Piedmont public meetings in 2023

Parks & Recreation Board

The Piedmont Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on park safety, health, and security items, as well as new board members, a Girl Scout park project repair, and general park and trail maintenance. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and 2024 meeting dates.

• Discussion on park safety, health, and security items
• Discussion and possible action on new potential board members
• Discussion and possible action on Girl Scout Park Project repair
• Discussion and possible action on park maintenance
• Discussion and possible action on trail maintenance

City Council

The City Council is holding an emergency meeting to discuss and potentially authorize funding for road repairs. The proposed action involves purchasing gravel for improvements to Sara Road in partnership with the Canadian County Commissioner’s Office.

• Authorization for City Manager to obtain gravel for Sara Road improvements not to exceed $65,000

City Council

The City Council and Piedmont Municipal Authority will discuss several ordinances, including trash dumpster placement and a police tech fee increase. The body is also considering building permits for modular buildings at Piedmont Intermediate School and a contract with FLOCK Safety.

• Ordinance 738 regarding regulations for the use and placement of trash dumpsters
• Proposed increase of police tech fee from $15 to $25 (Ordinance 600)
• Building Move Permits for two modular buildings to 977 Washington Ave NW
• Contract with FLOCK Safety for the Police Department
• Resolution 12-18-23A regarding Road Maintenance Fee

Library Board

The Piedmont Library Board will hold a special meeting to consider a possible library expansion. The board will also approve the 2024 meeting dates as part of the consent agenda. The meeting is scheduled for December 12, 2023, at the Piedmont Library.

• Discussion and possible action on library expansion
• Approval of 2024 meeting dates

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss and potentially act on an application for two building move permits. These permits would allow two modular buildings to be relocated from Fort Worth, Texas, to the Piedmont Intermediate School at 977 Washington Ave NW.

• Application for two building move permits for modular buildings at 977 Washington Ave NW
• Approval of Planning Commission 2024 meeting dates

City Council

The City Council and Piedmont Municipal Authority will meet to discuss land use applications, city ordinances, and infrastructure projects. Key items include a subdivision request and a potential bid rejection for a sanitary sewer project.

• Subdivision of 10 acres into three lots and rezoning of two lots at 2000 Morgan Rd NE
• Reconciliation amendment for Ash Road/220th roadway reconstruction in the amount of $62,775.66
• Ordinance 738 regarding trash dumpster use and placement
• Ordinance 737 establishing a municipal offense for controlled and dangerous substances possession
• Possible rejection of bids for the sanitary sewer project

Library Board

The Piedmont Library Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly take action on a library expansion. The agenda also includes routine approval of the May 2, 2023 meeting minutes. No other substantive items are listed.

• Discussion, consideration, and possible action on possible library expansion
• Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of May 2, 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss several land-use applications. Key items include a request to subdivide and rezone property on Morgan Rd NE and a lot-split request by JTS Investments, LLC.

• Short form subdivision of 10 acres into three lots at 2000 Morgan Rd NE
• Rezoning of Tract 1 and Tract 2 at 2000 Morgan Rd NE from A-1 (Agriculture) to RE (Rural Estates Residential)
• Lot-line adjustment application for 662 Frisco Rd NW
• Lot-split plat application by JTS Investments, LLC on the east side of Piedmont Road N
• Amendment to Town Central PUD Design Statement regarding parking for a commercial retail building on Piedmont Road N

City Council

The City Council will consider multiple rezoning applications and a preliminary plat map for Frisco Farms. The meeting also includes discussions on residential code amendments, controlled substance prohibitions, and new ordinances for dumpsters and oil well sites.

• Rezoning applications for Harrison Ave NW and 4th St NW
• Preliminary Plat Map for Frisco Farms at Edmond Rd NW and Frisco Rd NW
• Special Use Permit for an event center at 2901 Mustang Rd NE
• Ordinance 737 regarding Schedule 1 and 2 controlled substances
• Ordinance 735 regarding mandatory water use restrictions (PMA)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Piedmont Parks & Recreation Board is meeting to handle routine business and discuss several park-related topics. The board will consider appointing Billy Saunders, approve prior meeting minutes, and discuss park safety, maintenance, trail upkeep, a Girl Scout project repair, and potential new board members.

