City Council
Regular MeetingPiedmont, OK · May 24, 2021
Minutes
AMENDED- MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
GEORGE FINA MUNICIPAL BUILDING - 314 EDMOND ROAD NORTHWEST
Monday, May 24, 2021 6:30pm
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kurt Mayabb, Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman
Ron Cardwell, Councilman Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Melissa
Ashford, Councilman Austin Redus
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Jason Orr, City Clerk Jennifer Smith, City Engineer
Mary Elizabeth Mach, Community Development Director Scott
Garnand, City Secretary Arielle Garcia, and City Attorney Michael
Segler.
1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Kurt Mayabb Called the Meeting to order at 6:33pm
2. FLAG SALUTE - Mayor Kurt Mayabb led the Flag Salute
3. INVOCATION – Mayor Kurt Mayabb led Invocation
4. ROLL CALL - City Clerk Jennifer Smith called roll and a quorum was present
5. DESIGNATE A MEETING LEADER- In the absence of the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem
6. CONSENT AGENDA - All items on the consent agenda are non-controversial and may be approved
by one motion for items.
a) Approval of Minutes for the City Council Meeting on April 26, 2021.
b) Approval of Minutes for the Special City Council Meeting on May 4, 2021.
c) Approval of Minutes for the Special City Council Meeting on May 10, 2021.
d) Recognition/Approval of Purchase Order/Disbursements for the City (Claims List).
e) Recognition/Approval of Financial Statements.
f) Approval of 21-22 employee pay scale with a 1.3% cola increase.
Councilman Melissa Ashford made a motion to approve items a,b,c, and f of the consent agenda. Motion was
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman Jonathan Hisey,
Councilman Melissa Ashford, Councilman Ron Cardwell and
Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: None
7. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
Councilman Jonathan Hisey pulled items d and e.
Item d
Councilman Jonathan Hisey addressed the council
There was a deduct for overpayment to Williams. Where do you get the amount due to pay to Williams?
City Clerk Jennifer Smith addressed the council
The month before we overpaid so I deducted it from the next payment. We get the amount owed from the
tax commission.
Councilman Jonathan Hisey addressed the council
CD Tech equipment training was $9,580 for asphalt training, is that for a one-time training or how was
that done?
City Manager Jason Orr addressed the council
That was Canadian County training on asphalt.
Public Works Director Doug Baustert addressed the council
It was a one-week course for one time training on asphalt.
Councilman Jonathan Hisey addressed the council
There was a payment for $17,347 on milling, what was that? Why was that so high?
City Manager Jason Orr addressed the council
That was an overpayment. We paid that Twice. We have already been refunded for the over payment.
Councilman Jonathan Hisey addressed the council
There was equipment that was approved for purchase in April this year, have the funds been applied to
that yet?
City Clerk Jennifer Smith addressed the council
The only place funds have been applied is on things already purchased. Money said to be spent are not
tracked on this. You would find money said to be spent on budgets.
Councilman Melissa Ashford made a motion to approve item d of the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Austin Redus.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman Jonathan Hisey,
Councilman Melissa Ashford, Councilman Ron Cardwell and
Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: None
Item E
Councilman Jonathan Hisey addressed the council
Is there a municipal budget act that says you cannot have an expenditure that exceeds the fund budget?
Several of the funds have a negative balance. I want to check into that to ensure we stay in compliance.
City Manager explained that there are transfers that still needed to be done.
Councilman Melissa Ashford made a motion to approve item e of the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Ron Cardwell.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman Jonathan Hisey,
Councilman Melissa Ashford, Councilman Ron Cardwell and
Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: None
8. PRESENTATION/PROCLAMATIONS/OATHS/APPOINTMENTS
a) Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilman Melissa Ashford made a motion to appoint Keep Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel as Mayor Pro
Tem. Motion was seconded by Councilman Austin Redus.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman Jonathan Hisey,
Councilman Melissa Ashford, Councilman Ron Cardwell and
Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: None
b) Appointment of Board Members.
