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June 7, 2022 City Council Meeting

June 7, 2022 Moore, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council approved the FY 2022-2023 annual budget, which includes funding for an additional School Resource Officer position and a backup radio system. A significant decision was the withdrawal from the Regional Transportation Authority of Central Oklahoma to prioritize local bus service development. The council also approved a new residential development's final plat and authorized legal action in two separate matters.

Key Decisions & Votes

Consent Docket Items

03:50

All items on the consent docket were approved, including minutes, job descriptions, easements, surplus declarations, interlocal agreements, and claims, with an adjustment to the custodian pay grade from 108 to 104.

Approved

FY 2022-2023 Annual Budget

08:50

The annual budget for the upcoming fiscal year was approved, incorporating additional funding for an SRO position, municipal judge raises, and a backup radio system.

Approved

General Obligation Bonds of 2022 B

11:10

Resolution Number 23-22 was adopted, providing the second round of funding for residential street projects and initial funding for the animal shelter from the November 2021 GEO bond projects.

Approved

Rezoning Application RZ1021

13:50

The application to rezone 513 Northeast 12th Street from C1 Office District to C3 General Commercial District was approved, aligning with future commercial leasing opportunities.

Approved

Final Plat of Cypress Creek Section One

19:40

The final plat for Cypress Creek Section One, a 90-lot residential development, was approved with conditions for wood chip removal and future traffic calming measures.

Approved

Fireworks Display Contract Renewal

21:50

A contract with auto-renewal for Arc Pyrotechnics to provide the city's annual July 4th and December holiday fireworks displays was approved for $58,500.

Approved

Withdrawal from Regional Transportation Authority of Central Oklahoma

27:50

Resolution Number 21-22 was approved, formally withdrawing the city's membership from the RTA to pursue local bus service options, citing concerns over funding and regional focus.

Adopted

Appointment to Pioneer Library Board

29:50

Becky Cavner was appointed to the Pioneer Library Board for a three-year term as Moore's representative.

Approved

Oklahoma Municipal League Service Fees

31:40

Payment of $36,195.84 to the Oklahoma Municipal League for FY23 service fees was authorized, continuing the city's membership.

Approved

Public Works Maintenance Facility Change Order

35:00

Change Order Number 5 with Crossland Construction Company was approved, increasing the contract by $21,595.84 for revisions and additions inside the Public Works Maintenance Facility.

Approved

Moore Council on Aging Agreement Renewal

36:50

The annual agreement with the Moore Council on Aging was renewed for FY ending June 30, 2023, to support programs for senior citizens.

Approved

MPWA Consent Docket and Budget

38:30

All consent docket items and the FY 2022-2023 annual budget for the Moore Public Works Authority were approved.

Approved

MRM Consent Docket and Workers Compensation Settlements

40:00

All consent docket items for Moore Risk Management were approved, including workers compensation settlements for Tony Towery ($11,340) and Gary Hansen ($12,870).

Approved

Legal Action Against PTS Inc.

40:00

The council voted to proceed with litigation against Professional and Technical Solutions Inc. (PTS Inc.).

Approved

Legal Action Regarding Cleveland County Court Case CJ2022-60

41:00

The council authorized hiring legal counsel and proceeding with discovery for the pending Cleveland County court case filed by James Dunn and Associates on behalf of William Ford.

Approved

City Manager's Evaluation and Employment Benefits

42:00

The council voted to proceed as directed concerning the City Manager's evaluation and employment benefits.

Approved

Financial Matters

Memorandum agreement for FY 22-23 with OWRB and U.S. Geological Survey for stream gauging

Approval of an agreement for stream gauging services.

$5,900

Claims and expenditures for FY 20-21/2022 (City Council)

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures.

$4,042,887.52

FY 2022-2023 Annual Budget (City Council)

Approval of the annual budget, including an additional SRO position ($160,219, 65% reimbursed by Moore Public Schools) and an $8,600 increase for municipal judges' pay.

Contract with Arc Pyrotechnics

Approval of an auto-renewal contract for the city's annual July 4th and December holiday fireworks displays.

$58,500

Payment to Oklahoma Municipal League for FY23 service fees

Authorization for payment to continue city membership for beneficial training and representation.

$36,195.84

Change Order Number 5 with Crossland Construction Company

Increase to the contract for revisions and additions inside the Public Works Maintenance Facility, including demolition, access control, plumbing/electrical for laundry, and additional piping for oil/lube stations.

$21,595.84

Claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022 (Moore Public Works Authority)

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for the MPWA.

$1,835,739.59

Workers compensation settlement to Tony Towery

Approval of payment for a workers compensation settlement.

$11,340

Workers compensation settlement to Gary Hansen

Approval of payment for a workers compensation settlement.

$12,870

Claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022 (Moore Risk Management)

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for Moore Risk Management.

$268,773.83

Public Comments

1 citizen spoke

A citizen, Stephen Adams, addressed the council regarding school safety, proposing a volunteer group of veterans, 'Band of Brothers and Sisters for Kids' (BOBS for Kids), to provide early warning security at schools without cost to the city or school district. He sought city support for this initiative, acknowledging it would also be presented to the school board.

