Meeting Summary
The Moore City Council approved the adoption of general obligation bonds for 2025 and several rezoning applications, including one for a light automotive repair shop and another for an auto body business. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to citizen concerns regarding severe and recurring flooding in several neighborhoods, with residents urging the city to implement long-delayed stormwater management plans and reclassify affected areas as flood zones. The council also approved design work for wastewater treatment plant improvements and authorized the donation of surplus fire equipment to volunteer departments. An update was provided on a firefighter injured in a structure fire.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket
01:00Approved routine administrative items A through F on the consent docket.
General Obligation Bonds of 2025
02:20Adopted Resolution Number 10725 pertaining to the general obligation bonds of 2025, fixing the amount, time, and place of sale.
Rezoning Application RZ-1049 PUD Design Statement Amendment
19:00Approved an amendment to the PUD design statement for RZ-1049, reducing allowed uses to C3 General Commercial by right plus light automotive repair, and requiring specific evergreen tree placement in the landscape buffer.
Rezoning Application RZ-1049 (C3 to C3 PUD)
20:00Approved rezoning application RZ-1049 from C3 General Commercial District to C3 PUD General Commercial District Planned Unit Development, and approved Ordinance Number 3525.
Rezoning Application RZ-1050 (C5 to C5 PUD)
26:00Approved rezoning application RZ-1050 from C5 Automotive and Commercial Recreation District to C5 PUD Automotive and Commercial Recreation District with permissive use for automotive and equipment heavy, and approved Ordinance Number 3625.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Digester Building Design
29:00Approved Work Order Number 3 with Garver LLC for $199,800 for design improvements to the wastewater treatment plant digester building to address corrosion.
Surplus Fire Equipment Donation
31:30Declared obsolete thermal imagers and expired fire hose as surplus and authorized their donation to Noble, Solderville, Lexington, Littleax, and Cedar Country fire departments.
Moore Public Works Authority Consent Docket
33:00Approved the Moore Public Works Authority consent docket items A and B.
Moore Risk Management Consent Docket
34:00Approved the Moore Risk Management consent docket items A and B.
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality NOV
1:05:00Authorized legal counsel and staff to proceed as directed regarding Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality NOV number W20805-24-1 following executive session.
Financial Matters
General Obligation Bonds of 2025
Annual bond draw based on voter authorization, with the amount suggested by the financial adviser.
Work Order Number 3 with Garver LLC
For design improvements to the wastewater treatment plant digester building to address corrosion from hydrogen sulfide gas. Funded by MPWA funds.
Public Comments
Multiple citizens addressed the council during the forum. One resident raised concerns about the city's 'freeholder clause' in the charter, citing it as illegal and discriminatory against young people. A significant number of residents from South Morgan Drive, East Main Street, and South Ramblin Oaks spoke about severe and recurring flooding issues, reporting extensive property damage, loss of vehicles and belongings, and the inability to obtain flood insurance. They highlighted that the problem has worsened over the past decade, despite a 2017 stormwater management plan identifying their areas as short-term priorities for improvement. Residents urged the city to take action, reclassify their areas as flood zones, and address the underlying drainage and sewer infrastructure problems.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Review of City Charter's 'freeholder clause' by city attorney and manager
- City Council discussion on long-term flooding solutions and funding strategies
- Response to citizen questions regarding stormwater management plan implementation and development impacts
- Further updates on the wastewater treatment plant digester building project
Announcements
- A firefighter was injured this morning in a structure fire near Main Street and North Morgan, falling through the roof while ventilating. He is in stable condition at an area hospital receiving care for his injuries.
Agenda Summary
| Item | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Item 2: Consent Docket | Approval of routine administrative items A through F. | Approved |
| Item 3: Resolution Number 10725 | Consider adoption of resolution pertaining to the general obligation bonds of 2025, fixing the amount of bonds to mature each year, fixing the time and place the bonds are to be sold, and authorizing the clerk to give notice of said sale as required by law. | Approved |
| Item 4: Amendment to Rezoning Application RZ-1049 PUD Design Statement | Consider an amendment to reduce the number of allowed uses to only those allowed under C3 General Commercial District by right in addition to establishments providing light automotive repair and require six of the 10 trees for the lot be placed within the landscape buffer with automatic irrigation system minimum tree height at maturity of 20 ft. with said trees being classified as evergreen for screening purposes. | Approved |
| Item 5: Rezoning Application RZ-1049 | Consider rezoning application number RZ-1049 located in the southwest quarter of section 27 township 10 range 3 west being north of southwest 34 street and east of south Santa Fe Avenue from C3 general commercial district to C3 PUD general commercial district planned unit development and approved ordinance number 3525 application by Madison Properties LLC. | Approved |
| Item 6: Rezoning Application RZ-1050 | Consider rezoning application number RZ1050 located in the southeast southeast quarter of section 3 township 10 north range 3 west being south of Cass Avenue and east of North Shields Boulevard from C5 Automotive and Commercial Recreation District to C5PU automotive and commercial recreation district with permissive use for automotive and equipment heavy and approve ordinance number 3625 application by Prime Collision Works LLC. | Approved |
| Item 7: Work Order Number 3 with Garver LLC | Consider approving work order number three with Garver LLC in the amount of $199,800 for design improvements to wastewater treatment plant digester building as part of the master agreement for professional services. | Approved |
| Item 8: Declare Thermal Imagers and Fire Hose Surplus | Consider declaring thermal imagers and fire hose described in exhibit A as surplus and obsolete and each having a value of less than $1,000 and authorize the items to be donated to Noble, Solderville, Lexington, Littleax, and Cedar Country fire departments. | Approved |
| Item 9: MPWA Consent Docket | Approval of routine administrative items A and B for the Moore Public Works Authority. | Approved |
| Item 10: MRM Consent Docket | Approval of routine administrative items A and B for the Moore Risk Management. | Approved |
| Item 11: New Business - Citizens Forum | Citizens forum for items not on the agenda. | Information Only |
| Item 12.A: Executive Session | Discuss, consider, and if deemed appropriate, take possible action regarding Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality NOV number W20805-24-1 and authorize legal council and staff to take action as necessary and appropriate in the interest of the city of Moore as authorized by 25 Oklahoma statutes 307 B4. | Approved |
| Item 12.D: Action from Executive Session | Proceed as directed regarding Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality NOV number W20805-24-1. | Approved |
| Item 13: Adjournment | Adjournment of the meeting. | Approved |