City Council
Regular MeetingPiedmont, OK · January 22, 2024
Minutes
Piedmont City Council
NOTICE OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, January 22nd, 2024 -6:30 PM
Piedmont City Hall – Council Chambers
314 Edmond Road NW
Kurt Mayabb …………………………………………………..…. Mayor
Ryan Aller…. …………….…….….…………………………. Ward One
Ron Cardwell ………………….……………………………... Ward Two
Rob Jones…………... ………………….……..……….……. Ward Three
Jonathan Hisey ……………………………..... Mayor ProTem Ward Four
Byron Schlomach…………………………………..…………..Ward Five
Joshua Williams………………………………………….…City Manager
Daniel McClure ………….…………………..……………. City Attorney
Jennifer Smith ………….………………….…………………. City Clerk
Morgan Clark…………………………………………..….. City Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER___________________________________________________________________
Mayor Kurt Mayabb called the meeting to order at 6:33PM.
2. ROLL CALL______________________________________________________________
City Clerk Jennifer Smith called roll. A quorum was present.
Council Present: Mayor Kurt Mayabb, Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Ron
Cardwell, Councilman Rob Jones, and Councilman Byron Schlomach
Council Absent: Councilman Ryan Aller
3. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE_____________________________________
Mayor Kurt Mayabb led the pledge of allegiance and the invocation.
4. PRESENTATION/PROCLAMATION/OATHS/APPOINTMENTS_____________________________
City Manager, Josh Williams, presented John Moore, City Inspector, an award for his 25 years of dedicated
service.
COUNCIL AND ATTENDEES TOOK A 5-MINUTE RECESS TO CONGRATULATE JOHN MOORE.
5. CONSENT AGENDA_____________________________________________________________
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Board and will be enacted
by one motion. There will not be separate discussions of these items. If discussion is desired, that item
will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.
A. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 27th, 2023
B. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of December 18th, 2023
C. Approval of the Emergency Meeting Minutes of December 19th, 2023
D. Approval of Income Statement
E. Approval of Check Approval Register
F. Approval of Encumbrance Report
G. Approval of 2024 SRB Engineering and Planning Services Contract
H. Approval of Piedmont Fire Department Surplus
I. Approval of Piedmont Police Department Surplus
J. Approval of City Hall Surplus
K. Approval of Mutual Cooperation Agreement with Oklahoma County
L. Acceptance of Dedication of Easement for STK Sewer Line for Autumn Chase III
M. Approval of Purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey made a motion to approve Items A, B, C, D, E, F, H, and M. Motion was
seconded by Councilman Ron Cardwell.
VOTE WAS:
AYE: Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Byron Schlomach, Councilman Rob Jones,
and Councilman Ron Cardwell
NAY: None
6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA________________________________
Item G: Councilman Ron Cardwell removed Item G from the consent agenda.
Councilman Cardwell wanted to point out that this was a standard agreement with SRB and that is
basically a contract renewal.
Item I: Councilman Rob Jones removed Item I from the consent agenda.
Councilman Rob Jones asked about what our program was for disposing of surplus items. City Manager,
Josh Williams, reiterated that the items are put on an auction site.
Item J: Councilman Rob Jones removed Item J from the consent agenda.
The same question was asked under Item I.
Councilman Rob Jones made a motion to approve Items I and J. Councilman Ron Cardwell seconded
this motion. Items I and J were approved.
VOTE WAS:
AYE: Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Byron Schlomach, Councilman Rob Jones
and Councilman Ron Cardwell
NAY: None
Item K: Councilman Ron Cardwell removed Item K from the consent agenda.
This agreement is a general standard agreement between City of Piedmont and Oklahoma County for
maintenance of Countyline Road. The dates will say from January 22nd 2024 through June 30th, 2024.
Item L: Councilman Ron Cardwell removed Item L from the consent agenda.
This easement is being granted by SBS Development and it is in favor of City of Piedmont for the installation of
a sewer line that is a part of Town Central.
Councilman Ron Cardwell made a motion to approve Items G, K, and L. Councilman Rob Jones
seconded this motion. Items G, K, and L were approved.
VOTE WAS:
AYE: Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Byron Schlomach, Councilman Rob Jones
and Councilman Ron Cardwell
NAY: None
7. CITIZENS COMMENTS__________________________________________________________
Residents may address City Council regarding an item that are listed and not listed on the agenda. Residents must
provide their name and address. City Council requests that comments be limited to five (5) minutes unless the Presiding
Officer grants additional time.
8. SCHEDULED BUSINESS____________________________________________________________
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to accept the City of Piedmont’s 22-23 fiscal year
audit.
Councilman Byron Schlomach made a motion to accept the 2022-2023 fiscal year audit. Councilman Ron
Cardwell seconded this motion.
