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Piedmont City Council NOTICE OF MINUTES Regular Meeting Minutes Monday, April 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 6:31PM. 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. 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 March 25th, 2024 B. Approval of Income Statement C. Approval of Check Approval Register D. Approval of Encumbrance Report E. Approval of Budget Amendment #3  F. Approval of Budget Amendment #4 G. Approval of Contract with Piedmont Fraternal of Police for FY ’24-’25 and FY ’25-’26 H. Approval of Contract Renewal with Canadian County Sheriff’s Office (Jail) I. Approval of Interlocal Transfer/Purchase of Police Vehicle from The City of Mustang J. Approval of Purchase of Used Police Vehicle K. Approval of Contract with City of OKC for Radio Operations for FY ’24-’25 Councilman Ron Cardwell made a motion to approve Items A, B, D, E, F, H, J, and K Motion was seconded by Councilman Rob Jones. VOTE WAS: AYE: Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Byron Schlomach, Councilman Ron Cardwell, and Councilman Rob Jones NAY: None 5. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA________________________________ Item C: Councilman Byron Schlomach pulled Item C. Councilman Byron Schlomach wanted to point out that a lot of money was spent on gravel over the last month. He stated he was appreciative of the efforts to bring up the gravel roads. Councilman Byron Schlomach made a motion to approve Item C. Councilman Ron Cardwell seconded this motion. VOTE WAS: AYE: Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Byron Schlomach, Councilman Ron Cardwell, and Councilman Rob Jones NAY: None Item G: Councilman Byron Schlomach pulled Item G. Councilman Byron Schlomach wanted to know if the city had to enter into an agreement with the FOP. City attorney advised that they [FOP] have the right to form and by law we have to negotiate or they can take it to arbitration and/or a vote of the people. Councilman Byron Schlomach made a motion to approve Item G. Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey seconded this motion. VOTE WAS: AYE: Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Byron Schlomach, Councilman Ron Cardwell, and Councilman Rob Jones NAY: None Item I: Councilman Byron Schlomach and Councilman Ron Cardwell pulled Item I. Councilman Cardwell wanted to know how many miles were on this vehicle. Councilman Schlomach wanted to know if we had test drove or seen the vehicle. Deputy Chief Neumann addressed both of these questions. Councilman Ron Cardwell made a motion to approve Item I. Councilman Byron Schlomach seconded this motion. VOTE WAS: AYE: Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Byron Schlomach, Councilman Ron Cardwell, and Councilman Rob Jones NAY: None 6. 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. Michael Owens spoke regarding Moffat Road. He would just like an update on the chip and seal that is supposed to be scheduled. He mentioned the tinhorn needing to be replaced as well. It is causing flooding in the road. He also mentioned the direction of the stop signs. Swapping them would improve the flow of traffic. Steven Prentice- He would like Frisco Road restored back to chip seal or pavement. The road is currently gravel. 7. SCHEDULED BUSINESS____________________________________________________________ Mayor Kurt Mayabb opened and closed the public hearing without objection. A. Discussion, consideration, and possible action on an application for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Design Statement at 210 Piedmont Road N. The legal description of the property is as follows: Piedmont Original Town Lots 14-24, Block 53 Mr. David Box spoke on behalf of the applicant. The purpose of this PUD application is to remedy the rear- yard setback. Councilman Ron Cardwell made a motion to approve the PUD subject to the following conditions: compliance with all state and local codes, a survey that shows compliance with required regulations, obtaining the vacating of the right-of-way behind the property, and maintaining and operating an adequate filtration system preventing detectable odors from their operations and property. Councilman Byron Schlomach seconded this motion. VOTE WAS: AYE: Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Byron Schlomach, and Councilman Ron Cardwell NAY: Councilman Rob Jones B. Discussion, consideration, and possible action on ways to fund capital improvement projects within the City of Piedmont. The Council and City staff spoke on some ideas that we could utilize to fund more projects. The discussion of funding of future projects was in the context of continuing momentum on rebuilding roads. Doing a general obligation (GO) bond, revenue bonds, raising taxes, or levying more fees came up in discussion. The Councilman weighed the pros and cons to doing all previous mentioned options. The Council settled on learning more about a GO bond. Mayor Kurt Mayabb made a motion to direct City Staff to get ahold of the bondsman and figure out what the bond will cost and talk about it at the next meeting. Councilman Ron Cardwell seconded this motion. VOTE WAS: AYE: Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Byron Schlomach, Councilman Ron Cardwell, and Councilman Rob Jones NAY: None C. Discussion, consideration, and possible action on a proposed resolution that City Council would consider the effect to Piedmont Public Schools when City Council considers approval of all new