June 4, 2024 City Council Meeting

Announcements

• 📅 July Declared Parks and Recreation Month: Mayor Mark Ham issued a proclamation declaring July as Parks and Recreation Month in the City of Moore, recognizing the vital role of parks in community health, wellness, economic prosperity, and environmental well-being.
• 4th and Eastern Street Project Update: The concrete pouring for the street between 4th and 19th is complete. Striping is anticipated next week, weather permitting, after which the street will be fully opened to traffic. Periodic lane closures will occur for ongoing sidewalk work.
• Police Chief Recognized: Chief Todd Gibson was awarded the 2024 Chief of the Year for large cities (15,000+) by the Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police.
• City Manager's Office Promotion: Dedra Ebry will be promoted to Assistant City Manager effective 📅 July 1st.
• Veterans Memorial Service: A successful Veterans Memorial Service was held at Veterans Park, hosted by the Moore American Legion Post.

Key Decisions & Votes

• Consent Docket (Items A-C): Approved routine administrative items.
• FY 2023-2024 Annual Budget (Resolution Number 7624): Approved the city's annual budget.
• Purchase of Amkus Extraction Equipment: Approved the purchase of battery-powered Amkus extraction equipment for the new rescue squad for $42,331 from Davenport Fire Equipment Cells. This marks the city's first set of battery-powered "jaws of life" equipment, offering increased mobility.
• Workers' Compensation Claims Administration Contract Renewal: Approved the contract renewal with Two Oaks Investment LLC (doing business as Consolidated Benefits Resources) for workers' compensation claims administration at $2,000 per month. The increase from $1,700 reflects expanded services, including the provision of case managers.
• Declaration of Surplus Equipment: Approved declaring six mowers, one tractor, and one gooseneck trailer as surplus, to be auctioned off.
• Pond Restoration Contract: Approved a contract with Handy Dandy Handyman LLC for $21,100 for the restoration of the pond located at North 27th Street and Shields Boulevard. The contract includes five years of maintenance.
• Moore Public Works Authority (MPWA) Consent Docket (Items A-B): Approved routine administrative items for the MPWA.
• Moore Public Works Authority (MPWA) FY 2024-2025 Annual Budget (Resolution Number 26824): Approved the MPWA's annual budget.
• Moore Risk Management Consent Docket (Items A-B): Approved routine administrative items for Moore Risk Management.
• Property Acquisition for Railroad Underpass Project: Following an executive session, the Council approved a motion to proceed as directed regarding the acquisition of property known as Donna's Razor Cuts (209 Southeast Fourth Street) for the Southeast Fourth Street Railroad Underpass project.

Financial Matters

💰 FY 2023-2024 Annual Budget Highlights:

• Anticipates $36.1 million in sales tax revenue and $6.2 million in use tax revenue.
• General Fund capital outlay of $1,823,032.
• New positions include a building inspector, inspections clerk, two General Fund dispatchers, one 911 Fund dispatcher, and an emergency communications training officer.
• Includes a $250,000 General Fund contingency budget.
• The city will receive an $890,000 cybersecurity grant to replace cameras and DVRs in city buildings.
• Hotel/Motel funds will be used for drainage projects in Buck Thomas and Little River Park, replacement of the Kiwanis Park parking lot, and playground equipment at Fifth and Markwell Park.
• The 1/8 cent sales tax will fund waterline relocations for GO bond projects and specific waterline replacements.
• The 1/2 cent sales tax will fund $1,364,300 in capital outlay for Police, Fire, and Emergency Management.
• The total budget for fiscal year 2025 is $129,495,368.

💰 Moore Public Works Authority (MPWA) Budget Highlights:

• Capital outlay of $1,179,689 for two new sanitation trucks and routing software.
• Includes a $400,000 contingency budget.
• Includes borrowing $5 million for the purchase of land in and adjacent to Cleveland Heights, an expansion of Fire Station 1, City Hall remodel, and the initial design for a public safety facility.

Public Comments

🗣️ John Phelps (1121 Bronze Medal Road) addressed concerns regarding Buck Thomas Park. He highlighted a significant increase in noise, speeding, and late-night activity over the past few years, particularly outside of official park events. Key issues raised included:

• Lack of Signage: No clear signage at park entrances indicating park hours, ordinances, or rules.
• Late-Night Lighting: Park lights remain on until 1-2 AM, leading people to believe the park is open, even though it officially closes at midnight.
• Insufficient Speed Bumps: Only a few speed bumps exist, none in newer parking areas, contributing to speeding and racing.
• Noise Disturbances: Issues with loud stereos, engine revving, and general late-night disturbances impacting nearby residents. Mr. Phelps suggested implementing more speed bumps, installing clear signage for park hours and rules, and adjusting lighting timers to align with park closing times. Mayor Ham indicated that the Parks Director would review the concerns and provide recommendations.

Agenda Summary Table