-1 seat for Parks and Recreation
-2 seats for Board of Adjustments
-1 seat for Library
-1 seat for Personnel
-2 seats for Planning & Zoning
Mayor Kurt Mayabb addressed the council
I would like to appoint Alexa McNeil for the seat on Park and Recreation. I know she has a business on
Monroe. I’ve spoken with her a couple times and she has some really great ideas and wants to be involved with
the community.
Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel made a motion to appoint Alexa McNeil for the seat on the Park and Recreation
board. Motion was seconded by Councilman Melissa Ashford.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman Jonathan Hisey,
Councilman Melissa Ashford, Councilman Ron Cardwell and
Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: None
Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel made a motion to keep Bill Long and Don Woodward on the Board of
Adjustments Board. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jonathan Hisey.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman Jonathan Hisey,
Councilman Melissa Ashford, Councilman Ron Cardwell and
Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: None
Councilman Austin Redus made a motion to keep Nedra Funk on the Library Board. Motion was seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman Jonathan Hisey,
Councilman Melissa Ashford, Councilman Ron Cardwell and
Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: None
Mayor Kurt Mayabb addressed the city council
I would like to nominate Corey Benton for the personnel board.
Councilman Ron Cardwell addressed the council
Corey Benton lives and has a business here in Piedmont. He is also Nedra Funks Nephew.
Councilman Ron Cardwell made a motion to appoint Corey Benton for the seat of Personnel Board. Motion was
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman Jonathan Hisey,
Councilman Melissa Ashford, Councilman Ron Cardwell and
Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: None
Councilman Melissa Ashford made a motion to keep Brian Seale on the Planning Commission. Motion was
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman
Ron Cardwell, Councilman Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Melissa
Ashford, Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: None
Mayor Kurt Mayabb addressed the council
I would like to nominate Patrick Scott for the Planning commission. He is an economic developer and
lives here in Piedmont. He has been involved with the meetings and community for over 2 years.
Councilman Ron Cardwell made a motion to appoint Patrick Scott for Planning Commission. Motion was
seconded by Jonathan Hisey.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman
Ron Cardwell, Councilman Jonathan Hisey
NAY: Councilman Melissa Ashford and Councilman Austin Redus
9. HEARING OF CITIZENS - Topics to include those items not listed in the agenda.
Bill Long Addressed the council
I’ve been asked a couple of times, which is why I ask, can we put up some kind of notice of zoning changes? We
used to have a sign posted in the yard stating “This property is subject to zoning change from X to Z”. This
allows the neighbors to be informed of the changes happening.
Councilman Melissa Ashford made a motion to close Public Hearing. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Jonathan Hisey.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman Jonathan Hisey,
Councilman Melissa Ashford, Councilman Ron Cardwell and
Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: None
10. BUSINESS ITEMS–
a) Discussion, consideration and possible action on public reporting of road maintenance on
City streets.
Councilman Jonathan Hisey addressed the council
People want more information of what is going on, where we are at with road projects, what we have been
working on, and etc. I want a schedule that says what public works is planning on working on this week or month.
After the week or month is up, put and update out there that says what public works did and didn’t do due to water
leaks or other things that came up that needed attention quickly. I don’t see how we could put too much
information out to the public. We don’t need lists, we need updates.
Councilman Melissa Ashford address the council
Do you think that would give people a reason to bash the Public Works? They already feel the pressure of
not doing enough or the right things in the correct manner in the communities’ eyes. We are here to do what is
best for the city. If we are going to only put half-truths of what the city staff are doing, then we are putting pressure
on the public works staff. How many working hours do you have to take phone calls when the half-truth goes out
on Facebook?
City Manager Jason Orr addressed the council
We would need to create a position for someone to constantly update and blog this information.
Councilman Ron Cardwell addressed the council
On the website there is a reporting system. As a councilman I have never received these reports. Where
do they go? Who gets them, how do we keep track of them? Where can I get a copy of these? I would like to put
these out to the public so we can see where we have most reported problems. I want some kind of list sorted to
see all the online reports.
