Meeting Summary
The Moore City Council approved several engineering contracts for critical infrastructure projects, including drainage improvements and a significant water line expansion. They also authorized a public transportation study and adopted a new schedule of fees. Citizen input focused on recreation center access and parking safety at city parks.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket
02:50Approved minutes from February 21, 2023, payment to Cleveland County Assessor, a public water line easement, and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2022-2023.
Chestnut Avenue Engineering Services
04:00Approved an agreement with Meshach and Associates for professional engineering services for the design of the Chestnut Avenue NW 1st Street to NW 2nd Street project, addressing drainage issues.
SW 34th Street Water Line Crossing Design
05:20Approved an agreement with Venom Designs LLC for professional engineering services for the design of the Southwest 34th Street and I-35 water line crossing project, enhancing fire flows and the overall water system.
Broadway and Eastern Avenue Widening Addendum
06:50Approved Addendum Number One with ESD Incorporated for additional surveying, utility location, and design services for the Broadway Avenue and Eastern Avenue widening projects, due to expanded scope for intersections.
Public Transportation Study
08:50Authorized staff to enter into contract negotiations with Olson for a public transportation study, specifically for bus service.
Teqball Tables Donation
10:00Accepted the donation of four Teqball tables from Teqball USA LLC to be located in Buck Thomas Park, Central Park, and Federal Park to promote the sport.
City Hall Architectural Services
11:30Approved an agreement with TAP Architecture for architectural services to provide ideas on better utilizing space at City Hall.
Radio Console System Maintenance Agreement
12:30Approved a budgeted annual maintenance agreement with Motorola Solutions for the radio console system in the 911 and Emergency Operations Center.
Schedule of Fees and Charges Ratification
14:30Adopted Resolution Number 2022, ratifying the new schedule of fees and charges previously approved by the Moore Public Works Authority.
Portable Radios Purchase
15:30Authorized the budgeted purchase of 13 Harris XL portable radios and accessories from L3 Harris, continuing the replacement of older equipment.
Moore Public Works Authority Consent Docket
16:50Received and approved minutes from February 21, 2023, and approved and ratified claims and expenses for FY 2022-2023.
Moore Risk Management Consent Docket
17:50Accepted minutes from February 21, 2023, and approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2022-2023.
Pending Legal Case Discussion
25:00Discussed pending case number cj2023-119, Joe Carson on behalf of Theresa Manning against the City of Moore, and authorized legal counsel and staff to take necessary actions.
Right-of-Way Acquisition for Underpass Project
25:00Discussed the acquisition of permanent right-of-way and utilities easement from Moore Public Schools for the Southeast 4th Street Road underpass project.
Financial Matters
Cleveland County Assessor Payment
Payment for the visual inspection program.
City Council Claims and Expenditures (FY 2022-2023)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the current fiscal year.
Meshach and Associates Agreement
Professional Engineering Services for Chestnut Avenue design.
Venom Designs LLC Agreement
Professional Engineering Services for SW 34th Street and I-35 water line crossing design.
ESD Incorporated Addendum
Additional surveying, utility location, and design services for Broadway and Eastern Avenue widening projects.
Motorola Solutions Maintenance Agreement
Annual maintenance for the radio console system in 911 and Emergency Operations Center.
Harris Portable Radios Purchase
Budgeted purchase of 13 Harris XL portable radios and accessories.
Moore Public Works Authority Claims and Expenses (FY 2022-2023)
Approved and ratified claims and expenses for the current fiscal year.
Moore Risk Management Claims and Expenditures (FY 2022-2023)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the current fiscal year.
Public Comments
Two citizens addressed the council. One proposed a universal monthly health charge for Moore residents to access 'The Station' recreation center, citing public health benefits and current obesity rates. The other expressed serious concerns about illegal parking at Buck Thomas Park during events, which obstructs emergency vehicle access, and commended the Moore Police Department for their professionalism.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Results of the public transportation study
- Proposals for City Hall space utilization
Announcements
- A letter of commendation was presented to Rachel Thomas for her exceptional conduct in identifying a gas leak at the new Public Works building, preventing potential property damage and ensuring safety.
- Council member Glenn Lewis was honored with a lifetime contribution award from the state Emergency Management association.
Agenda Summary
Item 2: Consent Docket
Approval of minutes from February 21, 2023, payment to Cleveland County Assessor, acceptance of a water line easement, and ratification of claims and expenditures.
Item 3: Agreement with Meshach and Associates
Consideration of approval for professional engineering services for the design of the Chestnut Avenue NW 1st Street to NW 2nd Street project.
Item 4: Agreement with Venom Designs LLC
Consideration of approval for professional engineering services for the design of the Southwest 34th Street and I-35 water line crossing project.
Item 5: Addendum Number One with ESD Incorporated
Consideration of approval for additional surveying, utility location, and design services for the Broadway Avenue and Eastern Avenue widening projects.
Item 6: Contract Negotiations with Olson
Consideration of authorizing staff to enter into contract negotiations with Olson for a public transportation study.
Item 7: Donation of Teqball Tables
Consideration of accepting the donation of four Teqball tables from Teqball USA LLC for city parks.
Item 8: Agreement with TAP Architecture
Consideration of approval for architectural services at City Hall.
Item 9: Motorola Solutions Maintenance Agreement
Consideration of approval for a budgeted annual maintenance agreement with Motorola Solutions for the radio console system.
Item 10: Adopting Resolution Number 2022
Consideration of adopting Resolution Number 2022, ratifying the new schedule of fees and charges.
Item 11: Purchase of Harris Portable Radios
Consideration of authorizing the budgeted purchases of 13 Harris XL portable radios and accessories.
Item 12: Moore Public Works Authority Consent Docket
Receive and approve minutes and approve and ratify claims and expenses for FY 2022-2023.
Item 13: Moore Risk Management Consent Docket
Accept minutes and approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2022-2023.
Item 14: Citizens for item not on the agenda
Opportunity for citizens to address the council on items not on the agenda.
Item 15A: Executive Session - Pending Legal Case
Discuss and consider pending case number cj2023-119, Joe Carson on behalf of Theresa Manning against the City of Moore.
Item 15B: Executive Session - Right-of-Way Acquisition
Discuss and consider the acquisition of permanent right-of-way and utilities easement from Moore Public Schools for the Southeast 4th Street Road underpass project.