Meeting Summary
The City Council recognized the Moore Police Department's accreditation and proclaimed National Telecommunicator Week. Key decisions included the budgeted purchase of police motorcycles and vehicle graphics, approval of engineering services for erosion control and an Animal Welfare facility barn, and several Land Development Code amendments. Additionally, contracts for park improvements, security services, and annual fireworks displays were renewed.
Key Decisions & Votes
Purchase of Police Motorcycles
19:00Authorized the budgeted purchase of three 2023 Harley-Davidson police motorcycles for $13,992, trading in three 2022 models.
Police Vehicle Graphics Kit
21:40Authorized the budgeted purchase of a reflective graphics kit for 32 police vehicles from Graphic Shop for $26,300, noting significant cost savings.
North Fork Little River Erosion Control Project Amendment
24:30Approved Amendment One for $19,012.50 to Meshech and Associates for additional engineering services to include erosion control on the east side of the North Fork Little River channel.
Animal Welfare Facility Livestock Barn Design
39:00Approved Amendment Four for $22,000 for architectural and engineering services to design a barn for short-term livestock holding at the new Animal Welfare facility, addressing concerns about transparency and original bond scope.
Mowing Contractors for Code Enforcement
43:00Authorized staff to solicit proposals for additional qualified mowing contractors to assist with code enforcement abatement services, aiming to expedite abatements.
On-Demand Plan Review Engineering Services
46:00Approved a professional service agreement with Garver LLC for on-demand plan review engineering services to address the increased volume of drainage projects.
Land Development Code Amendment (Automotive Sales)
49:00Approved Ordinance No. 102123 to amend the Land Development Code, clarifying definitions for automotive sales and rentals to remove duplications and conflicts in use unit classifications.
Land Development Code Amendment (Special Use Permits)
51:00Approved Ordinance No. 102223 to amend the Land Development Code, defining procedures for special use permits and allowing additional restrictions, including limitations on the number of automobiles displayed for sale.
Land Development Code Amendment (Stormwater Quality)
53:00Approved Ordinance No. 102323 to amend the Land Development Code, adding a section defining the applicability of stormwater quality requirements for construction activities, as requested by DEQ.
Concrete Pads for Park Dumpsters
56:00Approved utilizing the Silver Star Construction contract for the budgeted construction of concrete pads for new dumpsters at four city parks for $26,707.
Fencing for Park Dumpster Pads
58:00Approved a contract with Legacy Landscaping and Fencing for $21,024 for the budgeted construction of fences around the new concrete pads for dumpsters at four city parks.
Security Officers Contract Renewal
1:00:00Approved the renewal of a contract with HJ Innovations LLC to provide security officers at the station, noting the service is for regular security and not off-duty police officers.
Fireworks Displays Contract Renewal
1:03:00Approved the renewal of a contract with Arc Pyrotechnics for $58,500 for the annual Fourth of July and Christmas Spectacular fireworks displays, with provisions for rescheduling.
Portable Radios Purchase Contract Amendment
1:05:00Approved amending the previously authorized purchase of 13 portable radios for $40,427.40, switching the contract source to the City of Norman contract for a 4% savings.
Financial Matters
Claims and expenditures for fiscal year 22-23 (City Council)
Approval and ratification of general city claims and expenditures.
Purchase of three 2023 Harley-Davidson police motorcycles
Budgeted purchase with trade-in of three 2022 models.
Purchase of ULT 2152 reflective graphics kit for police vehicles
Budgeted purchase for marking 32 police vehicles, noted for significant cost savings.
Amendment One to Meshech and Associates contract for North Fork Little River erosion control
Additional engineering services for erosion control project to include the east side of the channel.
Amendment Four with Barrett L Williamson Architects Inc. for Animal Welfare facility barn design
Architectural and engineering services for a metal building to house livestock at the new Animal Welfare facility.
Construction of concrete pads for new dumpsters at city parks
Utilizing Silver Star Construction contract for budgeted construction at Little River Park South, Fairmoor Park, Parmalee Park, and Buck Thomas Park.
Construction of fences around concrete pads at city parks
Contract with Legacy Landscaping and Fencing for budgeted construction at Little River Park South, Fairmoor Park, Parmalee Park, and Buck Thomas Park.
Renewal of contract with Arc Pyrotechnics for annual fireworks displays
Renewal for the city's annual Fourth of July and Christmas Spectacular show displays.
Amendment for purchase of 13 Harris XL 95P portable radios and accessories
Switching contract source to City of Norman contract for previously authorized purchase.
Claims and expenditures for fiscal year 22-23 (Public Works Authority)
Approval and ratification of Public Works Authority claims and expenditures.
Claims and expenditures for fiscal year 22-23 (Risk Management)
Approval and ratification of Risk Management claims and expenditures.
Public Comments
Two citizens spoke during the meeting. One citizen expressed concern regarding the addition of a livestock barn to the Animal Welfare facility, citing lack of transparency and deviation from the original bond proposal. Another citizen raised concerns about Councilman Adam Webb's employment with Republic Services, the city's waste management provider, and questioned the transparency of the city's bidding process for waste services.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- City Manager is working on the budget for fiscal year 24 and will be scheduling individual meetings with council members later this month.
Announcements
- The Moore Police Department received accreditation credentials from the Oklahoma Municipal Assurance group for completing the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.
