Meeting Summary
The City Council adopted the FY 2023-2024 annual budget and approved several ordinances, including updates to vendor lists, surplus property value thresholds, hotel tax exemption procedures, and new regulations for unmanned aircraft systems (drones). Key land use items included the approval of the Cardinal Landing final plat and two residential rezoning applications, while a mini-storage rezoning application was tabled due to council concerns regarding residential buffering and school proximity.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket
02:50The consent docket, including minutes approvals, agreement renewals, easement acceptances, surplus declarations, and claims and expenditures, was approved.
FY 2023-2024 Annual Budget
04:10The annual budget for fiscal year 2023-2024, including a $52,500 addition for a police satellite office, was adopted via Resolution 50-23.
Contract with Crawford and Associates
05:00A contract with Crawford and Associates for preparing annual financial statements and providing financial services was approved.
Final Plat for Cardinal Landing section one
09:00The final plat for Cardinal Landing section one, a residential development south of Southeast 19th Street and East of Bryant Avenue, was approved.
Rezoning Application RZ 1031 (Mini-Storage)
24:00A rezoning application for a C3 PUD with permissive use for personal storage was tabled until the next meeting due to council concerns regarding residential buffering, school proximity, and lighting.
Two Lot Splits (Companion to RZ 1031)
24:50The approval of two lot splits, a companion item to the tabled rezoning application RZ 1031, was also tabled.
Rezoning Application RZ 1030 (Flicker Ridge)
30:50A rezoning application to R1 PUD for a single-family neighborhood of 13 lots on 2.6 acres, with specific amenities and reduced setbacks, was approved.
Preliminary Plat of Flicker Ridge
31:50The preliminary plat for Flicker Ridge, a companion item to rezoning application RZ 1030, was approved.
Rezoning Application RZ 1032 (Eagle Lane Duplexes)
36:00A rezoning application to R2 PUD for a duplex development of 10 lots and 20 living units on three acres, with specific amenities and reduced standards, was approved.
Preliminary Plat of Eagle Lane Duplexes
36:50The preliminary plat for Eagle Lane Duplexes, a companion item to rezoning application RZ 1032, was approved.
Revocable Permit for Masonry Fence
38:50A revocable permit and hold harmless agreement for the construction of a masonry fence within the South Broadway right-of-way was approved, with the city retaining the right to require removal.
Ordinance 1030-23 (Vendor List Update)
40:00Ordinance 1030-23, updating the Moore Municipal Code to replace All American Waste with Republic Services in the list of authorized vendors, was approved.
Ordinance 1024-23 (Surplus Property Value)
41:50Ordinance 1024-23, amending the Moore Municipal Code to increase the minimum value for declaring surplus property and disposing of it without competitive bidding from $500 to $1,000, was approved.
Ordinance 1025-23 (Hotel Tax Exemption Procedure)
43:10Ordinance 1025-23, updating the Moore Municipal Code's procedure for hotels and motels claiming tax exemption to align with current practices, was approved.
Ordinance 1028-23 (Drone Operation Rules)
46:50Ordinance 1028-23, adding a new section to the Moore Municipal Code for the lawful operation of unmanned aircraft systems (drones), including rules for operation and pilot conduct, was approved.
Ordinance 1026-23 (Reckless Driving Fine)
48:10Ordinance 1026-23, amending the Moore Municipal Code to increase the maximum fine for reckless driving from $200 to $500, was approved.
Ordinance 1029-23 (Controlled Dangerous Substances)
50:40Ordinance 1029-23, amending the Moore Municipal Code to allow the prosecution of unlawful possession of controlled dangerous substances (other than marijuana) as misdemeanors in Municipal Court, was approved.
More Public Works Authority Meeting Consent Docket
52:00The consent docket for the Public Works Authority meeting, including minutes and claims, was approved.
More Public Works Authority Annual Budget
53:00The FY 2023-2024 annual budget for the More Public Works Authority was adopted via Resolution 264-23.
More Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket
54:10The consent docket for the Risk Management meeting, including minutes and claims, was approved.
Executive Session Item A (James Thompson Case)
01:15:40The council directed staff on actions regarding pending case CJ 2023-467.
Executive Session Item B (Kimberly Gilliland Case)
01:16:20The council directed staff on actions regarding pending case CJ 2023-361.
Executive Session Item C (Cop Hometown Service Inc. Case)
01:16:50The council directed staff on actions regarding pending case CJ 2023-580.
Executive Session Item D (City Manager's Evaluation)
01:17:20The council directed staff on actions concerning the City Manager's evaluation and employment benefits.
Financial Matters
FY 2023-2024 Annual Budget (General Fund Sales Tax)
Budgeted sales tax for the general fund.
FY 2023-2024 Annual Budget (Use Tax)
Budgeted use tax.
Police Department Satellite Office
Additional expenditure added to the FY 2023-2024 annual budget for a police department satellite office at Northwest 12th and Janeway.
Claims and Expenditures for FY 22 and 23 (City Council)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures.
Memorandum Agreement for Stream Gauging
Authorized payment for an agreement with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and the U.S. Geological Survey for stream gauging.
Claims and Expenditures for FY 22-23 (More Public Works Authority)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the Public Works Authority.
Claims and Expenditures for FY 22-23 (More Risk Management)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for Risk Management.
Public Comments
Three citizens spoke during the forum. One apologized for a previous defensive stance and felt accused of spreading rumors. Another expressed strong grievances against police officers, alleging disrespect, racial bias, and demanding compensation, while also criticizing the council's priorities. The third inquired about the public accessibility of detailed agenda documents and the proper channels for addressing police conduct complaints.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Rezoning Application RZ 1031 (Mini-Storage) postponed to the June 19th meeting.
