City Council
Regular MeetingPiedmont, OK · August 23, 2021
Minutes
AMENDED- MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL - MINUTES
GEORGE FINA MUNICIPAL BUILDING - 314 EDMOND ROAD NORTHWEST
Monday, August 23, 2021 6:30pm
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kurt Mayabb, Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman
Ron Cardwell, Councilman Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Melissa
Ashford, and Councilman Austin Redus
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Jason Orr, City Clerk Jennifer Smith, City Attorney
Michael Segler, Community Development Director Scott Garnand,
and City Secretary Arielle Garcia.
1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Kurt Mayabb called the meeting to order at 6:31pm
2. ROLL CALL - City Clerk Jennifer Smith called roll and a quorum was present
3. DESIGNATE A MEETING LEADER- In the absence of the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem
4. FLAG SALUTE - Mayor Kurt Mayabb led flag salute
5. INVOCATION – Mayor Kurt Mayabb led invocation
6. PRESENTATION/PROCLAMATIONS/OATHS/APPOINTMENTS
a) Appointment of 2 members to Parks and Recreation Board.
-Jan Swenson
-Gary Hirschman
Mayor Kurt Mayabb appointed Jan Swenson and Gary Hirschman to the Park and Recreation Board.
Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel made a motion approve the appointments of Jan Swenson and Gary Hirschman
to the Parks and Recreation Board. Motion was seconded by councilman Melissa Ashford.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman
Ron Cardwell, Councilman Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Melissa
Ashford, and Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: None
7. HEARING OF CITIZENS - Topics to include those items not listed in the agenda.
Bill long addressed the council
He handed out to the council an open records request for numerous things.
Brittany Anderson addressed the council
The audit is clear but the law was broken. Ignorance is not an excuse.
Tracie Jones addressed the council
I want to ask the councilman that renewed the city manages contract, why did you do that?
8. 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 July 26, 2021.
b) Recognition/Approval of Purchase Order/Disbursements for the City (Claims List.)
c) Approval of minutes for the Special City Council Meeting on July 14, 2021.
d) Recognition/Approval of Financial Statements.
e) Recognition/Approval of Encumbrance Report.
f) Approval of purchase orders for expenditures exceeding $25,000.
g) Approval of Resolution No. 8/23/21A City of Piedmont Hazard Mitigation Plan.
h) Approval of Resolution No. 8/23/21B establishing the 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone fee rate for
Calendar Year 2022.
i) Approval of Police Department Intellivault Agreement.
j) Approval of Budget Amendment No. 2 for additional PMA employees.
k) Approval of Canadian County interlocal Road Agreement for Morgan Road from 178 to 192.
9. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
Councilman Jonathan Hisey pulled items b,j, and k of the consent agenda.
Item b of the consent agenda
Councilman Jonathan Hisey addressed the council
City Manager Jason Orr said there was no amended agreement for the payment to pioneer for the work on
mustang road.
City Attorney Michael Segler addressed the council
This purchase did not require a bid. This was within his purchasing amount.
Councilman Jonathan Hisey addressed the council
The ordnance says he cannot pay or purchase any contract services.
Councilman Jonathan Hisey made a motion to approve item b the approval of purchase order except invoice
number 0025900. Motion was seconded by councilman Ron Cardwell.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman
Ron Cardwell, Councilman Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Melissa
Ashford, and Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: None
Item j of the consent agenda
Councilman Jonathan Hisey addressed the council
I pulled this from the consent agenda because I didn’t agree with it being on there.
Councilman Melissa Ashford made a motion to approve item j of the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Jonathan Hisey.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman
Ron Cardwell, Councilman Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Melissa
Ashford, and Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: None
Item k of the consent agenda
Councilman Jonathan Hisey addressed the council
I think we are getting a good deal here. We are paying for the materials and county is doing the labor. I
pulled this because it shouldn’t be on the consent.
Councilman Melissa Ashford made a motion to approve item k of the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Jonathan Hisey.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman
Ron Cardwell, Councilman Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Melissa
Ashford, and Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: None
10. BUSINESS ITEMS –
a) Discussion, consideration and possible action relating to the State Auditor and Inspector’s
special audit report dated August 10, 2021.