School safety Veteran involvement Early warning systems

Coming Up

Tabled

  • Wrecker services plan

Watch For

  • Study for local bus service in Moore

Announcements

  • The Parks Department and Police Department were congratulated for their efforts in the successful Dive-in Movie event held last Saturday night, which saw approximately 250 attendees.

Agenda Summary

Consent Docket Item A

Approve the minutes of the regular city council meeting held May 16, 2022.

Approved

Consent Docket Item B

Receive and approve the minutes of the special budget study session held May 2, 2022.

Approved

Consent Docket Item C

Receive the minutes of the regular planning commission meeting held April 12, 2022.

Approved

Consent Docket Item D

Receive the minutes of the regular parks board meeting held April 5, 2022.

Approved

Consent Docket Item E

Approve revised job description for a construction inspector in the inspections division of the community development department and assign it to pay grade 108.

Approved

Consent Docket Item F

Grant an easement located in the northeast quarter of section 10, township 10 north, range 3 west to Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OG&E) to provide service to the new public works facility.

Approved

Consent Docket Item G

Declared two detective vehicles (2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid) and a 2014 police interceptor utility vehicle as surplus.

Approved

Consent Docket Item H

Approve a memorandum agreement for FY 22-23 with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and the U.S. Geological Survey for stream gauging and authorized payment in the amount of $5,900.

Approved

Consent Docket Item I

Renew existing interlocal agreement for regional household hazardous waste collection and management with the City of Oklahoma City.

Approved

Consent Docket Item J

Approved a revised job description for custodian to be used in any city department and maintained its assignment to pay grade 104 (adjusted from 108).

Approved

Consent Docket Item K

Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 20-21/2022 in the amount of $4,042,887.52.

Approved

Item 3

Consider approval of the FY 2022-2023 annual budget and adopt Resolution Number 22-22.

Approved

Item 4

Consider adoption of Resolution Number 23-22 pertaining to the general obligation bonds of 2022 B.

Approved

Item 5

Consider rezoning application number RZ1021 located north of northeast 12th street and west of eastern avenue from C1 Office District to C3 General Commercial District and approve Ordinance Number 6-22.

Approved

Item 6

Consider the final plat of Cypress Creek Section One located north of southeast 19th street and west of sunny lane road.

Approved

Item 7

Consider approval of a contract with an auto renewal in the budgeted amount of $58,500 with Arc Pyrotechnics for the city's annual July 4th and December holiday fireworks display.

Approved

Item 8

Discuss considering if deemed appropriate approved Resolution Number 21-22 withdrawing membership in the Regional Transportation Authority of Central Oklahoma.

Approved

Item 9

Consider the appointment of Becky Cavner to the Pioneer Library Board for a three-year term.

Approved

Item 10

Consider authorizing payment of $36,195.84 to the Oklahoma Municipal League for service fees for FY23.

Approved

Item 11

Consider approving Change Order Number 5 with Crossland Construction Company for an increase in the amount of $21,595.84 to the contract for revision/additions inside the building for the Public Works Maintenance Facility.

Approved

Item 12

Consider renewal of an agreement with the Moore Council on Aging for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, to provide programs and activities for the senior citizens of Moore.

Approved

MPWA Consent Docket Item A

Receive and approve the minutes of the regular Moore Public Works Authority meeting held May 16, 2022.

Approved

MPWA Consent Docket Item B

Receive and approve the minutes of the special budget study session held May 2, 2022.

Approved

MPWA Consent Docket Item C

Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022 in the amount of $1,835,739.59.

Approved

MPWA Item 14

Consider approval of the FY 2022-2023 annual budget and adopt Resolution Number 258-22.

Approved

MRM Consent Docket Item A

Accept the minutes of the regular Moore Risk Management meeting held May 16, 2022.

Approved

MRM Consent Docket Item B

Receive and approve the minutes of the special budget study session held May 2, 2022.

Approved

MRM Consent Docket Item C

Approved payment of a workers compensation settlement in the amount of $11,340 for CBR number 2050000859 to Tony Towery and authorized placement on the ad valorem tax roll.

Approved

MRM Consent Docket Item D

Approved payment of a workers compensation settlement in the amount of $12,870 for CBR number 2050000947 to Gary Hansen and authorized placement on the ad valorem tax roll.

Approved

MRM Consent Docket Item E

Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022 in the amount of $268,773.83.

Approved

Executive Session Item 17a

Discussed considering if deemed appropriate consider taking possible legal action against Professional and Technical Solutions Inc. doing business as PTS Inc.

Approved

Executive Session Item 17b

Discussed considering if deemed appropriate consider taking possible action regarding pending Cleveland County court case number CJ2022-60 filed by James Dunn and Associates on behalf of William Ford as widower of Janus Ford deceased against the City of Moore and authorization for legal counsel and staff to take actions as necessary and appropriate in the interest of the City of Moore.

Approved

Executive Session Item 17c

Discussed and considered taking action concerning the City Manager's evaluation and employment benefits.

Approved