Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several key infrastructure project agreements, including Right-of-Way acquisition for Eastern Avenue and design services for two major road reconstruction projects. Revised job descriptions for various city departments were also approved. The agreement for the 2024 More Youth Baseball program was approved despite public concerns regarding past financial accountability, and an ordinance concerning tattoo parlors was tabled for further review.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Doc Approval
02:20The City Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes from previous meetings, acceptance of easements for a drainage project, and ratification of claims and expenditures totaling over $3.9 million.
Pinnacle Consulting Agreement
06:10An agreement with Pinnacle Consulting Management Group Inc. for $236,300 was approved to handle Right-of-Way acquisition services for the ODOT-funded Eastern Avenue Reconstruction Project.
Garver LLC Amendment for Eastern Avenue
09:20Amendment #2 for $36,500 with Garver LLC was approved for additional design services and legal descriptions related to the Eastern Avenue reconstruction project, specifically for the NE 12th Street intersection and utility easements.
C.H. Guernsey Amendment for SW 34th Street
12:50Amendment #2 for $79,500 with C.H. Guernsey and Company was approved for additional design services for the SW 34th Street widening and reconstruction project, including phasing the project and designing an erosion control box structure.
Recreation Coordinator Job Description Revision
15:00A revised job description was approved, changing the title of Recreation Coordinator to Program Coordinator to better reflect departmental programming changes, with no change in pay grade.
Environmental Service Manager Job Description Revision
17:20A revised job description for Environmental Service Manager was approved, increasing education and experience requirements and moving the position from pay grade 111 to 117.
Parks Maintenance Supervisor Job Description Revision
19:20A revised job description for Parks Maintenance Supervisor was approved to reflect changes in reporting relationships and supervisory areas, with no change in pay grade.
2024 More Youth Baseball Program Agreement
30:00The sports agreement for the 2024 More Youth Baseball program with MBA was approved, despite public comments raising concerns about past financial mismanagement and accountability of the previous organization (NYBA).
2024 More Youth Soccer Program Agreement
32:00The Sports Association agreement for the 2024 More Youth Soccer program was approved as a renewal, mirroring the terms of the new baseball agreement.
2024 More Girls Softball Program Agreement
33:00The Sports Association agreement for the 2024 More Girls Softball program was approved as a renewal, mirroring the terms of the new baseball agreement.
2024 More Football Program Agreement
34:00The Sports Association agreement for the 2024 More Football program was approved as a renewal, mirroring the terms of the new baseball agreement.
Reappointment of Janie Milum
36:00Janie Milum was reappointed to the Board of Adjustment for a three-year term, retroactive to August 2023, marking her final appointment to the committee.
Tattoo and Body Piercing Parlor Ordinance
39:00Ordinance Number 10484, which would have established new special use permit requirements and restrictions for tattoo parlors, was tabled for further research due to conflicts with existing code and recent business relocation.
More Public Works Authority Consent Doc Approval
40:00The More Public Works Authority consent agenda was approved, including minutes from the previous meeting and ratification of claims and expenditures totaling over $1 million.
Poly Carts Purchase
43:00The budgeted purchase of 1,404 poly carts from Sierra Container Group for $86,427.78 was authorized to meet demand and replace older units.
More Risk Management Consent Doc Approval
44:00The More Risk Management consent agenda was approved, including minutes from the previous meeting, approval of a workers' compensation settlement, and ratification of claims and expenditures.
Action after Executive Session
50:00Following an executive session to discuss a pending legal case, a motion was approved for staff to proceed as directed.
Upcoming Community Events
Burgers and Badges
Fed approximately 750 people.
Neighborhood Night Out
Held at the Regal Movie Theater.
Coat Distribution
Picked up and distributed 240 coats and jackets to children in need.
Thanksgiving Meal
Served to families with food insecurities.
13th Annual Shop with a Cop
Highlighted for its positive community impact and business support.
Financial Matters
Claims and expenditures for fiscal year 2023-2024 (City Council)
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures.
Agreement with Pinnacle Consulting Management Group Inc.
For Right-of-Way acquisition services for the Eastern Avenue Reconstruction Project.
Amendment #2 with Garver LLC
For additional design services and legal descriptions for the Eastern Avenue reconstruction project.
Amendment #2 with C.H. Guernsey and Company
For additional design services for the Southwest 34th Street widening and reconstruction project.
Claims and expenditures for fiscal year 2023-2024 (More Public Works Authority)
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures.
Purchase of 1,404 poly carts
Budgeted purchase from Sierra Container Group.
Workers compensation settlement
Payment for CBR number 205-001071 to M. John Michael Rous.
Claims and expenditures for fiscal year 2023-2024 (More Risk Management)
Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures.
Public Comments
One resident, a former city employee, alleged unfair termination, nepotism within the sanitation department, and financial mismanagement by the More Youth Baseball Association (NYBA), requesting an independent audit. Another resident, a police volunteer, highlighted the positive impact of the Moore Police Department's community service events and expressed appreciation for community support.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Ordinance Number 10484 amending the land use development code by adding tattoo and body piercing parlors as a special use permit
Deadlines
- Election day next week (Mayor's race and Ward 2 race)
Watch For
- Grand opening of the new Police Advancement Center (within a month)
- Further research and potential revisiting of the tattoo parlor ordinance
Announcements
- The Girl Scouts led the Pledge of Allegiance.
