation, and thermal imaging for search and rescue or tactical operations.

Approved

Appeal of Administrative Order Condemning Property at 2873 Woodlawn Drive

56:30

Tabled action on the appeal of a property condemnation to allow the homeowners and their volunteer contractor team to meet with city staff, assess the property, and develop a detailed repair plan and timeline.

Tabled

More Public Works Authority Consent Docket

59:20

Approved minutes from the previous meeting and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24.

Approved

Purchase of Hyundai Forklift for Utilities Department

59:30

Authorized the budgeted purchase of an 11,000-pound capacity LP pneumatic tire forklift for the Utilities Department to assist with lifting heavy parts and equipment.

Approved

More Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket

01:01:00

Accepted minutes from the previous meeting and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2023-24.

Approved

Executive Session Action

01:04:00

Approved a motion to proceed as directed following discussion in executive session regarding a pending court case.

Approved

Financial Matters

Claims and expenditures for FY 2022-23

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the fiscal year 2022-23.

$223,353.82

Claims and expenditures for FY 2023-24

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the fiscal year 2023-24.

$4,598,023.17

2024 Ford F-550 Crew Cab for Fire Department

Budgeted purchase of a crew cab chassis for a rescue squad at Fire Station 2.

$72,771.00

Tracked 60-inch Remote Operated Rotary Mower

Budgeted purchase of a remote-controlled mower for safely maintaining steep slopes.

$64,550.00

Brine Production System

Budgeted purchase of a system to produce brine for pre-treating streets during winter weather.

$81,450.00

1800 Gallon Brine Application System

Budgeted purchase of a sprayer and pump kit for applying brine to streets.

$24,100.00

True Narc Portable Drug Scanning System

Purchase of a portable device for safe and efficient identification of narcotics by law enforcement.

$29,751.86

Mavic 3 Thermal Drones and Matrix 30 T Drones

Budgeted purchase of five advanced thermal drones for law enforcement operations.

$65,798.00

More Public Works Authority Claims and expenditures for FY 2022-23

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the More Public Works Authority for FY 2022-23.

$1,427,902.73

More Public Works Authority Claims and expenditures for FY 2023-24

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the More Public Works Authority for FY 2023-24.

$1,076,914.59

Hyundai Model 50 L-9 Forklift for Utilities Department

Budgeted purchase of an 11,000-pound capacity forklift, including freight charges, for the Utilities Department.

$64,630.55

More Risk Management Claims and expenditures for FY 2023-24

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the More Risk Management for FY 2023-24.

$385,628.49

Coming Up

Tabled

  • 2023 City of Moore Standards and Specifications (for future meeting discussion)
  • Appeal of Administrative Order Condemning Property at 2873 Woodlawn Drive (for homeowner team to meet with staff and develop a repair plan)

Deadlines

  • Homeowners' team to meet with city staff on September 12th at 9:30 AM regarding property repairs.
  • Property repairs for 2873 Woodlawn Drive ideally completed by winter.

Watch For

  • Future discussion on city infrastructure standards.
  • Update on the repair plan and timeline for the property at 2873 Woodlawn Drive.

Announcements

  • Big trash pickups are now scheduling for one week out.

Agenda Summary

2. Consent Docket

Approval of minutes from the regular city council meeting held August 21st, 2023; receipt of minutes from the regular Planning Commission meeting held August 11th, 2023; acceptance of the More Urban Renewal Authority annual report with fiscal statement; approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24.

Approved

3. Consider the final plat of Silver Leaf Quartz

Consideration of the final plat for a single-family residential development by Noble reh LLC, located south of Northeast 12th Street and east of Eastern Avenue.

Approved

4. Consider approval of the 2023 City of Moore standards and specifications to be used for infrastructure development within the city.

Consideration of updated standards and specifications for public improvements, including changes to water line requirements, paving projects, roadway sections, and right-of-way widths.

Tabled

5. Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of a 2024 Ford F-550 crew cab four-wheel drive for the Fire Department

Authorization for the purchase of a chassis for a rescue squad at Fire Station 2.

Approved

6. Consider approval of a preliminary design report for the Phillips 66 Park

Consideration of the preliminary design report for a natural resources park to be located at Southeast 12th and Whispering Oaks Road.

Approved

7. Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of a tracked 60 inch remote operated rotary mower

Authorization for the purchase of a remote-controlled mower for safely maintaining steep slopes.

Approved

8. Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of a brine production system

Authorization for the purchase of a system to produce brine for pre-treating streets during winter weather.

Approved

9. Consider authorizing a budgeted purchase of an 1800 gallon brine application system sprayer and a two in pump kit

Authorization for the purchase of a sprayer and pump kit for applying brine to streets.

Approved

10. Approved the purchase of one true narc portable drug scanning system and related accessories

Approval for the purchase of a portable device for safe and efficient identification of narcotics by law enforcement.

Approved

11. Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of three mavic three thermal drones and two Matrix 30 T drones with live stream and flight tracker software

Authorization for the purchase of five thermal drones to enhance law enforcement capabilities.

Approved

11.1. Consider an appeal of an administrative order condemning property located at 2873 Woodlawn Drive

Consideration of an appeal by homeowners regarding the administrative order condemning their property due to significant structural damages.

Tabled

12. More Public Works Authority Consent Docket

Receipt and approval of minutes from the regular More Public Works Authority meeting held August 21st, 2023; approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24.

Approved

13. Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of a Hyundai Model 50 l-9 11,000 pound capacity LP pneumatic tire forklift for the utilities department

Authorization for the purchase of a forklift for the Utilities Department.

Approved

14. More Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket

Acceptance of minutes from the regular More Risk Management meeting held August 21st, 2023; approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for FY 2023-24.

Approved

15. New Business

Citizens forum for items not on the agenda and City Council/Trustee comments.

Information Only

16. Executive Session

Discussion regarding pending court case number CJ 2022-749 filed by Barrett and Timberlake on behalf of Willington service fund Society against the city of Moore.

Approved