Meeting Summary
Announcements
- The City Manager announced that all budget meetings with department heads have concluded.
- Individual budget meetings with Council members are scheduled for 📅 April.
Key Decisions & Votes
- Consent Docket (City Council): Items A through D on the City Council's consent docket were approved.
- Public Works Mowing Contract Phase Two: The Council voted to award Bid Number 2025-11 for the Public Works Mowing Contract Phase Two to Tussnow Lawn and Landscape LLC in the amount of $90,000. This decision followed a staff recommendation to award to the lowest responsive bidder after the lowest overall bidder's references indicated inconsistent scheduling, failure to pick up trash before mowing, and contract termination by a previous client. The contract is for five years, renewable annually, with potential for five additional one-year extensions, and annual raises based on the Southern region CPI.
- Resolution 10425 - Fee Schedule Changes: The Council adopted Resolution Number 10425, which enacts several changes to the city's fee schedule:
- Removes the fee for offsite massage licenses, as it is no longer needed due to a recent ordinance change.
- Updates water rates for residential, residential irrigation, commercial, commercial irrigation, multi-unit dwelling, condominium, construction, and hotel/motel accounts. The City Manager confirmed these water rate increases are driven by rates from Oklahoma City.
- Removes the court cost fee for filing criminal offenses.
- Resolution 10525 - Adopting New Fee Schedule: The Council adopted Resolution Number 10525, formally approving the new comprehensive schedule of fees and charges, incorporating the changes from Resolution 10425.
- Consent Docket (More Public Works Authority - MPWA): Items A and B on the MPWA's consent docket were approved.
- Resolution 27025 - MPWA Fee Schedule: The More Public Works Authority adopted Resolution Number 27025, approving its own schedule of fees and charges, aligning with the city's updated fee structure.
- Consent Docket (More Risk Management - MRM): Items A and B on the MRM's consent docket were approved.
- Consent Docket (More Economic Development Authority - MEDA): Item A on the MEDA's consent docket was approved.
Financial Matters 💰
- Public Works Mowing Contract: A significant expenditure of $90,000 was approved for the Phase Two mowing contract.
- Water Rate Updates: Changes to water rates for various account types were approved, directly impacting city revenue and utility costs for residents and businesses. These changes are a direct result of increased rates from Oklahoma City.
- Budget Process: The City Manager provided an update on the ongoing budget process, noting the conclusion of department head meetings and upcoming individual meetings with Council members in April.
Public Comments
- Barry Williams (1061 Northwest 6th Street) addressed the Council during the Citizens Forum. He commended the city streets department for their exceptional work during the recent ice storm, noting that More's streets were remarkably clear and dry compared to surrounding communities.
Agenda Summary Table
| Agenda Item | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Consent Docket (City Council) | Approval of routine administrative items A through D. | ✅ Approved |
| Award Bid 2025-11, Public Works Mowing Contract Phase Two | Consideration and award of a bid for the second phase of the public works mowing contract. | ✅ Approved |
| Adopt Resolution 10425 (Fee Schedule Changes) | Resolution providing for the removal of offsite massage license fee, updating water rates, and removing court cost fee for criminal offenses. | ✅ Adopted |
| Adopt Resolution 10525 (New Fee Schedule) | Resolution formally adopting the updated schedule of fees and charges for the city. | ✅ Adopted |
| Consent Docket (More Public Works Authority) | Approval of routine administrative items A and B for the MPWA. | ✅ Approved |
| Adopt Resolution 27025 (MPWA Fee Schedule) | Resolution adopting the schedule of fees and charges for the More Public Works Authority. | ✅ Adopted |
| Consent Docket (More Risk Management) | Approval of routine administrative items A and B for More Risk Management. | ✅ Approved |
| Consent Docket (More Economic Development Authority) | Approval of routine administrative item A for the More Economic Development Authority. | ✅ Approved |
| Citizens Forum for items not on the agenda | Opportunity for citizens to address the Council on topics not listed on the agenda. | Public comment received |
| Items for the City Council of Trustees | Discussion or action on items brought forward by City Council Trustees. | No items |
| Items from the City or Trust Manager | Updates or reports from the City or Trust Manager. | Budget update provided |
| Adjournment | Formal conclusion of the meeting. | ✅ Adjourned |