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April 4, 2023 City Council Meeting

April 4, 2023 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

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

19:00

Authorized the budgeted purchase of three 2023 Harley-Davidson police motorcycles for $13,992, trading in three 2022 models.

Approved

Police Vehicle Graphics Kit

21:40

Authorized the budgeted purchase of a reflective graphics kit for 32 police vehicles from Graphic Shop for $26,300, noting significant cost savings.

Approved

North Fork Little River Erosion Control Project Amendment

24:30

Approved 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.

Approved

Animal Welfare Facility Livestock Barn Design

39:00

Approved 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.

Approved

Mowing Contractors for Code Enforcement

43:00

Authorized staff to solicit proposals for additional qualified mowing contractors to assist with code enforcement abatement services, aiming to expedite abatements.

Approved

On-Demand Plan Review Engineering Services

46:00

Approved a professional service agreement with Garver LLC for on-demand plan review engineering services to address the increased volume of drainage projects.

Approved

Land Development Code Amendment (Automotive Sales)

49:00

Approved 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.

Approved

Land Development Code Amendment (Special Use Permits)

51:00

Approved 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.

Approved

Land Development Code Amendment (Stormwater Quality)

53:00

Approved 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.

Approved

Concrete Pads for Park Dumpsters

56:00

Approved utilizing the Silver Star Construction contract for the budgeted construction of concrete pads for new dumpsters at four city parks for $26,707.

Approved

Fencing for Park Dumpster Pads

58:00

Approved 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.

Approved

Security Officers Contract Renewal

1:00:00

Approved 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.

Approved

Fireworks Displays Contract Renewal

1:03:00

Approved 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.

Approved

Portable Radios Purchase Contract Amendment

1:05:00

Approved 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.

Approved

Financial Matters

Claims and expenditures for fiscal year 22-23 (City Council)

Approval and ratification of general city claims and expenditures.

$5,108,252.06

Purchase of three 2023 Harley-Davidson police motorcycles

Budgeted purchase with trade-in of three 2022 models.

$13,992

Purchase of ULT 2152 reflective graphics kit for police vehicles

Budgeted purchase for marking 32 police vehicles, noted for significant cost savings.

$26,300

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.

$19,012.50

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.

$22,000

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.

$26,707

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.

$21,024

Renewal of contract with Arc Pyrotechnics for annual fireworks displays

Renewal for the city's annual Fourth of July and Christmas Spectacular show displays.

$58,500

Amendment for purchase of 13 Harris XL 95P portable radios and accessories

Switching contract source to City of Norman contract for previously authorized purchase.

$40,427.40

Claims and expenditures for fiscal year 22-23 (Public Works Authority)

Approval and ratification of Public Works Authority claims and expenditures.

$117,313.61

Claims and expenditures for fiscal year 22-23 (Risk Management)

Approval and ratification of Risk Management claims and expenditures.

$237,769.58

Public Comments

2 citizens spoke

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.

Transparency in city projects and finances Adherence to original bond proposals Potential conflicts of interest for council members

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.

Information Only

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.

Adopted

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved