December 5, 2023 City Council Meeting

Announcements

• Moore Norman Technology Center 50th Anniversary: The Council issued a proclamation celebrating the Moore Norman Technology Center's 50th anniversary on 📅 December 4, 2023, recognizing its significant contributions to the workforce and economic development in Moore and the surrounding communities.
• Successful Community Events: Council members and the City Manager extended thanks to staff for the highly successful Christmas Tree Lighting festivities and the Christmas Parade held over the past weekend, noting the impressive community turnout.

Key Decisions & Votes

• Rezoning Application RZ-1034 (High Flyer Holdings Inc.): The Council approved the rezoning of property south of Northwest 5th Street and west of I-35 from C5 Automotive and Commercial Recreational District to C5 PUD (Planned Unit Development). This allows for more intense commercial lease space uses, with amenities including an 80% masonry facade, 15% increased landscaping, and no outdoor storage.
• Rezoning Application RZ-1040 (J and R Partners, LLC): The Council approved the rezoning of property south of Northeast 27th Street and west of Eastern Avenue from A2 Suburban Agricultural District to R2 PUD Two Family Dwelling District. This will facilitate the development of 10 duplexes and one single-family home (21 units), incorporating amenities such as a 70% masonry facade, extensive landscaping, a pergola, and a playground.
• Rezoning Application RZ-1041 (Charles and Catherine Smith): The Council approved the rezoning of property north of Southeast 34th Street and east of Sooner Road from A1 Rural Agricultural District to A2 PUD Suburban Agricultural District. This allows for a fossil and mineral preparation showroom and sales business on the west portion and a single-family home on the east, with specific amenities including a 100% EIFS facade on the west side of the existing building, evergreen buffering, and an irrigation system.
• Rezoning Application RZ-1039 (Mitchell Davidson): The Council approved the rezoning of property south of Southwest 19th Street and west of Eastern Avenue from I2 Medium Industrial District to I2 PUD Medium Industrial District. This enables the development of a mini storage facility utilizing a private septic system, with amenities including a 15% increase in landscaping and a 75% masonry facade on Southeastern Avenue.
• Donation of Surplus Body Armor Vests: The Council approved declaring 30 Safari Land second chance body armor vests as surplus and authorized their donation to the Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police. These vests, though past warranty, will be provided to rural agencies that lack funding for new equipment.
• Repurposing Pothole Patch Truck Chassis: The Council approved repurposing the cab and chassis of a surplus pothole patch truck (unit #91656) for the installation of a new brine application system. This cost-effective solution utilizes a low-mileage truck for a system used infrequently.
• Awarding Drainage Improvement Bid: The Council approved awarding bid number 2024-004 to Silverstar Construction in the amount of $932,200 for the South Bryant and Southeast 4th Street drainage improvement project. The lowest bid was rejected due to multiple errors and negative references, leading to the selection of the lowest most responsible bidder.

Financial Matters

• Consent Docket Expenditures (City Council): The Council approved and ratified claims and expenditures for fiscal year 2023-2024 in the amount of $2,981,554.38.
• Financial Audit Report FY 2023: The Council accepted the city's financial audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. The audit received an unmodified opinion, indicating no material misstatements. Key highlights included a 4% increase in sales and use tax to $53 million, a healthy general fund balance of $23 million (with $17 million carried over), and a $4.5 million reserve fund for emergencies.
• Lead and Copper Rule Compliance Program Amendment: The Council approved Amendment Number One in the amount of $233,800 with Freese and Nichols for phases two, three, and four of the EPA-mandated Lead and Copper Rule compliance program. This will involve creating a GIS inventory of service line materials, field verification, and public outreach, with a compliance plan due to the DEQ by October 2024.
• Citywide Striping Plan Amendment: The Council approved Amendment Number One in the amount of $30,000 to the agreement with Traffic Engineering Consultants Inc. for professional transportation engineering services. This amendment allows for an additional five to six miles of citywide striping, leveraging cost savings from an ODOT contract, effectively tripling the road miles covered by the original $325,000 ACOG funding.
• 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report: The Council approved the 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report and adopted Resolution Number 7123, submitting it to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. The report detailed the use of $338,776 in entitlement funds and $205,652 in CDBG COVID funding for various community projects, benefiting 1,686 residents. $37,755.63 in remaining funds will be rolled into next year's infrastructure project.
• Declaring Surplus Pickup Trucks: The Council approved declaring five pickup trucks (model years 2000-2008) as surplus, which will be sold at auction after being replaced by new vehicles.
• Consent Docket Expenditures (Moore Public Works Authority): The MPWA approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2023-2024 in the amount of $558,851.41.
• Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance Renewal: The MPWA approved Option 02431332 from Midwest Employers Casualty Company for the city's excess workers' compensation insurance policy. The two-year agreement locks in an annual premium of $152,444, totaling $304,888.
• Consent Docket Expenditures (Moore Risk Management): The MRM approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2023-2024 in the amount of $286,205.04.

Public Comments

• Rezoning Application RZ-1041 (Fossil/Mineral Business): During the discussion for this rezoning, one resident, Diane Milam (4500 Texoma Place, Moore), spoke in opposition. Her concerns centered on the potential for commercial growth in a residential area, increased noise, traffic, light trespass, and the aesthetics of the property. The applicant clarified that all business activities would occur indoors, and aesthetic improvements were part of the PUD agreement.

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