• Appointment of Billy Saunders as board member
• Approval of August 16th, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion on park safety, health, and security items
• Discussion and possible action on Girl Scout Park Project repair
• Discussion and possible action on park and trail maintenance

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Piedmont Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to consider a Special Use Permit for an event center on agricultural property at 2901 Mustang Rd NE. The meeting includes a public hearing and possible action on the permit. The agenda also includes a citizens' hearing for items not on the agenda.

• Special Use Permit for event center at 2901 Mustang Rd NE (agricultural property)
• Public hearing open/close for the Special Use Permit
• Discussion and possible action on the permit

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Piedmont Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several land-use items, including a special use permit for an event center on agricultural property, two rezone applications on Harrison Ave NW and 4th St NW, and a preliminary plat for the Frisco Farms subdivision. The commission will also hear a presentation on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan update and select a new chairman.

• Special Use Permit for event center at 2901 Mustang Rd NE (agricultural property)
• Rezone from A-1 to RS-3 for Piedmont original town lots 1-2 & A-26 Block 5 (Harrison Ave NW and 4th St NW)
• Rezone from A-1 to RD-1 for Piedmont original town lots 3-6, Block 5 (Harrison Ave NW and 4th St NW)
• Preliminary Plat for Frisco Farms: 9 residential lots, 27.297 acres at Edmond Rd NW and Frisco Rd NW
• Presentation by SRB on 2040 Comprehensive Plan update

City Council

The Piedmont City Council will hold public hearings and consider several ordinances, including a subdivision application, a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Haven II, an amendment to Haven I adding a $50,000 road impact fee, and changes to tobacco and residential codes. The Piedmont Municipal Authority will also consider mandatory water restrictions, new water rates, and a master water plan update.

• Public hearing on 33-acre subdivision at SW corner of Moffat Rd NE and Piedmont Rd N
• Ordinance 733: PUD Design Statement for Haven II (commercial and single-family residential)
• Ordinance 732: Amendment to Haven I PUD adding $50,000 Edmond Road reconstruction impact fee ($909 per permit)
• Ordinance 731: Amending code on minors in possession of tobacco
• PMA: Ordinance 735 on mandatory water use restrictions and odd-even watering schedule; commercial and residential water rates; Waste Water Treatment Plant Improvement bids

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Piedmont Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider a short form subdivision application to split a 33-acre lot at the southwest corner of Moffat Rd NE and Piedmont Rd N into two lots (Tract A: 20.83 acres, Tract B: 10.01 acres). They will also consider a special use permit for an event center at 2901 Mustang Rd NE. Additionally, the commission will select a new chairman and swear in a new member.

• Short Form Subdivision Application for 33-acre lot at SW corner of Moffat Rd NE and Piedmont Rd N, splitting into two lots (20.83 and 10.01 acres)
• Special Use Permit for an event center at 2901 Mustang Rd NE
• Selection of new Planning Commission Chairman
• Swearing in of James Fickes to the Planning Commission Board
• Approval of August 7, 2023 meeting minutes

The commission approved a request to split a 33-acre lot at the southwest corner of Moffat Rd NE and Piedmont Rd N into two smaller tracts. A special use permit for an event center and the selection of a new chairman were both tabled.

• Approved Short Form Subdivision Application to split 33-acre lot into two tracts (5-0)
• Tabled Special Use Permit for event center at 2901 Mustang Rd NE until October 2, 2023 (4-1)
• Tabled selection of new Planning Commission Board Chairman until October 2 (5-0)
• Approved August 7, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Piedmont Municipal Authority is meeting to discuss and possibly act on water-related items, including a permanent odd/even watering schedule, commercial water rates, and a moratorium on new water connections pending a hydraulic evaluation. They will also receive updates on a water system connection study for Gordon's Hollow and the hydraulic evaluation. The agenda includes routine consent items and citizen comments.

• Possible permanent odd/even watering schedule with emergency clause for non-residents
• Discussion and possible action on commercial water rates
• Update on water system connection study for Gordon's Hollow subdivision
• Update on Piedmont Water System Hydraulic Evaluation
• Possible moratorium on new water connections until hydraulic evaluation is completed

City Council

The Piedmont City Council will hold public hearings and consider amendments to the Haven I Planned Unit Development to add a $50,000 Edmond Road reconstruction impact fee, and a new PUD for Haven II. They will also discuss the 2040 comprehensive plan, ethics policy changes, a tobacco ordinance, fireworks rules, and a Planning Commission appointment. The Piedmont Municipal Authority will consider a permanent odd/even watering schedule and commercial water rates.

