Meeting Summary
The Moore City Council approved several key items, including funding for park trail repairs, the annual purchase of police fleet vehicles and related equipment, and a contract for city-wide sidewalk trip hazard removal. A significant discussion occurred regarding a proposed ordinance to allow backyard chickens, which ultimately failed to pass due to concerns about workload, animal welfare, and potential health risks like avian flu. The council also approved end-of-year stipends for city employees and adopted a resolution to enable applications for regional safety grants.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket Items A-D
01:20Approval of routine administrative items on the consent docket.
Little River Park Trail Replacement
02:50Approval for the replacement of cracked and deteriorating concrete walking trail panels at Little River Park by SilverStar Construction for $55,940.22.
Purchase of Six Fleet Vehicles
04:00Awarding bid number 2025-001 to Confidence Ford for the purchase of six Ford police interceptor vehicles.
Purchase of Six In-Car Video Systems
05:20Authorization to purchase six in-car video systems and related equipment from Motorola Solutions (WatchGuard) for $44,900.60.
Purchase of Safety Equipment for Patrol Vehicles
06:10Authorization to purchase safety equipment for installation on six patrol vehicles from Fleet Safety Equipment Inc. (Dana Safety Supply) for $82,692.48.
Purchase of Six Mobile Radios
07:00Authorization to purchase six mobile radios from L3 Harris Technologies Inc. for $33,700.
Declaring Firearms as Surplus
08:40Declaring 10 firearms as surplus and authorizing the police department to dispose of them for credit towards new firearms and accessories.
2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
10:30Approval of the 2023 CAPER report and adoption of Resolution #105724 for submission to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Sidewalk Trip Hazard Assessment and Cutting Services
12:50Approval of a contract with Precision Concrete Cutting for trip hazard assessment and horizontal saw cutting and shaving services at various sidewalk locations for $98,700.
Ordinance Amending Animal Regulations for Keeping Foul
36:50A motion to approve Ordinance #105724, which would have provided requirements for keeping and raising foul in city limits, failed with a 4-3 vote.
Regional Safety Action Plan (RSAP)
39:00Adoption of Resolution #10124 accepting ACOG's Regional Safety Action Plan, enabling the city to apply for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) implementation grants.
End-of-Year Employee Stipend
40:40Approval of a $500 end-of-year stipend for full-time and benefit-receiving part-time employees, and a $250 stipend for other active part-time employees.
Public Works Authority Consent Docket Items A-B
42:00Approval of routine administrative items for the Public Works Authority.
Risk Management Consent Docket Items A-C
42:50Approval of routine administrative items for the Risk Management meeting.
Executive Session Action
50:00Following an executive session to discuss a pending claim, the council voted to proceed as directed by legal counsel.
Upcoming Community Events
Christmas Spectacular
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Central Park, including fireworks.
Christmas Parade
6:00 PM in downtown Moore.
Financial Matters
Little River Park Trail Replacement
Cost for replacing cracked concrete walking trail panels.
Six In-Car Video Systems
Purchase cost for video systems and related equipment for police vehicles.
Safety Equipment for Patrol Vehicles
Purchase cost for safety equipment for six patrol vehicles.
Six Mobile Radios
Purchase cost for mobile radios for police vehicles.
2023 CAPER Funds Awarded
Total funds awarded for the 2023 program year for various community projects.
2023 CAPER Funds Rolled Over
Unspent funds from the 2023 CAPER program year to be rolled into next year's infrastructure project.
Sidewalk Repair Contract
Contract with Precision Concrete Cutting for trip hazard assessment and cutting services.
End-of-Year Stipend (Full-time/Benefit Part-time)
Stipend for regular and probationary full-time active employees, and regular part-time active employees receiving benefits.
End-of-Year Stipend (Other Part-time)
Stipend for all other active part-time employees.
Demolition Fee Waiver Request
Citizen request to waive a demolition fee for a property at 750 Northeast 27th Street.
Millage Rate Drop
The city's millage rate dropped from 15.45 to 14.5 Mills, attributed to efficient bond issuance practices.
