Meeting Summary
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
03:50All 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.
FY 2022-2023 Annual Budget
08:50The annual budget for the upcoming fiscal year was approved, incorporating additional funding for an SRO position, municipal judge raises, and a backup radio system.
General Obligation Bonds of 2022 B
11:10Resolution 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.
Rezoning Application RZ1021
13:50The application to rezone 513 Northeast 12th Street from C1 Office District to C3 General Commercial District was approved, aligning with future commercial leasing opportunities.
Final Plat of Cypress Creek Section One
19:40The 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.
Fireworks Display Contract Renewal
21:50A 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.
Withdrawal from Regional Transportation Authority of Central Oklahoma
27:50Resolution 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.
Appointment to Pioneer Library Board
29:50Becky Cavner was appointed to the Pioneer Library Board for a three-year term as Moore's representative.
Oklahoma Municipal League Service Fees
31:40Payment of $36,195.84 to the Oklahoma Municipal League for FY23 service fees was authorized, continuing the city's membership.
Public Works Maintenance Facility Change Order
35:00Change 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.
Moore Council on Aging Agreement Renewal
36:50The annual agreement with the Moore Council on Aging was renewed for FY ending June 30, 2023, to support programs for senior citizens.
MPWA Consent Docket and Budget
38:30All consent docket items and the FY 2022-2023 annual budget for the Moore Public Works Authority were approved.
MRM Consent Docket and Workers Compensation Settlements
40:00All consent docket items for Moore Risk Management were approved, including workers compensation settlements for Tony Towery ($11,340) and Gary Hansen ($12,870).
Legal Action Against PTS Inc.
40:00The council voted to proceed with litigation against Professional and Technical Solutions Inc. (PTS Inc.).
Legal Action Regarding Cleveland County Court Case CJ2022-60
41:00The 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.
City Manager's Evaluation and Employment Benefits
42:00The council voted to proceed as directed concerning the City Manager's evaluation and employment benefits.
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.
Claims and expenditures for FY 20-21/2022 (City Council)
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures.
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.
Payment to Oklahoma Municipal League for FY23 service fees
Authorization for payment to continue city membership for beneficial training and representation.
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.
Claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022 (Moore Public Works Authority)
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for the MPWA.
Workers compensation settlement to Tony Towery
Approval of payment for a workers compensation settlement.
Workers compensation settlement to Gary Hansen
Approval of payment for a workers compensation settlement.
Claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022 (Moore Risk Management)
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures for Moore Risk Management.
Public Comments
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.
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.
Consent Docket Item B
Receive and approve the minutes of the special budget study session held May 2, 2022.
Consent Docket Item C
Receive the minutes of the regular planning commission meeting held April 12, 2022.
Consent Docket Item D
Receive the minutes of the regular parks board meeting held April 5, 2022.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Consent Docket Item I
Renew existing interlocal agreement for regional household hazardous waste collection and management with the City of Oklahoma City.
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).
Consent Docket Item K
Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 20-21/2022 in the amount of $4,042,887.52.
Item 3
Consider approval of the FY 2022-2023 annual budget and adopt Resolution Number 22-22.
Item 4
Consider adoption of Resolution Number 23-22 pertaining to the general obligation bonds of 2022 B.
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.
Item 6
Consider the final plat of Cypress Creek Section One located north of southeast 19th street and west of sunny lane road.
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.
Item 8
Discuss considering if deemed appropriate approved Resolution Number 21-22 withdrawing membership in the Regional Transportation Authority of Central Oklahoma.
Item 9
Consider the appointment of Becky Cavner to the Pioneer Library Board for a three-year term.
Item 10
Consider authorizing payment of $36,195.84 to the Oklahoma Municipal League for service fees for FY23.
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.
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.
MPWA Consent Docket Item A
Receive and approve the minutes of the regular Moore Public Works Authority meeting held May 16, 2022.
MPWA Consent Docket Item B
Receive and approve the minutes of the special budget study session held May 2, 2022.
MPWA Consent Docket Item C
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022 in the amount of $1,835,739.59.
MPWA Item 14
Consider approval of the FY 2022-2023 annual budget and adopt Resolution Number 258-22.
MRM Consent Docket Item A
Accept the minutes of the regular Moore Risk Management meeting held May 16, 2022.
MRM Consent Docket Item B
Receive and approve the minutes of the special budget study session held May 2, 2022.
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.
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.
MRM Consent Docket Item E
Approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2021-2022 in the amount of $268,773.83.
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.
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.
Executive Session Item 17c
Discussed and considered taking action concerning the City Manager's evaluation and employment benefits.