Meeting Summary
The Moore City Council approved several key items, including an ordinance prohibiting handheld cell phone use in school and construction zones, a resolution to acquire property for roadway improvements via eminent domain, and a contract for downtown revitalization consulting. They also approved an addendum for engineering services on a major road project and the annual purchase of police motorcycles. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to an informational presentation on a proposed upgrade to the police and fire departments' Computer Aided Dispatch and Records Management System, and a detailed discussion regarding a potential sales tax initiative to fund future capital projects.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket
01:30Approval of consent docket items A through E for the City Council meeting.
Handheld Cell Phone Ordinance
02:40Ordinance 107225 was approved, amending the municipal code to prohibit handheld cellular telephone use in school and construction zones, aligning with new state law.
Eminent Domain for Telephone Road Improvements
03:50Resolution 12225 was adopted, declaring the necessity for acquiring real property and/or easements for the Telephone Road Southwest 34th Street South to city limits roadway improvements project.
Broadway/Eastern Avenue Project Engineering Addendum
09:30Addendum number two with WSB was approved for $211,975 for additional engineering services for the Broadway Avenue and Eastern Avenue widening and reconstruction project, including roundabout adjustments and gas line avoidance.
Downtown Revitalization Consulting Contract
16:00A professional service contract with Retail Strategies LLC for $45,000 was approved for a one-year consulting agreement focused on downtown revitalization and placemaking, partially funded by a state grant.
Animal Shelter Administrative Specialist Job Description
19:30A new job description for Administrative Specialist Animal Welfare was approved and assigned to pay grade 107, intended to improve documentation and specialized administrative support.
Police Motorcycle Purchase
22:00The purchase of two 2026 Harley-Davidson police motorcycles for $30,786 after trade-in was approved as part of the annual budgeted replacement program.
Public Works Authority Consent Docket
54:30Approval of consent docket items A and B for the Moore Public Works Authority meeting.
Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket
55:20Approval of consent docket items A and B for the Moore Risk Management meeting.
Economic Development Authority Consent Docket
56:50Approval of consent docket item A for the Moore Economic Development Authority meeting.
Financial Matters
Addendum #2 with WSB
Additional engineering services for Broadway Avenue, South 19th Street to Willowpine and Eastern Avenue, South 19th Street to Broadway widening and reconstruction project phase one, two, and three.
Professional Service Contract with Retail Strategies LLC
One-year consulting agreement for downtown revitalization and placemaking, with the city's portion being $29,250 after a $15,750 grant.
Purchase of Police Motorcycles
Purchase of two 2026 Harley-Davidson police motorcycles after the trade-in of two 2023 models, an annual budgeted replacement.
CAD/RMS Upgrade Project
Presentation on estimated costs for a new Computer Aided Dispatch and Records Management System, with an initial fiscal year impact of $738,000 and recurring annual fees starting at $175,000, increasing by 3% from year four. Total cost over 25-27 fiscal years estimated at just over $1 million, including hardware.
Proposed Sales Tax for Capital Projects
Discussion on a proposed sales tax to fund capital projects (estimated $46.6 million net for current projects, plus future drainage and road widening needs) as an alternative to GEO bonds, offering property tax relief and funding flexibility.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Proposed sales tax ballot initiative moved from February to April
Watch For
- Animal shelter ordinance amendment regarding disposition of impounded animals
- Continued discussion on proposed sales tax for capital projects
Announcements
- Congratulations to police personnel recognized at the awards banquet
- Appreciation for the Impact Foundation and all city staff
Agenda Summary
| Item | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Item 2: Consent Docket | Approval of consent docket items A through E. | Approved |
| Item 3: Ordinance 107225 | Consider approval of ordinance number 107225 amending part 15 chapter 5 section 15 516 of the more municipal code by adding a provision prohibiting the holding or use of handheld cellular telephones in school and construction zones providing for repealer and providing for severability. | Approved |
| Item 4: Resolution 12225 | Consider adopting resolution number 12225 declaring the necessity for acquiring certain real property and/or easements for the purpose of telephone road southwest 34th street south to the city limits roadway improvements project. | Adopted |
| Item 5: Addendum #2 with WSB | Consider approval of addendum number two with WSB, previously EST, Inc. in the amount of $211,975 for additional engineering services for Broadway Avenue, South 19th Street to Willowpine and Eastern Avenue, South 19th Street to Broadway widening and reconstruction project phase one, two, and three. | Approved |
| Item 6: Professional Service Contract with Retail Strategies LLC | Consider approval of a professional service contract with Retail Strategies LLC in the amount of $45,000 for a one-year consulting agreement focused on downtown revitalization and placemaking. | Approved |
| Item 7: New Job Description for Administrative Specialist Animal Welfare | Consider approval of a new job description for administration specialist animal welfare in the animal shelter division of public works department and assign it to pay grade 107. | Approved |
| Item 8: Purchase of two 2026 Harley-Davidson Police Motorcycles | Consider approving the purchase of two 2026 Harley-Davidson police motorcycles from Fort Thunder Harley-Davidson in the amount of $30,786 after the trade-in of two 2023 Harley-Davidson police motorcycles. | Approved |
| Item 9: Presentation on CAD/RMS Upgrade Project | Receive a presentation from police chief Todd Gibson regarding the computer aided dispatch CAD and records management system upgrade project. | Information Only |
| Item 10: Public Works Authority Consent Docket (A-B) | Approval of consent docket items A and B for the Moore Public Works Authority meeting. | Approved |
| Item 11: Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket (A-B) | Approval of consent docket items A and B for the Moore Risk Management meeting. | Approved |
| Item 13: Economic Development Authority Consent Docket (A) | Approval of consent docket item A for the Moore Economic Development Authority meeting. | Approved |