Meeting Summary
The City Council meeting saw the swearing-in of newly appointed Ward 1 City Councilwoman Kathy Griffith. Key approvals included a contract for drainage channel maintenance, an amendment to the cemetery ordinance regarding flower removal, and budget supplements for prior year purchase orders. Citizens raised concerns about overgrown drainage channels and associated pest issues, prompting the council and staff to commit to improved maintenance and responsiveness.
Key Decisions & Votes
Contract for Drainage Channel Maintenance
04:40Approval of a contract with AA Lawn Care Service LLC for budgeted temporary employee services to assist with drainage channel maintenance.
Cemetery Ordinance Amendment
05:40Approval of Ordinance No. 1033-23, amending the municipal code to combine the flower pickup schedule with the maintenance cleanup schedule, occurring monthly during the first full week, with a full flower sweep twice a year in February and August.
Budget Supplements for FY 2023-2024
11:50Approval of budget supplements for multiple funds, including the Moore Public Works Authority, to carry over prior year open purchase orders into the current fiscal year.
Financial Matters
Ward 1 Residential Street Improvements Project
Acceptance of the Ward 1 residential street improvements project as constructed by Silver Star Construction Company.
Ward 2 Residential Street Improvements Project
Acceptance of the Ward 2 residential street improvements project as constructed by Silver Star Construction Company.
City Council Claims and Expenditures FY 2022-2023
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for the City Council for FY 2022-2023.
City Council Claims and Expenditures FY 2023-2024
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for the City Council for FY 2023-2024.
Moore Public Works Authority Claims and Expenditures FY 2022-2023
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for the Moore Public Works Authority for FY 2022-2023.
Moore Public Works Authority Claims and Expenditures FY 2023-2024
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for the Moore Public Works Authority for FY 2023-2024.
Moore Risk Management Claims and Expenditures FY 2023-2024
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for Moore Risk Management for FY 2023-2024.
Public Comments
Two citizens from Kings Court addressed the council regarding long-standing issues with overgrown drainage channels behind their properties, which they stated were contributing to problems with rats, skunks, and snakes. They expressed frustration with the lack of consistent maintenance and requested more proactive city intervention.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- ONG gas line relocation on Eastern Avenue expected to be completed by the end of September.
Watch For
- Road approach demolition for the railroad derailment site expected Wednesday, concrete preparation Thursday, placement Friday, and road re-opening early next week, pending BNSF cleanup.
- Continued progress on Eastern Avenue construction, with the contractor expected to work on the subgrade between 13th and 4th Street where no utility conflicts exist. The City Manager requires weekly 3-week schedules from the contractor.
Announcements
- Welcome back to newly appointed Ward 1 City Councilwoman Kathy Griffith.
- Thanks extended to Chief Gibson and the Police Department for securing the perimeter during the recent railroad derailment.
- Thanks extended to Chief Herbster and the Fire Department's Hazmat Crews for identifying spills at the derailment site.
- Thanks extended to Deidra for her coordination in informing the public during the derailment.
- Thanks extended to Galen for assisting with moving heavy equipment off the bridge in a timely fashion.
Agenda Summary
Item 1
Call to Order, Roll Call, Pledge of Allegiance, and Swearing-in of newly appointed Ward 1 City Councilwoman Kathy Griffith by Judge Blake Virgin.
Item 2
Consent Docket: Receive and approve minutes of the regular city council meeting (August 7, 2023), receive minutes of the regular parks board meeting (June 6, 2023), accept public work and sanitary sewer improvements to Tyler Commercial Park Section 1, accept Ward 1 and Ward 2 residential street improvements projects, and approve/ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2022-2023 and FY 2023-2024.
Item 3
Consider approval of a contract with AA Lawn Care Service LLC for budgeted temporary employee services for drainage channel maintenance.
Item 4
Consider approval of Ordinance No. 1033-23, amending section 11-310 of the Moore Municipal Code regarding the removal of flowers and decorative items from the cemetery, combining the flower pickup schedule with the maintenance cleanup schedule.
Item 5
Consider approval of budget supplements for FY 2023-2024 for multiple funds, including the Moore Public Works Authority, to carry over prior year open purchase orders.
Item 6
Consent Docket for the Moore Public Works Authority: Receive and approve minutes (August 7, 2023), ratify city council action on budget supplements, and approve/ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2022-2023 and FY 2023-2024.
Item 7
Consent Docket for the Moore Risk Management meeting: Receive and approve minutes (August 7, 2023) and approve/ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2023-2024.
Item 8
Recess the Moore Public Works Authority meeting and convene the Moore Economic Development Authority meeting, followed by roll call.
Item 9
Consent Docket for the Moore Economic Development Authority: Receive and approve minutes of the regular meeting held July 17, 2023.
Item 10
Citizens on the Forum, allowing public comments on items not on the agenda.
Item 11
Items from City Council Trustees, City Manager, and Trust Manager, including updates on the railroad derailment cleanup and Eastern Avenue construction.
Item 12
Adjournment of the meeting.