October 22, 2024 City Council Meeting

Announcements

• 📅 October 26th: Red Ribbon Parade at 1:00 PM, followed by Haunt Old Town at approximately 4:00 PM in downtown Moore.
• 📅 October 31st: Halloween will be observed on its traditional date.

Key Decisions & Votes

• Consent Docket (City Council): Items A through E were ✅ Approved.
• Declaring Surplus Vehicles and Equipment: The Council initially considered declaring 19 vehicles, 5 tractors/mowers, 2 sanitation trucks, 2 trailers, 1 asphalt roller, and miscellaneous equipment as surplus. An amendment was made to strike item 22 from Exhibit A, reducing the number of vehicles from 19 to 18. The item was then ✅ Approved as amended, allowing the city to auction these items.
• Ordinance No. 1056-24 Amending Offenses and Crimes: This ordinance adds a definition of "unauthorized camp," prohibits its use on city-owned land, and provides punishment options. It mirrors a new state statute effective November 1st. The ordinance was ✅ Approved.
• Police Department Fleet Vehicles: Authorization was granted for the Police Department to solicit bids for the annual budgeted purchase of six replacement fleet vehicles. This continues the practice of going out to bid due to market instability. ✅ Approved.
• Police Department Motorcycles: Authorization was granted for the budgeted purchase of two 2025 Harley Davidson police motorcycles from Fort Thunder Harley Davidson of Moore, with the trade-in of one 2022 and one 2023 model. This continues a long-standing partnership. ✅ Approved.
• Parks Board Appointment: The appointment of Amy Holland to fill the Ward 2 vacancy on the Parks Board for a three-year term was ✅ Approved.
• Phillips 66 Park Development Agreement: An agreement with Lad Studio LLC for the budgeted development of the new nature park at Southeast 12th and Whispering Oaks Road was ✅ Approved.
• Consent Docket (Moore Public Works Authority): Items A and B were ✅ Approved.
• Public Utilities Freightliner Truck: Authorization for the budgeted purchase of a 2025 Freightliner 108 SD Plus model from Premier Truck Group for public utilities was ✅ Approved. This cabin chassis will be used to build a flatbed truck for transporting pipe.
• Public Utilities K&H Flatbed: Authorization for the budgeted purchase of a 22-foot K&H flatbed from Industrial Truck Equipment Inc. for public utilities was ✅ Approved. This flatbed is for the previously approved Freightliner cabin chassis.
• Public Utilities John Deere Excavator: Authorization for the budgeted purchase of a 2024 John Deere 35P Tier Compact excavator and attachments from CL Boyd for public utilities was ✅ Approved. This mini excavator will be used by the line maintenance crew for laying pipe.
• Consent Docket (Moore Risk Management Meeting): Items A and B were ✅ Approved.
• Consent Docket (Moore Economic Development Authority Meeting): Item A was ✅ Approved.

Financial Matters

• 💰 Police Department Motorcycles: The budgeted purchase of two 2025 Harley Davidson police motorcycles for $15,328 includes the trade-in of two older models.
• 💰 Phillips 66 Park Development: An agreement with Lad Studio LLC for the development of the new nature park was approved for $40,000.
• 💰 Public Utilities Freightliner Truck: The budgeted purchase of a 2025 Freightliner 108 SD Plus model for public utilities was approved for $124,621.
• 💰 Public Utilities K&H Flatbed: The budgeted purchase of a 22-foot K&H flatbed for public utilities was approved for $39,531.70.
• 💰 Public Utilities John Deere Excavator: The budgeted purchase of a 2024 John Deere 35P Tier Compact excavator and attachments for public utilities was approved for $66,850.

Public Comments

• Logan Kaiser (1125 Oak Creek Drive) addressed a broad range of issues, criticizing the US government's historical foundations (slavery, broken treaties with Native populations) and its current actions. He spoke against systematic human rights violations against indigenous communities and the "export of death, destruction, and dominance" globally, citing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as an example. He highlighted UNICEF reports on child casualties in the West Bank and Gaza, and criticized HR 5179 (Anti-BDS Labeling Act) and Oklahoma's state representatives for supporting it. He urged the Council to call Senators Lankford and Mullin to oppose HR 5179 and to take a vote to condemn Israel's actions and America's inaction, despite potential state funding implications. He advocated for "land back" on the terms of the colonized.
• A citizen praised the Water Department for their professional and effective response to a recent leak, and the Fire Department for their excellent service during two recent incidents involving his mother.
• Council members praised the Courage League, a baseball league for children with disabilities, for its inspiring atmosphere and community spirit. They suggested exploring ways the city could support the league in future budget cycles.

Agenda Summary Table