- Two Lot Splits (companion to RZ 1031) postponed to the June 19th meeting.
Watch For
- The deeding of Highway 37 to the city by ODOT after the underpass project is completed.
Announcements
- The Public Works station and its team handled recent heavy rains, including a 'hurricane rain' that affected the station, very well.
- The City Manager attended an ODOT public meeting regarding the future deeding of Highway 37 to the city after the underpass project is completed.
Agenda Summary
Item 2: Consent Docket
Approval of minutes from previous meetings, addendum to agreement with ODEQ for grapple truck funding, renewal of interlocal agreement with Cleveland County, acceptance of various easements from Tabor homes, acceptance of public water and sanitary sewer improvements, declaration of surplus items, approval of memorandum agreement with OWRB and USGS for stream gauging, and approval of claims and expenditures.
Item 3: FY 2023-2024 Annual Budget
Consideration and approval of the annual budget for fiscal year 2023-2024, including budgeted sales tax of $33,650,000 for the general fund and use tax of $5,250,000, with an added $52,500 for a police department satellite office.
Item 4: Contract with Crawford and Associates
Consideration and approval of a contract with Crawford and Associates to prepare the City's annual financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, and to provide financial services on special projects as needed.
Item 5: Final Plat for Cardinal Landing section one
Consideration of the final plat for Cardinal Landing section one, located south of Southeast 19th Street and East of Bryant Avenue, proposing 492 homes on 155 acres with a density of 3.16 living units per acre.
Item 6: Rezoning Application RZ 1031
Consideration of rezoning application RZ 1031, located north of Southwest 34th Street and East of Santa Fe Avenue, from C3 General Commercial Use to C3 PUD (permissive use for personal storage), with proposed retail along frontage roads and mini-storage in the interior.
Item 7: Two Lot Splits
Consideration of approval for two lot splits located in Oak Ridge Crossing North Edition, being north of Southwest 34th Street and East of South Santa Fe Avenue, as a companion item to rezoning application RZ 1031.
Item 8: Rezoning Application RZ 1030
Consideration of rezoning application RZ 1030, located north of Northeast 12th Street and West of Flicker Ridge Road, from C1 Office District to R1 PUD Single Family Dwelling District, proposing 13 single-family lots on 2.6 acres with a density of approximately five dwelling units per acre.
Item 9: Preliminary Plat of Flicker Ridge
Consideration of the preliminary plat for Flicker Ridge, located north of Northeast 12th Street and West of Flicker Ridge Road, as a companion item to rezoning application RZ 1030.
Item 10: Rezoning Application RZ 1032
Consideration of rezoning application RZ 1032, located north of Southwest 19th Street and East of Eagle Drive, from A2 Suburban Agricultural District to R2 PUD Two Family Dwelling Districts, proposing a duplex development with 10 lots and 20 living units on three acres.
Item 11: Preliminary Plat of Eagle Lane Duplexes
Consideration of the preliminary plat for Eagle Lane Duplexes, located north of Southwest 19th Street and East of Eagle Drive, as a companion item to rezoning application RZ 1032.
Item 12: Revocable Permit and Hold Harmless Agreement
Consideration of approval for a revocable permit and hold harmless agreement for the construction of a masonry fence within the South Broadway right-of-way adjacent to Mahogany Hills Edition section one, due to required setbacks from a gas gathering pipeline.
Item 13: Ordinance Number 1030-23
Consideration of approval for Ordinance Number 1030-23, amending the Moore Municipal Code by removing All American Waste from the list of authorized vendors and adding Republic Services as an example.
Item 14: Ordinance Number 1024-23
Consideration of approval for Ordinance Number 1024-23, amending the Moore Municipal Code by changing the minimum value property must be declared surplus by city council before being sold, and the minimum value for disposing of surplus property without competitive bidding, from $500 to $1,000.
Item 15: Ordinance Number 1025-23
Consideration of approval for Ordinance Number 1025-23, amending the Moore Municipal Code by updating the procedure for hotels and motels claiming tax exemption to align with current practices.
Item 16: Ordinance Number 1028-23
Consideration of approval for Ordinance Number 1028-23, amending the Moore Municipal Code by adding a new section titled 'Lawful Operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems' (drones), providing rules for operation, pilot conduct, and prohibiting interference.
Item 17: Ordinance Number 1026-23
Consideration of approval for Ordinance Number 1026-23, amending the Moore Municipal Code by increasing the maximum fine for reckless driving from $200 to $500 to reflect the severity of the offense and align with other communities.
Item 18: Ordinance Number 1029-23
Consideration of approval for Ordinance Number 1029-23, amending the Moore Municipal Code by adding the unlawful possession of controlled dangerous substances (other than marijuana) to be prosecuted as misdemeanors in Municipal Court.
Item 19: More Public Works Authority Meeting
Receive and approve minutes from previous meetings and approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 22-23.
Item 20: More Public Works Authority Annual Budget
Consideration and approval of the FY 2023-2024 annual budget for the More Public Works Authority.
Item 21: More Risk Management Meeting
Accept minutes from previous meetings and approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 22-23.
Item 23: Executive Session
Discussion and consideration of pending legal cases (James Thompson vs. City of Moore, Kimberly Gilliland vs. City of Moore, Cop Hometown Service Inc. vs. City of Moore) and the City Manager's evaluation and employment benefits.