Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several key contracts, including jail operations and ambulance dispatching services, and adopted resolutions for updated fee schedules. A significant presentation was given on the proposed 2023 Go Bond for arterial roadway improvements, totaling nearly $48 million, which will be presented to voters in November. The council also approved various departmental purchases and personnel policy modifications.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket Approval
00:50Approved minutes, easements, contract renewals for utility billing, and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2022-2023.
Cleveland County Jail Contract Renewal
02:40Renewed the contract with the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office for housing municipal prisoners at the existing rate of $60.77 per person per day.
M-STAT Ambulance Dispatching Contract Renewal
03:40Renewed the annual contract with M-STAT for ambulance dispatching services, which included an increase to $101,748.37.
Resolution 5223 Adoption (Fees and Fines)
04:40Adopted Resolution 5223, implementing late fees for utility bills, establishing Pavilion and Amphitheater rental rates at Curve Park, revising court and police fines, and creating a fee in lieu of as-built plans.
Resolution 5323 Adoption (Fee Schedule)
06:20Adopted Resolution 5323, formally approving the new schedule of fees and charges incorporating the changes from Resolution 5223.
S&S Staffing Contract Renewal
27:00Renewed the temporary staffing agreement with S&S Staffing for the Parks and Cemetery maintenance department.
Veterans Park Phase Two Design
27:50Approved the $18,000 proposal from LOG Studio for the design and construction documents of Veterans Park Phase Two, which includes sidewalks and landscaping.
Kiwanis Park Pickleball Courts Construction
28:50Awarded the RFP for the construction of two pickleball courts at Kiwanis Park to Merit Tennis and Track Systems for $148,476.32, funded by CDBG.
Ride-On Cylindric Scrubber Purchase
30:20Authorized the purchase of a $27,496.25 ride-on cylindric scrubber for Fleet Maintenance at the new Public Works facility.
2026 E1 Custom Fire Engine Purchase
31:20Authorized the budgeted purchase of a 2026 E1 custom fire engine for $760,000 to replace an aging 2011 model, accounting for a three-year construction time.
Holiday Pay for Part-Time Employees on July 4th
32:30Modified the Personnel Policy Procedures Manual to allow part-time, hourly, seasonal, and temporary employees to earn holiday pay for hours worked on July 4th.
MPWA Consent Docket Approval
34:30Approved minutes, ratified the holiday pay policy modification, and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2022-2023 for the More Public Works Authority.
MPWA Resolution 265-23 Adoption (Fee Schedule)
35:40Adopted Resolution 265-23, ratifying the fee schedule changes previously approved by the City Council for the More Public Works Authority.
Purchase of Two Heil Sanitation Truck Bodies
36:30Authorized the budgeted purchase of two 2024 Heil 33-yard sanitation truck bodies for $557,000 to replace aging vehicles.
Purchase of Two Crane Carrier Cab and Chassis
39:00Authorized the budgeted purchase of two 2024 Crane Carrier standard cab and chassis for $418,976 to support the new Heil compactor bodies.
MPWA Budget Amendment
40:00Approved a budget amendment to increase the MPWA sanitation fund by $1.1 million, utilizing already collected FY23 revenues to cover additional expenses.
MRM Consent Docket Approval
41:30Accepted minutes and approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2022-2023 for the More Risk Management meeting.
Executive Session Action
43:00The council reconvened from executive session and voted to proceed as directed regarding pending case number cj2023-688.
Upcoming Community Events
Buck Thomas Park Event
Details not specified, but encouraged for public attendance.
Town Hall Meeting for 2023 Go Bond
Opportunity for public feedback on proposed arterial roadway improvements.
Financial Matters
Claims and Expenditures for FY 2022-2023 (City Council)
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures.
Cleveland County Sheriff's Office Contract
Renewal of contract for housing municipal prisoners.
M-STAT Ambulance Dispatching Services Contract
Renewal of annual contract for dispatching services.
2023 Go Bond Arterial Roadway Improvements
Proposed projects for construction and design of arterial streets.
Veterans Park Phase Two Design and Construction Documents
Proposal for design and construction documents including sidewalks and landscaping.
Kiwanis Park Pickleball Courts Construction
Awarding of RFP for construction of two pickleball courts with fencing, lighting, and seating areas, using CDBG funding.
32-inch Ride-On Cylindric Scrubber
Purchase for Fleet Maintenance at the new Public Works facility.
2026 E1 Custom Fire Engine
Budgeted purchase to replace a 2011 model.
Claims and Expenditures for FY 2022-2023 (MPWA)
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures.
Two 2024 Heil 33-Yard Sanitation Truck Bodies
Budgeted purchase of new sanitation truck bodies.
Two 2024 Crane Carrier Standard Cab and Chassis
Budgeted purchase of chassis to support new compactor bodies.
MPWA Budget Amendment
Increase in budget for Fund 5 MPWA Sanitation due to additional revenue collections.