• Haven I PUD amendment: $50,000 Edmond Road impact fee, $909 per building permit
• Haven II PUD application for commercial and single-family residential
• Ordinance 731: minors in possession of tobacco
• Fireworks ordinance modification to allow sale and discharge
• PMA: permanent odd/even watering schedule and commercial water rates

City Council approved a PUD amendment requiring Haven I developers to pay $50,000 for Edmond Road reconstruction. The council also appointed James Fickes to the Planning Commission and approved the first reading of an ordinance regarding minors in possession of tobacco.

• Approved Haven I PUD amendment for $50,000 Edmond Road impact fee (4-0)
• Approved appointment of James Fickes to Planning Commission Board (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 731 regarding minors in possession of tobacco (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Denied modification to fireworks ordinance (3-2)
• Approved changes to City Council Code of Ethics Policy (4-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #6 for Street and Alley (4-0)
• Tabled Haven II PUD application for changes and future meeting (4-0)
• Directed City Attorney to draft water ordinance for odd/even schedule and emergency shut-offs (4-0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Piedmont Parks & Recreation Board will appoint two new board members and consider several park maintenance and safety items. The board will discuss park safety solutions, a Girl Scout park project repair, a community work day with DCP, and possible closure of the splash pad and park for the 2023 season.

• Appointment of Billy Saunders and Kyle Cornman as board members
• Discussion on park safety, health and security items
• Girl Scout Park Project repair discussion
• Work day at Piedmont Community Park with DCP including volleyball court, sprinkler lines, fence, tree trimming, and drainage work
• Possible closure of splash pad and park for 2023

The board swore in Kyle Cornman as a member and approved the minutes from April 19 and May 24, 2023. Members coordinated a community park work day for September 22 hosted by Phillips 66. The board also noted the splash pad has been closed and winterized for the year.

• Swore in Kyle Cornman as board member
• Approved April 19, 2023 regular meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved May 24, 2023 special meeting minutes (3-0)
• Scheduled park work day for September 22 from 8-12 or 1 PM

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Piedmont Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two development items: an amendment to the Haven I Planned Unit Development (PUD) to add a $50,000 road impact fee for Edmond Road reconstruction, and a new PUD application for Haven II, a commercial and single-family residential development. The commission may approve, deny, or modify these items.

• Amendment to Haven I PUD to add Section 9.18: developer to pay $50,000 impact fee for Edmond Road reconstruction, split into 55 payments of $909 per building permit
• Application by Boo Real Estate for Haven I amendment on 15 acres in Section 29, Canadian County
• New PUD Design Statement for Haven II by JARR Real Estate LLC for commercial and single-family residential use
• Public hearings to be opened and closed for both items
• Consent agenda includes approval of July 3, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved an amendment requiring a $50,000 impact fee for Edmond Road reconstruction related to the Haven I development. The commission also approved a Planned Unit Development Design Statement for Haven II. Chairman Steve Bottkol announced his resignation.

• Approved July 3, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Haven I PUD amendment for $50,000 Edmond Road reconstruction impact fee (5-0)
• Approved Haven II PUD Design Statement for Commercial and Single-Family Residential District (4-1)

Library Board

This is a regular meeting of the Piedmont Library Board. The agenda contains only the meeting notice and location, with no listed action items, so it appears to be procedural boilerplate.

• Meeting notice only; no agenda items listed

City Council

The Piedmont City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the preliminary plat for Autumn Chase at Town Central Phase III, a 40.5-acre residential development. They will also vote on ordinances affecting land use fees and road paving standards, a metal facade exception for a commercial building at 107 Madison Ave NE, and a change order for the Apache Road/206th project. The Piedmont Municipal Authority will separately consider a waterline project amendment and change order.