No motion made for business item a
b) Discussion, consideration and possible action to add two stop signs on Shirley Lane at the
intersection of Longhorn and Shirley Lane.
Councilman Austin Redus made a motion to direct staff to do as needed concerning additional stop signs.
Motion was seconded by Councilman Melissa Ashford.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman
Ron Cardwell, Councilman Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Melissa
Ashford, and Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: None
c) Discussion, consideration and possible action to finalize the list of road projects for FY 21-22.
Mustang Road, 164th to 178th
220th Road, Piedmont Rd to Mustang
192nd Road, Cemetery to Frisco
Morgan Road, 206th to 192nd (partner with Canadian County, previously approved)
206th, Sara to County Line (partner with Canadian County, previously approved)
Apache Road safety improvements
Morgan Road, 178th to 192nd
Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel made a motion to approve business item c. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Melissa Ashford.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman
Ron Cardwell, Councilman Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Melissa
Ashford, and Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: None
d) Discussion, consideration and possible action to clarify ownership/responsibility for
Waterloo/Azalea Road.
Councilman Jonathan Hisey made a motion for Mayor and City staff to meet with Kingfisher County to clarify
ownership of pothole. Motion was seconded by councilman Ron Cardwell.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman
Ron Cardwell, Councilman Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Melissa
Ashford, and Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: None
e) Discussion, consideration and possible action on the employment, hiring, appointment,
promotion, demotion, disciplining, termination or resignation of the City Manager.
Business item e was tabled until after the Executive session.
Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel made a motion to terminate City Manager Jason Orr effective
immediately. Motion was seconded by Councilman Ron Cardwell.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman
Ron Cardwell, Councilman Jonathan Hisey, and Councilman
Melissa Ashford
NAY: Councilman Austin Redus
10. 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
11. PIEDMONT MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
Councilman Melissa Ashford made a motion to recess to Piedmont Municipal Authority Meeting. Motion was
seconded by Councilman Jonathan Hisey.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman
Ron Cardwell, Councilman Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Melissa
Ashford, and Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: None
Councilman Melissa Ashford made a motion to reconvene to regular city council meeting. Motion was seconded
by Councilman Jonathan Hisey.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman
Ron Cardwell, Councilman Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Melissa
Ashford, and Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: None
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION-
Councilman Melissa Ashford made a motion to recess to executive session at 7:14pm. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Jonathan Hisey.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman
Ron Cardwell, Councilman Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Melissa
Ashford, and Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: None
a) Discussion, consideration and possible action on the employment, hiring, appointment,
promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of the City Manager. [ 25 OS sec. 307(b) (1)]
No motion made in executive session
Mayor pro Tem Kevan Blasdel made a motion to reconvene to regular city council meeting at 8:01pm. Motion
was seconded by Councilman Melissa Ashford.
Vote Was:
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Kevan Blasdel, Councilman
Ron Cardwell, Councilman Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Melissa
Ashford, and Councilman Austin Redus
NAY: None
13. ADJOURN – Mayor Kurt Mayabb adjourned the meeting at 8:08pm
_____________________________________ _____________________________________
Mayor, Kurt Mayabb City Secretary, Arielle Garcia
MEETING OF THE PIEDMONT MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY (PMA) - MINUTES
GEORGE FINA MUNICIPAL BUILDING - 314 Edmond Road NW
Monday, August 23, 2021 6:30pm
(Immediately following the City Council Meeting)
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kurt Mayabb, Trustee Kevan Blasdel, Trustee
Ron Cardwell, Trustee Jonathan Hisey, Trustee Melissa Ashford
Trustee Austin Redus
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Jason Orr, City Clerk Jennifer Smith, City Attorney
Michael Segler, Community Development Director Scott Garnand,
and City Secretary Arielle Garcia.