Public works Director Doug Baustert addressed the council
The people who use the online report system come to me. I keep track of them. Most people who put in
reports, I speak with and we get the situation figured out. The complaints on Facebook tend to be people just
complaining to complain. The ones who truly care, I hear from them. I spend hours on the phone talking with
people to help them understand what it is we are really doing. We work three weeks of the month patching. The
lists are long, it will take time. Our patch truck holds three tons, that is not enough to patch all the potholes on
one road; what we do is, go through and patch the absolute worst of the worst potholes on the worst roads. We
work our way down the list by how bad the roads are. We are working hard but 3-2 guys will never get this caught
up.
Councilman Ron Cardwell made a motion to approve item a. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jonathan
Hisey.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman Jonathan Hisey,
Councilman Melissa Ashford, Councilman Ron Cardwell and
Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: None
b) Discussion of future road construction projects, road maintenance projects, and 5-year road
plan.
Mayor Kurt Mayabb addressed the council
The community wants to know where we are on the road plan. We are about to go into the budgeted year
for these roads. I would like it to be said that the roads that get voted on 6 months prior can change. We vote to
do the roads that are worst at the time. Some roads could deuterate quicker than others. If we see a road quickly
getting worse- that road will be put on the list. We did not put in the motion that these roads were contingent on
the road tax passing. We do have to remember that the budget we have is not available for road projects only.
There is other road maintenance that will come from that budget.
Councilman Austin Redus addressed the council
The 5-year plan was voted based on the $28 tax passing, correct?
Councilman Ron Cardwell addressed the council
Do we track our tort claims? Do we have a number amount that our insurance pays out on claims? When
there are repeated claims for a specific place, is the public works notified of that? We can hire the County to do
repairs. If Canadian County cannot do repairs for us, then we can p advertise in the paper that we are taking bids.
Director of Public Works Doug Baustert addressed the council
When we receive repeated tort claims, The City Clerk Jennifer Smith informs me. I have the guys go out
and get them fixed.
c) Presentation, discussion, consideration and possible action on Mustang Road Project
including easement offer letters by Brinley Engineering.
City Engineer Jason Brinley addressed the council
update on mustang between and 164th and 178th. 80% of the project is done. Utility relocation that is
needed requires us to go in the easements. I have sent letters stating what we are doing, would you like to
donate the land. We have had three people say no and another said yes. Next, what we will do is send offer
letters.
Councilman Ron Cardwell addressed the council
Why are we paying twice? I don't see a need to buy an easement we already own.
Councilman Melissa Ashford made a motion to send letters to property owners and bring them back to the next
city council meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilman Austin Redus.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman Jonathan Hisey,
Councilman Melissa Ashford, and Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: Councilman Ron Cardwell
d) Discussion, consideration and possible action on speed limit and signage on Cimarron Road.
Mayor Kurt Mayabb addressed the council
Cimarron does not have a speed limit sign. A resident has requested one due to it being unsafe. all
unmarked roads are 30 mph. 164th and Cimarron for northbound traffic and Waterloo Road need a sign as well.
Chief singer addressed the council
We will get some signs stating unmarked roads are 30mph.
Mayor Kurt Mayabb made a motion to get general 30mph signs on 164th between Cimarron and Waterloo.
Motion was seconded by Councilman Melissa Ashford.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman Jonathan Hisey,
Councilman Melissa Ashford, Councilman Ron Cardwell and
Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: none
e) Discussion, consideration, and possible action on recommended changes to subdivision
regulations 3-3 and 4-1.
Councilman Ron Cardwell addressed the council
There are mixed terms used. I would like to replace He/She with an applicant.
Community Development Director Scott Garnand addressed the council
We changed the local government to city council. we changed the wording from accompanying all
information to required information.
Councilman Ron Cardwell made a motion to adopt changes with revisions stated. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Melissa Ashford.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman Jonathan Hisey,
Councilman Melissa Ashford, Councilman Ron Cardwell and
Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: none
f) Discussion, consideration and possible action reinstating the City Manager’s weekly report
to the City Council.
