Meeting Summary
The City Council approved an ordinance to increase the hotel motel room tax from 5% to 8%, with the additional revenue designated for park development or public transportation, pending voter approval in a special election on August 12, 2025. Companion resolutions were adopted to call this election and another for proposed amendments to the City Charter, which include changes to council qualifications and future salary adjustments. Additionally, a rezoning application for a light automotive repair shop was approved with specific conditions regarding allowed uses and landscaping.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket
06:00Approval of routine administrative items A through E for the City Council.
Hotel Motel Room Tax Increase Ordinance
09:30Ordinance 106525 was approved, amending the city's hotel motel room tax from 5% to 8%, with the additional 3% to be used for park development/maintenance or public transportation, subject to voter approval.
Election for Hotel Motel Room Tax Increase
10:50Resolution 10825 was adopted, authorizing a special election on August 12, 2025, to submit the proposed hotel motel room tax increase to registered voters.
Amendment to Rezoning Application RZ-1049 PUD Design Statement
22:30An amendment was approved to reduce allowed uses to C3 General Commercial by right plus light automotive repair, and to require specific landscaping (6 evergreen trees, 20ft maturity, irrigation) in the eastern buffer for a planned unit development.
Rezoning Application RZ-1049
24:20Rezoning application RZ-1049 was approved, changing the zoning from C3 General Commercial District to C3 PUD Commercial District, with the amendments specified in the companion item.
Contract with Sunbelt Pools
26:10A contract with Sunbelt Pools for the purchase of calcium hypochlorite was approved, allowing for three-pallet shipments at $13,82 per shipment to save on shipping costs.
Contract with Crawford and Associates
27:40A contract with Crawford and Associates for an estimated $50,000 was approved for the preparation of the city's annual financial statements for FY2025 and financial services on special projects.
City Charter Amendments and Special Election
32:00Resolution 10925 was adopted, proposing several amendments to the City Charter and calling a special election for August 12, 2025, to submit these amendments to registered voters.
Notification of Special Election to Cleveland County Election Board
33:50Resolution 11025 was adopted, notifying the Cleveland County Election Board of the special election on August 12, 2025, for the proposed City Charter amendments.
More Public Works Authority Consent Docket
34:50Approval of routine administrative items A through C for the More Public Works Authority.
More Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket
35:50Approval of routine administrative items A and B for the More Risk Management Meeting.
More Economic Development Authority Consent Docket
37:20Approval of routine administrative item A for the More Economic Development Authority.
Action from Executive Session
46:10A motion to proceed as directed was approved following an executive session to discuss the city manager's evaluation and employment benefits.
Upcoming Community Events
National Public Works Week Event
512 Northwest 27th Street, for all public works personnel.
Financial Matters
Hotel Motel Room Tax Increase
Ordinance approved to increase the hotel motel room tax from 5% to 8%, with the additional 3% for parks or public transportation, subject to voter approval.
Calcium Hypochlorite Contract
Contract approved with Sunbelt Pools for calcium hypochlorite, purchased in three-pallet shipments at $13,82 per shipment.
Annual Financial Statements and Services Contract
Contract approved with Crawford and Associates for preparation of annual financial statements for FY2025 and financial services on special projects.
Proposed Mayor and Council Member Salary Increases
Proposed charter amendment to increase Mayor's salary from $200 to $500 and Council member salary from $100 to $200, effective with their next term, subject to voter approval.
Proposed Increase in City Property Sale Approval Limit
Proposed charter amendment to raise the limit for city property sales requiring resident approval or non-emergency ordinance from $25,000 to $75,000.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- August 12, 2025: Special Election for Hotel Motel Room Tax increase and City Charter amendments.
Watch For
- Future Oldtown park development, potentially incorporating historic BNSF rail.
Announcements
- Proclamation declaring May 18th-24th, 2025 as National Public Works Week was read and presented.
- Five new police recruits were sworn in after graduating from CLE, with commendation for their achievements and the Police Department's efforts.
- Council members noted dead trees on Eastern Avenue (between SE 4th and 19th) and trash mowed over on NE 27th at SE 12th, requesting follow-up from staff.
- City Manager announced that big trash pickups are now scheduled within one week.
- City Manager announced that BNSF has approved the donation of 200 feet of 1912 rail from the underpass construction for future display or museum use, possibly in an Oldtown park.
Agenda Summary
| Item | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Item C: More High School Alumni Association | Discussion regarding the More High School Alumni Association. | Information Only |
| Item D: Proclamation declaring May 18th through 24th, 2025 as National Public Works Week | Reading and presentation of a proclamation recognizing National Public Works Week. | Information Only |
| Item 2: Consent Docket | Approval of routine administrative items A through E. | Approved |
| Item 3: Ordinance number 106525 amending the city of Moore Hotel Motel Room Tax Ordinance | Consideration of an ordinance to increase the hotel motel tax from 5% to 8% and provide for the use of funds. | Approved |
| Item 4: Resolution number 10825 authorizing the calling and holding of an election | Consideration of a resolution to call an election for the proposed increase in the city hotel motel room tax. | Approved |
| Item 5: Amendment to rezoning application number RZ-1049 PUD design statement | Consideration of an amendment to reduce allowed uses and require specific landscaping for a planned unit development. | Approved |
| Item 6: Rezoning application number RZ-1049 | Consideration of rezoning property north of Southwest 34th Street and east of Santa Fe Avenue from C3 General Commercial District to C3 PUD Commercial District. | Approved |
| Item 7: Contract with Sunbelt Pools | Consideration of approval for a contract with Sunbelt Pools for the purchase of calcium hypochlorite. | Approved |
| Item 8: Contract with Crawford and Associates | Consideration of approval for a contract with Crawford and Associates for preparation of annual financial statements and special financial services. | Approved |
| Item 9: Resolution 10925 proposing amendments to the charter of the city of Moore | Consideration of adopting a resolution proposing amendments to the City Charter and calling a special election. | Approved |
| Item 10: Resolution number 11025 notifying the Cleveland County election board of the special election | Consideration of adopting a resolution notifying the Cleveland County Election Board of the special election for charter amendments. | Approved |
| Item 11 (More Public Works Authority): Consent Docket | Approval of routine administrative items A through C for the More Public Works Authority. | Approved |
| Item 12 (More Risk Management Meeting): Consent Docket | Approval of routine administrative items A and B for the More Risk Management Meeting. | Approved |
| Item 13 (More Economic Development Authority): Roll Call | Roll call for the More Economic Development Authority meeting. | No Action |
| Item 14 (More Economic Development Authority): Consent Docket | Approval of routine administrative item A for the More Economic Development Authority. | Approved |
| Item 15A: New business items forum for items not on the agenda | Opportunity for public input on items not on the agenda. | No Action |
| Item 15B: Items from city council trustees | Discussion and updates from City Council members. | Information Only |
| Item 16: Executive session | Discussion and consideration of the city manager's evaluation and employment benefits. | Approved |
| Action after Executive Session | Motion to proceed as directed following the executive session. | Approved |
| Item 17: Adjournment | Motion to adjourn the meeting. | Approved |