1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Kurt Mayabb called the meeting to order at 6:31pm
2. ROLL CALL – City Clerk Jennifer Smith called roll and a quorum was present
3. CONSENT AGENDA - All items on the consent agenda are non-controversial and may be approved
by one motion.
a) Approval of Minutes for the Piedmont Municipal Authority Meeting on July 26, 2021
b) Recognition/Approval of Purchase Order/Disbursements for the City (Claims List).
c) Recognition/Approval of Financial Statements.
d) Approval of Budget Amendment No. 1 for additional PMA employees.
e) Approval of purchase orders for expenditures exceeding $25,000.
Councilman Melissa Ashford approved items of the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by councilman Ron
Cardwell.
Vote Was:
AYE: Trustee Kevan Blasdel, Trustee Ron Cardwell, Trustee Jonathan
Hisey, Trustee Melissa Ashford, Trustee Austin Redus
NAY: None
4. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA –
Councilman Jonathan Hisey pulled items b of the consent agenda.
Item b of the consent agenda
Councilman Jonathan Hisey addressed the council
Is there a written agreement for invoice 0025858?
Councilman Jonathan Hisey made a motion to approve item b of the consent agenda except invoice 0025858.
Motion was seconded by councilman Ron Cardwell.
Vote Was:
AYE: Trustee Kevan Blasdel, Trustee Ron Cardwell, Trustee Jonathan
Hisey, Trustee Melissa Ashford, Trustee Austin Redus
NAY: None
5. BUSINESS ITEMS –
6. 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))
7. AJOURN- Mayor Kurt Mayabb adjourned the meeting at 7:14pm
Councilman Melissa Ashford made a motion to adjourn the Piedmont Municipal Meeting and reconvene the
regular City Council Meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilman Jonathan Hisey.
Vote Was:
AYE: Trustee Kevan Blasdel, Trustee Ron Cardwell, Trustee Jonathan
Hisey, Trustee Melissa Ashford, Trustee Austin Redus
NAY: None
______________________________________ _______________________________________
Mayor, Kurt Mayabb City Secretary, Arielle Garcia
Agenda
AMENDED- MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
GEORGE FINA MUNICIPAL BUILDING - 314 EDMOND ROAD NORTHWEST
Monday, August 23, 2021 6:30pm
1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem
2. ROLL CALL - City Clerk or City Secretary
3. DESIGNATE A MEETING LEADER- In the absence of the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem
4. FLAG SALUTE - To be led by the designee of the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem
5. INVOCATION – To be led by the designee of the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem
6. PRESENTATION/PROCLAMATIONS/OATHS/APPOINTMENTS
a) Appointment of 2 members to Parks and Recreation Board.
-Jan Swenson
-Gary Hirschman
MOTION _____________________________________________
7. HEARING OF CITIZENS - Topics to include those items not listed in the agenda.
8. 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 July 26, 2021. (PAGE #3)
b) Recognition/Approval of Purchase Order/Disbursements for the City (Claims List). (PAGE #12)
c) Approval of minutes for the Special City Council Meeting on July 14, 2021. (PAGE #28)
d) Recognition/Approval of Financial Statements. (PAGE #29)
e) Recognition/Approval of Encumbrance Report. (PAGE #36)
f) Approval of purchase orders for expenditures exceeding $25,000. (PAGE #41)
g) Approval of Resolution No. 8/23/21A City of Piedmont Hazard Mitigation Plan. (PAGE #43)
h) Approval of Resolution No. 8/23/21B establishing the 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone fee rate for
Calendar Year 2022. (PAGE #44)
i) Approval of Police Department Intellivault Agreement. PAGE #45)
j) Approval of Budget Amendment No. 2 for additional PMA employees. (PAGE #49)
k) Approval of Canadian County interlocal Road Agreement for Morgan Road from 178 to 192.
(SEE HANDOUT)
9. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
10. BUSINESS ITEMS –
a) Discussion, consideration and possible action relating to the State Auditor and Inspector’s
special audit report dated August 10, 2021.
MOTION ____________________________________________________________________
b) Discussion, consideration and possible action to add two stop signs on Shirley Lane at the
intersection of Longhorn and Shirley Lane.