Mayor Kurt Mayabb addressed the council
I would like to have the weekly reports back. The weekly reports help us communicate back to the
community. I would like to post something about what the public works did and are doing next.
City Manager Jason Orr addressed the council
I want to continue the report as well. as the council you have to be cautious on how you communicate the
information to the community. The Public Works already have a lot of pressure on them. I will start doing a bi
weekly report.
Councilman Jonathan Hisey addressed the council
plenty of cities do reports that go out with agendas. I don't see how we could ever give out too much
information.
Councilman Ron Cardwell addressed the council
I want the reports back, there was a lot of good information in there. It is our job to take in what the
community wants.
g) Discussion, consideration and possible action on the Council Rules.
Councilman Ron Cardwell addressed the council
on discussion items, why do we not have a public hearing on them all? I would like to add them at the
discretion of the chairman.
City attorney Michael Segler addressed the council
I leave it up to the chairman to determine if they want to have a public hearing. This City has more public
hearings than most other cities.
Mayor Kurt Mayabb made a motion to table item g. Motion was seconded by Councilman Melissa Ashford.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman Jonathan Hisey,
Councilman Melissa Ashford, Councilman Ron Cardwell and
Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: none
11. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES –
a) Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution No. 05/24/2021A nominating
a candidate for OMRF Board of Trustees.
Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel addressed the council
I believe that the City Manager Jason Orr was interested in this.
Councilman Ron Cardwell addressed the council
How often does this board meet?
City Manager Jason Orr addressed the council
This board meets monthly and has about 8 hours of work a month.
Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel made a motion to nominate City Manager Jason Orr to be a candidate for the
OMRF Board of Trustees. Motion was seconded by Councilman Melissa Ashford.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman
Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Melissa Ashford, Councilman Ron
Cardwell and Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: none
b) Discussion, consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. 694 an Ordinance amending
the City of Piedmont Code of Ordinances by providing that zoning designation a tract of
land in the Northeast quarter (NE/4) of section thirty-five (35), township fourteen (14) North,
range five (5) West of the Indian Meridian, Canadian County, Oklahoma more particularly
described as follows: commencing at the Northeast corner of said Northeast quarter (NE/4);
thence S 89°20'39" W along the North line of said Northeast quarter (NE/4) (basis of
bearing), a distance of 1,508.82 feet; thence S 00°17'43" E a distance of 50.00 feet to the point
of beginning, said point being on the South right of way line of N.W. 178th street, and on the
westerly line of the recorded plat of Shenandoah I at Timber Creek; thence along the
westerly lines of the recorded plat of Shenandoah I at Timber Creek the following 7 courses:
1) N 89°20'39" E a distance of 320.32 feet; 2) S 45°19'41" E a distance of 35.15 feet; 3) S
00°00'16" W a distance of 184.86 feet; 4) on a curve to the left with an arc length of 93.90’, a
radius of 195.00’ a chord bearing of S 13°47'42" E, and a chord length of 93.00’; 5) on a
reverse curve to the right with an arc length of 62.89’, a radius of 104.96’, a chord bearing
of S 17°09'36" E, and a chord length of 61.95’; 6) S 00°01'40" E a distance of 337.57 feet; 7)
S 89°20'39" W a distance of 382.30 feet; thence N 00°17'51" W a distance of 697.38 feet to
the point of beginning be changed from A-1 (Agriculture District) to RE-2 (Rural Residential
District); providing for severability; repeal of conflicting ordinances; and declaring an
emergency. (Also known as Shenandoah North)
Councilman Ron Cardwell addressed the council
For clarity- I think agenda items like this should state clearly who and where this is.
