Meeting Summary
Announcements
- Police Advancement Center Grand Opening: The Police Department has moved into its new Police Advancement Center at 12th and Janeway. A grand opening event is anticipated within the next month.
- Election Day: 📅 February 13th, 2024, is election day for the mayor's race and Ward 2 race. Citizens are encouraged to vote.
- Website Update: The city website will be updated to make information about the underpass project easier to find, potentially on the front page.
Key Decisions & Votes
- Consent Docket (City Council): The Council approved the minutes from the January 16th, 2024, regular City Council meeting and the December 5th, 2023, Parks Board meeting. They also accepted permanent right-of-way and temporary construction easements for the South Bryant and Southeast 4th Street drainage improvement project from Jeremy S. Larson and Lindsey N. Larson, and from Robert E. Rogers Revocable Living Trust.
- Right-of-Way Acquisition Services: An agreement with Pinnacle Consulting Management Group Inc. for $236,050 for right-of-way acquisition services for the Northeast 12th Reconstruction Project (I-35 to Eastern Avenue and South to Northeast 9th Street) was approved. This project is largely funded by ODOT.
- Eastern Avenue Reconstruction Project Design Services: Amendment number two to the agreement with Garver LLC for $36,500 for additional design services and legal descriptions for the Eastern Avenue Reconstruction Project (Northeast 12th Street to Southeast 19th Street) was approved. This amendment covers full reconstruction of the Northeast 12th Street and Eastern Avenue intersection and additional legal descriptions for utility easements.
- Southwest 34th Street Widening and Reconstruction Project Design Services: Amendment number two to the agreement with CH Guernsey and Company for $79,550 for additional design services for the Southwest 34th Street Widening and Reconstruction Project (I-35 to Broadway and North to Willow Pine) was approved. This includes breaking the project into two phases and designing a box structure to address erosion.
- Recreation Coordinator Job Description: A revised job description for Recreation Coordinator in the Parks and Recreation Department, changing the title to Program Coordinator and assigning it to pay grade 110, was approved.
- Environmental Service Manager Job Description: A revised job description for Environmental Service Manager in the Community Development Department, moving it from pay grade 111 to pay grade 117 to reflect increased education and experience requirements and new duties, was approved.
- Parks Maintenance Supervisor Job Description: A revised job description for Parks Maintenance Supervisor in the Parks and Recreation Department, assigned to pay grade 113, was approved.
- Moore Youth Baseball Sports Agreement: The Sports Association Agreement for the 2024 Moore Youth Baseball program at Buck Thomas Park was approved.
- Moore Youth Soccer Sports Agreement: The Sports Association Agreement for the 2024 Moore Youth Soccer program at various city parks was approved.
- Moore Girls Softball Sports Agreement: The Sports Association Agreement for the 2024 Moore Girls Softball program at Buck Thomas Park was approved.
- Moore Football Sports Agreement: The Sports Association Agreement for the 2024 Moore Football program at Buck Thomas Park was approved.
- Board of Adjustment Reappointment: The reappointment of Janie Milam to the Board of Adjustment for a three-year term, retroactive to August 2023, was approved. This will be her final term.
- Ordinance 1048-24 (Tattoo and Body Piercing Parlors): Ordinance number 1048-24, which proposed amending the Land Use Development Code to add tattoo and body piercing parlors as a special use permit with new restrictions, was tabled. Staff recommended tabling to research and develop an ordinance that avoids conflicts with existing codes and creates two classes of parlors.
- Consent Docket (Moore Public Works Authority): The Authority approved the minutes from the January 16th, 2024, regular meeting.
- Polycart Purchase: The budgeted purchase of 1,404 polycarts from Sierra Container Group for $86,442.78 was authorized. These polycarts use virgin resin for better quality and are needed for new developments and additional requests.
- Consent Docket (Moore Risk Management): The Authority approved the minutes from the January 16th, 2024, regular meeting.
- Workers' Compensation Settlement: Payment of a Workers' Compensation settlement in the amount of $23,328 for John Michael Roush was approved.
- Executive Session Action: Following an executive session to discuss pending litigation, the Council approved staff to proceed as directed.
💰 Financial Matters
- City Council Claims & Expenditures: Claims and expenditures for fiscal year 2023-2024 in the amount of $3,911,257.37 were approved and ratified.
- Pinnacle Consulting Management Group Inc. Agreement: An agreement for $236,050 for right-of-way acquisition services was approved.
- Garver LLC Amendment: An amendment for $36,500 for additional design services was approved.
- CH Guernsey and Company Amendment: An amendment for $79,550 for additional design services was approved.
- Environmental Service Manager Pay Grade: The position's pay grade was increased from 111 to 117.
- Moore Public Works Authority Claims & Expenditures: Claims and expenditures for fiscal year 2023-2024 in the amount of $1,065,826.98 were approved and ratified.
- Polycart Purchase: A purchase of 1,404 polycarts for $86,442.78 was authorized.
- Workers' Compensation Settlement: A settlement payment of $23,328 was approved.
- Moore Risk Management Claims & Expenditures: Claims and expenditures for fiscal year 2023-2024 in the amount of $573,942.34 were approved and ratified.
Public Comments
- Moore Youth Baseball (MYBA) Concerns:
- Barry Williams raised significant concerns regarding MYBA's financial practices, alleging discrepancies between reported income and potential earnings from tournaments and gate fees (e.g., $337,000 potential vs. $5,836 reported in 2023). He requested an independent audit of MYBA's books for the past five years and stricter enforcement of background checks for sports organization personnel. He also questioned large payments to an "umpire in charge" in previous years.
- Patrice Williams echoed concerns about MYBA's accountability, citing past instances of non-payment of lease agreements and the city's failure to enforce contract termination clauses. She also pointed out a discrepancy in the new contract, which mentioned "softball facilities" instead of "baseball." City staff confirmed the contract language had been corrected to "baseball."
- City staff acknowledged the concerns and stated they are in the process of investigating them. The Council expressed a desire to follow up on these issues.
- Citizen Forum (Items Not on Agenda):
- Christopher White spoke about his termination from the Sanitation Department, alleging it was without cause or prior reprimand, and that he was treated like a criminal. He also raised concerns about nepotism within the department, claiming a relative of the department head was hired despite policy violations, and about poor working conditions (lack of air conditioning in trash trucks).
- Tom Poyser, a volunteer with the Moore Police Department, highlighted the positive impact of the Police Community Service Unit's events, such as "Burgers and Badges" and "Shop with a Cop." He shared positive feedback from local businesses that contribute financially, emphasizing their appreciation for the police department's community engagement.
Agenda Summary Table
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