Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several rezoning applications, with one being tabled for further review due to community opposition and the absence of Ward 1 council members. Significant financial approvals were made for police vehicle equipment and major public works projects, including sewer main improvements. The council also authorized applications for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants for water and wastewater infrastructure. A presentation on intersection alternatives for Broadway and Eastern Avenue was received, with council seeking more time for input.
Key Decisions & Votes
Rezoning Application RZ 1024
27:10The council approved the rezoning of a 2-acre property north of SE 34th and east of Sooner Road from A1 rural agricultural to A2 suburban agricultural, allowing for the construction of a single home.
Rezoning Application RZ 1025
45:00A request to rezone a 5-acre property south of SE 34th Street and east of South Bryant from A1 to A2, intended to facilitate a lot split, was tabled until October 17th for further council research and input from Ward 1 representatives due to significant resident opposition.
Rezoning Application RZ 1026
51:10The council approved the rezoning of a property north of SE 34th Street and east of Sooner Road from A1 rural agricultural to A2 suburban agricultural to facilitate a property swap and combine parcels for large acreage residential development.
Emergency Operations Plan Updates
01:00:10Annual updates to the city's Emergency Operations Plan, primarily consisting of simple procedural changes, were received and approved.
ARPA Grant Application for Water Projects
01:09:20Resolution 259-22 was adopted, authorizing the application for up to $2 million in ARPA funds from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for three water infrastructure projects, requiring a 50/50 match.
ARPA Grant Application for Wastewater Projects
01:10:40Resolution 260-22 was adopted, authorizing the application for up to $2 million in ARPA funds from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for the recently awarded Southeast Lift Station 36-inch gravity flow sewer main project.
Executive Session Action
01:15:50Following an executive session to discuss property acquisition for the SE 4th Street railroad underpass project, the council voted to proceed as directed.
Upcoming Community Events
Farmers Market
Central Park, 2,300 attendees
Financial Matters
Claims and Expenditures (City Council)
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for FY 2022-2023.
Emergency Lights, Sirens, and Related Equipment for Police Vehicles
Purchase and installation of emergency equipment for 39 police vehicles.
Mobile Patrol and Unmarked Police Radios
Purchase of 34 mobile patrol and 5 unmarked police radios.
In-Car Video Systems
Purchase of 34 in-car video systems for marked patrol vehicles.
Rugged Laptop Computers
Purchase of 34 rugged laptop computers for marked patrol vehicles.
Decatur G3 Radar Units
Purchase of 34 radar units for marked police vehicles.
Graphics for Police Vehicles
Purchase and installation of 32 sets of graphics for marked police vehicles.
Claims and Expenditures (Public Works Authority)
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for FY 2022-2023.
Piping Material for Southeast Lift Station 36-inch Gravity Flow Sewer Main Improvement Project
Awarding bid for piping material for the sewer main improvement project.
Construction of Southeast Lift Station 36-inch Gravity Flow Sewer Main Improvement Project
Awarding bid for the construction and installation of the sewer main improvement project.
ARPA Grant Application for Water Projects
Authorization to apply for up to $2 million in ARPA funds from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for water infrastructure projects, requiring a 50/50 match.
ARPA Grant Application for Wastewater Projects
Authorization to apply for up to $2 million in ARPA funds from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for the Southeast Lift Station sewer main project.
Claims and Expenditures (Risk Management Meeting)
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for FY 2022-2023.
Public Comments
Three citizens spoke regarding rezoning application RZ 1025. The applicant presented his case for the rezoning, citing previous development precedents and personal needs. Two neighbors spoke in opposition, expressing concerns about maintaining the neighborhood's 5-acre lot integrity, potential increased density, and strain on private infrastructure.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Decision on intersection alternatives for the Broadway and Eastern Avenue widening project.
- Rezoning application RZ 1025 (south of SE 34th, east of South Bryant) postponed to the October 17th meeting.
