Meeting Summary
The City Council approved a resolution to call an election on November 14th for $49.39 million in General Obligation Bonds to fund street and bridge improvements. A rezoning application for a C1 PUD office district was approved with the condition that no LED signage would be allowed, following public opposition. Additionally, Kathy Griffith was selected to fill the vacant Ward 1 City Council seat.
Key Decisions & Votes
General Obligation Bonds for Street and Bridge Improvements
04:00Resolution 5823 was adopted, authorizing an election on November 14th for $49.39 million in GO Bonds to fund street and bridge construction, reconstruction, improvement, or repair, maintaining the current 16.5 millage rate.
Special Election Proclamation for GO Bonds
04:45Authorization was granted for the execution of a special election proclamation and notice pertaining to the proposed General Obligation bond issue.
Financial Advisor and Bond Counsel for GO Bonds
05:15Employment agreements with Chris Gander of BOK Financial Securities Inc. as financial advisor and Terry L. Hawkins of Phillips Murray PC and Bott as Bond Counsel were adopted for the proposed General Obligation bond issue.
Rezoning Application RZ1033 (SW 4th St & Classen Ave)
35:40Rezoning application RZ1033 from R2 to C1 PUD office district for a property north of Southwest 4th Street and west of Classen Avenue was approved, with the specific condition that no LED signage would be allowed. This decision followed public opposition regarding commercial encroachment and traffic concerns.
Selection for Vacant Ward 1 City Council Seat
47:00Kathy Griffith was selected to fill the vacant Ward 1 seat on the city council.
Upcoming Community Events
National Night Out
Great success with approximately 6,000 attendees despite high temperatures.
Financial Matters
Moving expenses for Tillerson Cabinet Company Inc.
Approved moving expenses for the relocation of Tillerson Cabinet Company Inc., a displaced business due to the Southeast 4th Street railroad underpass project.
Turner Avenue Widening and Reconstruction Project
Approved the project as constructed by Sac Services Inc. for the final amount and implemented a two-year maintenance bond effective July 1, 2023.
Claims and Expenditures for FY 2022-2023
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the fiscal year 2022-2023.
Claims and Expenditures for FY 2023-2024
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the fiscal year 2023-2024.
General Obligation Bonds for Street and Bridge Improvements
Authorized calling an election for the purpose of submitting to electors the question of issuing General Obligation Bonds not to exceed this amount for street and bridge improvements.
Parking Lot Expansion at Little River Park Splash Pad
Approved the parking lot expansion to be constructed by SilverStar Construction under the FY 23-24 Public Works maintenance contract to alleviate overflow parking issues.
One-Year Renewal of Christmas Light Show Contract
Approved a one-year renewal of a contract with New Tech with the Miranda Family Lights for the design and implementation of the seasonal Christmas light show at The Station and Central Park.
Use of Remaining 2021 GO Bond Residential Street Improvement Funds
Authorized the use of remaining 2021 GO Bond funds for construction of Lockhoma Lane and Southeast 38th Street and Timber Valley Drive extensions.
Right-of-Way Acquisition Agreement for North Fork Little River Erosion Control Project
Approved an agreement with Pinnacle Consulting Group Inc. for right-of-way acquisition for the erosion control project located at Bryant Avenue and Southeast 4th Street.
FY 22-23 Budget Supplement
Approved a budget supplement to the Special Revenue Fund, Half Cent Dedicated Sales Tax Fund, and General Obligation Bonds Fund to budget donations, grant funds, additional sales tax collections, and bond encumbrances.
MPWA Claims and Expenditures for FY 2022-2023
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the More Public Works Authority for the fiscal year 2022-2023.
MPWA Claims and Expenditures for FY 2023-2024
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the More Public Works Authority for the fiscal year 2023-2024.
Workers Compensation Settlement Agreement with Gregory Lucas
Approved payment of a workers compensation settlement agreement and reinstatement of sick leave in exchange for dismissal with prejudice.
MRM Claims and Expenditures for FY 2023-2024
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the More Risk Management for the fiscal year 2023-2024.
Public Comments
Three residents spoke in opposition to the rezoning application for RZ1033, citing concerns about increased commercial encroachment into the residential neighborhood, potential decrease in property values, increased traffic congestion and safety issues at the nearby intersection, and light pollution from potential LED signage.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- November 14th: Election for General Obligation Bonds for street and bridge improvements
Watch For
- Traffic study for the intersection of Southwest 4th Street and Classen Avenue
- Discussion with OnCue regarding fencing between their parking lot and residential properties
- Consideration for an additional splash pad in the future to alleviate overcrowding at Little River Park
- Potential third project utilizing remaining 2021 GO Bond residential street improvement funds
Announcements
- The Eastern Avenue at 19th Street intersection project is on schedule to complete the south portion by the end of August.
- National Night Out was a great success with approximately 6,000 attendees, despite high temperatures.
Agenda Summary
Approved the minutes of the regular city council meeting held July 17, 2023.
Review and approval of previous meeting minutes.
Received the minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting held May 9, 2023.
Review of Planning Commission meeting minutes.
Accepted two variable width utility easements from More to Come LLC for water and sewer improvements to serve 825 Northwest 24th Street.
Acceptance of easements for utility infrastructure.
Accepted a 10-foot sanitary sewer easement from the Choir Moore Partners LP for an existing sewer line at 1100 North Moore Avenue.
Acceptance of an easement for an existing sewer line.
Approved moving expenses in the amount of $7,180.44 for relocation of Tillerson Cabinet Company Inc.
Financial approval for a displaced business due to the Southeast 4th Street railroad underpass project.
Approved the Turner Avenue widening and reconstruction project as constructed by Sac Services Inc. for the final amount of $1,065,428.63 and implement the two-year maintenance Bond effective July 1, 2023.
Final approval and maintenance bond implementation for a street project.
Approved Professional Services agreement with Garver LLC for on-demand engineering design services.
Agreement for engineering design services.
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2022-2023 in the amount of $2,410,299.37 and approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2023-2024 in the amount of $3,063,672.50.
Approval of financial claims and expenditures for two fiscal years.
Consider adoption of Resolution Number 5823 authorizing the calling and holding of an election in the City of Moore, Oklahoma, for the purpose of submitting to the registered qualified electors of said City the question of issuance of General Obligation Bonds of said City in the amount not to exceed the sum of $49,390,000 to provide funds for the purpose of constructing, reconstructing, improving, or repairing streets or bridges in said City.
Resolution for a bond election for street and bridge improvements.
Consider authorizing the execution of special election proclamation and notice pertaining to the proposed General Obligation bond issue.
Authorization for election proclamation and notice related to the GO bond issue.
Consider adoption and employment agreements with Chris Gander of BOK Financial Securities Inc. as financial advisor and Terry L. Hawkins of Phillips Murray PC and Bott as Bond Counsel in regard to the proposed General Obligation bond issue.
Approval of agreements for financial and bond counsel services for the GO bond issue.
Consider the final plat of Flicker Ridge Edition located in the Southeast quarter of Section 11, Township 10 North, Rule 3 West, being north of Northeast 12th Street and West of Flicker Ridge Road, applicant by Mongold Properties LLC.
Review and approval of a final plat for a single-family neighborhood development.
Consider rezoning application number RZ1033 located in the southwest quarter of Section 14, Township 10 North, Rule 3 West, being north of Southwest 4th Street and West of Classen Avenue from R2 family dwelling District to C1 PUD office District planned unit development and approve ordinance number 1823 application by Michael Grant.
Rezoning request for a property to C1 PUD office district, with conditions.
Consider a release of an easement and acceptance of a new variable width water line easement from Vericu More Partners LP for an existing 12-inch water line located at 1100 North Moore Avenue.
Streamlining water line easements for a property.
Consider approval of a lot split located at 825 Northwest 24th Street application by More to Come LLC.
Approval of a lot split for an existing commercial structure.
Consider authorizing staff to solicit bids for new fitness equipment for The Station Parks and Rec.
Authorization to seek bids for fitness equipment for The Station expansion.
Consider approval of a parking lot expansion at Little River Park Splash Pad to be constructed by SilverStar Construction under the FY 23-24 Public Works maintenance contract in the amount of $172,662.
Approval for expanding parking at a popular park facility.
Consider a one-year renewal of a contract with New Tech with the Miranda Family Lights in the amount of $22,400 for the design and implementation of seasonal Christmas light show at The Station in Central Park.
Renewal of contract for the annual Christmas light show.
Consider authorizing use of the remaining 2021 Geo Bond residential street Improvement funds for construction of Lockhoma Lane an extension off Hillcrest Drive Ward 2 project and construction of Southeast 38th Street and Timber Valley Drive and extension off Timber Creek Way and Southeast 38th Street Ward 1 projects utilizing SilverStar Construction under the current FY 23-24 Public Works maintenance contract.
Allocation of surplus bond funds for additional street improvement projects.
Consider approving a right-of-way acquisition agreement in the amount of $26,400 with Pinnacle Consulting Group Inc. for the North Fork Little River erosion control project located at Bryant Avenue in Southeast 4th Street.
Agreement for acquiring necessary right-of-way for an erosion control project.
Consider approval of FY 22-23 budget supplement to the special Revenue fund fund 8 to budget donations and Grant funds to the half cent dedicated sales tax fund fund 12 to budget additional sales tax Collections and to the general obligation bonds fund fund 4 to budget additional funds for Bond encumbrances.
Budget amendment to account for additional funds and sales tax collections.
Receive and approve the minutes of the regular More Public Works Authority meeting held July 17, 2023.
Review and approval of previous MPWA meeting minutes.
Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2022-2023 in the amount of $2,061,873.71 and approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2023-2024 in the amount of $205,170.69.
Approval of MPWA financial claims and expenditures for two fiscal years.
Accept the minutes of the regular More Risk Management meeting held July 17, 2023.
Review and acceptance of previous MRM meeting minutes.
Approve payment of a workers compensation settlement agreement with Gregory Lucas in the amount of $2,000 and reinstate 230 hours of sick leave in exchange for dismissal with prejudice and CBR number 205-0000899.
Approval of a workers compensation settlement.
Approve and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2023-2024 in the amount of $195,268.95.
Approval of MRM financial claims and expenditures for the fiscal year 2023-2024.
Executive Session to discuss and consider previously submitted applications and if deemed appropriate consider taking possible action to select an applicant if any for the filling the vacant Ward one seat on the city council.
Closed session for council seat selection.
Adjournment.
Formal end of the meeting.