Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several key items, including an irrevocable permit for a utility easement encroachment, authorization to negotiate an update to the Land Development Code, and the purchase of new rifles for law enforcement. Additionally, year two of a street pavement preservation contract and the annual public safety radio console system renewal were approved. The meeting also included the swearing-in of re-elected council members and acknowledgments of city services' response to recent severe weather.
Key Decisions & Votes
Irrevocable permit for utility easement encroachment
03:00Approved an irrevocable permit for Joseph Henry to allow an inground pool to encroach 10 feet into a 20-foot utility easement at 3351 Shady Creek Lane.
Negotiations for Land Development Code update
08:50Authorized staff to enter into negotiations with WSC Half and Associates for an update to the city's Land Development Code, based on their high-scoring proposal.
Purchase of rifles and accessories for law enforcement
13:40Approved the purchase of 33 rifles and accessories from ProForce Law Enforcement for a total of $75,784.94 (after trade-in) to replace and upgrade SWAT and inventory rifles and equip new hires.
Year two of street pavement preservation contract
16:00Approved year two projects of a 5-year contract with Hullbrook Asphalt LLC for street pavement preservation using high-density mineral bond HA5 in Cider Farms, Prairie View, Broadmore Heights, and The Waters editions.
Renewal of public safety radio console system service agreement
20:30Approved the budgeted annual service agreement renewal with Motorola Solutions for the public safety radio console system used in dispatch and the EOC.
Financial Matters
Purchase of 33 rifles and accessories
Purchase from ProForce Law Enforcement, including upgraded optics, platforms, and sound suppressors, funded by M accounts, SWAT, armory, and new hire budgets.
Year two street pavement preservation contract
Contract with Hullbrook Asphalt LLC for HA5 sealant treatment on selected city streets in Cider Farms, Prairie View, Broadmore Heights, and The Waters editions.
Annual service agreement for public safety radio console system
Budgeted renewal with Motorola Solutions for the radio console system used in dispatch and the EOC.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Big trash pickup is currently two weeks out due to the recent storm, with plans to return to a one-week schedule once caught up.
Watch For
- Additional cyber security tabletop exercises for department heads and staff.
Announcements
- Re-elected council members Kathy Griffin, Sid Porter, and Melissa Hunt were sworn in by Judge Blake Virgin.
- Dennis Bol was introduced as the new Public Works Director.
- A tabletop exercise for cyber security was held on April 9th, attended by department heads and members of police and fire.
- City services, including police, fire, public works, dispatchers, and MSTA, were thanked for their response to the severe rain event on Saturday.
- Sorrow was expressed for the loss of life of Erica and Rivers due to drowning during the storm, and a memorial set up by Apple Creek students was noted.
- Appreciation was extended to Norman and Oklahoma City Fire Departments for their assistance during the severe weather event.
Agenda Summary
| Item | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Item 2: Consent Docket (City Council) | Approval of items A through I on the consent docket. | Approved |
| Item 3: Consider approval of irrevocable permit for an encroachment of 20 ft utility easement by 10 ft at 3351 Shady Creek Lane. | Application by Joseph Henry for an inground pool to encroach into a utility easement. | Approved |
| Item 4: Consider authorizing staff to enter into negotiations with WSC Half and Associates for an update to the city of Moors Land Development Code as described in the RFP number 2025-00009. | Authorization to negotiate a contract for updating the city's Land Development Code. | Approved |
| Item 5: Consider authorizing the purchase of 33 rifles and accessories from ProForce Law Enforcement. | Purchase of rifles and accessories to replace SWAT rifles and other inventory, and to equip new hires. | Approved |
| Item 6: Consider approval of year two projects of a 5-year contract with Hullbrook Asphalt LLC for street pavement preservation. | Approval of projects for street pavement preservation using HA5 in selected city streets. | Approved |
| Item 7: Consider the budgeted renewal of the annual service agreement with Motorola Solutions for the public safety radio console system. | Renewal of the annual service agreement for the radio console system used in dispatch and the EOC. | Approved |
| Item 8: Consent Docket (More Public Works Authority) | Approval of consent docket items A and B for the More Public Works Authority meeting. | Approved |
| Item 9: Consent Docket (More Risk Management Meeting) | Approval of consent docket items A and B for the More Risk Management Meeting. | Approved |
| Item 11: Consent Docket (More Economic Development Authority) | Approval of consent docket item A for the More Economic Development Authority meeting. | Approved |
| Item 12A: New Business - Public Comments | Opportunity for public input on new business items. | No Action |
| Item 12B: New Business - Items from the City Council Trustees | Discussion and announcements from city council members and staff. | Information Only |
| Item 13: Adjournment | Motion to conclude the city council meeting. | Approved |