• Public hearing on preliminary plat for Autumn Chase at Town Central Phase III (40.5 acres)
• Ordinance 729: exception for metal facade on commercial building at 107 Madison Ave NE
• Ordinance 728: amending fees for land use processes
• Ordinance 730: amending road paving minimum thickness standards
• Change Order No. 1 for Apache Road/206th project

The City Council approved a preliminary plat for a 40.522-acre development and passed ordinances regarding land use fees and road paving standards. The Piedmont Municipal Authority approved amendments and a change order for the 16” waterline project.

• Approved preliminary plat for Autumn Chase at Town Central Phase III (4-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 729 for metal facade exception at 107 Madison Ave NE (4-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Apache Road/206th project (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 728 amending land use process and procedure fees (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 730 amending road paving thickness requirements (4-0)
• Tabled fireworks ordinance changes to August meeting (4-0)
• Approved PMA Amendment No. 1 for 16” waterline project (4-0)
• Approved PMA Change Order No. 1 for 16” waterline project (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Piedmont Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approval of a preliminary plat for Autumn Chase at Town Central Phase 3, a 40.5-acre residential development. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and a period for citizen comments.

• Public hearing on preliminary plat for Autumn Chase at Town Central Phase 3 (40.5 acres, Section 33, T14N, R5W, Canadian County)
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from June 5, 2023
• Approval of special meeting minutes from June 20, 2023

The commission approved a preliminary plat for a 40.522-acre tract of land for Autumn Chase at Town Central Phase 3. The approval included requirements for a 6-inch road base and the future submission of mountable curbs.

• Approved preliminary plat for Autumn Chase at Town Central Phase 3 (4-0)
• Approved June 5, 2023, and June 20, 2023, meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Piedmont City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including the FY 2023-2024 annual operating budget, a fee schedule amendment, and a zoning change. The council will also discuss paving standards, warrant studies, and various contracts. The meeting includes a consent agenda with routine items and a public hearing for a zoning application.

• Resolution 06-26-23A: FY 2023-2024 annual operating budget for City of Piedmont/Piedmont Municipal Authority and Piedmont Special Projects Authority
• Ordinance 728: Amending City of Piedmont fee schedule for Community Development
• Resolution 06-26-23B: Rezone Piedmont Original Town Lots 13-15, Block 37 (107 Madison Ave NE) from C-2 to C-3
• Ordinance 729: Exception for metal facade on commercial building at 107 Madison Ave NE
• Resolution 6-26-23C and 6-26-23D: Municipal roads drilling activities funds (Arrowhead to Apache, Moffat to Waterloo)

City Council approved the FY 2023-2024 annual operating budget and several zoning and contract renewals. The council also approved a rezoning request for Yankee Fence Company and appointed two new members to the Park and Recreation Board.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 annual operating budget (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 107 Madison Ave NE from C-2 to C-3 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 729 for metal facade exception at 107 Madison Ave NE (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 728 amending Community Development fee schedule (5-0)
• Appointed Kyle Cornman and Billy Saunders to the Park and Recreation Board (5-0)
• Approved contract renewal for City Attorney Daniel McClure (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 06-26-23E for Morgan Road (5-0)
• Tabled residential road paving standards change for revised plans (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Board

This is a special meeting of the Piedmont Park & Recreation Board. The agenda contains only the meeting notice and location; no specific agenda items are listed.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Piedmont Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a preliminary plat for Autumn Chase at Town Central Phase 3, a 40.522-acre tract in Canadian County. The commission may approve, deny, or defer the plat. The meeting also includes a citizens' hearing period.

• Public hearing and possible action on preliminary plat for Autumn Chase at Town Central Phase 3 (40.522 acres)
• Location: Section 33, Township 14 North, Range 5 West, Canadian County, Oklahoma
• Meeting at George Fina Municipal Building, 314 Edmond Road Northwest, June 20, 2023, 6:00 pm

The meeting was called to order at 6:12 pm. No substantive decisions were made because a quorum was not present.

Board of Adjustments

The Piedmont Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request by Ben Hickson to build an accessory building within the 15-foot rear yard setback at 609 1st Street. The board will also swear in a new member and approve minutes from the April 3rd meeting.