City Share for Santa Fe Avenue and Southwest 19th Street Intersection Improvement
City's portion of the improvement cost for the intersection, with additional funding from ACOG.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- 2023 Go Bond to be presented to voters in November
- Council vote on Go Bond in the first meeting of August
Watch For
- Town hall meeting later this month regarding the 2023 Go Bond projects
- Groundbreaking ceremony for the railroad underpass project
- Three additional sanitation trucks to arrive within the next couple of months
- Utility relocations for Go Bond projects, potentially taking up to a year due to current industry backlogs
Announcements
- Two new sanitation trucks have been received, with three more expected in the next couple of months.
- A good event is expected tomorrow night at Buck Thomas Park, and everyone is encouraged to attend.
- A town hall meeting will be held later this month to discuss the proposed 2023 Go Bond projects with the public.
- A groundbreaking ceremony for the railroad underpass project is being considered due to its long-awaited status.
Agenda Summary
Item 2: Consent Docket
Approval of minutes from June 19, 2023 meeting; acceptance of a 15-foot public water line easement for Moore Public Schools; renewal of contract with Pre-Sort First Class for utility bill mailing; acceptance of a 1,773 sq ft temporary construction easement for Eastern Avenue Phase Two project; approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for FY 2022-2023.
Item 3: Cleveland County Sheriff's Office Contract Renewal
Consider renewal of a contract with the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office for the operation of the Cleveland County Jail to house municipal prisoners at $60.77 per person per day.
Item 4: M-STAT Ambulance Dispatching Contract Renewal
Consider renewal of a contract with M-STAT to provide ambulance dispatching services by the police department Communications Division for $101,748.37.
Item 5: Resolution 5223 - Late Fees, Rental Rates, Fines
Consider adoption of Resolution number 5223 providing for late fees for utility bills, creating Pavilion and Amphitheater rental rates at Curve Park, cleaning up the list of fines for court and police, and creating fee in lieu of as-built plans.
Item 6: Resolution 5323 - Schedule of Fees and Charges
Consider adoption of Resolution number 5323 adopting the schedule of fees and charges, effective upon approval.
Item 7: 2023 Go Bond Arterial Roadway Improvements Presentation
Receive a presentation from staff summarizing the proposed 2023 Go Bond arterial roadway improvements, totaling approximately $47.95 million for construction and design projects.
Item 8: S&S Staffing Contract Renewal
Consider renewal of a contract with S&S Staffing (doing business as Higher Go) for staffing agreement for Parks and Cemetery maintenance department.
Item 9: Veterans Park Phase Two Design and Construction Documents
Consider approval for Veterans Park Phase Two design and construction documents proposal provided by LOG Studio in the amount of $18,000, including sidewalks and landscaping.
Item 10: Kiwanis Park Pickleball Courts Construction Award
Consider awarding RFP number 2023-13 for construction of pickleball courts at Kiwanis Park to Merit Tennis and Track Systems for $148,476.32, utilizing CDBG funding.
Item 11: Purchase of Ride-On Cylindric Scrubber
Consider authorizing the purchase of a 32-inch ride-on cylindric scrubber from Waxy Sanitary Supply for Fleet Maintenance in the amount of $27,496.25.
Item 12: Purchase of 2026 E1 Custom Fire Engine
Consider the budgeted purchase of a 2026 E1 custom fire engine for $760,000 from Chief Fire and Safety Company.
Item 13: Personnel Policy Modification for Holiday Pay
Consider modifying the Personnel Policy Procedures Manual by providing an exception for part-time, hourly, seasonal, and temporary employees to earn holiday pay for hours worked on July 4th.
Item 14: MPWA Consent Docket
Receive and approve minutes of the regular More Public Works Authority meeting held June 19, 2023; ratify action of City of Moore regarding modifying the Personnel policy for holiday pay; approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2022-2023.
Item 15: MPWA Resolution 265-23 - Schedule of Fees and Changes
Consider Resolution number 265-23 adopting the schedule of fees and changes, ratifying earlier fee schedule changes.
Item 16: Purchase of Two 2024 Heil Sanitation Truck Bodies
Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of two 2024 Heil 33-yard sanitation truck bodies from United Engines for $557,000.
Item 17: Purchase of Two 2024 Crane Carrier Cab and Chassis
Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of two 2024 Crane Carrier standard cab and chassis to support the Heil 33 compactor bodies from Holt Truck Centers for $418,976.
Item 18: MPWA Budget Amendment
Consider a budget amendment to budget additional revenue collections to fund projected departmental needs, increasing the fund for MPWA sanitation by $1.1 million.
Item 19: MRM Consent Docket
Accept the minutes of the regular More Risk Management meeting held June 19, 2023; approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2022-2023.
Item 20: New Business - Citizens Not on Agenda
Opportunity for citizens not on the agenda to speak.
Item 20: New Business - City Council Trustees
Opportunity for City Council Trustees to speak.
Item 20: New Business - City Manager
City Manager's report on new sanitation trucks and upcoming Buck Thomas Park event.
Item 21: Executive Session
Discuss and consider possible action regarding pending case number cj2023-688 filed in Cleveland County District Court by Garrett and Associates on behalf of Leanna Fawn against the City of Moore.
Item 22: Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting.