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November 8, 2022 City Council Meeting

November 8, 2022 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council approved several rezoning applications for commercial developments and authorized significant financial actions, including over $3.5 million in indebtedness for a fire station expansion and other capital improvements. An ordinance was adopted to update the definition of dilapidated buildings to align with state statutes. The council also discussed a potential employee bonus and recognized community events and a retiring finance director.

Key Decisions & Votes

Consent Docket Approval

02:00

Approved minutes from previous meetings and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 22-23.

Approved

Final Plat - Freeman Office Park

04:00

Approved the final plat for Freeman Office Park, allowing for the development of a dental office.

Approved

Final Plat - Visible Plaza

06:00

Approved the final plat for Visible Plaza, enabling the removal of residential structures and development of five commercial lots.

Approved

Rezoning RZ1027 (C5 to C3)

09:00

Approved rezoning from C5 to C3 for an existing daycare (Kids USA) to allow for building expansion.

Approved

Rezoning RZ1028 (C2 to C3PU for Paintless Dent Repair)

14:00

Approved rezoning to C3PU for a paintless dent repair business, with conditions for site-proof fencing and no outside storage.

Approved

Purchase of Water Source Heat Pumps

15:50

Authorized the purchase of 12 water source heat pumps for City Hall.

Approved

Agreement with TAP Architecture

16:50

Approved an agreement with TAP Architecture for the design of a storage facility and restrooms at Buck Thomas Park.

Approved

Resolution 40-22 - ODOT Agreement

19:00

Adopted a resolution authorizing an agreement with ODOT to transfer a portion of Shields Boulevard ramp to the City of Moore, related to future Quick Trip development and a traffic signal.

Adopted

Contract for Traffic Engineering

21:00

Awarded a contract for traffic engineering services for signal design and striping plans at the Shields Boulevard and Moore Avenue intersection.

Approved

Buck Thomas Park Sidewalk Construction

22:00

Authorized the budgeted project for sidewalk construction at the Buck Thomas Park football field to address drainage issues.

Approved

Ordinance 101722 - Dilapidated Building Definition

23:30

Approved an ordinance modifying the length of time a structure must be boarded and secured to be considered dilapidated from 18 to 6 months, aligning with state statute.

Approved

Purchase of Trash Receptacle Liners and Tops

25:00

Authorized the purchase of 325 32-gallon trash receptacle liners and round tops for city parks.

Approved

FY 22-23 Budget Supplement - Fire Department

26:00

Approved a budget supplement to incorporate donated funds for the purchase of three thermal imaging cameras for the fire department.

Approved

Resolution 42-22 - MEDA Indebtedness

28:00

Adopted a resolution approving the incurrence of indebtedness by the Moore Economic Development Authority not to exceed $3,570,000 for a Sales Tax Revenue Note for Municipal Capital Improvements, including fire station expansion.

Adopted

Resolution 43-22 - Ground Lease and Sales Purchase Agreement

30:00

Adopted a resolution approving a ground lease and sales purchase agreement to establish an alternate financing source for future construction projects, aiming to maintain the millage rate.

Adopted

MPWA Consent Docket Approval

31:00

Approved minutes from the previous MPWA meeting and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 22-23.

Approved

MPWA Budget Supplement - Southeast Lift Station

32:00

Approved a budget supplement for the Southeast Lift Station project, utilizing funds from a previous wastewater treatment plant project.

Approved

MPWA Resolution 261-22 - MEDA Support Agreement

33:00

Adopted a resolution authorizing an agreement of support between the MPWA and MEDA related to MEDA's Sales Tax Revenue Note.

Adopted

More Risk Management Consent Docket Approval

34:00

Accepted minutes from the previous More Risk Management meeting and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 22-23.

Approved

MEDA Resolution 25-22 - Sales Tax Revenue Note Issuance

36:00

Adopted a resolution authorizing the issuance of a Sales Tax Revenue Note not to exceed $3,570,000 for financing Parks and Recreation facilities.

Adopted

MEDA Resolution 26-22 - Ground Lease and Lease Purchase Agreement

37:00

Adopted a resolution approving a ground lease agreement and a lease purchase agreement between the City of Moore and the Authority.

Adopted

Executive Session - Property Acquisition

41:00

Discussed and considered a settlement offer for property acquisition related to the Southeast 4th Street railroad underpass project.