MOTION ____________________________________________________________________
c) Discussion, consideration and possible action to finalize the list of road projects for FY 21-22.
Mustang Road, 164th to 178th
220th Road, Piedmont Rd to Mustang
192nd Road, Cemetery to Frisco
Morgan Road, 206th to 192nd (partner with Canadian County, previously approved)
206th, Sara to County Line (partner with Canadian County, previously approved)
Apache Road safety improvements
Morgan Road, 178th to 192nd
MOTION ____________________________________________________________________
d) Discussion, consideration and possible action to clarify ownership/responsibility for
Waterloo/Azelea Road.
MOTION ____________________________________________________________________
e) Discussion, consideration and possible action on the employment, hiring, appointment,
promotion, demotion, disciplining, termination or resignation of the City Manager.
MOTION ____________________________________________________________________
10. 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))
11. PIEDMONT MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY (PAGE #50)
MOTION TO RECESS TO PIEDMONT MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY______________
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION-
MOTION TO RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION______________
a) Discussion, consideration and possible action on the employment, hiring, appointment,
promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of the City Manager. [ 25 OS sec. 307(b) (1)]
MOTION TO ADJOURN TO RECONVENE TO REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING _______________
MOTION ____________________________________________________________________
13. ADJOURN –
All regular meetings of the City Council of Piedmont for the 2021, calendar year, were set on November
23, 2020. The above Agenda Summary is posted at Piedmont Civic Center – Front door, August 20, 2021
at 5:00pm. The above Agenda is posted on the City of Piedmont Website, on August 20, 2021 at 5:00pm.
Official action can be taken on items that appear on the agenda or are brought up as new business. In
reviewing and responding to any agenda item, the Council may, in whole or in part, adopt, approve,
conditionally approve, ratify, deny, defer, amend, strike or continue any agenda item. When more
information is needed to act on an item, Council may refer the matter to the City Manager, to the
Municipal Counselor, or to a board or commission for additional study. Items may be deferred or
continued indefinitely or to a specific date or stricken from the agenda entirely.
Posted by: City Clerk Jennifer Smith______________________________________________
MEETING OF THE PIEDMONT MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY (PMA)
GEORGE FINA MUNICIPAL BUILDING - 314 Edmond Road NW
Monday, August 23, 2021 6:30pm
(Immediately following the City Council Meeting)
1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem
2. ROLL CALL – City Clerk or City Secretary
3. CONSENT AGENDA - All items on the consent agenda are non-controversial and may be approved
by one motion.
a) Approval of Minutes for the Piedmont Municipal Authority Meeting on July 26, 2021. (PAGE
#51)
b) Recognition/Approval of Purchase Order/Disbursements for the City (Claims List). (PAGE #53)
c) Recognition/Approval of Financial Statements. (PAGE #60)
d) Approval of Budget Amendment No. 1 for additional PMA employees. (PAGE #64)
e) Approval of purchase orders for expenditures exceeding $25,000. (PAGE #41)
4. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA –
5. BUSINESS ITEMS –
6. 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))
7. AJOURN-
MOTION TO ADJOURN TO RECONVENE TO REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING (PAGE #2) _______________
All regular meetings of the City Council of Piedmont for the 2021, calendar year, were set on November
23, 2020. The above Agenda Summary is posted at Piedmont Civic Center – Front door, August 20, 2021
at 5:00pm. The above Agenda is posted on the City of Piedmont Website, on August 20, 2021 at 5:00pm.
Official action can be taken on items that appear on the agenda or are brought up as new business. In
reviewing and responding to any agenda item, the Council may, in whole or in part, adopt, approve,
conditionally approve, ratify, deny, defer, amend, strike or continue any agenda item. When more
information is needed to act on an item, Council may refer the matter to the City Manager, to the
Municipal Counselor, or to a board or commission for additional study. Items may be deferred or
continued indefinitely or to a specific date or stricken from the agenda entirely.
Posted by: City Clerk Jennifer Smith_____________________________________________
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