Meeting Summary
The Moore City Council approved the FY 2025-2026 annual budget, totaling $130.6 million, which includes significant allocations for street construction, public safety equipment, and capital improvements. Key decisions involved approving an amendment for the Eastern Avenue reconstruction project, various equipment purchases for the fire department, and the election of new leadership roles across the Public Works, Risk Management, and Economic Development authorities. Additionally, the council approved a contract with the Fraternal Order of Police and authorized action on a pending legal case.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket
02:00Approval of routine administrative items for the City Council.
FY 2025-2026 Annual Budget
08:00Approval of the city's annual budget for the upcoming fiscal year, including various departmental allocations and revenue projections.
Eastern Avenue Reconstruction Project Amendment
14:30Approval of Amendment #3 to the agreement with Garver LLC for additional design services and legal descriptions, including a retaining wall and project revisions.
SW 19th Street and Santa Fe Intersection Improvement Project
17:30Approval of an agreement with Pinnacle Consulting Management Group for right-of-way acquisition services for the intersection improvement project.
Purchase of Harris XL-185M Mobile Radios
20:00Authorization for the purchase of four mobile radios for fire station alerting systems to ensure brand alignment.
Purchase of Firefighting Bunker Gear
22:40Authorization for the purchase of 12 sets of Morning Pride structural firefighting bunker gear to serve as loaner equipment.
Replacement of Public Safety Center Backup Power HMI
26:00Authorization for the replacement of the Human Machine Interface (HMI) for the backup power generator system at the public safety center.
Election of Vice Mayor
28:00Election of Councilwoman Kathy Griffith as the new Vice Mayor.
Appointment to Pioneer Library System Board
30:30Appointment of Gwen Borrow as the Moore representative to the Pioneer Library System board of directors for a three-year term.
Republic Services Contract Revision
33:00Approval of a revision to the contract with Republic Services for commercial industrial disposal, including an annual rate increase and a one-time reset.
Consent Docket (Moore Public Works Authority)
35:00Approval of routine administrative items for the Moore Public Works Authority.
FY 2025-2026 Annual Budget (Moore Public Works Authority)
36:30Approval of the annual budget for the Moore Public Works Authority.
Election of Vice Chair of Trust (Moore Public Works Authority)
37:30Election of Melissa Hunt as the Vice Chair of the Moore Public Works Authority Trust.
Election of Secretary of Trust (Moore Public Works Authority)
38:30Election of Adam Webb as the Secretary of the Moore Public Works Authority Trust.
Consent Docket (Moore Risk Management Board)
39:30Approval of routine administrative items for the Moore Risk Management Board.
Election of Vice Chair of Board (Moore Risk Management Board)
40:30Election of Rob Clark as the Vice Chair of the Moore Risk Management Board.
Election of Secretary of Board (Moore Risk Management Board)
41:30Election of Sid Porter as the Secretary of the Moore Risk Management Board.
Consent Docket (Moore Economic Development Authority)
43:00Approval of routine administrative item for the Moore Economic Development Authority.
Election of Chair of Authority (Moore Economic Development Authority)
44:00Election of Councilwoman Melissa Hunt as the Chair of the Moore Economic Development Authority.
Election of Vice Chair of Authority (Moore Economic Development Authority)
45:00Election of Kathy Griffith as the Vice Chair of the Moore Economic Development Authority.
Election of Secretary of Authority (Moore Economic Development Authority)
46:00Election of Councilman Louie Williams as the Secretary of the Moore Economic Development Authority.
Purchase of CNG Gas Transport Module
49:00Authorization for the purchase of a CNG gas transport module for defueling vehicles and emergency refueling.
FY 2025-2026 Contract with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 131
53:00Approval of the contract between the city of Moore and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 131 for the fiscal year 2025-2026.
Cleveland County Case #CJ 2023-1524
54:00Authorization for legal counsel and staff to take necessary action regarding the pending Cleveland County case.
