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July 18, 2023 City Council Meeting

July 18, 2023 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

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

03:00

The 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.

Approved

City Council Vacancy Appointment Policy

09:00

Resolution 5723 was adopted, modifying the policy for filling vacancies in City Council and Board/Commission positions by shortening the application period to 10 days.

Adopted

Swine and Livestock Regulations Amendment

18:00

Ordinance 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.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

Tomorrow night

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.

$91,010.37

Ward 3 Residential Street Improvement Project

Accepted the project as constructed by Nash Construction Company and implemented a two-year maintenance bond.

$1,477,965.78

FY24 ACOG Dues

Approved annual dues to the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments.

$47,790

Claims and Expenditures (FY2022-23)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the previous fiscal year.

$3,281,645.65

Claims and Expenditures (FY2023-24)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the current fiscal year.

$118,635.72

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.

$6,050,000

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).

$50,000

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.

$12,760

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.

$358,817

MPWA Claims and Expenditures (FY2022-23)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the Moore Public Works Authority.

$23,243.60

MPWA Claims and Expenditures (FY2023-24)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the Moore Public Works Authority.

$682,171.02

Actuarial Service Agreement Renewal

Approved the renewal of a three-year actuarial service agreement with Select Actuarial Services.

$9,500 per year

Poly Cart Purchase

Authorized the purchase of 1404 poly carts from Sierra Container Group for new service orders, replacements, and additional carts.

$87,054.80

MRM Claims and Expenditures (FY2022-23)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the Moore Risk Management.

$186,404.31

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.

Approved

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).

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Adopted

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Adopted

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

Item 16: Renewal of Actuarial Service Agreement

Considered renewal of an actuarial service agreement with Select Actuarial Services for a period of three years.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

Item 19: MEDA Consent Docket

Received and approved minutes from June 19, 2023, for the Moore Economic Development Authority.

Approved