VOTE WAS:
AYE: Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Byron Schlomach, Councilman Rob Jones
and Councilman Ron Cardwell
NAY: None
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to allow the City Manager to advertise and bid
the new Public Works office/training facility (Project #1) & Public Works Maintenance
Facility (Project #2) to be located at 1604 Washington NW.
Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey made a motion to allow the City Manager to advertise and bid the new Public
Works office/training facility (Project #1) and Public Works maintenance facility (Project #2). Councilman
Byron Schlomach seconded this motion.
VOTE WAS:
AYE: Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Byron Schlomach, Councilman Rob Jones
and Councilman Ron Cardwell
NAY: None
C. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to allow the City Manager to advertise and bid road
project to re-construct Piedmont Rd. from Ash/220th to Moffat/234th.
Councilman Ron Cardwell made a motion to approve Item C. Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey seconded this
motion.
VOTE WAS:
AYE: Councilman Byron Schlomach, Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Rob Jones
and Councilman Ron Cardwell
NAY:
D. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to award the Washington/164th from Mustang
Rd to Cemetery Rd resurfacing contract through ODOT to Atlas Paving Company in the
amount of $736,775.01.
Councilman Ron Cardwell made a motion to award Atlas Paving Company the resurfacing contract through
ODOT. Councilman Byron Schlomach seconded this motion.
VOTE WAS:
AYE: Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Byron Schlomach, Councilman Rob Jones
and Councilman Ron Cardwell
NAY: None
E. Discussion, consideration, and possible action on raising the monthly compensation for the
City Council and Mayor.
Mayor Kurt Mayabb proposed a pay raise for the council and mayor. It would be a change of the charter which
would consist of a vote of the people. City Manager, Josh Williams, recommended doing a charter workshop.
This will allow everyone to place their opinions on what they want changed. The November election would
probably be the most beneficial ballot to present this on.
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN.
F. Discussion, consideration, and possible action on Resolution 01-22-24A for 30 Day Notices for
Utility Rate Increases.
Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey made a motion to approve Resolution 01-22-24A with the change from one
week to 30 days. Councilman Rob Jones seconded this motion.
VOTE WAS:
AYE: Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Byron Schlomach, Councilman Rob Jones,
and Councilman Ron Cardwell
NAY: None
G. Discussion, consideration, and possible action on Ordinance 2024-001 regarding oil pad
maintenance.
Councilman Byron Schlomach made a motion to approve Ordinance 2024-001 with an amendment in item 3B.
Councilman Ron Cardwell seconded this motion.
VOTE WAS:
AYE: Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Byron Schlomach, Councilman Rob Jones,
and Councilman Ron Cardwell
NAY: None
Councilman Ron Cardwell made a motion to declare Ordinance 2024-001 an emergency. Mayor ProTem Jonathan
Hisey seconded this motion.
VOTE WAS:
AYE: Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Byron Schlomach, Councilman Rob Jones,
and Councilman Ron Cardwell
NAY: None
H. Discussion, consideration, and possible action Ordinance 2024-002 amending the code of the
City of Piedmont bidding regulations, making findings of fact; providing for severability and
repealer; and declaring an emergency.
Councilman Ron Cardwell made a motion to approve Ordinance 2024-002. Mayor ProTem Jonathan
Hisey seconded this motion.
VOTE WAS:
AYE: Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Byron Schlomach, Councilman Rob Jones,
and Councilman Ron Cardwell
NAY: None
Councilman Ron Cardwell made a motion to declare Ordinance 2024-002 an emergency. Mayor
ProTem Jonathan Hisey seconded this motion.
VOTE WAS:
AYE: Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Byron Schlomach, Councilman Rob Jones,
and Councilman Ron Cardwell
NAY: None
I. Discussion, consideration, and possible action on Ordinance 2024-003 amending the code of
the City of Piedmont by the technology fee, making findings of fact; providing for severability
and repealer; and declaring an emergency.
Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey made a motion to approve Ordinance 2024-003. Councilman Byron Schlomach
seconded this motion.
VOTE WAS:
AYE: Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Byron Schlomach, Councilman Rob Jones,
and Councilman Ron Cardwell
NAY: None
Councilman Ron Cardwell made a motion to declare Ordinance 2024-003 an emergency. Councilman Byron
Schlomach seconded this motion.
VOTE WAS:
AYE: Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Byron Schlomach, Councilman Rob Jones,
and Councilman Ron Cardwell
NAY: None
J. Discussion, consideration, and possible action on Ordinance 2024-004 amending the code of
the City of Piedmont by establishing regulations concerning the use and placement of trash
dumpsters, making findings of fact; providing for severability and repealer; and declaring an
emergency.
Councilman Ron Cardwell made a motion to approve Ordinance 2024-004. Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey
seconded this motion.
VOTE WAS:
AYE: Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Byron Schlomach, Councilman Rob Jones,
and Councilman Ron Cardwell
NAY: None
Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey made a motion to declare Ordinance 2024-004 an emergency. Councilman Ron
Cardwell seconded this motion.
