Meeting Summary
The City Council approved the issuance of $9.45 million in general obligation bonds for 2023 projects and renewed a contract for the annual Christmas light show. They also adopted the 2025-2029 5-Year Consolidated Plan for CDBG funding, allocating over $354,000 to various community services and a sewer line rehabilitation project. Additionally, an ordinance was passed to amend the hotel motel tax definition of a permanent resident to include Moore residents, and the purchase of forensic software was authorized using multi-jurisdictional funds.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket
00:30Approval of consent docket items A through D for the City Council meeting.
Awarding General Obligation Bonds
01:00Resolution number 11325 was approved, awarding $9,450,000 in City of Moore Oklahoma general obligation bonds of 2025 to the bidder offering the lowest interest cost for 2023 GEO bond projects.
Issuance of General Obligation Bonds
02:40Resolution number 11425 was approved, providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds of 2025 in the sum of $9,450,000, authorized by an election held on November 14, 2023.
Employment Agreements for Bond Advisors
03:40Employment agreements for the financial advisor and bond counsel pertaining to the issuance of general obligation bonds of 2025 were approved.
Christmas Light Show Contract Renewal
04:40A one-year renewal of a contract with Nex Tech and Randa Family Lights for $22,400 was approved for the design and implementation of the seasonal Christmas light show at The Station in Central Park.
CDBG 5-Year Consolidated Plan Adoption
06:00Resolution number 11225 was adopted, approving the 2025-2029 5-year consolidated plan, including the 2025-2026 program year action plan for the Community Development Block Grant program.
Senior Court Clerk Job Description
09:40A new job description for a Senior Court Clerk in the municipal court was approved and assigned to pay grade 110, providing advanced administrative support and acting as municipal court supervisor when needed.
Amending Hotel Motel Tax Definition
10:50Ordinance number 106625 was approved, amending the definition of a 'permanent resident' in the Moore municipal code to include Moore residency with documentation for hotel motel tax exceptions.
Declaring Police Vehicles Surplus
13:00Four police vehicles were declared as surplus, allowing them to be moved to auction.
Purchase of Grey Key Forensic Software
13:50The purchase of Grey Key Forensic Software from Magnet Forensics for $58,184 was authorized, using Cleveland County Justice Authority funds for multi-jurisdictional use.
Public Works Authority Consent Docket
15:20Approval of consent docket items A and B for the Moore Public Works Authority meeting.
Risk Management Consent Docket
16:00Approval of consent docket items A and B for the Moore Risk Management meeting.
Economic Development Authority Consent Docket
16:50Approval of consent docket item A for the Moore Economic Development Authority meeting.
Upcoming Community Events
State of the City Address
Attendees should sign up with the Moore Chamber of Commerce.
Financial Matters
General Obligation Bonds of 2025
Awarding and issuance of bonds for 2023 GEO bond projects.
Nex Tech and Randa Family Lights Contract
One-year renewal for the design and implementation of the seasonal Christmas light show.
CDBG 2025 Program Year Allocation
Total allocation for the Community Development Block Grant program, distributed among general administration, fair housing, aging services, rental assistance, youth and families programs, children forensic interviews, utility assistance, food pantry, and the Cresmore sewer line rehab project.
Grey Key Forensic Software Purchase
Purchase authorized using Cleveland County Justice Authority funds for multi-jurisdictional law enforcement use.
Public Comments
Two citizens addressed the council during the public forum. One requested the installation of cameras at the Moore City Cemetery due to repeated flower theft, and the other raised concerns about the Broadway widening project's proximity to her mother's home, questioning exact measurements and potential road shifts, as well as unclear speed limits.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Discussion on Broadway widening project
- Cemetery security measures
Announcements
- The City Manager will be attending the CMAO meeting in Lawton on Wednesday and Thursday, and an event at Tinker on Friday.
- The State of the City address is scheduled for this Thursday; interested individuals should contact the Moore Chamber of Commerce for sign-up.
Agenda Summary
| Item | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Item 2: Consent Docket | Consider action, approval or rejection of consent docket items A through D. | Approved |
| Item 3: Resolution 11325 | Consider action, receive bids and consider for approval or rejection resolution number 11325 awarding $9,450,000 City of Moore Oklahoma general obligation bonds of 2025. | Approved |
| Item 4: Resolution 11425 | Consider action, approval or rejection of resolution number 11425 providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds of 2025 in the sum of $9,450,000. | Approved |
| Item 5: Employment Agreements | Consider action approval or rejection of employment agreements for financial advisor and bond council pertaining to the issuance of general obligation bonds of 2025. | Approved |
| Item 6: Contract Renewal with Nex Tech and Randa Family Lights | Consider a one-year renewal of a contract with Nex Tech and Randa Family Lights in the amount of $22,400 for the design and implementation of the seasonal Christmas light show at The Station in Central Park. | Approved |
| Item 7: Resolution 11225 | Consider resolution number 11225 adopting the 2025-2029 5-year consolidation plan including the 2025-2026 program year action plan for the Community Development Block Grant program. | Adopted |
| Item 8: New Job Description for Senior Court Clerk | Consider approval of a new job description for a senior court clerk in the municipal court and assign it to a pay grade of 110. | Approved |
| Item 9: Ordinance 106625 | Consider ordinance number 106625 amending part 7 chapter 5 section 7-502 of the Moore municipal code by amending the definition of a permanent resident. | Approved |
| Item 10: Declaring Four Vehicles as Surplus | Consider declaring four vehicles more particularly described in exhibit A, as surplus. | Approved |
| Item 11: Purchase of Grey Key Forensic Software | Consider authorizing the purchase of Grey Key Forensic Software from Magnet Forensics in the amount of $58,184 using Cleveland County Justice Authority funds. | Approved |
| Item 12: Moore Public Works Authority Consent Docket | Approval of consent docket items A and B for the Moore Public Works Authority meeting. | Approved |
| Item 13: Moore Risk Management Consent Docket | Approval of consent docket items A and B for the Moore Risk Management meeting. | Approved |
| Item 15: Moore Economic Development Authority Consent Docket | Approval of consent docket item A for the Moore Economic Development Authority meeting. | Approved |
| Item 16A: Citizens Forum | Public comments for items not on the agenda. | Information Only |
| Item 16B: City Council Trustees | Discussion or reports from City Council Trustees. | No Action |
| Item 17: Adjournment | Adjournment of the City Council meeting. | Approved |