February 20, 2025 City Council Meeting

Announcements

• Recognition of City Employees: Council members expressed gratitude to all city employees, especially police, fire, emergency responders, dispatchers, and public works staff, for their diligent efforts in spreading over 550 tons of salt/sand mix and 5,500 gallons of brine to ensure city roads were safe during recent weather events.
• Fire Chief's Retirement: Fire Chief Greg Herbster was recognized and congratulated on his upcoming retirement after 35 years of dedicated service to the City of Moore. Council members and the City Manager lauded his successful career and leadership in enhancing the fire department.

Key Decisions & Votes

Ordinance No. 106225: Amending Home Occupation Regulations for Dog/Cat Daycare

• Discussion: The Council considered an ordinance to amend the city code regarding home occupations, specifically adding dog and cat daycare/boarding. The initial proposal set a limit of nine animals (including personal pets) on the premises at any given time, established pickup/drop-off hours (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.), and moved appeals of home occupation decisions to the Board of Adjustment with a 200-foot notification radius for neighbors.
• Council Debate: Several council members expressed concerns that nine animals might be too many for a residential area, potentially leading to noise, smell, and traffic complaints, thus impacting the integrity of residential neighborhoods. It was clarified that enforcement is primarily complaint-driven.
• Amendment: A motion was made and ✅ approved to amend the proposed limit from nine animals to five animals (including personal pets).
• Outcome: The ordinance, as amended to limit home occupation dog/cat daycares to five animals, was ✅ Approved.

Ordinance No. 106025: Amending Massage Parlor and Health Spa Licensing

• Details: This ordinance updates and streamlines the application process for business and therapist licenses for massage parlors and health spas. It removes outdated requirements (e.g., 2x2 inch photographs) and eliminates separate licenses for offsite and seated massages, as these are covered by the basic massage therapist license. It also clarifies age verification using a state-issued driver's license.
• Outcome: The ordinance was ✅ Approved.

Ordinance No. 106125: Amending Tattooing, Body Piercing, and Micropigmentation Regulations

• Details: This ordinance removes the prohibition of tattoo establishments within 1,000 feet of a school, church, or playground, a change necessitated by a previous court ruling. It also updates and clarifies the application process for operator and artist licenses, distinguishing between the two and removing outdated requirements like the 2x2 inch photo.
• Outcome: The ordinance was ✅ Approved.

Ordinance No. 106325: Amending Animal Surrender for Violations

• Details: This ordinance, a corrected version of one from a previous meeting, amends the municipal code to require the surrender of all animals in an individual's possession upon a plea or finding of guilt for certain animal-related violations. The correction specifically added "or a finding of guilt" to close a loophole related to deferred sentences.
• Outcome: The corrected ordinance was ✅ Approved.

Financial Matters

• Body Camera Storage Purchase: The Council authorized the purchase of hard drives for body camera storage, including backup, in the amount of 💰 $29,932 from Davenport Group.
  • Outcome: ✅ Approved.
• Police Radio Purchase: The Council authorized the purchase of 10 Harris XL-185M mobile radios and 24 Harris XL-95 portable radios from L3 Harris for 💰 $134,095.81. This is part of an ongoing effort to replace outdated police radios.
  • Outcome: ✅ Approved.
• Patrol Ballistic Vests Purchase: The Council authorized the yearly budgeted purchase of 24 patrol ballistic vests, including LEV2 panels, conceal carriers, and soft trauma plates, for 💰 $24,112.80 from Special Ops Uniforms. These replace body armor past its five-year warranty.
  • Outcome: ✅ Approved.
• Public Works Mowing Contract: The Council awarded bid number 2025-007 for the Public Works mowing contract to Green Shade Trees Inc. in the amount of 💰 $271,890. This five-year contract covers mowing 50 city locations every two weeks during the mowing season (April 1st to November 1st), with annual review and potential adjustments based on CPI. The contractor is required to pick up trash before mowing.
  • Outcome: ✅ Approved.
• Right-of-Way Acquisition Services for South Telephone Road Project: The Council approved an agreement with Pinnacle Consulting Management Group Inc. for 💰 $106,950 for right-of-way acquisition services for the South Telephone reconstruction and widening project (SW 19th Street to SW 34th Street). This will facilitate the acquisition of 12 parcels needed for the project.
  • Outcome: ✅ Approved.
• Fee Schedule Changes (City Council & Public Works Authority): Ordinance No. 106425 (amending the city's fee schedule) and Resolution No. 27025 (adopting the Public Works Authority schedule of fees and charges) were both ❌ Tabled for further discussion and potential amendments.

Agenda Summary Table