- April 9th through 15th, 2023 was proclaimed National Telecommunicator Week in the city of Moore, recognizing the vital role of 9-1-1 professionals.
Agenda Summary
Item C: Presentation by the Oklahoma Municipal Assurance group of accreditation credentials to the City of Moore Police Department
Presentation of accreditation credentials for the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Accreditation Program to the Moore Police Department, recognizing Chief Todd Gibson and Lieutenant Kevin Brown.
Item D: Proclamation declaring April 9th through 15th, 2023 as National Telecommunicator Week
A proclamation honoring the diligence and professionalism of telecommunicators, received by Chief Gibson on behalf of Director Tammy Cohen.
Item 2A: Approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting held March 20th, 2023
Approval of the minutes from the previous city council meeting.
Item 2B: Accept public storm sewer improvements to serve First United Bank
Acceptance of storm sewer improvements located south of Southwest 4th Street and west of I-35 service road.
Item 2C: Accept public water line improvements to serve the Highland East Junior High
Acceptance of water line improvements located south of Southeast 4th Street and west of Bryant Road.
Item 2D: Accept public water line improvements to serve the North Shields Industrial Park
Acceptance of water line improvements located south of Northwest 27th Street and east of Shields Boulevard.
Item 2E: Approving and ratified claims and expenditures for fiscal year 22-23
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for the current fiscal year in the amount of $5,108,252.06.
Item 3: Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of three 2023 Harley-Davidson police motorcycles
Authorization for the budgeted purchase of three new police motorcycles from Fort Thunder Harley-Davidson, with trade-in of three 2022 models, for $13,992.
Item 4: Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of a ULT 2152 reflective graphics kit
Authorization for the budgeted purchase of a reflective graphics kit from Graphic Shop for $26,300 for marking 32 police vehicles, noted for significant cost savings.
Item 5: Consider approval of Amendment One to the contract with Meshech and Associates
Approval of Amendment One in the amount of $19,012.50 for additional engineering services on the North Fork Little River erosion control project, to include the east side of the channel.
Item 6: Consider approval of Amendment Four with Barrett L Williamson Architects Incorporated
Approval of Amendment Four in the amount of $22,000 for architectural and engineering services to design a barn for short-term holding of livestock at the new Animal Welfare facility.
Item 7: Consider authorizing staff to solicit requests for proposals for qualified mowing contractors
Authorization for staff to solicit RFPs for additional mowing contractors to perform code enforcement abatement services.
Item 8: Consider approval of a professional service agreement with Garver LLC
Approval of a professional service agreement with Garver LLC for on-demand plan review engineering services to assist with increased drainage project reviews.
Item 9: Consider approval of Ordinance Number 102123 amending Part 12 Chapter 2 Article A Section 12-206E
Approval of an ordinance amending the Moore Land Development Code to remove automobile sales from certain automotive use unit classifications and boats from Automotive Sales and rentals light use unit classification, clarifying definitions.
Item 10: Consider approval of Ordinance Number 102223 amending Part 12 Chapter 4 Article 8 Section 12-461
Approval of an ordinance amending the Moore Land Development Code to define the procedure for obtaining a special use permit, permit additional restrictions, and place limitations on the number of automobiles displayed for sale.
Item 11: Consider approval of Ordinance Number 102323 amending Part 12 Chapter 14 Article A
Approval of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code by adding Section 12-1404, defining applicability of stormwater quality requirements for construction activities as requested by DEQ.
Item 12: Consider utilizing the Silver Star Construction contract for the budgeted construction of concrete pads for new dumpsters
Approval to utilize the Silver Star Construction contract for the budgeted construction of concrete pads for new dumpsters at Little River Park South, Fairmoor Park, Parmalee Park, and Buck Thomas Park for $26,707.
Item 13: Consider approval of a contract of Legacy Landscaping and Fencing for the budgeted construction of fences
Approval of a contract with Legacy Landscaping and Fencing for $21,024 for the budgeted construction of fences around the concrete pads for dumpsters at four city parks.
Item 14: Consider renewal of a contract with HJ Innovations LLC
Approval for the renewal of a contract with HJ Innovations LLC (Computer Systems Designers) to provide security officers at the station.
Item 15: Consider renewal of a contract with Arc Pyrotechnics
Approval for the renewal of a contract with Arc Pyrotechnics for $58,500 for the city's annual Fourth of July and Christmas Spectacular show displays.
Item 15.1: Consider amending the previously authorized purchase of 13 Harris XL 95P portable radios and accessories
Approval to amend the previously authorized purchase of 13 portable radios and accessories for $40,427.40, switching the contract source to the City of Norman contract for a 4% savings.
Item 16A (PWA): Receive and approve the minutes of the regular Moore Public Works Authority meeting held March 20th, 2023
Approval of the minutes from the previous Public Works Authority meeting.
Item 16B (PWA): Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for fiscal year 22-23
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for the Public Works Authority for the current fiscal year in the amount of $117,313.61.
Item 17A (Risk Management): Accept the minutes of the regular Moore Risk Management meeting held March 20th, 2023
Acceptance of the minutes from the previous Risk Management meeting.
Item 17B (Risk Management): Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the school year 22-23
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for Risk Management for the current fiscal year in the amount of $237,769.58.