Meeting Summary
The City Council approved an ordinance to increase the hotel/motel room tax from 5% to 8%, which will be put to a public vote on August 12, 2025. They also approved several amendments to the city charter, including changes to council qualifications and salary, which will also go to a special election on the same date. A rezoning application for a light automotive repair shop was approved with specific conditions for landscaping and allowed uses.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket
04:00Approval of consent docket items A through E for the City Council meeting.
Hotel Motel Room Tax Increase
07:00Ordinance number 106525 was approved, increasing the city's hotel motel room tax from 5% to 8%. The additional 3% can be used for park development/maintenance or public transportation.
Election for Hotel Motel Room Tax Increase
08:30Resolution number 108.25 was adopted, authorizing a special election on August 12, 2025, for registered voters to approve or reject the proposed hotel motel room tax increase.
Rezoning Application RZ-1049 PUD Design Statement Amendment
19:00An amendment to rezoning application RZ-1049 PUD design statement was approved, reducing allowed uses to C3 General Commercial by right plus light automotive repair, and requiring specific landscaping in the buffer zone.
Rezoning Application RZ-1049
20:00Rezoning application RZ-1049 was approved, changing the zoning from C3 General Commercial District to C3 PUD Commercial District, with the amendments specified in Item 5.
Contract with Sunbelt Pools
21:30A contract with Sunbelt Pools for the purchase of calcium hypochlorite was approved for $13,82 per three-pallet shipment, intended for the aquatic center.
Contract with Crawford and Associates
22:50A contract with Crawford and Associates for an estimated $50,000 was approved for the preparation of the city's annual financial statements and special financial projects.
Proposed Charter Amendments and Special Election
26:00Resolution 10925 was adopted, proposing several amendments to the city charter, including changes to mayor/council salaries, finance department roles, property sale limits, and council qualifications. These amendments will be submitted to voters in a special election.
Notify Election Board of Special Election
27:00Resolution 11025 was adopted, notifying the Cleveland County election board of the special election on August 12, 2025, for the proposed charter amendments.
Public Works Authority Consent Docket
28:00Approval of consent docket items A through C for the Moore Public Works Authority meeting.
Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket
29:00Approval of consent docket items A and B for the Moore Risk Management Meeting.
Economic Development Authority Consent Docket
30:30Approval of consent docket item A for the Moore Economic Development Authority meeting.
Executive Session Action
37:00Following an executive session to discuss the city manager's evaluation and employment benefits, a motion was made and approved to proceed as directed.
Upcoming Community Events
National Public Works Week
A proclamation was read and presented to the Public Works Director.
Public Works Personnel Event
Located at 512 Northwest 27, open to all public works personnel.
Financial Matters
Hotel Motel Room Tax Increase
Proposed increase of the hotel motel tax from 5% to 8%, with the additional 3% designated for park development/maintenance or public transportation.
Calcium Hypochlorite Purchase
Contract approved with Sunbelt Pools for the purchase of calcium hypochlorite per three-pallet shipment.
Annual Financial Statements Preparation
Estimated amount for a contract with Crawford and Associates for preparing the city's annual financial statements and providing financial services on special projects.
Mayor Salary Increase
Proposed increase of the mayor's salary from $200 to $500, effective with the next term, subject to voter approval.
Council Member Salary Increase
Proposed increase of council member salary from $100 to $200, effective with the next term, subject to voter approval.
City Property Sale Limit Increase
Proposed increase in 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 Charter Amendments.
Watch For
- Future Oldtown park development incorporating historic BNSF rail.
- Implementation of new police recruits into the department.
Announcements
- Five new police recruits were sworn in after graduating from CLE, with recognition for their achievements.
- City Manager announced that big trash pickups are back to a one-week scheduling.
- The city has secured 200 feet of historic BNSF rail (dating back to 1912) for future display or use in an Oldtown park.
- Concerns were raised regarding dead trees on Eastern Avenue (between SE 4th and 19th) and trash not being picked up after mowing on NE 27th and SE 12th.
Agenda Summary
| Item | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Item C | Moore High School Alumni Association presentation. | No Action |
| Item D | Proclamation declaring May 18th through 24th, 2025 as National Public Works Week. | Information Only |
| Item 2 | Consent Docket (Items A through E). | Approved |
| Item 3 | Consider ordinance number 106525 amending the city of Moore Hotel Motel Room Tax Ordinance by increasing the hotel motel tax from 5% to 8%. | Approved |
| Item 4 | Consider adoption of resolution number 108.25 authorizing the calling and holding of an election for the hotel motel room tax increase. | Adopted |
| Item 5 | Consider an amendment to rezoning application number RZ-1049 PUD design statement to reduce allowed uses and require specific landscaping. | Approved |
| Item 6 | Consider rezoning application number RZ-1049 from C3 General Commercial District to C3 PUD Commercial District. | Approved |
| Item 7 | Consider approval of a contract with Sunbelt Pools for the purchase of calcium hypochlorite. | Approved |
| Item 8 | Consider approval of a contract with Crawford and Associates for preparation of the city's annual financial statements. | Approved |
| Item 9 | Consider adopting resolution 10925 proposing amendments to the charter of the city of Moore and calling a special election. | Adopted |
| Item 10 | Consider adopting resolution number 11025 notifying the Cleveland County election board of the special election for charter amendments. | Adopted |
| Item 11 | Moore Public Works Authority Consent Docket (Items A through C). | Approved |
| Item 12 | Moore Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket (Items A and B). | Approved |
| Item 13 | Moore Economic Development Authority Roll Call. | Information Only |
| Item 14 | Moore Economic Development Authority Consent Docket (Item A). | Approved |
| Item 15A | New business items forum for items not on the agenda. | No Action |
| Item 15B | Items from city council trustees. | Information Only |
| Item 16 | Executive session to discuss and consider taking action concerning the city manager's evaluation and employment benefits. | Action Taken |
| Item 17 | Adjournment of the meeting. | Adjourned |