City Council Meeting

February 6, 2024 City Council Meeting

Tuesday, February 6, 2024 Moore, OK
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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

02:20

The 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.

Approved

Pinnacle Consulting Agreement

06:10

An 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.

Approved

Garver LLC Amendment for Eastern Avenue

09:20

Amendment #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.

Approved

C.H. Guernsey Amendment for SW 34th Street

12:50

Amendment #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.

Approved

Recreation Coordinator Job Description Revision

15:00

A 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.

Approved

Environmental Service Manager Job Description Revision

17:20

A revised job description for Environmental Service Manager was approved, increasing education and experience requirements and moving the position from pay grade 111 to 117.

Approved

Parks Maintenance Supervisor Job Description Revision

19:20

A revised job description for Parks Maintenance Supervisor was approved to reflect changes in reporting relationships and supervisory areas, with no change in pay grade.

Approved

2024 More Youth Baseball Program Agreement

30:00

The 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).

Approved

2024 More Youth Soccer Program Agreement

32:00

The Sports Association agreement for the 2024 More Youth Soccer program was approved as a renewal, mirroring the terms of the new baseball agreement.

Approved

2024 More Girls Softball Program Agreement

33:00

The Sports Association agreement for the 2024 More Girls Softball program was approved as a renewal, mirroring the terms of the new baseball agreement.

Approved

2024 More Football Program Agreement

34:00

The Sports Association agreement for the 2024 More Football program was approved as a renewal, mirroring the terms of the new baseball agreement.

Approved

Reappointment of Janie Milum

36:00

Janie Milum was reappointed to the Board of Adjustment for a three-year term, retroactive to August 2023, marking her final appointment to the committee.

Approved

Tattoo and Body Piercing Parlor Ordinance

39:00

Ordinance 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.

Tabled

More Public Works Authority Consent Doc Approval

40:00

The More Public Works Authority consent agenda was approved, including minutes from the previous meeting and ratification of claims and expenditures totaling over $1 million.

Approved

Poly Carts Purchase

43:00

The budgeted purchase of 1,404 poly carts from Sierra Container Group for $86,427.78 was authorized to meet demand and replace older units.

Approved

More Risk Management Consent Doc Approval

44:00

The 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.

Approved

Action after Executive Session

50:00

Following an executive session to discuss a pending legal case, a motion was approved for staff to proceed as directed.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

Last July

Burgers and Badges

Fed approximately 750 people.

Not specified

Neighborhood Night Out

Held at the Regal Movie Theater.

Not specified

Coat Distribution

Picked up and distributed 240 coats and jackets to children in need.

Not specified

Thanksgiving Meal

Served to families with food insecurities.

Not specified

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.

$3,911,257.37

Agreement with Pinnacle Consulting Management Group Inc.

For Right-of-Way acquisition services for the Eastern Avenue Reconstruction Project.

$236,300

Amendment #2 with Garver LLC

For additional design services and legal descriptions for the Eastern Avenue reconstruction project.

$36,500

Amendment #2 with C.H. Guernsey and Company

For additional design services for the Southwest 34th Street widening and reconstruction project.

$79,500

Claims and expenditures for fiscal year 2023-2024 (More Public Works Authority)

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures.

$1,065,026.98

Purchase of 1,404 poly carts

Budgeted purchase from Sierra Container Group.

$86,427.78

Workers compensation settlement

Payment for CBR number 205-001071 to M. John Michael Rous.

$23,320.00

Claims and expenditures for fiscal year 2023-2024 (More Risk Management)

Approval and ratification of claims and expenditures.

Public Comments

2 citizens spoke

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.

Nepotism Employee termination Financial accountability of sports associations Community engagement by police department

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
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