Proceeded as directed

Upcoming Community Events

October 29th

Red Ribbon Parade

Featured 43 floats. Winners included Kingsgate Elementary (1st school), Central Elementary (2nd school), Central Junior High (3rd school), Evans Agency State Farm (1st business), Kelslow's Fishing Guide Service (2nd business), and Kids USA (3rd business).

October 29th

Haunt Old Town

Financial Matters

Claims and Expenditures (City Council)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 22-23.

$8,787,405.08

Purchase of Water Source Heat Pumps

Authorized the purchase of 12 water source heat pumps for City Hall.

$22,594

Contract for Traffic Engineering

Awarded a contract for signal design and striping plans for the Shields Boulevard and Moore Avenue intersection.

$21,500

Buck Thomas Park Football Field Sidewalk Construction

Authorized the budgeted project for sidewalk construction to address drainage issues.

$41,000

Purchase of Trash Receptacle Liners and Tops

Authorized the purchase of 325 32-gallon trash receptacle liners and round tops for uniform park containers.

$75,080

FY 22-23 Budget Supplement - Fire Department

Approved budgeting additional donated funds for the purchase of three thermal imaging cameras.

$10,000

MEDA Indebtedness - Sales Tax Revenue Note

Approved the incurrence of indebtedness by the Moore Economic Development Authority for the issuance of a Sales Tax Revenue Note for Municipal Capital Improvements, including fire station expansion.

$3,570,000

Claims and Expenditures (More Public Works Authority)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2022-2023.

$854,453.07

Issuance of Sales Tax Revenue Note (MEDA)

Authorized the issuance of a Sales Tax Revenue Note for financing Parks and Recreation facilities.

$3,570,000

Claims and Expenditures (More Risk Management)

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2022-2023.

$276,141.58

Coming Up

Deadlines

  • Election Day: November 8th

Watch For

  • City Manager to investigate the feasibility of a $1000 bonus for full-time employees and a stipend for part-time employees.
  • Demolition of the old restaurant and Barnesville estate at 27th Street, following police and fire department training, expected within 30-60 days.

Announcements

  • Tomorrow, November 8th, is Election Day; citizens are encouraged to vote. Early voting has seen a positive turnout.
  • The Red Ribbon Parade was held on October 29th with 43 floats. Kingsgate Elementary won first place in the school section and will receive a pizza party. The Evans Agency State Farm won first place in the business section.
  • Haunt Old Town was also held and received positive feedback.
  • The Police and Fire Departments were congratulated for their efforts in making the Red Ribbon Parade and Haunt Old Town successful.
  • Betty Kane's last official meeting as Finance Director before her retirement was recognized. She was thanked for her leadership, particularly during the conversion to Munis and for maintaining clean audits.

Agenda Summary

Item 2: Consent Docket

Approved the minutes of the regular city council meeting held October 17, 2022; received the minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting held September 13, 2022; approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 22-23 in the amount of $8,787,405.08.

Approved

Item 3: Final Plat - Freeman Office Park

Considered the final plat of Freeman Office Park, located in the northwest corner of section 24, Township 10 North, Range 3 West, being south of Southeast 34th Street and east of Eastern Avenue, for a dental office.

Approved

Item 4: Final Plat - Visible Plaza

Considered the final plat of Visible Plaza, located in the southwest corner of section 11, Township 10 North, Range 3 West, being north of Northwest 12th Street and west of Broadway Avenue, for five commercial lots and a detention pond.

Approved

Item 5: Rezoning Application RZ1027

Considered rezoning application number RZ1027, located in the northeast corner of section 26, Township 10 North, Range 3 West, being south of Southeast 19th Street and west of Eastern Avenue, from C5 Automotive and Commercial Recreation District to C3 General Commercial District, and approved Ordinance Number 12-22, to allow for a daycare expansion.

Approved

Item 6: Rezoning Application RZ1028

Considered rezoning application number RZ1028, located in the Northeast quarter of section 23, Township 10 North, Range 3 West, being north of Southeast 12th Street and west of Eastern Avenue, from C2 Neighborhood Commercial District to C3PU Commercial District with a permissive use for a paintless dent repair, and approved Ordinance Number 13-22.

