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August 16, 2022 City Council Meeting

August 16, 2022 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council approved the renewal of an existing half-cent sales tax for another four years, allocating funds to residential streets, public safety equipment, and operations. Key decisions included authorizing the purchase of 49 new city vehicles using ARPA funds and approving the acquisition of 10 license plate reader cameras to enhance crime prevention and investigation. The council also adopted new rules for city cemeteries and authorized participation in the Oklahoma opioid crisis settlement.

Key Decisions & Votes

Consent Docket Approval

01:45

The consent docket, including minutes, easements, and claims/expenditures for FY 21-22 and FY 22-23, was approved.

Approved

Sales Tax Extension Election

03:00

Resolution Number 30-22 was adopted, authorizing an election to extend an existing one-half of one percent sales tax for another four years, with funds allocated to streets and public safety.

Adopted

Sales Tax Ordinance Amendment

04:00

Ordinance Number 1015-22 was adopted, amending the city's sales tax ordinance to provide for the renewal and levying of the existing one-half of one percent sales tax.

Adopted

Conveyance of Property to Urban Renewal Authority

05:20

Resolution Number 31-22 was adopted, authorizing the conveyance of 82 city-owned parcels in Cleveland Heights to the Moore Urban Renewal Authority.

Adopted

Execution of Quick Claim Deed

07:30

The execution of a quick claim deed conveying city-owned lots in Cleveland Heights to the Moore Urban Renewal Authority was approved.

Approved

DirecTV Agreement Renewal

09:50

The renewal of an agreement with DirecTV to provide U-Verse IPTV video services for a five-year term was approved.

Approved

Cemetery Decorative Items Ordinance

15:20

Ordinance Number 105-222 was adopted, amending rules for the removal of flowers and decorative items from city-owned cemeteries, specifying monthly removal of prohibited items.

Adopted

Cemetery Rules and Regulations

16:50

Resolution Number 24-22 was adopted, establishing new rules and regulations for Moore's Cemetery and Smith Cemetery.

Adopted

FY 22-23 Budget Supplement

18:00

A budget supplement was approved to allocate additional hotel motel funds for park trash receptacles and Buck Thomas parking lot improvements.

Approved

Eastern Avenue Project Inspection Services

21:30

A proposal with Benchmark Construction Engineering and Inspection for $82,343.80 for inspection and materials testing services for the Eastern Avenue Phase 1 rehabilitation project was approved.

Approved

Purchase of City Vehicles

23:30

Bid Number 23-002 was awarded to Confidence Ford for the purchase of 49 city vehicles, including 39 for the police department, using ARPA funds.

Approved

Flock Safety LPR Cameras

29:50

A quote from Flock Safety for $25,000 for the purchase of 10 License Plate Reader (LPR) crime prevention and investigation cameras was accepted.

Approved

Opioid Settlement Participation

31:50

Authorization was granted for the City Manager to execute the subdivision settlement participation form to receive benefits from the Oklahoma opioid crisis settlement.

Approved

Public Works Authority Consent Docket

33:00

The Public Works Authority consent docket, including minutes and claims/expenditures for FY 21-22 and FY 22-23, was approved.

Approved

PWA Vehicle Purchase

34:00

Bid Number 23002 was awarded for the purchase of one Ford F-150 Super Cab 4x4 for the Sanitation Department.

Approved

Risk Management Consent Docket

35:20

The Moore Risk Management consent docket, including minutes and claims/expenditures for FY 22-23, was approved.

Approved

Economic Development Authority Consent Docket

36:50

The Moore Economic Development Authority consent docket, including minutes from the July 18, 2022 meeting, was approved.

Approved

Executive Session Claim (Jim Buxton)

40:30

Following executive session, a motion was made and approved to deny the pending claim filed by Jim Buxton on behalf of Victi Corbin against the City of Moore.

Denied

Executive Session Case (Donald Timberlake)

41:00

Following executive session, a motion was made and approved to proceed as directed regarding pending case number CJ-2022-749 filed by Donald Timberlake on behalf of Wellington's Savings Fund Society against the City of Moore.

Approved

Financial Matters

Claims and expenditures for Fiscal Year 21-22

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures.

$626,289.45

Claims and expenditures for Fiscal Year 22-23

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures.

$2,009,112.05

Fiscal Year 22-23 Budget Supplement

Budgeting additional hotel motel funds for park trash receptacles and Buck Thomas parking lot improvements.

Proposal with Benchmark Construction Engineering and Inspection

Inspection services and materials testing for the Eastern Avenue Phase 1 rehabilitation project.

$82,343.80

Purchase of 49 City Vehicles

Awarding bid for the purchase of 39 police vehicles and 11 vehicles for other city departments, funded by ARPA money.

Quote from Flock Safety for LPR Cameras

Purchase of 10 License Plate Reader crime prevention and investigation cameras.

$25,000

Opioid Crisis Settlement Participation

Authorization to participate in the Oklahoma opioid crisis settlement, with an estimated total settlement of $22 million.

Public Works Authority Claims and Expenditures for Fiscal Year 21-22

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures.

$924,497.11

Public Works Authority Claims and Expenditures for Fiscal Year 22-23

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures.

$385,597.74

Public Works Authority Purchase of Ford F-150

Awarding bid for the purchase of one Ford F-150 Super Cab 4x4 for the Sanitation Department.