• Variance request for accessory building at 609 1st Street (Piedmont Original Town Lots 19-24, Block 13)
• Swearing in of John Bickerstaff to the Board of Adjustment
• Approval of minutes from April 3rd, 2023 meeting

The Board denied a request from Ben Hickson to build an accessory building within the 15-foot rear yard setback at 609 1st Street. The board also tabled the approval of the April 3, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Denied variance for accessory building at 609 1st Street (3-2)
• Tabled approval of April 3, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Swore in John Bickerstaff to the Board of Adjustment

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Piedmont Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two administrative rezoning requests by Yankee Fence Company for lots at 107 Madison Ave NE, changing them from C-2 (General Commercial) to C-3 (Central Commercial), a use in place since 1987. They will also review a preliminary plat for Autumn Chase at Town Central Phase 3, a 40.522-acre tract in Canadian County, and discuss an exception request for a metal facade on a commercial building at the same Madison Avenue address. The commission will also discuss the design statement for The Haven II PUD.

• Rezoning of Piedmont Original Town Lots 13-15, Block 37 (107 Madison Ave NE) from C-2 to C-3 by Yankee Fence Company
• Preliminary plat for Autumn Chase at Town Central Phase 3, 40.522 acres in Canadian County
• Exception request for metal facade on commercial building at 107 Madison Ave NE
• Discussion of The Haven II PUD design statement
• Approval of May 1, 2023 regular meeting minutes

The Commission approved a rezoning request and a metal façade exception for a property on Madison Ave NE. A preliminary plat for Autumn Chase at Town Central Phase 3 was tabled pending an engineered review. The board also recommended increasing residential road paving standards to 6 inches.

• Approved rezoning of 107 Madison Ave NE from C-2 to C-3 (3-0)
• Approved metal façade exception for 107 Madison Ave NE provided it is architecturally compatible with the adjoining structure (3-0)
• Tabled Autumn Chase at Town Central Phase 3 preliminary plat pending 3rd engineered review (3-0)
• Approved recommendation to City Council to change residential road paving standards from 5" to 6" (3-0)
• Approved May 1, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Piedmont Parks & Recreation Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on new board members, park maintenance, trail maintenance, and opening the park and splash pad for 2023. The agenda is mostly business items with no specific proposals or dollar amounts listed.

• Discussion and possible action on new potential board members
• Discussion and possible action on park maintenance
• Discussion and possible action on maintenance of the trails
• Discussion and possible action on opening the park/splash pad for 2023

The board discussed various maintenance needs for the community park and reported illegal motor vehicle use and vandalism on the trails. No formal motions were made or votes taken during the meeting.

• Tabled action on new potential board members
• Discussed park maintenance including lights, handicap swing tethers, and astronaut head
• Discussed potential removal of fence along Gooder Simpson Blvd
• Discussed illegal motor vehicle use and sign vandalism on East side trails
• No motion made regarding opening the park/splash pad for 2023

City Council

The City Council approved the FY 2023-2024 annual operating budget and renewed the City Attorney's contract. The council also approved a rezoning request and a metal facade exception for a commercial property at 107 Madison Ave NE.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 annual operating budget (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 107 Madison Ave NE from C-2 to C-3 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 729 for metal facade exception at 107 Madison Ave NE (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 728 amending Community Development fee schedule (5-0)
• Approved renewal of City Attorney Daniel McClure's contract (5-0)
• Appointed Kyle Cornman and Billy Saunders to the Park and Recreation Board (5-0)
• Accepted warrant reports for 164th & Morgan Road and 178th & Morgan Road (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 06-26-23E for Morgan Road from 164th-178th (5-0)

Library Board

The Piedmont Library Board met on May 2, 2023, and approved the minutes from the February 7, 2023 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the board received an update on library status and discussed upcoming board member appointments, which are pending a council decision.

• Approved minutes of February 7, 2023 meeting (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Piedmont Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several land-use requests, including rezoning two lots from agricultural to commercial, splitting a one-acre lot into two half-acre lots, and granting a special use permit for a 1,500-square-foot accessory dwelling unit. The commission may also discuss an exception for a metal façade on a commercial building. The agenda includes a consent item for approving prior meeting minutes.

• Rezone Piedmont Original Town Lots 13-15 and 16-20, Block 37 (107 Madison Ave NE and vacant land) from A-1 to C-2
• Lot split of 1103 Van Buren Ave NW (Lena Mc Lots 7 & 8, Block 2) into two half-acre lots
• Special use permit for 1,500 sq ft accessory dwelling unit at 1726 Morgan Rd NE
• