Meeting Summary
The City Council approved the issuance of $6.05 million in General Obligation Bonds for the animal shelter and adopted the 2023 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Grant program, allocating funds to various community services and infrastructure. Policy changes included modifying the city council vacancy appointment process and establishing a grandfather clause for existing pet swine owners. Additionally, several contracts for services and a significant earnest money payment for property acquisition were approved.
Key Decisions & Votes
General Obligation Bonds for Animal Shelter
03:00The City Council awarded $6,050,000 General Obligation Bonds of 2023 to Robert W. Baird at a 3.1471% interest rate and subsequently authorized the issuance of these bonds to fund the animal shelter project.
City Council Vacancy Appointment Policy
09:00Resolution 5723 was adopted, modifying the policy for filling vacancies in City Council and Board/Commission positions by shortening the application period to 10 days.
Swine and Livestock Regulations Amendment
18:00Ordinance 1032 23 was approved, amending animal regulations to prohibit swine and livestock outside A1 and A2 zones, while providing a grandfather clause for currently owned and registered pet swine, removing size and weight limits for these grandfathered animals.
Upcoming Community Events
Town Hall meeting regarding proposed Street projects
7 o'clock at The Station
Financial Matters
Re-establishment moving expenses for Tillerson Cabinet Company
Approved moving expenses for a displaced business due to the Southeast 4th Street railroad underpass project, as required by federal law.
Ward 3 Residential Street Improvement Project
Accepted the project as constructed by Nash Construction Company and implemented a two-year maintenance bond.
FY24 ACOG Dues
Approved annual dues to the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments.
Claims and Expenditures (FY2022-23)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the previous fiscal year.
Claims and Expenditures (FY2023-24)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the current fiscal year.
General Obligation Bonds of 2023
Awarded and authorized the issuance of $6,050,000 in bonds to the lowest bidder, Robert W. Baird, for the animal shelter project.
Security Officer Contract Amendment (CSD)
Approved an amendment to the contract with SJ Innovations LLC (CSD) to increase the hourly rate for security officers at The Station from $30 to $40.
Earnest Money for Property Purchase
Approved $50,000 earnest money for the potential purchase of property at 2001 North Moore Avenue, intended for the Public Works/Streets division (total purchase price $900,000).
Station Recreation Center Shower Remodeling
Approved a contract with Guest Construction and Remodeling LLC to repair drainage issues in the men's and women's shower areas at The Station.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Adopted the 2023 Annual Action Plan, allocating $358,817 for administration, fair housing, public services, an emergency repair program, and a sewer line rehabilitation project.
MPWA Claims and Expenditures (FY2022-23)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the Moore Public Works Authority.
MPWA Claims and Expenditures (FY2023-24)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the Moore Public Works Authority.
Actuarial Service Agreement Renewal
Approved the renewal of a three-year actuarial service agreement with Select Actuarial Services.
Poly Cart Purchase
Authorized the purchase of 1404 poly carts from Sierra Container Group for new service orders, replacements, and additional carts.
MRM Claims and Expenditures (FY2022-23)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the Moore Risk Management.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- October 1, 2023: Deadline for registration of existing pet swine for grandfather clause exemption.
Watch For
- City Manager Summer Conference (Wednesday-Friday)
- Town Hall meeting regarding proposed Street projects (tomorrow night at 7 PM at The Station)
Announcements
- The City Manager will be attending the City Manager Summer Conference in Broken Arrow from Wednesday through Friday.
- A Town Hall meeting regarding proposed Street projects will be held tomorrow night at 7 o'clock at The Station.
Agenda Summary
Item 2: Consent Docket
Received and approved minutes from July 3, 2023; accepted drainage and utility easements; reappointed Planning Commission members; accepted temporary construction easement; approved re-establishment moving expenses for Tillerson Cabinet Company; accepted Ward 3 residential street improvement project; approved FY24 ACOG dues; and approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY22-23 and FY23-24.
Item 3: Resolution No. 5523 - General Obligation Bonds Award
Considered action to receive bids and consider for approval or rejection Resolution No. 5523 awarding $6,050,000 City of Moore Oklahoma General Obligation Bonds of 2023 to the bidder offering the lowest interest cost (Robert W. Baird).
Item 4: Resolution No. 5623 - General Obligation Bonds Issuance
Considered action approval or rejection of Resolution No. 5623 providing for the issuance of the General Obligation Bonds of 2023 in the sum of $6,050,000 by the City of Moore, Oklahoma, authorized at an election held on November 9, 2021.
Item 5: Three Lot Splits Approval
Considered approval of three lot splits located north of Southeast 34th Street, east of Sooner Drive, applied by Patriot Custom Homes LLC, creating four separate lots.
Item 6: Resolution No. 5723 - Council Vacancy Policy Modification
Considered adopting Resolution No. 5723 modifying the policy for the appointment of members to fill vacancies in the City Council and Board/Commission positions, shortening the application period to 10 days.
Item 7: Ward 1 City Council Vacancy Notice
Considered posting notice of Ward 1 City Council vacancy effective July 18, 2023, in the manner described by Resolution No. 5723.
Item 8: Amendment to Contract with SJ Innovations LLC (CSD)
Considered amendment to a contract with SJ Innovations LLC (CSD) to provide security officers at The Station, increasing the hourly rate from $30 to $40.
Item 9: Earnest Money Payment for Property Purchase
Considered approval of a $50,000 earnest money payment for the purchase of property located at 2001 North Moore Avenue, intended for the Public Works/Streets division.
Item 10: Contract with Guest Construction and Remodeling LLC
Considered approval of a contract with Guest Construction and Remodeling LLC for remodeling of the men's and women's shower area floors at The Station Recreation Center to repair drainage issues.
Item 11: Resolution No. 5423 - 2023 Annual Action Plan for CDBG
Considered Resolution No. 5423 adopting the 2023 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant program and authorizing the mayor to submit the plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Item 12: Contract with Tuas Nua Lawn and Landscape
Considered approval of a contract with Tuas Nua Lawn and Landscape for budgeted temporary employee services for right-of-way and drainage channel mowing.
Item 13: Contract with Expressive Employment Professionals
Considered approval of a contract with Expressive Employment Professionals for budgeted temporary employee services for right-of-way and drainage channel mowing.
Item 14: Ordinance No. 1032 23 - Swine Regulations Amendment
Considered approval of Ordinance No. 1032 23 amending animal regulations by providing for a registration period to qualify for an exemption for keeping and raising swine and removing size and weight limits for grandfathered swine.
Item 15: MPWA Consent Docket
Received and approved minutes from July 3, 2023, and approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY22-23 and FY23-24 for the Moore Public Works Authority.
Item 16: Renewal of Actuarial Service Agreement
Considered renewal of an actuarial service agreement with Select Actuarial Services for a period of three years.
Item 17: Poly Cart Purchase Authorization
Considered authorizing the purchase of 1404 poly carts from Sierra Container Group for new service orders, replacements, and additional carts.
Item 18: MRM Consent Docket
Received and approved minutes from July 3, 2023, and approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY22-23 for the Moore Risk Management.
Item 19: MEDA Consent Docket
Received and approved minutes from June 19, 2023, for the Moore Economic Development Authority.