Public Comments
Four citizens spoke regarding the proposed chicken ordinance. Supporters expressed disappointment over the delay and restrictive nature but urged approval, citing benefits like pest control, food education, and food security. Opponents argued the ordinance was too restrictive, designed for the fortunate, had unclear definitions (e.g., what constitutes an 'animal' for pet limits), and suggested tabling for further review. Concerns were also raised about the health of chickens if kept in small numbers and the efficiency of the permitting process.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Revisiting the backyard chicken ordinance (implied by council discussion)
- Staff report on Pat Burrow's request for demolition fee waiver and water/sewer extension
Announcements
- Thanks to city staff for planting trees along Eastern and for putting up holiday decorations.
- Recognition of Animal Control and City staff for their hard work on the proposed chicken ordinance.
- The city's millage rate dropped from 15.45 to 14.5 Mills, demonstrating efficient bond management.
Agenda Summary
| Item | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Item 2: Consent Docket | Approval of items A through D on the consent docket. | Approved |
| Item 3: Consider approval for replacement of cracked and deteriorating concrete walking trail panels at the Little River Park | Replacement of trail panels by SilverStar construction under the FY 2425 Public Works maintenance contract. | Approved |
| Item 4: Consider awarding bid number 2025-001 for the purpose of six fleet vehicles | Awarding bid to Confidence Ford for six Ford police interceptor vehicles. | Approved |
| Item 5: Consider authorizing the purchase of six in-car video systems and related equipment for Motorola Solutions doing business as watch guard | Purchase of in-car video systems using the naspo contract number w1577063. | Approved |
| Item 6: Consider authorizing the purchase of safety equipment for installation on six Patrol vehicles from Fleet Safety Equipment Inc doing business as Dana Safety Supply | Purchase of safety equipment using State contract number w142. | Approved |
| Item 7: Consider authorizing the purchase of six mobile radios from L3 Harris Technologies Inc | Purchase of mobile radios using State contract number SW 1053 minus 30% plus an additional $1,000 off. | Approved |
| Item 8: Considered declaring 10 Firearms as Surplus and authorize the police department to dispose of the Surplus firearms for credit towards the purchase of new firearms and Firearm related accessories | Declaring 10 firearms as surplus and authorizing their disposal for credit towards new police firearms. | Approved |
| Item 9: Consider approval of the 2023 Consolidated annual performance and evaluation report Caper and adopt resolution number 105724 submitting Aid report to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development | Approval of the annual report submitted to HUD for the 2023 program year. | Adopted |
| Item 10: Consider approval of a contract with Precision Concrete Cutting for trip hazard assessment and horizontal saw cutting and shaving services at various sidewalk locations throughout the city | Continuation of the sidewalk repair project to remove trip hazards. | Approved |
| Item 11: Consider approval of ordinance number 105724 amending part four animals chapter 1 General General Provisions article a animal regulations Section 4-14 keeping and raising of foul | Proposed ordinance providing requirements for keeping and raising foul in city limits and limiting the number of animals allowed per lot. | Denied |
| Item 12: Consider adopting resolution number 10124 accepting the Regional Safety Action Plan rsap recently adopted at the November ACOG board meeting | Adoption of ACOG's Regional Safety Action Plan to enable application for Safe Streets and Roads for All funding. | Adopted |
| Item 13: Approve the issuance of a $500 end-of-year stipend for all regular and probationary full-time active employees as well as all regular part-time active employees receiving benefits as of December 1st 2024 and the 250 end of year stifen for all other active part-time employees as of December 1st 2024 | Approval of end-of-year stipends for city employees. | Approved |
| Item 14: More Public Works Authority Consent Docket | Approval of items A and B on the Public Works Authority consent docket. | Approved |
| Item 15: More Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket | Approval of items A through C on the Risk Management meeting consent docket. | Approved |
| Item 16A: New Business - Citizen Request (Pat Burrow) | Request regarding water service to a property and waiving a demolition fee. | Information Only (Staff to investigate) |
| Item 16B: New Business - Items from City Council Trustees | Council members' announcements and acknowledgments. | Information Only |
| Item 16C: New Business - Items from the City Trust Manager | Report on the city's millage rate reduction. | Information Only |
| Item 17: Executive Session | Discussion regarding a pending claim by Daniel Davis on behalf of Rachel Lambert against the city of Moore. | Proceeded as directed |
| Item 18: Adjournment | Adjournment of the city council meeting. | Approved |