City council members took the recommendation of the planning commission Monday night and denied a rezoning request that would have allowed Incahoots Saloon LLC to open in the New City Shopping Center.
Allen Porter, architect for the corporation said his clients have a dance hall in Bricktown and one in Tulsa so they know what they are doing. They offered to place more lighting and would have Cleet certified security guards on hand.
Elizabeth Jones, director of community development, said this type of business was not anticipated when the Moore Vision 20/20 plan was formed.
Council members agreed the intersection of Fifth Street and Telephone Road is a dangerous intersection. The council is not against the business, they all agreed the shopping center is not the place and voted 7-0 to deny the rezoning.
Moore city employees were recognized for 25 years of service by the Oklahoma Municipal League at Monday's regular meeting.
Employees who have worked for the City of Moore for 25 years include Chris Yandell and Donnie Andrews, Moore police officers; firefighters James Reed, John Rosson and Scott Lance; David Harthcock, sanitation; and Emergency Director Gayland Kitch.
Although Jim Corbett, finance director, has only been with the city around 15 years, he worked for a city in Arizona and Stillwater before coming to Moore.
Eddy also introduced Cindy Deckard, the new parks and recreation director.
In other business, a contract between the Moore School District and the City of Moore in the amount of $223,021.89 for the School Resource Officer Program was approved with the city providing officers for Moore and Southmoore high schools and Central, Highland East and Highland West junior high schools.
Council member Robert Krows asked City Manager Steve Eddy how people could know when trash service had to be changed due to weather conditions. Eddy said the city's Web page is updated constantly and they can go to www.cityofmoore.com.
Eddy also praised city crews for their work during the Christmas snow storm.
"We did a darn good job I believe," he said. "We have received quite a few compliments. There were a couple of rough spots but the next time we get 14 inches of snow, we will be better prepared. I'm really proud of our crew."
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