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November 22, 2022 City Council Meeting

November 22, 2022 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council addressed a comprehensive agenda, approving numerous financial expenditures and operational initiatives. Key decisions included authorizing a public transportation feasibility study, adopting a one-time cost of living adjustment for employees, and initiating the design phase for a new library. The council also approved significant purchases for city infrastructure and animal shelter equipment, while recognizing the outgoing City Attorney.

Key Decisions & Votes

Lot Split Approval

02:30

Approval of a lot split for a 5-acre property into two 2.5-acre lots for residential construction, located north of Southeast 34th Street and East of Sooner Road.

Approved

Public Transportation Feasibility Study

04:00

Authorization for staff to solicit requests for proposals for a public transportation feasibility study to assess city-wide needs and potential routes.

Approved

John Deere Equipment Purchase

05:40

Authorization for the budgeted purchase of a John Deere Pro Gator 2030a and a John Deere HD 300 slick spray for park system maintenance.

Approved

Animal Control Vehicle Donation

06:40

Declaration of a 2006 Ford F-350 Animal Control vehicle as surplus and authorization to donate it to the City of Blanchard.

Approved

Virtual Server Infrastructure Purchase

07:50

Authorization for the budgeted purchase of a virtual server infrastructure to replace outdated equipment.

Approved

FY 22-23 Budget Supplement

09:00

Approval of a budget supplement for station expansion funds and transfer of funds to the urban renewal Authority for property purchases.

Approved

One-Time Cost of Living Adjustment

10:00

Adoption of Resolution 4422, providing a one-time cost of living adjustment for all full-time and part-time employees due to inflation.

Adopted

New Library Design RFP

11:30

Authorization for staff to solicit requests for proposals for the design of a new library facility.

Approved

CNG Fueling Stations Expansion

13:20

Approval of a contract modification to construct eight additional compressed natural gas fueling stations at the Public Works facility.

Approved

Animal Shelter Equipment Contract

15:00

Award of contract to Midmark Corporation for the purchase and installation of dog kennels and surgery equipment for the new animal shelter.

Approved

Animal Shelter Generator Redesign

17:00

Approval of an amendment for electrical redesign to reduce the backup generator size for the new animal shelter, resulting in significant cost savings.

Approved

Excess Workers Compensation Insurance

19:30

Approval of the city's excess workers compensation insurance policy renewal with Midwest Employers Casualty Company.

Approved

Tort Claim Denial (Item A)

24:00

Denial of a pending tort claim filed by Kimberly Giland.

Denied

Tort Claim Denial (Item B)

24:00

Denial of a second pending tort claim filed by Kimberly Giland.

Denied

Financial Matters

Claims and Expenditures (City Council)

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for fiscal year 22-23.

$3,073,771.37

John Deere Equipment Purchase

Budgeted purchase of a John Deere Pro Gator 2030a and a John Deere HD 300 slick spray for park system maintenance.

$57,488.27

Public Transportation Feasibility Study

Budgeted funds for a study to determine the need and best type of public transportation service.

$50,000

Virtual Server Infrastructure

Budgeted purchase to replace existing virtual servers, SAN, and switches.

$125,685

FY 22-23 Budget Supplement

Additional funds for station expansion from the 2022 B sales tax note and available cash, and transfer of funds from the general fund to the urban renewal Authority for property purchases.

New Library Design RFP

Budgeted funds for architectural fees for the design of a new library.

$200,000

CNG Fueling Stations Modification

Modification to existing proposal for construction of eight additional compressed natural gas fueling stations at the Public Works facility.

$62,383.90

Animal Shelter Kennels and Surgery Equipment

Contract for the purchase and installation of dog kennels and surgery equipment for the new animal shelter.

$610,733.61

Animal Shelter Electrical Redesign

Amendment to contract for electrical redesign to reduce the generator size for the new animal shelter facility, resulting in a net savings of $75,000.

$15,000

Claims and Expenditures (Public Works Authority)

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for fiscal year 22-23.

$1,948,179.16

Excess Workers Compensation Insurance Policy

Renewal of the city's excess workers compensation insurance policy.

