Meeting Summary
Here's a summary of the Moore City Council meeting held on April 21st, 2025:
Announcements
- Storm Response & Community Support: The Mayor and Council expressed deep sorrow for the loss of life during the severe weather on Saturday, April 19th. They extended appreciation to all city services (Police, Fire, Public Works, Dispatch, MSTAT) for their rapid response, noting assistance from Oklahoma City and Norman Fire Departments. A memorial has been set up by students from Apple Creek in the affected area.
- New Public Works Director: Dennis Boffle was introduced and welcomed as the new full-time Public Works Director.
- Cybersecurity Exercise: An IT-led tabletop exercise on cybersecurity was held on 📅 April 9th, attended by department heads and public safety personnel, and was deemed very productive.
- Big Trash Pickup Update: Due to the recent storm, big trash pickup is currently running two weeks out. Services are expected to return to the usual one-week schedule once crews catch up.
Key Decisions & Votes
- Reelected Council Members Sworn In: Kathy Griffith, Sid Porter, and Melissa Hunt were formally sworn in by Judge Blake Virgin after their reelection.
- Consent Dockets Approved: The City Council, Moore Public Works Authority (MPWA), Moore Risk Management Authority (MRMA), and Moore Economic Development Authority (MEDA) approved their respective consent dockets, encompassing routine administrative and operational items.
- **Irrevocable Permit