VOTE WAS:
AYE: Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Byron Schlomach, Councilman Rob Jones,
and Councilman Ron Cardwell
NAY: None
K. Discussion, consideration, and possible action on Ordinance 2024-005 amending the code of the
City of Piedmont by adding Chapter V, Section 5-3 of the Piedmont Subdivision Regulations
relating to sidewalk modifications, making findings of fact; providing for severability and
repealer; and declaring an emergency.
Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey made a motion to approve the first reading of Item K. Councilman Rob
Jones seconded this motion.
VOTE WAS:
AYE: Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Byron Schlomach, Councilman Rob Jones,
and Councilman Ron Cardwell
NAY: None
9. NEW BUSINESS_______________________________________________________________
Any matter not known or which could not have been reasonably foreseen prior to the time of posting the agenda
in accordance with Title 25, Sec. 311.9 Oklahoma Statues.
10. PIEDMONT MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY _________________
Majority of a Quorum required for approval.
RECESS TO PMA MEETING
Mayor Kurt Mayabb moved to the PMA meeting without objection.
RECONVENE TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Kurt Mayabb reconvened the City Council meeting without objection.
11. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT_________________________________________________
25 years is a longtime to work for any organization. Congrats to John Moore.
20 years and running, Jennifer Smith has had zero findings on the yearly audit. Great job Jennifer!
Excited to get the Public Works building started.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kurt Mayabb adjourned the meeting at 9:02PM.
____________________________________ _________________________________
Mayor, Kurt Mayabb City Secretary, Morgan Clark
Piedmont Municipal Authority
MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, January 22nd, 2024 -6:30 PM
Piedmont City Hall – Council Chambers
314 Edmond Road NW
Kurt Mayabb…. …………………………………………..…Chairman
Ryan Aller …………….…….….………………………….Trustee
Ron Cardwell ………………….…………………………….... Trustee
Rob Jones……..… ………………….……………………...…. Trustee
Jonathan Hisey ………………………...…………………...…. Trustee
Byron Schlomach…………………………………………….…Trustee
Daniel McClure………….………………………….…. PMA Attorney
Jennifer Smith ………….………………….………....…….PMA Clerk
Josh Williams………………..………………………….PMA Manager
Morgan Clark……………...…………………………...PMA Secretary
Present: Chairman Kurt Mayabb, Trustee Jonathan Hisey, Trustee Byron Schlomach,
Trustee Rob Jones, and Trustee Ron Cardwell
Absent: Trustee Ryan Aller
1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Kurt Mayabb called the meeting to order at 8:15PM.
2. ROLL CALL PMA Clerk Jennifer Smith called role and there was a quorum present.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of December 18th, 2023
B. Approval of Income Statement
C. Approval of Check Approval Register
D. Approval of 2024 SRB Engineering and Planning Services Contract
Trustee Ron Cardwell made a motion to approve items A, B, C, and D on the consent agenda. Trustee Byron
Schlomach seconded this motion.
VOTE WAS:
AYE: Trustee Jonathan Hisey, Trustee Rob Jones, Trustee Byron Schlomach, and Trustee
Ron Cardwell
NAY: None
4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA____________________________________
None
5. CITIZENS COMMENTS ON AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS___________________
Residents must provide their name and address. Council requests that comments be limited to five (5) minutes.
None
6. SCHEDULED BUSINESS________________________________________________________
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to accept the City of Piedmont’s 22-23 fiscal year
audit.
Trustee Jonathan Hisey made a motion to accept the 2022-2023 fiscal year audit. Trustee Rob Jones seconded
this motion.
VOTE WAS:
AYE: Trustee Jonathan Hisey, Trustee Rob Jones, Trustee Byron Schlomach, and Trustee
Ron Cardwell
NAY: None
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to allow the City Manager to re-advertise and
re-bid the sanitary sewer project at the lagoons located at 1604 Washington NW.
Councilman Ron Cardwell made a motion to authorize the City Manager to re-advertise and re-bid the
sanitary sewer project for the lagoons at 1604 Washington NW. Mayor Kurt Mayabb seconded that
motion.
VOTE WAS:
AYE: Trustee Jonathan Hisey, Trustee Rob Jones, Trustee Byron Schlomach, and Trustee
Ron Cardwell
NAY: None
C. Update from SRB on the Master Water Plan
Robert Mullins with SRB presented a PowerPoint going into detail of Piedmont’s Master Water Plan.
D. Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the Gordon’s Hollow Report.
NO ACTION TAKEN.
7. NEW BUSINESS
NONE
8. RECONVENE TO PIEDMONT SPECIAL PROJECTS AUTHORITY MEETING___________
_________________________________ ____________________________________
Mayor, Kurt Mayabb City Secretary, Morgan Clark
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