$158,650

Claims and Expenditures (Risk Management)

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for fiscal year 22-23.

$290,754.32

Coming Up

Watch For

  • RFP responses for the public transportation feasibility study are expected in January/February, with a contract shortly thereafter.
  • Additional funds for the new library design are anticipated in the Fiscal Year 2024 budget.
  • Four additional CNG trucks are expected to arrive next year.

Announcements

  • The city received an award from Keep Oklahoma Beautiful for its recycling facility, which processed over 1 million pounds last year.
  • John Parker was introduced as the new Finance Director.
  • The Parks department is currently testing Christmas lights on the east side of the station.
  • Randy Brinks' last official council meeting as City Attorney was recognized, and appreciation was expressed for his guidance and counsel.

Agenda Summary

Consent Docket Item A

Receive and approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting held November 7, 2022.

Approved

Consent Docket Item B

Receive the minutes of the regular parks board meeting held October 4, 2022.

Approved

Consent Docket Item C

Approve a one-year contract extension with Weaver and Tidel LLP for cbdg Dr internal audit Services.

Approved

Consent Docket Item D

Approving and ratified claims and expenditures for fiscal year 22-23 in the amount of $3,073,771.37.

Approved

Item 3

Consider approval of a lot split located in the Southeast quadrant of section 28 Township 10 North Route 2 West being north of Southeast 34th Street and East of Sooner Road.

Approved

Item 4

Consider authorizing staff to solicit requests for proposal for a public transportation feasibility study.

Approved

Item 5

Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of a John Deere Pro gator 2030a and a John Deere HD 300 slick spray from P&K Equipment.

Approved

Item 6

Consider declaring a 2006 Ford F-350 Animal Control vehicle number 06934 then 1fdwx305 76 EB 35227 a surplus and authorized donating it to the city of Blanchard.

Approved

Item 7

Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of a virtual server infrastructure in the amount of $125,685 from a Davenport Group.

Approved

Item 8

Consider approval of a fiscal year 22-23 budget supplement to the budget additional funds for the station expansion from the 2022 B sales tax note and available cash and to transfer funds from the general fund to the urban renewal Authority.

Approved

Item 9

Consider resolution number 4422 adopting a one-time cost of living adjustment for all full-time and part-time employees as a result of higher than expected inflation and continued rising prices of essential Goods services and utilities.

Adopted

Item 10

Consider authorizing staff to solicit requests for proposals for design for a new library for the city more.

Approved

Item 11

Consider approval of a modification to the existing Proposal with Spark Natural Gas in the amount of $62,383.90 for construction of eight additional compressed natural gas fueling stations located at the Public Works facility.

Approved

Item 12

Consider awarding a contract with Midmark Corporation doing business as Short Line in the amount of $610,733.61 as the lowest the most responsive bidder for the purchase and installation of dog kennels and surgery equipment for the new animal shelter.

Approved

Item 13

Consider approving amendment number three to the contract with Bear L Williams Architects incorporating the amount of $15,000 for electrical redesign to reduce the generator size from 400 kilowatts to 150 kilowatts as part of the value Engineering Process for the new animal shelter facility.

Approved

Item 14A

Receive and approve the minutes of the regular more Public Works Authority meeting held November 7th 2022.

Approved

Item 14B

Approve a proven and ratified claims and expenditures for fiscal year 22-23 in the amount of $1,948,179.16.

Approved

Item 15

Consider approval of option 0237218 for Midwest Employers Casualty Company for the city's excess workers compensation insurance policy with an annual premium of $158,650.

Approved

Item 16A

Receive and approve the minute to the regular more risk management meeting held November 7th 2022.

Approved

Item 16B

Approve a proven and ratified claims and expenditures for fiscal year 22-23 and the amount of $290,754.32 cents.

Approved

Item 17A

Receive and approve the minutes of the regular more Economic Development Authority meeting held October 17 2022.

Approved

Item 19A

Citizens form for items not on the agenda.

No Action

Item 19B

Items from the city council and trustees.

No Action

Item 19C

Items from the city trust manager.

Information Only

Item 20

Executive Session regarding pending tort claim filed by Kimberly Giland.

Denied