- The Police Department has moved into their new Police Advancement Center at 12th and Janeway, with a grand opening expected within a month.
- A reminder was issued for election day next week, which includes the Mayor's race and Ward 2 race.
- A council member requested that information regarding 'The Underpass' be made more easily accessible on the city's website.
Agenda Summary
| Item | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Item 2: Consent Doc | Receive and approve minutes from the January 16, 2024 City Council meeting and December 5, 2023 Parks Board meeting; accept permanent rideway and temporary construction easements from Jeremy S. Larson and Lindsay N. Larsson, and Robert E. Rogers revocable living trust for the South Bryant and Southeast 4th Street drainage improvement project; and approve and ratify claims and expenditures for fiscal year 2023-2024. | Approved |
| Item 3: Agreement with Pinnacle Consulting Management Group Inc. | Consider approval of an agreement with Pinnacle Consulting Management Group Inc. in the amount of $236,300 for Right-of-Way acquisition services for the Eastern Avenue Reconstruction Project, which is funded by ACOG and ODOT. | Approved |
| Item 4: Amendment #2 with Garver LLC | Consider approval of Amendment #2 in the amount of $36,500 to the agreement with Garver LLC for additional design services and legal descriptions for the Eastern Avenue reconstruction project from Northeast 12th Street to Southeast 19th Street, including full reconstruction of the NE 12th Street and Eastern Avenue intersection. | Approved |
| Item 5: Amendment #2 with C.H. Guernsey and Company | Consider approval of Amendment #2 in the amount of $79,500 to the agreement with C.H. Guernsey and Company for additional design services for the Southwest 34th Street widening and reconstruction project from I-35 to Broadway and North to Willow Pine, including breaking the project into two phases and designing a box structure for erosion control. | Approved |
| Item 6: Revised job description for Recreation Coordinator | Consider approval of a revised job description for Recreation Coordinator in the Parks and Recreation Department, changing the title to Program Coordinator and assigning it to pay grade 110. | Approved |
| Item 7: Revised job description for Environmental Service Manager | Consider approval of a revised job description for Environmental Service Manager in the Community Development Department, moving it from pay grade 111 to pay grade 117 due to increased education and experience requirements and changes in duties. | Approved |
| Item 8: Revised job description for Parks Maintenance Supervisor | Consider approval of a revised job description for Parks Maintenance Supervisor in the Parks and Recreation Department, reflecting changes in reporting relationships and supervisory areas, with no change to pay grade 113. | Approved |
| Item 9: Sports agreement for 2024 More Youth Baseball program | Consider approval of a sports agreement for the 2024 More Youth Baseball program held at Buck Thomas Park, with MBA recommended after a proposal review and interview process. | Approved |
| Item 10: Sports Association agreement for 2024 More Youth Soccer program | Consider approval of the Sports Association agreement for 2024 for the More Youth Soccer program held at various city parks, as a renewal mirroring the new baseball agreement. | Approved |
| Item 11: Sports Association agreement for 2024 More Girls Softball program | Consider approval of the Sports Association agreement for 2024 for the More Girls Softball program held at Buck Thomas Park, as a renewal mirroring the new baseball agreement. | Approved |
| Item 12: Sports Association agreement for 2024 More Football program | Consider approval of a Sports Association agreement for the 2024 More Football program held at Buck Thomas Parks, as a renewal mirroring the new baseball agreement. | Approved |
| Item 13: Reappoint Janie Milum to the Board of Adjustment | Consider reappointing Janie Milum to the Board of Adjustment to serve a three-year term beginning August 2023 (retroactive), which will be her final appointment. | Approved |
| Item 14: Ordinance 10484 amending land use development code for tattoo and body piercing parlors | Consider approval of Ordinance Number 10484, which would amend the land use development code by adding tattoo and body piercing parlors as a special use permit, establishing use restrictions, and a revocation process. Staff recommended tabling due to conflicts with existing code and recent developments with a specific business. | Tabled |
| Item 15: More Public Works Authority Consent Doc | Receive and approve minutes of the regular More Public Works Authority meeting held January 16, 2024, and approve and ratify claims and expenditures for fiscal year 2023-2024. | Approved |
| Item 16: Purchase of 1,404 poly carts | Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of 1,404 poly carts from Sierra Container Group in the amount of $86,427.78 to meet demand from new developments, additional requests, and replacement of defective carts. | Approved |
| Item 17: More Risk Management Consent Doc | Receive and approve minutes of the regular More Risk Management meeting held January 16, 2024, approve payment of a workers compensation settlement to M. John Michael Rous, and approve and ratify claims and expenditures for fiscal year 2023-2024. | Approved |
| Item 18: New Business | Included Citizens Forum for items not on the agenda, items from City Council Members, and items from the City Trust Manager. | Information Only |
| Item 19: Executive Session | Discuss pending case number CJ 2024-107, City of Moore vs. Dragon's Den Tattooing, LLC, and consider taking possible action. | Convened |
| Item 19D: Action after Executive Session | Motion for staff to proceed as directed following the executive session. | Approved |
| Item 20: Adjournment | Motion to adjourn the meeting. | No Action |