Upcoming Community Events
Tinker Air Force band concert
Amphitheater at The Station, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Financial Matters
FY 2025-2026 Annual Budget
Total budget for the fiscal year, including projected sales tax ($35.7M) and use tax ($6.5M), COLA adjustments, capital outlay for departments, street construction, police vehicles, and fire department training structure.
Amendment #3 to agreement with Garver LLC
For additional design services and legal descriptions for the Eastern Avenue reconstruction project.
Agreement with Pinnacle Consulting Management Group
For right-of-way acquisition services for the Southwest 19th Street and Santa Fe intersection improvement project.
Purchase of four Harris XL-185M mobile radios
For fire station alerting systems to align with existing Harris brand equipment.
Purchase of 12 sets of Morning Pride structural firefighting bunker gear
To provide compliant loaner gear for firefighters when their primary gear is undergoing cleaning or repair.
Replacement of Human Machine Interface (HMI) for backup power generator system
To replace a partially failed computer component of the public safety center's backup power system.
Revision to contract with Republic Services for commercial industrial disposal
Annual rate increase from 4% to 5% and a one-time 10% reset to offset inflation costs.
Purchase of CNG gas transport module
To defuel CNG vehicles before maintenance and provide a contingency refueling system in case of facility loss.
Public Comments
No public comments were received during the meeting or at the public hearing for the budget.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Increased construction on voter-approved GEO projects after the railroad underpass is completed.
- City Hall renovations beginning next Monday, starting on the second floor, with temporary office relocations for staff.
Announcements
- The Moore Police Department color guard is presenting the colors at the Thunder game.
- An update was provided on the progress of GEO projects, noting ongoing coordination with utility companies and easement acquisition, with more construction expected after the railroad underpass completion.
- City Hall renovations will begin next Monday, starting on the second floor, with temporary office assignments for various departments.
- Jarretta Doyle, the afternoon receptionist for 20 years, retired today.
- Department heads were congratulated for their extensive work on the budget, which was described as a particularly challenging year.
- The Tinker Air Force band will perform a concert at the amphitheater at The Station on Thursday night from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
Agenda Summary
| Item | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Item 2: Consent Docket | Approval of routine administrative items A through I. | Approved |
| Item 3: Consider approval of the FY 2025-2026 annual budget and adopt resolution number 11125. | Presentation and approval of the city's annual budget, including revenue projections, capital outlays, COLA, and specific projects. | Approved |
| Item 4: Consider approval of amendment number three in the amount of $12,650 to the agreement with Garver LLC for additional design services and legal descriptions of Eastern Avenue reconstruction projects from Northeast 12th Street to Southeast 19th Street. | Amendment to include a block retaining wall for Moore Central Church of Christ, revisions to legal descriptions for property owner negotiations, and combining projects for ACOG funding. | Approved |
| Item 5: Consider approval of an agreement with Pinnacle Consulting Management Group in the amount of $103,350 for right-of-way acquisition services for Southwest 19th Street and Santa Fe intersection improvement project O.JP number 3614904. | Agreement for title searches, appraisals, and appraisal reviews for 10 parcels related to an ODOT project. | Approved |
| Item 6: Consider authorizing the budget of purchase of four Harris XL-185M mobile radios and associated licensing and accessories from L3 Harris in the amount of $24,930.40 using source well contract number 042021-LH3 and SIT number 295766. | Purchase of radios for fire station alerting systems to standardize the Harris brand across fire department equipment. | Approved |
| Item 7: Consider authorizing the budget of purchase of 12 sets of Morning Pride structural firefighting bunker gear from Municipal Emergency Service, MEES, in the amount of $29,676 using Sourcewell contract number 91515. | Purchase of additional bunker gear to serve as loaner gear for firefighters when their primary gear is being cleaned or repaired. | Approved |
