February 21, 2024 City Council Meeting

Key Decisions & Votes

• FBI Leda Agency Trilogy Award Presentation: The Moore Police Department was honored with the FBI Leda Agency Trilogy Award by Chief Operating Officer Michael Robinson. This award recognizes law enforcement agencies whose entire command staff have completed the FBI Leda Trilogy Leadership series, consisting of Supervisor, Command, and Executive Leadership Institutes. Moore Police Department is the seventh agency in Oklahoma to receive this distinction. Chief Todd Gibson expressed gratitude for the city's support in developing leadership and fostering a positive culture within the department.
• Consent Docket Approval: The City Council approved the minutes from the February 5th, 2024 regular meeting, and Parks Board meetings from January 8th and January 30th, 2024. They also accepted public water, sewer, paving, and drainage improvements for Broadmore Heights Addition, Section 2.
• Aging Services Inc. Agreement Amendment: An amendment was approved to correct the cost per unit for home-delivered meals provided by Aging Services Inc., funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The cost per unit was adjusted from $2.25 to $2.50 to align with the original funding request, without changing the total award amount.
• Aquatic Center Slide Painting Change Order: A change order for $5,500 was approved for Amusement Restoration Companies to paint an additional section of the exterior of the blue water slide at The Station Aquatic Center, which was previously omitted.
• Eastern Avenue Reconstruction Design Services: An agreement with WSB in the amount of $355,657 was approved for professional engineering services for the design of the Eastern Avenue reconstruction project from Broadway Avenue to Southwest 34th Street. This is the final design project under the 2023 GO bond.
• Animal Control Vehicle Purchases:
  • The budget purchase of a 2024 Ford F350 XL V8 Super Cab from Bill Knight Ford for $53,239 was approved to replace a 2008 animal control truck.
  • The budget purchase of an animal transport body from Swab Wagon Company for $34,270 (including shipping) was approved as the most responsible quote for the new F350.
• Telecabinet Shop Demolition Contract: A contract in the amount of $76,305 was awarded to M&M Wrecking Inc. for the demolition of the Telecabinet shop at 137 Southeast 4th Street. This re-award was necessary after the initial contractor, KC Demolition, experienced an injury to a key operator.
• Moore Public Works Authority (MPWA) Consent Docket: The MPWA approved minutes from their February 5th, 2024 meeting.
• Sanitation Division Vehicle Purchases:
  • The budget purchase of a 2023 Ford F250 extended cab from Bill Knight Ford for $49,659 was approved for the sanitation division, to be used for polycart distribution and exchanges.
  • The budget purchase of a Bedrock Diamond Series flatbed with cage and lift gate from Industrial Truck Equipment for $18,593 was approved for the new sanitation truck.
• MPWA Outside City Limits Water and Sewer Agreement: An agreement was approved with Sunny Lane Estates Mobile Home Park for the purchase of city water and the treatment/disposal of sanitary sewer. The park, located in Cleveland County, will pay outside city limit rates (double the inside rates) for approximately 100 units. This agreement fulfills a previous commitment made during the construction of a 36-inch gravity flow sewer line.
• Moore Risk Management Authority (MRMA) Consent Docket: The MRMA approved minutes from their February 5th, 2024 meeting and authorized payment of a worker's compensation settlement.
• Moore Economic Development Authority (MEDA) Consent Docket: The MEDA approved minutes from their January 16th, 2024 meeting.

Financial Matters 💰

• City Council Claims & Expenditures: Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2023 and 2024 totaling $6,358,309.39.
• MPWA Claims & Expenditures: Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2023 and 2024 totaling $1,569,835.47.
• MRMA Claims & Expenditures: Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2023 and 2024 totaling $293,223.94.
• Worker's Compensation Settlement: Approved payment of a worker's compensation settlement in the amount of $6,480 to Timothy Kohler.

Public Comments

Residents from Old Bridge Estates (Barbara A. Johnson, Marcy Eason, Maggie Ricks) addressed the Council regarding concerns about the DM Estates development adjacent to their neighborhood. Key points raised included:

• Lack of Communication: Residents expressed frustration over not being informed about the development until after initial planning commission meetings, and a lack of follow-up communication from the developer (Mr. Merchia) despite promises. They felt left in the dark and unable to provide input.
• Property Value & Neighborhood Character: Concerns were raised about the proposed 1600-1800 sq ft homes on small city lots in DM Estates being built next to Old Bridge Estates, which features 4500+ sq ft homes on acreage, some valued at over a million dollars. Residents argued these developments are not "similar in nature" and could negatively impact their property values and the "elite" character of their neighborhood.
• Flooding Concerns: Significant worry was expressed about increased flooding in their creek, which already experiences frequent flooding and has required costly bridge reinforcement. There was conflicting information regarding whether the new development's water retention overflow would drain into their creek or the city sewer.
• Security Concerns: Residents of the gated Old Bridge Estates voiced fears that a higher-density, potentially rental-heavy, adjacent development could lead to increased crime and security issues, citing past incidents of theft and unauthorized access.
• Request for City Involvement: Speakers implored the City Council to help protect their investments, ensure better communication, and involve them in future discussions, especially regarding storm water management and any further developments surrounding their U-shaped neighborhood.

City Manager Updates

• The first Quick Trip in the metro area opened last Thursday in Moore, with good crowds reported over the weekend.

Agenda Summary Table