Meeting Summary
The Moore City Council meeting on May 6th, 2024, included the adoption of general obligation bonds for street projects and an ordinance clarifying municipal code. Several contracts were approved, including one for annual fiscal statements and another for sidewalk trip hazard mitigation. A request for a revocable permit for an electrical line in a public right-of-way was tabled for further consideration, and contracts with the FOP and Firefighters Local were approved following an executive session.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket Items A-D
02:30Approval of routine administrative matters listed in the consent docket.
Resolution Number 7524 (General Obligation Bonds of 2024)
04:20Adoption of a resolution pertaining to the 2024 general obligation bonds for panel replacement and design work on street projects.
Library Services Facilities and Maintenance Agreement
14:40Approval of the annual maintenance agreement with Pioneer Library System for fiscal year 2024-2025.
New Job Description for Part-time Program Specialist
15:40Approval of a new job description for a part-time program specialist in the Parks and Recreation Department and assignment to pay grade 105.
Contract with Crawford and Associates for Annual Fiscal Statements
17:10Approval of a contract for $40,000 with Crawford and Associates for preparation of the city's annual fiscal statements for FY 2024 and financial services on special projects.
Striping Central Park Parking Lot
18:00Authorization for SilverStar Construction to stripe the Central Park parking lot, including drives and parking stalls, for $23,400.
Revocable Permit for Electrical Line in Public Right-of-Way
35:50A request by Daryl and Carl Witter for a revocable permit to install an electrical line in the public right-of-way at 2105 Northeast 15th Street was tabled for further discussion.
Purchase of 2023 Ford F-150
36:50Authorization for the budgeted purchase of a 2023 Ford F-150 XLT crew cab for Public Works for $49,800.
Contract with Precision Concrete Cutting for Trip Hazard Assessment
38:00Approval of a contract for $76,757.76 with Precision Concrete Cutting for trip hazard assessment and sidewalk shaving services city-wide.
Ordinance Number 1015324 Amending Municipal Code
40:00Adoption of an ordinance amending Part 15, Chapter 9, Section 15-901 of the Moore Municipal Code by adding language 'a public or private road or driveway' for clarification.
Moore Public Works Authority Consent Docket Items A-B
41:20Approval of routine administrative matters for the Public Works Authority.
Moore Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket Items A-B
42:20Approval of routine administrative matters for the Risk Management meeting.
Pending Claim by Michon Law Office (Amanda Bard)
49:10Motion to deny the pending claim filed by Michon Law Office on behalf of Amanda Bard against the City of Moore.
Case Number cj-23-1524 (Monty Kaine on behalf of Jerry Webb)
49:50Motion for legal counsel and staff to proceed as directed regarding the case filed by Monty Kaine on behalf of Jerry Webb.
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Contract with FOP Lodge 131
50:30Approval of the contract between the City of Moore and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 131 for fiscal year 2024-2025.
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Contract with International Firefighters Local 2047
51:10Approval of the contract between the City of Moore and the International Firefighters Local 2047 for fiscal year 2024-2025.
Upcoming Community Events
National Public Works Week
Proclaimed in the City of Moore to honor Public Works professionals.
Financial Matters
General Obligation Bonds of 2024
Bonds approved by voters in November 2023 for panel replacement and design work on street projects.
Contract with Crawford and Associates
For preparation of the city's annual fiscal statements for FY 2024 and financial services on special projects.
Striping Central Park Parking Lot
Budgeted project to stripe the Central Park parking lot, including drives and parking stalls.
Purchase of 2023 Ford F-150 XLT Crew Cab
Budgeted purchase to replace an old truck for the Public Works Department.
Contract with Precision Concrete Cutting
For trip hazard assessment and horizontal saw cutting and shaving services at various sidewalk locations.
Public Comments
During the public hearing for the FY 2024-2025 budget, no citizens signed up or spoke. During the discussion for a revocable permit, one applicant, Daryl Witter, spoke to advocate for his request, addressing concerns about precedent and existing non-permitted installations.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Revocable Permit and Hold Harmless Agreement for the installation of an electrical line in public Right-of-Way located at 2105 Northeast 15th Street (Item 10)
Watch For
- Further discussion on the revocable permit for electrical lines in public right-of-way, potentially including policy on existing non-permitted installations.