Councilman Austin Redus made a motion to approve item b. Motion was seconded by Councilman Melissa
Ashford.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman
Melissa Ashford, and Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: none
ABSTAIN: Councilman Jonathan Hisey and Councilman Ron
Cardwell
c) Discussion, consideration and possible action on a proposed Ordinance No. 693 an
Ordinance amending the City of Piedmont code of ordinances by providing that zoning
designation tracts of land in the southeast quarter (se/4) of section twenty-nine (29), township
fourteen (14) north, range five (5) west of the Indian Meridian, Canadian County, Oklahoma
more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION - TRACT A Commencing at
the Southeast Corner of said SE/4 of the SE/4; Thence N 00°01'21" E along the East line of
the SE/4 of the SE/4 a distance of 1014.36 feet, to the Point of Beginning; Thence S 89°54'44"
W a distance of 347.79 feet; Thence N 00°01'21" E and parallel to the East line of the SE/4
of the SE/4 a distance of a distance of 303.43 feet to the North line of the SE/4 of the SE/4;
Thence N 89°30'51"E a distance of 348.04 feet to the Northeast corner of the SE/4 of the
SE/4; Thence S 00°01'21" W along the East line of the SE/4 of the SE/4 a distance of 305.82
to the point or place of beginning; LEGAL DESCRIPTION - TRACT B Commencing at the
Southeast Corner of said SE/4 of the SE/4; Thence N 00°01'21" E along the East line of the
SE/4 of the SE/4 a distance of 712.42 feet, to the Point of Beginning; Thence S 90°00'00" W
a distance of 347.91 feet; Thence N 00°01'21" E and parallel to the East line of the SE/4 of
the SE/4 a distance of a distance of 301.41 feet; Thence N 89°54'44"E a distance of 347.79
feet to the East line of the SE/4 of the SE/4; Thence S 00°01'21" W along the East line of the
SE/4 of the SE/4 a distance of 301.95 to the point or place of beginning. LEGAL
DESCRIPTION - TRACT C Commencing at the Southeast Corner of said SE/4 of the SE/4;
Thence N 00°01'21" E along the East line of the SE/4 of the SE/4 a distance of 569.21 feet, to
the Point of Beginning; Thence S 89°32'41" W a distance of 347.98 feet; Thence N 00°01'21"
E and parallel to the East line of the SE/4 of the SE/4 a distance of a distance of 145.97 feet;
Thence N 90°00'00"E a distance of 347.91 feet to the East line of the SE/4 of the SE/4; Thence
S 00°01'21" W along the East line of the SE/4 of the SE/4 a distance of 143.21 to the point or
place of beginning; be changed from A-1 (Agriculture District) to C-2 (General Shopping);
providing for severability; repeal of conflicting ordinances; and declaring an emergency.
(Also known as 1885 Piedmont Road)
Councilman Melissa Ashford made a motion to approve item c on second reading. Motion was seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman
Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Melissa Ashford, Councilman Ron
Cardwell and Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: none
Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel made a motion to approve it as an emergency. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Melissa Ashford.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman
Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Melissa Ashford, Councilman Ron
Cardwell and Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: none
d) Discussion, consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. 692 an ordinance amending
the City of Piedmont code of ordinances, providing for the amendment of sections 7-201
through 7-207 and adoption of section 7-208; providing purchases by the city, providing
definitions, designating a purchase agent, adopting purchasing manual, defining parameters
for requisitions, adopting procedure for contracting, providing for certification of fund
status by the city clerk, providing for emergency purchases and requiring compliance with
the public competitive act;; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict;
providing for severability; and declaring an emergency.
City Attorney Michael Segler addressed the council
This allows the City Manager to spend only so much money at a time. Some purchases would still need
bids.
Councilman Ron Cardwell addressed the council
The county's purchase limit is $25,000. i think we should start publishing bids in a major paper not only
the local papers. I think this would bring more bids.
Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel addressed the council
I think $25,000 is a good purchase limit. It would allow the City Manager to take care of any problems
should they arise.
Councilman Melissa Ashford made a motion to approve item d with some changes of the wording. Motion was
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman
Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Melissa Ashford, Councilman Ron
Cardwell and Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: none
e) Discussion, consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. 695 an ordinance amending
the City of Piedmont code of ordinances, providing for the repeal of section 3-301F as the
state of public intoxication is otherwise prohibited in section 10-501; providing for
severability; and declaring an emergency.
Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel made a motion to approve item e on the second reading. Motion was seconded
by Councilman Melissa Ashford.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman
Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Melissa Ashford, Councilman Ron
Cardwell and Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: none
f) Conduct a public hearing on a proposed Ordinance No. 696 an ordinance amending the
City of Piedmont code of ordinances, by adding section 3-302 c (1); providing for the
prohibition of persons under the age of twenty-one years from possessing alcoholic
beverages at a social gathering when a parent or guardian of the possessor is not present;
providing for severability; and declaring an emergency.
Melissa Ashford made a motion to open a public hearing. Motion was seconded by Councilman Austin Redus.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman
Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Melissa Ashford, Councilman Ron
Cardwell and Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: none
Melissa Ashford made a motion to open a public hearing. Motion was seconded by Councilman Ron Cardwell.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman
Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Melissa Ashford, Councilman Ron
Cardwell and Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: none
g) Discussion, consideration and possible action on Ordinance No. Ordinance 696 an
ordinance amending the City of Piedmont code of ordinances, by adding section 3-302 c
(1); providing for the prohibition of persons under the age of twenty-one years from
possessing alcoholic beverages at a social gathering when a parent or guardian of the
possessor is not present; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency.
Councilman Ron Cardwell addressed the council
Where is this coming from? Do parents get charged for this? Does this ordinance exist in other cities?
City Attorney Michael Seagler addressed the council
The person responsible is the one hosting the party or gathering.
Councilman Austin Redus made a motion to approve item g on the first reading. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Melissa Ashford.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman
Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Melissa Ashford, Councilman Ron
Cardwell and Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: none
h) Approval of Resolution 05/24/2021B a resolution approving the City of Piedmont, the
Piedmont Municipal Authority’s and Piedmonts Special Project Authority annual operating
budgets for fiscal year 2021-2022, starting July 1, 2021, and ending on June 30, 2022 adopted
May 24, 2021 and ratification and adoption of the budgets.
Councilman Ron Cardwell addressed the council
In the budget for Community Development, I was unable to find the line item for engineering. Is it under
a code?
City Manager Jason Orr addressed the council
I can email the budget and show where that line item is at.
Councilman Melissa Ashford made a motion to approve item h. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jonathan
Hisey.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman
Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Melissa Ashford, Councilman Ron
Cardwell and Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: none
12. CONSIDERATION OF PETITIONS, CONTRACTS & COMMUNICATIONS –
a) Discussion, consideration and possible approval of an agreement with Crawford and
Associates for financial services for the FY 2021-2022.
Councilman Melissa Ashford made a motion to approve item a. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jonathan
Hisey.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman
Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Melissa Ashford, Councilman Ron
Cardwell and Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: none
b) Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Fraternal Order of Police Union Contract
for the 2021-2022 fiscal year.
Councilman Melissa Ashford made a motion to approve item b. Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Kevan Blasdel.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman
Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Melissa Ashford, Councilman Ron
Cardwell and Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: none
c) Discussion, consideration and possible approval to AT&T Addendum to Video Services
Agreement.
Councilman Ron Cardwell made a motion to approve for the City Attorney’s review. Motion was seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman
Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Melissa Ashford, Councilman Ron
Cardwell and Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: none
13. NEW BUSINESS –
a) “New business,” as used herein, shall mean any matter not known about or which could not
have been reasonably foreseen prior to the time of posting. (25 O.S. 311a(9))
None
14. PIEDMONT MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
Councilman Melissa Ashford made a motion to recess to piedmont municipal authority. Motion was seconded
by Councilman Jonathan Hisey.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman
Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Melissa Ashford, Councilman Ron
Cardwell and Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: none
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION-
a) Discussion and consideration of the City Manager’s Compensation and performance as
required by contract. [25 OS Sec. 307(b)(1)]
Mayor Kurt Mayabb tabled the executive session until a future meeting.
16. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS-
Mayor Kurt Mayabb withheld council comments
17. ADJOURN – Mayor Kurt Mayabb adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:29pm
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Mayor, Kurt Mayabb Secretary, Arielle Garcia
The minutes were approved by the council on June 28, 2021. Mayor Kurt Mayabb asked if they could be
corrected and brought back for review.
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