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June 6, 2023 City Council Meeting

June 6, 2023 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

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

02:50

The consent docket, including minutes approvals, agreement renewals, easement acceptances, surplus declarations, and claims and expenditures, was approved.

Approved

FY 2023-2024 Annual Budget

04:10

The annual budget for fiscal year 2023-2024, including a $52,500 addition for a police satellite office, was adopted via Resolution 50-23.

Adopted

Contract with Crawford and Associates

05:00

A contract with Crawford and Associates for preparing annual financial statements and providing financial services was approved.

Approved

Final Plat for Cardinal Landing section one

09:00

The final plat for Cardinal Landing section one, a residential development south of Southeast 19th Street and East of Bryant Avenue, was approved.

Approved

Rezoning Application RZ 1031 (Mini-Storage)

24:00

A 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.

Tabled

Two Lot Splits (Companion to RZ 1031)

24:50

The approval of two lot splits, a companion item to the tabled rezoning application RZ 1031, was also tabled.

Tabled

Rezoning Application RZ 1030 (Flicker Ridge)

30:50

A 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.

Approved

Preliminary Plat of Flicker Ridge

31:50

The preliminary plat for Flicker Ridge, a companion item to rezoning application RZ 1030, was approved.

Approved

Rezoning Application RZ 1032 (Eagle Lane Duplexes)

36:00

A 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.

Approved

Preliminary Plat of Eagle Lane Duplexes

36:50

The preliminary plat for Eagle Lane Duplexes, a companion item to rezoning application RZ 1032, was approved.

Approved

Revocable Permit for Masonry Fence

38:50

A 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.

Approved

Ordinance 1030-23 (Vendor List Update)

40:00

Ordinance 1030-23, updating the Moore Municipal Code to replace All American Waste with Republic Services in the list of authorized vendors, was approved.

Approved

Ordinance 1024-23 (Surplus Property Value)

41:50

Ordinance 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.

Approved

Ordinance 1025-23 (Hotel Tax Exemption Procedure)

43:10

Ordinance 1025-23, updating the Moore Municipal Code's procedure for hotels and motels claiming tax exemption to align with current practices, was approved.

Approved

Ordinance 1028-23 (Drone Operation Rules)

46:50

Ordinance 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.

Approved

Ordinance 1026-23 (Reckless Driving Fine)

48:10

Ordinance 1026-23, amending the Moore Municipal Code to increase the maximum fine for reckless driving from $200 to $500, was approved.

Approved

Ordinance 1029-23 (Controlled Dangerous Substances)

50:40

Ordinance 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.

Approved

More Public Works Authority Meeting Consent Docket

52:00

The consent docket for the Public Works Authority meeting, including minutes and claims, was approved.

Approved

More Public Works Authority Annual Budget

53:00

The FY 2023-2024 annual budget for the More Public Works Authority was adopted via Resolution 264-23.

Adopted

More Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket

54:10

The consent docket for the Risk Management meeting, including minutes and claims, was approved.

Approved

Executive Session Item A (James Thompson Case)

01:15:40

The council directed staff on actions regarding pending case CJ 2023-467.

Staff to proceed as directed

Executive Session Item B (Kimberly Gilliland Case)

01:16:20

The council directed staff on actions regarding pending case CJ 2023-361.

Staff to proceed as directed

Executive Session Item C (Cop Hometown Service Inc. Case)

01:16:50

The council directed staff on actions regarding pending case CJ 2023-580.

Staff to proceed as directed

Executive Session Item D (City Manager's Evaluation)

01:17:20

The council directed staff on actions concerning the City Manager's evaluation and employment benefits.

Staff to proceed as directed

Financial Matters

FY 2023-2024 Annual Budget (General Fund Sales Tax)

Budgeted sales tax for the general fund.

33650000

FY 2023-2024 Annual Budget (Use Tax)

Budgeted use tax.

5250000

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.

52500

Claims and Expenditures for FY 22 and 23 (City Council)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures.

5544178.76

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.

6500

Claims and Expenditures for FY 22-23 (More Public Works Authority)

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

1280390.85

Claims and Expenditures for FY 22-23 (More Risk Management)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for Risk Management.

373820.48

Public Comments

3 citizens spoke

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.

Police conduct and accountability Racial bias Citizen engagement and communication Access to public documents

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.

Approved

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.

Adopted

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Tabled

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.

Tabled

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

Item 20: More Public Works Authority Annual Budget

Consideration and approval of the FY 2023-2024 annual budget for the More Public Works Authority.

Adopted

Item 21: More Risk Management Meeting

Accept minutes from previous meetings and approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 22-23.

Approved

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.

Staff to proceed as directed