Approved

Item 7: Purchase of Water Source Heat Pumps

Considered authorizing the purchase of 12 water source heat pumps for City Hall from Air Products Supply in the amount of $22,594.

Approved

Item 8: Agreement with TAP Architecture

Considered approval of an agreement with TAP Architecture for design of a storage facility and restrooms at Buck Thomas Park.

Approved

Item 9: Resolution 40-22 - ODOT Agreement

Considered adopting Resolution 40-22 authorizing the mayor, vice mayor, or the city manager to execute the agreement between the City of Moore and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation transferring a portion of Shields Boulevard ramp to the City of Moore.

Adopted

Item 10: Contract for Traffic Engineering

Considered awarding a contract for traffic engineering to Traffic Engineering Consultants in the amount of $21,500 for the preparation of a signal design and striping plans for the Shields Boulevard and Moore Avenue intersection.

Approved

Item 11: Buck Thomas Park Sidewalk Construction

Considered authorizing the budgeted Buck Thomas Park football field sidewalk construction project in the amount of $41,000 utilizing the Silver Star Construction Company for repair and maintenance contract.

Approved

Item 12: Ordinance 101722 - Dilapidated Building Definition

Considered Ordinance 101722 amending Part 8, Chapter 3, Section 8-301 of the Moore Municipal Code by modifying the length of time a structure must be boarded and secured to be considered a dilapidated building from 18 to 6 months.

Approved

Item 13: Purchase of Trash Receptacle Liners and Tops

Considered authorizing the purchase of 325 32-gallon trash receptacle liners and round tops in the amount of $75,080 from Play Parks Structures of Oklahoma.

Approved

Item 14: FY 22-23 Budget Supplement - Fire Department

Considered approval of FY 22-23 budget supplement to budget additional funds donated to the fire department from the Cleveland County Justice Authority for the purchase of three thermal imaging cameras.

Approved

Item 15: Resolution 42-22 - MEDA Indebtedness

Considered adoption of Resolution Number 42-22 approving the incurrence of indebtedness by the Moore Economic Development Authority in the aggregate amount not to exceed $3,570,000 in connection with the issuance of Sales Tax Revenue Note Series Number 2022B Municipal Capital Improvements Project, for fire station expansion.

Adopted

Item 16: Resolution 43-22 - Ground Lease and Sales Purchase Agreement

Considered adoption of Resolution Number 43-22 approving and affirming a ground lease agreement and a sales purchase agreement, authorizing the execution of same, and employment of financial advisor and bond counsel pertaining to financing.

Adopted

Item 17: MPWA Consent Docket

Received and approved the minutes of the regular More Public Works Authority meeting of October 17, 2022; approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2022-2023 in the amount of $854,453.07.

Approved

Item 18: MPWA Budget Supplement - Southeast Lift Station

Considered approval of a FY 22-23 budget supplement to budget additional funds and related expenses for the Southeast Lift Station project, utilizing funds from a previous wastewater treatment plant project.

Approved

Item 19: MPWA Resolution 261-22 - MEDA Support Agreement

Considered adoption of Resolution Number 261-22 authorizing an agreement of support between the More Public Works Authority and the More Economic Development Authority pertaining to the More Economic Development Authority's Sales Tax Revenue Note Series Number 2022B.

Adopted

Item 20: More Risk Management Consent Docket

Accepted the minutes of the regular More Risk Management meeting held October 17, 2022; approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2022-2023 in the amount of $276,141.58.

Approved

Item 22: MEDA Resolution 25-22 - Note Issuance

Considered adoption of Resolution Number 25-22 authorizing the issuance of its Sales Tax Revenue Note Series 2022B Municipal Capital Improvement Project, not to exceed $3,570,000, for financing Parks and Recreation facilities.

Adopted

Item 23: MEDA Resolution 26-22 - Ground Lease and Lease Purchase Agreement

Considered adoption of Resolution Number 26-22 approving a ground lease agreement between the City of Moore, Oklahoma and the Authority and the lease purchase agreement between the Authority and the City of Moore, Oklahoma.

Adopted

Item 24: Citizens to be Heard

Opportunity for citizens to address the council.

No Action

Item 25: Executive Session

Discussed and considered a settlement offer for parcel number four for property acquisition related to the construction and maintenance of Southeast 4th Street railroad underpass project.

Proceeded as directed