Moore Risk Management Claims and Expenditures for Fiscal Year 22-23

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures.

$120,354.92

Coming Up

Watch For

  • Bids for the Eastern Avenue Phase 1 rehabilitation project are expected to open next Friday, August 26th.
  • Phase 2 of The Station expansion is anticipated with slight adjustments to plans.
  • The Oklahoma City Police Department is developing a real-time crime lab, which may integrate with the new LPR system.
  • Distribution of opioid settlement funds is estimated to occur around December.

Announcements

  • A council member recognized the excellent police and fire presence at a recent event at the Moore High School stadium.

Agenda Summary

Item 2: Consent Docket

Receive and approve minutes from the special city council meeting (August 3, 2022), receive minutes from the regular parks board meeting (June 7, 2022), accept a permanent easement along Northeastern Avenue, accept a utility easement on Lot 2 Block 5 Estates of Belmar 3, and approve and ratify claims and expenditures for fiscal years 21-22 and 22-23.

Approved

Item 3: Resolution Number 30-22

Authorizing and calling an election to submit to voters the question of extending an existing one-half of one percent sales tax, with funds designated for residential streets, public safety equipment, and public safety operations.

Adopted

Item 4: Ordinance Number 1015-22

Amending the city's sales tax ordinance to provide for the renewing, levying, and assessing of an existing one-half of one percent sales tax, serving as a companion item for the November ballot.

Adopted

Item 5: Resolution Number 31-22

Authorizing the conveyance of property, specifically 82 parcels in Cleveland Heights, to the Moore Urban Renewal Authority in accordance with the Cleveland Heights Urban Renewal Plan.

Adopted

Item 6: Quick Claim Deed Execution

Consider authorizing the execution of a quick claim deed conveying city-owned lots located in Cleveland Heights Edition to the Moore Urban Renewal Authority, a companion item to Resolution 31-22.

Approved

Item 7: Presentation from TAP Architecture

Receive a presentation regarding the proposed Station expansion, noting that due to increased construction costs, the scope of Phase 1 has been reduced.

Information Only

Item 8: DirecTV Agreement Renewal

Consider renewal of an agreement with DirecTV to provide U-Verse IPTV video services within the city limits of Moore for a five-year term ending December 31, 2027, reflecting an ownership change from AT&T.

Approved

Item 9: Ordinance Number 105-222

Amending Part 11 Chapter 3 Section 11-310 concerning the removal of flowers and other decorative items from city-owned cemeteries, specifying that prohibited items will be removed during the first full week of every month.

Adopted

Item 10: Resolution Number 24-22

Adopting rules and regulations concerning Moore's Cemetery and Smith Cemetery, effective upon approval and remaining in effect until modified, amended, or repealed.

Adopted

Item 11: Fiscal Year 22-23 Budget Supplement

Consider approval of a budget supplement to budget additional hotel motel funds and related expenses for park trash receptacles and Buck Thomas parking lot improvements.

Approved

Item 12: Proposal with Benchmark Construction Engineering and Inspection

Consider approval of a proposal in the amount of $82,343.80 for inspection services and materials testing for the Eastern Avenue Phase 1 rehabilitation project.

Approved

Item 13: Awarding Bid Number 23-002 for City Vehicles

Awarding bid for the purchase of 49 city vehicles (39 police, 11 other departments) to Confidence Ford, utilizing ARPA funds.

Approved

Item 14: Quote from Flock Safety for LPR Cameras

Consider acceptance of a quote in the amount of $25,000 for the purchase of 10 LPR (License Plate Reader) crime prevention and investigation cameras to integrate with existing private LPRs and a metro-wide law enforcement network.

Approved

Item 15: Opioid Settlement Participation Form

Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute the subdivision settlement participation form to obtain benefits from the Oklahoma opioid crisis settlement agreement.

Approved

Item 16: Public Works Authority Meeting Consent Docket

Receive and approve minutes of the special city council meeting (August 3, 2022) and approve and ratify claims and expenditures for fiscal years 21-22 and 22-23.

Approved

Item 17: Public Works Authority Bid Number 23002

Consider awarding bid for the purchase of one Ford F-150 Super Cab 4x4 for the Sanitation Department, a companion item to Item 13.

Approved

Item 18: Moore Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket

Receive and approve minutes of the special Moore Risk Management meeting (August 3, 2022) and approve and ratify claims and expenditures for fiscal year 22-23.

Approved

Item 20: Moore Economic Development Authority Meeting Consent Docket

Receive and approve minutes of the regular Moore Economic Development Authority meeting held July 18, 2022.

Approved

Item 21A: Citizens Signed Up to Speak

Opportunity for citizens to address the council.

No Action

Item 21B: Items from the City Council or Trustees

Council members shared updates or observations.

Information Only

Item 21C: Items from the City Trust Manager

City Trust Manager provided updates.

No Action

Item 22A: Executive Session - Pending Claim

Discuss considering and taking possible action regarding a pending claim filed from Jim Buxton on behalf of Victi Corbin against the City of Moore.

Denied

Item 22B: Executive Session - Pending Case

Discuss considering and taking possible actions regarding pending case number CJ-2022-749 filed in Cleveland County by Donald Timberlake on behalf of Wellington's Savings Fund Society against the City of Moore.

Approved