Announcements
- Proclamation declaring May 19th through 25th, 2024, as National Public Works Week in the City of Moore.
- Recognition of the IB Department for planning and hosting a successful city tour for the Moore High School Business Professionals of America group.
- City Manager thanked Senator Daryl Weaver for his assistance in amending state sales tax reduction language to protect municipal sales tax renewals.
Agenda Summary
| Item | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| C. Proclamation declaring May 19th through 25th, 2024, as National Public Works Week | Reading and presentation of a proclamation honoring Public Works professionals. | Information Only |
| 2. Consent Docket Items A-D | Approval of minutes, claims, and other routine administrative matters. | Approved |
| 3. Public Hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget | Review, discussion, and receipt of citizen input and comments regarding the proposed budget as required by Oklahoma statute. | Information Only |
| 4. Consider adoption of Resolution Number 7524 pertaining to the General Obligation Bonds of 2024 | Fixing the amount of bonds to mature each year, fixing the time and place of sale, and authorizing notice of said sale. | Adopted |
| 5. Receive the Pioneer Library System annual report from Executive Director Lisa Wells | Presentation of the annual report detailing library services, statistics, and community engagement. | Information Only |
| 6. Consider approval of Library Services Facilities and Maintenance Agreement with Pioneer Library System for fiscal year 2024-2025 | Approval of the annual agreement for library services and facility maintenance. | Approved |
| 7. Consider approval of a new job description for a part-time Program Specialist in Parks and Recreation Department | Assignment to pay grade 105 of the salary table and alignment with the budget. | Approved |
| 8. Consider approval of a contract with Crawford and Associates in the estimated amount of $40,000 | For preparation of the city's annual fiscal statements for FY 2024 and financial services on special projects. | Approved |
| 9. Consider authorizing the striping of Central Park parking lot by SilverStar Construction | Utilizing the Public Works maintenance contract in the budgeted amount of $23,400. | Approved |
| 10. Consider approval of a revocable permit and hold harmless agreement for the installation of an electrical line in public Right-of-Way | Application by Daryl and Carl Witter located at 2105 Northeast 15th Street. | Tabled |
| 11. Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of a 2023 Ford F-150 XLT crew cab | From Bob Moore Ford in the amount of $49,800 using State contract number SW35. | Approved |
| 12. Consider approval of a contract with Precision Concrete Cutting for trip hazard assessment and services | For horizontal saw cutting and shaving services at various sidewalk locations throughout the city in the amount of $76,757.76. | Approved |
| 13. Consider approval of Ordinance Number 1015324 amending Part 15 Chapter 9 Section 15-901 of the Moore Municipal Code | Adding language 'a public or private road or driveway' providing for repealer and severability. | Adopted |
| 14. Moore Public Works Authority Consent Docket Items A-B | Approval of routine administrative matters for the Public Works Authority. | Approved |
| 15. Moore Risk Management Meeting Consent Docket Items A-B | Approval of routine administrative matters for the Risk Management meeting. | Approved |
| 16. New Business | Includes Citizens Forum, items from City Council/Trustees, and City Manager/Attorney reports. | Information Only |
| 17. Executive Session | Discussion and potential action on pending claims and contracts. | No Action |
| 17.G. Action on Item A: Pending claim filed by Michon Law Office on behalf of Amanda Bard | Consideration and possible action regarding a pending claim. | Denied |
| 17.G. Action on Item B: Case number cj-23-1524 filed in Cleveland County by Monty Kaine on behalf of Jerry Webb | Consideration and possible action regarding a legal case. | Approved |
| 17.G. Action on Item C: Fiscal Year 2024-2025 contract between the City of Moore and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 131 | Consideration and approval of the FOP contract. | Approved |
| 17.G. Action on Item D: Fiscal Year 2024-2025 contract between the City of Moore and the International Firefighters Local 2047 | Consideration and approval of the Firefighters contract. | Approved |