| Item 8: Consider authorizing replacement of the human machine interface HMI for the switchgeear portion of the backup power generator system at the public safety center by Nixon Power Services in the amount of $32,850 as a sole source purchase from the manufacturer's representative. | Replacement of a partially failed computer component (HMI) that controls the backup power system at the public safety center. | Approved |
| Item 9: Consider and if deemed appropriate, accept nominations and elect the vice mayor. | Election of a new Vice Mayor for the City Council. | Kathy Griffith elected |
| Item 10: Consider appointment of Gwen Borrow as the more representative to the Pioneer Library System board of directors for a three-year term beginning July 1st, 2025. | Appointment of a new representative to the Pioneer Library System board. | Approved |
| Item 11: Consider approving a revision to the contract with Republic Services for commercial industrial disposing beginning July 1st, 2025. | Revision to increase the annual rate from 4% to 5% and include a one-time 10% reset to cover inflation costs for commercial and industrial waste disposal. | Approved |
| Item 12: Consent Docket (Moore Public Works Authority) | Approval of routine administrative items A and B for the Public Works Authority. | Approved |
| Item 13: Consider approval of the FY2025 2026 annual budget and adopt resolution number 27125 (Moore Public Works Authority). | Approval of the annual budget for the Moore Public Works Authority. | Approved |
| Item 14: Consider and if deemed appropriate, accept nominations and elect the vice chair of the trust (Moore Public Works Authority). | Election of a new Vice Chair for the Public Works Authority Trust. | Melissa Hunt elected |
| Item 15: Consider and if deemed appropriate accept nominations and elect a secretary of the trust (Moore Public Works Authority). | Election of a new Secretary for the Public Works Authority Trust. | Adam Webb elected |
| Item 16: Consent Docket (Moore Risk Management Meeting) | Approval of routine administrative items A and B for the Risk Management Board. | Approved |
| Item 17: Consider and if deemed appropriate, accept nominations to elect the vice chair of the Moore Risk Management Board. | Election of a new Vice Chair for the Moore Risk Management Board. | Rob Clark elected |
| Item 18: Consider and if deemed appropriate accept nominations and elect a secretary of the more risk management board. | Election of a new Secretary for the Moore Risk Management Board. | Sid Porter elected |
| Item 20: Consent Docket (Moore Economic Development Authority) | Approval of routine administrative item A for the Economic Development Authority. | Approved |
| Item 21: Consider and if deemed appropriate, accept nominations and elect a chair of the more economic development authority. | Election of a new Chair for the Moore Economic Development Authority. | Melissa Hunt elected |
| Item 22: Consider and if deemed appropriate, accept nominations and elect a vice chair of the More Economic Development Authority. | Election of a new Vice Chair for the Moore Economic Development Authority. | Kathy Griffith elected |
| Item 23: Consider and if deemed appropriate, accept nominations and elect a secretary of the authority (Moore Economic Development Authority). | Election of a new Secretary for the Moore Economic Development Authority. | Louie Williams elected |
| Item 11.1 (Addendum): Consider authorizing the purchase of CNG gas transport module from B by Bayetch in the amount of $225,000 as a sole source provider. | Purchase of a module to defuel CNG vehicles for maintenance and provide emergency refueling capabilities. | Approved |
| Item 24: New business. | Opportunity for new business items or public comments. | No Action |
| Item 25A: Consider approval of the fiscal year 2025 2026 contract between the city of Moore and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 131. | Discussion and approval of the contract with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 131. | Approved |
| Item 25B: Discuss consider and if deemed appropriate take possible action regarding pending Cleveland County case number CJ 2023-1524 filed by Kain law office on behalf of Jerry Webb against the city of Moore, an authorization for legal counsel and staff to take action as necessary and appropriate in the interest of the city. | Discussion and potential action regarding a pending legal case against the city. | Proceed as directed |
| Item 26: Adjournment. | Formal end of the meeting. | Approved |