Meeting Summary
The Moore City Council meeting on November 18, 2024, began with the city being officially proclaimed a "Purple Heart City" in recognition of combat-wounded veterans. The council approved several significant infrastructure projects, including a 24-inch waterline and a traffic signal design, alongside a contract for GIS improvements. Financial adjustments were also made, with the approval of a new stop-loss insurance carrier projected to save the city over $94,000, and the acquisition of 8.63 acres of real property for future city use.
Key Decisions & Votes
Purple Heart City Proclamation
01:00The City of Moore was officially proclaimed a Purple Heart City, honoring combat-wounded veterans and their sacrifices. A plaque was presented by the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
City Council Consent Docket
06:50Items A through D on the City Council consent docket were approved as presented.
Rezoning Application RZ 1046
07:00The application to rezone property at 800 Northwest 34th Street from C5P to C5PU for an auto body shop with a paint booth was approved, addressing previous concerns about parking and noise.
GIS Improvements Contract with DataMark
12:50A contract not to exceed $101,540 was approved for GIS improvements to meet Oklahoma's NG911 and addressing standards, with $69,540 funded by a grant.
NW 34th Street and I35 Waterline Project Bid
15:20Bid number 2025-001 for a 24-inch waterline project, connecting the west and east sides of I35, was awarded to Matthews Trenching Inc. for $829,950.
Amendment for Traffic Signal Design
17:40Amendment number one, in the amount of $17,500, was approved for Olsson Inc. for the design of a traffic signal at Northeast 27th Street and Pole Road, as part of the 27th Street reconstruction project.
Stop-Loss Insurance Application
20:00An application for stop-loss insurance with IHCC Life Insurance Company was approved, effective January 1, 2025, projected to save the city over $94,000 in premiums.
Resolution 9824: Property Conveyance
23:00Resolution number 9824 was adopted, authorizing the conveyance of eight city-owned properties to the Moore Urban Renewal Authority in accordance with the Cleveland Heights urban renewal plan.
Resolution 9924: Real Property Purchase
24:40Resolution number 9924 was adopted, approving the purchase of 8.63 acres of real property located at 3200 Northeast 12th Street for future city purposes, at a price approximately $100,000 less than anticipated.
Sign Permit for Animal Shelter Billboard
26:40A sign permit was accepted as part of an agreement with Lamar Advertising for the relocation of a billboard at the southwest corner of 19th Street and the West I35 Service Road, related to the animal shelter construction.
Public Works Authority Consent Docket
28:30Items A through C on the Moore Public Works Authority consent docket were approved.
Risk Management Committee Consent Docket
29:40Items A through D on the Moore Risk Management Committee consent docket were approved.
Economic Development Authority Consent Docket
31:50Item A on the Moore Economic Development Authority consent docket was approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Veterans Memorial Service
A successful event attended by council members and city manager.
Thanksgiving
Council members extended wishes for a blessed and happy Thanksgiving.
Financial Matters
GIS Improvements Contract
Contract with DataMark for GIS maintenance and improvements, with $69,540 funded by a grant.
NW 34th Street and I35 Waterline Project
Awarded bid to Matthews Trenching Inc. for a 24-inch waterline project.
Traffic Signal Design Amendment
Amendment to agreement with Olsson Inc. for the design of a traffic signal at NE 27th Street and Pole Road.
Stop-Loss Insurance Premiums
Switching carriers is projected to reduce premiums by 12.08%, saving over $94,000, and lower maximum claims liability by $566,000.
Real Property Purchase (3200 NE 12th St)
Purchase price for 8.63 acres was approximately $100,000 less than anticipated.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Moore to be added to the national Purple Heart City register in two months.
Watch For
- Fourth Street underpass construction to begin early 2025, likely February.
- Implementation of sales tax renewal and GO Bond project for Telephone Road South of 34th Street.
Announcements
- The City of Moore was officially proclaimed a Purple Heart City.
- Council members expressed gratitude for city employees and wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
- A successful Veterans Memorial Service was held on November 6th.
- The Transportation Commission approved contracts for the Fourth Street underpass, with construction anticipated to start in early 2025.
- Voters passed propositions for a sales tax renewal and a GO Bond project for Telephone Road South of 34th Street.
Agenda Summary
| Item | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Item 1 | Proclamation declaring Moore a Purple Heart City. | Adopted |
| Item 2 | Approval of the City Council consent docket items A through D. | Approved |
| Item 3 | Consider rezoning application RZ 1046 for property located south of Northwest 34th Street and west of Shields Boulevard, from C5P to C5PU for an auto body shop with a paint booth, and approve ordinance number 3024. | Approved |
| Item 4 | Consider approval of a contract with DataMark in the amount not to exceed $101,540 for GIS improvements necessary to meet the Oklahoma geographic information NG911 and addressing standard. | Approved |
| Item 5 | Consider awarding bid number 2025-001 for the Northwest 34th Street and I35 24-inch waterline project to Matthews Trenching Inc. in the amount of $829,950. | Approved |
| Item 6 | Consider approving amendment number one in the amount of $17,500 to the agreement with Olsson Inc. for design of a traffic signal at the intersection of Northeast 27th Street and Pole Road for the Northeast 27th Street reconstruction project. | Approved |
| Item 7 | Consider approval of an application for stop-loss insurance with IHCC Life Insurance Company to be administered by Assured Benefits of Min Administrators Inc. effective January 1st, 2025 through December 31st, 2025. | Approved |
| Item 8 | Consider adopting resolution number 9824 authorizing the conveyance of property of the Moore Urban Renewal Authority in accordance with the Cleveland Heights urban renewal plan. | Adopted |
| Item 9 | Consider adopting resolution number 9924 approving the purchase of certain real property located at 3200 Northeast 12th Street, approving the final purchase price, and directing the city manager to execute necessary documents. | Adopted |
| Item 10 | Accept a sign permit as part of the agreement between the City of Moore and Lamar Advertising for the relocation of a billboard related to the construction of the animal shelter. | Approved |
| Item 11 | Approval of the Moore Public Works Authority consent docket items A through C. | Approved |
| Item 12 | Approval of the Moore Risk Management Committee consent docket items A through D. | Approved |
| Item 14 | Approval of the Moore Economic Development Authority consent docket item A. | Approved |
| Item 15A | New Business: Public Comments. | No Action |
| Item 15B | New Business: Items from the City Council Trustees. | Information Only |
| Item 16 | Adjournment of the meeting. | Approved |