residential zoning requests, including residential PUDs, and residential plats. Mayor Kurt Mayabb made a motion to direct city staff and city attorney to draft an ordinance or resolution on notices for residential zoning requests, PUDs, and residential plats to be sent out to the school. Councilman Byron Schlomach seconded this motion. VOTE WAS: AYE: Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Byron Schlomach, Councilman Ron Cardwell, and Councilman Rob Jones NAY: None D. Discussion, consideration, and possible action on amending Part 4 - Animals, Chapter 1, Article A of the Piedmont Code of Ordinances. Councilman Ron Cardwell made a motion to have the city attorney review the existing large animal ordinance, correct the definition of terms to focus more upon usable pasture for those lots under 10 acres and bring it back to council for review. Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey seconded this motion. VOTE WAS: AYE: Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Ron Cardwell, and Councilman Rob Jones NAY: Councilman Byron Schlomach E. Discussion, consideration, and possible action on establishing a fine for lack of compliance with the city’s ordinance regarding the condition of oil pads and their approaches. Councilman Byron Schlomach made a motion to have city attorney put together a public debris ordinance draft. Councilman Ron Cardwell seconded this motion. VOTE WAS: AYE: Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Byron Schlomach, Councilman Ron Cardwell, and Councilman Rob Jones NAY: None F. Discussion, consideration, and possible action on Ordinance 2024-010 amending the code of the City of Piedmont by establishing a document retention policy, making findings of fact; providing for severability and repealer; and declaring an emergency. Councilman Ron Cardwell made a motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance 2024-010. Councilman Byron Schlomach seconded this motion. VOTE WAS: AYE: Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Byron Schlomach, Councilman Ron Cardwell, and Councilman Rob Jones NAY: None G. Discussion, consideration, and possible action on selecting 2 trustees for the OMAG Ballot. Mayor Kurt Mayabb made a motion to nominate Craig Stephenson and Tammy Kretchmar. Councilman Ron Cardwell seconded this motion. VOTE WAS: AYE: Mayor ProTem Jonathan Hisey, Councilman Byron Schlomach, Councilman Ron Cardwell, and Councilman Rob Jones NAY: None 8. 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. 9. PIEDMONT MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY _________________ Majority of a Quorum required for approval. RECESS TO PMA MEETING RECONVENE TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING 10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT____________________________________________________ Excited to bring forth a presentation about the GO Bond next month. Based off of recent events, we are going to start education campaigning on municipal business practices and achievements. We appreciate the council for standing behind us, and being great teammates as we move our city forward. 11. ADJOURNMENT ______ Mayor Kurt Mayabb adjourned the meeting at 9:10PM. ____________________________________ _________________________________ Mayor, Kurt Mayabb City Secretary, Morgan Clark  Piedmont Municipal Authority MEETING MINUTES Regular Meeting Minutes Monday, April 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 Rob Jones, Trustee Byron Schlomach, and Trustee Ron Cardwell Absent: Trustee Ryan Aller 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Kurt Mayabb called the meeting to order at 8:50 PM. 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 March 25th, 2024 B. Approval of Income Statement C. Approval of Check Approval Register D. Approval of Public Works Surplus E. Approval of Purchase Order for Water F. Approval of Purchase Order for Sewer G. Approval of Purchase Order for Trash Trustee Byron Schlomach made a motion to approve items A-G on the consent agenda. Trustee Ron Cardwell seconded this motion. VOTE WAS:  AYE: Trustee Jonathan Hisey, Trustee Ron Cardwell, Trustee Rob Jones, and Trustee Byron Schlomach 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________________________________________________________ RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Executive session pursuant to Title 25 Section 307B4, for confidential communications between the public body and its attorney concerning a pending investigation, claim, or action concerning the Gordon’s Hollow water connection, if with the advice of its attorney, the governing body determines that disclosure will seriously impair the ability of the public body to process the claim or conduct a pending investigation, litigation, or proceeding in the public interest. EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION B. Discussion, consideration, and possible action on Gordon’s Hollow water connection. Trustee Jonathan Hisey made a motion to hire outside council and move forward with what was discussed in executive session. Trustee Ron Cardwell seconded this motion. VOTE WAS: AYE: Trustee Jonathan Hisey, Trustee Ron Cardwell, Trustee Rob Jones, and Trustee Byron Schlomach NAY: None 7. NEW BUSINESS___________________________________________________________________ 8. RECONVENE TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING________________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________________ Mayor, Kurt Mayabb City Secretary, Morgan Clark