Meeting Summary
The City Council denied an ordinance that would have allowed backyard chickens, citing administrative concerns. They approved the rezoning for a new single-family development and the final plat for a QuikTrip travel center, with plans for traffic mitigation. Additionally, the council authorized a grant application for 911 communication center enhancements and approved several budget-related purchases and amendments, including new police vehicles and equipment for city departments.
Key Decisions & Votes
Backyard Chickens Ordinance
05:40The City Council denied Ordinance 100602, which sought to amend city code to allow backyard chickens with specific requirements and limitations, due to concerns about administrative capacity and potential issues.
Rezoning for Single-Family Development
14:20Rezoning application RZ-1022 was approved, changing a property south of Southwest 4th and east of Santa Fe Avenue from A1 Rural Agricultural to R1 Single Family Dwelling District for a new residential development.
QuikTrip #7011 Plat Approval
23:00The final plat for QuikTrip #7011, a travel center and convenience store, was approved. This includes plans for traffic mitigation at nearby intersections and underground stormwater detention.
911 Management Authority Grant Application
26:30Resolution 2522 was adopted, authorizing the city to submit a grant application to the Oklahoma 911 Management Authority for enhancements to the 911 communications center, supporting a PSAP consolidation with the County Sheriff's office.
Purchase of Police Vehicles
30:30The purchase of three additional Ford police vehicles, including two for detectives and one SRO vehicle, totaling $159,360, was approved using American Rescue Act Plan funds.
Rebecca A. Jones Claim Settlement
50:20Following an executive session, the City Council approved the settlement of a pending claim filed by Rebecca A. Jones against the City of Moore.
Financial Matters
Claims and expenditures for fiscal year 2021-22 (City Council)
Ratified claims and expenditures for the city.
Agreement with Metropolitan Fair Housing Council
Contract for fair housing services funded by CDBG COVID-19 funds.
Purchase of three additional Ford police vehicles
Designated purchase utilizing American Rescue Act Plan funds.
Repair of compaction body on sanitation truck unit #13762
Repair of a 2013 sanitation truck's rusted-out compaction body.
Purchase of two Pro Z 972 SDL-EFI Cub Cadet mowers
Budgeted purchase of slope mowers for parks and street exits.
Purchase of Komatsu PCMR-5 compact hydraulic excavator
Budgeted purchase for the Streets Division crew for repairs.
Purchase of Ham 12 VV tandem roller
Budgeted purchase of a vibratory roller compactor for street repair work.
Purchase of one 2022 Ford Explorer 4WD XLT
Budgeted purchase for use as a Fire Department staff vehicle, replacing an older model.
FY 2022-23 Budget Supplement
Budget amendments for an SUV for Parks, HR reception area, geo bond inspection services, and a FEMA grant for Southmoor High School detention pond.
Claims and expenditures for fiscal year 2021-22 (Moore Public Works Authority)
Ratified claims and expenditures for the Public Works Authority.
Workers compensation settlement for Jeremy Darwin
Approved payment of a workers compensation settlement.
Claims and expenditures for fiscal year 2021-22 (Moore Risk Management)
Ratified claims and expenditures for Risk Management.
Claim settlement for Rebecca A. Jones
Approved settlement of a pending claim against the City of Moore.
Public Comments
One citizen, Joyce Gunder, expressed concerns regarding potential drainage issues and the rerouting of an existing drainage channel related to the proposed rezoning application RZ-1022, emphasizing past flooding experiences and the importance of maintaining current drainage improvements.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Revisiting the backyard chickens ordinance after the new animal shelter is built and potentially more staff are available.
- Demolition of existing buildings at the QuikTrip site is expected to occur within the next 60 days.
- HUD technical review on the DRGR grant this week.
Announcements
- Positive feedback received from Edmond residents regarding Moore's 4th of July fireworks display.
- The Fire Department conducted live fire training at an acquired structure on Southwest 1st and Chestnut, providing valuable experience for staff and new recruits.
- HUD will be conducting a technical review on the city's DRGR grant this week.
Agenda Summary
Item 2: Consent Docket
Approval of minutes, reappointments, contract renewals, change orders for construction and pay grades, and ratification of claims and expenditures.
Item 3: Ordinance 100602
Discuss and consider amending city code to add requirements and limitations for backyard chickens and establish a sunset date.
Item 4: Rezoning Application RZ-1022
Consider rezoning property located south of Southwest 4th and east of Santa Fe Avenue from A1 Rural Agricultural to R1 Single Family Dwelling District for a proposed single-family neighborhood.
Item 5: Plat of QuikTrip #7011
Consider the plat for a QuikTrip travel center and convenience store located south of Northeast 27th Street and west of the I-35 service road, including traffic mitigation and stormwater plans.
Item 6: Resolution 2522
Consider adopting a resolution authorizing the city to submit an application to the Oklahoma 911 Management Authority Grant Program for communications center enhancements and PSAP consolidation.
Item 7: Ordinance 100922
Consider approval of an ordinance amending landscaping regulations by reducing the number of trees and shrubs required for base landscaping to correct a previous oversight.
Item 8: Agreement with Metropolitan Fair Housing Council
Consider approval of an agreement funded with Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 funds to provide fair housing services for residents affected by the pandemic.
Item 9: Ordinance 100822
Consider approval of an ordinance amending medical marijuana sections by removing the fee table from the city code and retaining fees in the fee schedule.
Item 10: Purchase of Three Ford Police Vehicles
Consider designating the purchase of three additional Ford police vehicles totaling $159,360 utilizing American Rescue Act Plan funds.
Item 11: Repair of Sanitation Truck Compaction Body
Consider authorizing repair of compaction body on sanitation truck unit #13762 for $37,895.42 using One Source Parts LLC.
Item 12: Purchase of Two Cub Cadet Mowers
Consider authorizing the budget purchase of two Pro Z 972 SDL-EFI Cub Cadet mowers for $38,888.40 using state contract.
Item 13: Purchase of Komatsu Compact Hydraulic Excavator
Consider authorizing the budget purchase of a Komatsu PCMR-5 compact hydraulic excavator for $96,600 using state contract.
Item 14: Purchase of Ham 12 VV Tandem Roller
Consider authorizing the budget purchase of a Ham 12 VV tandem roller with two vibrating rollers for $42,850 using state contract.
Item 15: Contract with Hire Go for Temporary Staffing
Consider approval of a contract with Hire Go for temporary staffing for Parks and Cemetery maintenance from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.
Item 16: Purchase of Ford Explorer for Fire Department
Consider the budgeted purchase of one 2022 Ford Explorer 4WD XLT for use as a fire department staff vehicle for $35,847 using state contract.
Item 17: FY 2022-23 Budget Supplement
Consider approval of budget supplements to budget funds for an SUV for Parks, HR reception area, geo bond inspection services, and a FEMA grant for Southmoor High School detention pond.
Item 18: Moore Public Works Authority Meeting - Consent Docket
Receive and approve minutes and ratify claims and expenditures for the Moore Public Works Authority.
Item 19: Moore Risk Management Meeting - Consent Docket
Accept minutes, approve workers compensation settlement, and ratify claims and expenditures for the Moore Risk Management.
Item 20: New Business
Discussion of 4th of July fireworks success and Fire Department live fire training.
Item 21: Executive Session
Discuss and consider taking legal action regarding a pending claim filed by Rebecca A. Jones against the City of Moore.