Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several financial items, including the final withdrawal of 2021 general obligation bonds for the animal shelter and various contracts for city services. Key decisions included amending the Land Development Code to allow 8-foot fences with new setback rules and authorizing staff to solicit proposals for new pickleball courts at Kiwanis Park. The council also recognized Police Week and honored a former councilwoman.
Key Decisions & Votes
General Obligation Bonds of 2023
08:00The council adopted Resolution #50-23, which pertains to the general obligation bonds of 2023, completing the funding for the animal shelter as approved by voters in 2021.
Land Development Code Amendment (Fence Height)
20:00Ordinance #1027-23 was approved, amending the Land Development code to increase the maximum height of rear and side fencing from seven feet to eight feet, establish setback requirements, and define restrictions for barbed wire fencing.
Pickleball Courts Construction
30:00Staff was authorized to solicit requests for proposals for the construction of pickleball courts at Kiwanis Park, with funding to be provided by CDBG funds.
Financial Matters
Claims and expenditures for FY 22-23 (City Council)
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures.
General Obligation Bonds of 2023
Last withdrawal of 2021 bonds to complete funding for the animal shelter.
Annual Audit Contract with Dillon and Associates
Contract for the city's annual audit.
Professional Services Agreement with Freeze and Nichols Inc.
On-call storm water management consulting.
Contract Renewal with Brassfield Landscaping LLC (Mowing)
Mowing and maintenance of various city-owned properties.
Contract Renewal with Tesla now Lawn and Landscape LLC (Mowing)
Mowing and maintenance of various city-owned properties.
Contract Renewal with Brassfield Landscaping LLC (Flower Beds)
Flower bed maintenance of various city-owned properties.
Contract Renewal with KNG home and Landscaping by Design (Flower Beds)
Flower bed maintenance of various city-owned properties.
Quote from Legacy Landscaping and Fencing
Construction of eight 36-inch gates with exit Panic bars at Buck Thomas Park Sports complexes for emergency exits.
Amended Purchase of Portable Handheld Radios
Purchase of 19 portable handheld radios and related accessories from L3 Harris Technologies Inc. at a price cheaper than the state contract.
Amended Purchase of Mobile Vehicle Mounted Radios
Purchase of 34 mobile vehicle mounted radios and related accessories from L3 Harris Technologies Inc. at a price cheaper than the state contract.
Claims and expenditures for FY 22-23 (Public Works Authority)
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for the More Public Works Authority.
Workers Compensation Settlement
Payment of a workers' compensation settlement to Scott Windling.
Claims and expenditures for FY 22-23 (Risk Management)
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for the More Risk Management.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Vote on May 9th
Watch For
- Main Street closure between Broadway and the railroad tracks for drainage repair (next couple of weeks)
Announcements
- Proclamation declaring May 14th through 20th, 2023, as Police Week in the city of Moore to recognize National Police Week 2023 and honor law enforcement officers.
- Proclamation honoring the life and service of former city councilwoman Mary Markle, who served from May 1986 until May 1988.
- Main Street between Broadway and the railroad tracks will be closed for the next couple of weeks for drainage repair, with access maintained for bank parking.
- Reminder for citizens to vote on May 9th.
Agenda Summary
Item 2: Consent Docket
Approved minutes from previous meetings, declared various Public Works Department items as surplus, and approved/ratified claims and expenditures for FY 22-23.
Item 3: Resolution No. 50-23
Considered adoption of a resolution pertaining to the general obligation bonds of 2023, completing the funding for the animal shelter.
Item 4: Library Services Agreement
Considered approval of a library services facilities and maintenance agreement with the Pioneer Library System for fiscal year 2023-2024.
Item 5: Annual Audit Contract
Considered approval of a contract with Dillon and Associates to perform the city's annual audit in an amount not to exceed $61,500.
Item 6: Water Line Easement Release
Considered approval of a release of a 15-foot water line easement for the construction of a Quick Trip.
Item 7: Ordinance No. 1027-23
Considered approval of an ordinance amending the Moore Land Development code regarding maximum height of rear and side fencing, establishing setback requirements, and restricting barbed wire fencing.
Item 8: Storm Water Management Consulting Agreement
Considered approval of a Professional Services agreement with Freeze and Nichols Inc. for on-call storm water management consulting, not to exceed $50,000, to assist with new DEQ permit requirements.
Item 9: Pickleball Courts RFP
Considered authorizing staff to solicit requests for proposals for construction of pickleball courts at Kiwanis Park, to be funded by CDBG funds.
Item 10: Landscaping Contract Renewal (Brassfield)
Considered renewal of a contract with Brassfield Landscaping LLC in the amount of $57,652 for mowing and maintenance of various city-owned properties.
Item 11: Landscaping Contract Renewal (Tesla now)
Considered renewal of a contract with Tesla now Lawn and Landscape LLC in the amount of $49,560 for mowing and maintenance of various city-owned properties.
Item 12: Flower Bed Maintenance Contract Renewal (Brassfield)
Considered renewal of a contract with Brassfield Landscaping LLC in the amount of $8,390 for flower bed maintenance of various city-owned properties.
Item 13: Flower Bed Maintenance Contract Renewal (KNG)
Considered renewal of a contract with KNG home and Landscaping by Design in the amount of $10,500 for flower bed maintenance of various city-owned properties.
Item 14: Emergency Exit Gates Construction
Considered approval of a quote from Legacy Landscaping and Fencing in the amount of $12,660 for construction of eight 36-inch gates with exit Panic bars at the Buck Thomas Park Sports complexes for emergency exits.
Item 15: Amended Radio Purchase (Handheld)
Considered amending the previously authorized purchase of 19 portable handheld radios and accessories from L3 Harris Technologies Inc. for $58,487.70, utilizing their direct pricing which was lower than the state contract.
Item 16: Amended Radio Purchase (Vehicle Mounted)
Considered amending the previously authorized purchase of 34 mobile vehicle mounted radios and accessories from L3 Harris Technologies Inc. for $180,200, utilizing their direct pricing which was lower than the state contract.
Item 17: More Public Works Authority Consent Docket
Received and approved minutes from the previous meeting and approved/ratified claims and expenditures for FY 22-23.
Item 18: More Risk Management Consent Docket
Accepted minutes from the previous meeting, approved a workers' compensation settlement, and approved/ratified claims and expenditures for FY 22-23.
Item 19A: Citizens Form
Opportunity for citizens to address the council on items not on the agenda.
Item 19B: Items from City Council or Trustees
Opportunity for council members or trustees to present items.
Item 19C: Items from City of Trust Management
Updates and announcements from city trust management.