Watch For
- Further discussion and decision on Broadway and Eastern Avenue intersection alternatives.
- Erosion control work at Veterans Park to commence shortly.
Announcements
- The Farmers Market at Central Park last weekend had approximately 2,300 attendees.
- The big trash pickup service remains one week out.
- Erosion control work in Veterans Park on the east side of the channel by Silver Star has begun mobilization.
Agenda Summary
Consent Docket A
Approve minutes of the regular city council meeting held September 19th, 2022.
Consent Docket B
Approve minutes of the work study session held September 6, 2022.
Consent Docket C
Receive minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting held August 9th, 2022.
Consent Docket D
Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2022-2023 in the amount of $3,434,987.03.
Item 3
Receive a presentation from EST Engineering Services providing intersection alternatives for Broadway and Eastern Avenue widening project and authorized staff to proceed as directed.
Item 4
Consider rezoning application number RZ 1024 located north of Southeast 34th and east of Sooner Road from A1 rural agricultural District to A2 Suburban agricultural District and approve ordinance number 822.
Item 5
Consider rezoning application number RZ 1025 located south of Southeast 34th Street and East of South Bryant from A1 rural agricultural District to A2 Suburban agricultural District and approve ordinance 1022.
Item 6
Consider rezone application RZ 1026 located north of Southeast 4th Street and East of Sooner Road from A1 rural agricultural District to A2 Suburban agricultural District and approved ordinance number 1122.
Item 7
Approve the purchase and installation of emergency lights, sirens, and related equipment for 39 police vehicles from Fleet Safety Equipment doing business as Dana Safety Supply in the amount of $422,382.92 using State contract number sw0142.
Item 8
Approved the purchase of 34 Mobile Patrol and 5 unmarked police radios from Motorola Solutions Inc in the amount of $237,116.23 using GSA contract number 36273.
Item 9
Approved the purchase of 34 in-car video systems for marked Patrol vehicles from Motorola Solutions in the amount of $191,730 using State contract naspo ma145010.
Item 10
Approved the purchase of 34 rugged laptop computers for marked Patrol vehicles from Dell EMC in the amount of $75,867.26 using State contract number C00000006563 (amended to $76,963.76).
Item 11
Approve and purchase 34 Decatur G3 radar units for marked police vehicles from Channel Public Safety who submitted the lowest quote in the amount of $73,700.
Item 12
Approved the purchase and installation of 32 sets of graphics for marked police vehicles from Boss Print Design in the amount of $43,232 as a sole source provider.
Item 13
Receive and approve updates from the city's Emergency Operations plan.
More Public Works Authority Consent Docket A
Receive and approve the minutes of the regular More Public Works Authority meeting held September 19th, 2022.
More Public Works Authority Consent Docket B
Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2022-2023 in the amount of $759,192.58.
Item 15
Consider awarding bid number 2023.007 for piping material for the Southeast Lift Station 36-inch gravity flow sewer main Improvement project to Core and Main LP in the amount of $1,345,554 as the lowest best responsible bidder.
Item 16
Consider awarding bid number 2023-006 for the construction of the Southeast Lift Station 36 gravity flow sewer main Improvement project to McKee utility contractors Inc in the amount of $4,748,000 as the lowest responsible bidder.
Item 17
Consider adopting resolution number 259-22 authorizing the application for the American Rescue Act (ARPA) Grant from the Oklahoma Water Resources board for water projects.
Item 18
Consider adopting resolution number 260-22 authorizing the application for the American Rescue Act Grant from the Water Resources board for Wastewater projects.
More Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket A
Accept the minutes of the regular More Risk Management meeting held September 19th, 2022.
More Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket B
Approve and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2022-2023 and the amount of $256,917.77.
Item 21
Discuss and consider possible action in the city of Moore versus Amanda Properties LLC case number CV 2021-270-v regarding property acquisition related to the construction and maintenance of the Southeast 4th Street railroad underpass project and authorized staff to proceed as directed.