July 2, 2024 City Council Meeting

Announcements

• Fireworks Show: The city will host its annual fireworks show on 📅 Thursday at Buck Thomas Park.
• Police & Fire Training: A council member recognized the Police and Fire Departments for conducting a recent school shooting training exercise with school district staff and students, highlighting its importance and the valuable experience gained by both veteran and new first responders.
• Service Recognition: Danielle McKenzie was presented with a plaque recognizing her service on the City Council from 2016 through 2023.

Key Decisions & Votes

• Consent Docket Items: All consent docket items for the City Council, Moore Public Works Authority, and Moore Risk Management were approved. These typically include routine administrative matters.
• Rezoning Application RZ 1044: The Council approved the rezoning application for approximately 5 acres located north of Northeast 27th Street and west of Pole Road. The change from I1 Light Industrial District to I1 PU Light Industrial District with a permissive use allows for construction rentals (specifically larger equipment like water pumps and tanks) and brings an existing oil well services business into compliance with zoning codes. Staff recommended approval contingent on replacing dead trees and shrubs.
• Final Plat of Eagle Lane Duplexes: The final plat for Eagle Lane Duplexes, located north of Southwest 19th Street and east of Eagle Drive, was approved. This 3-acre site will feature 10 lots with a density of approximately seven units per acre, including two common areas with amenities such as green space, 35 trees, a park shelter, automatic irrigation, and residential exteriors with a minimum of 70% brick, rock, or stone.
• Support for Mayor Ham's OML Appointment: Resolution number 79-24 was adopted, supporting the appointment of Mayor Mark Ham to the District 8 seat on the Board of Directors for the Oklahoma Municipal League.
• Negotiation for Land Purchase: The City Manager was authorized to begin negotiations on the purchase of 8.3 acres west of Cleveland Heights. This land acquisition was discussed during budget hearings and is part of a previously approved $5 million financing plan. (Councilor Kathy Griffith abstained from the vote.)
• Executive Session Outcome: Following an executive session to discuss Mayor Mark Ham's potential dual office holding and authorization for legal counsel and staff to take action, the Council voted to proceed as directed.

Financial Matters 💰

• Fee Schedule Updates (Resolution 77-24): The Council adopted Resolution number 77-24, updating the city's fee schedule. Key changes include:
  • A new fee of $25 per hour for reasonable and direct costs associated with redacting law enforcement body camera footage.
  • The Board of Adjustment application fee was increased from $250 to $500.
  • Commercial waste rates were updated, having not been adjusted since 2021.
  • The maximum annual income threshold for senior citizen residential waste rates was clarified to be $33,088 and will be automatically adjusted annually based on the January Consumer Price Index for the South region.
• Adoption of Updated Fee Schedules (Resolutions 78-24 & 267-24): Resolution number 78-24, adopting the comprehensive schedule of fees and charges for the City Council, and Resolution number 267-24, adopting the same for the Moore Public Works Authority, were both approved, ratifying the changes made in Resolution 77-24.
• Outdoor Warning Siren Purchase: The budgeted purchase of one Federal Signal 508-128 outdoor warning siren with solar power option, pole, freight, and installation was authorized for $32,286.70. This is siren number 44, part of the city's 10-year plan to add and replace sirens.
• Body Camera System Upgrade: The budgeted purchase of 76 body cameras and associated software and accessories from Motorola Solutions was authorized for $212,803.40. The cost will be paid annually in the amount of $42,560.68 over a five-year period. This upgrade replaces the current 10-year-old system, providing new cameras for SROs, officers, and detectives.
• Moore Public School District SRO Contract: The FY24-25 contract with the Moore Public School District for the provision of eight uniform School Resource Officers (SROs) and one police vehicle was approved. The city will receive 65% reimbursement of officer salary and benefits, and 65% of the cost of one vehicle, in an amount not to exceed $624,329.21. The contract price was adjusted for cost of living and merit increases.

Public Comments

• No citizens signed up or spoke during the Citizens Forum for items not on the agenda.

Agenda Summary Table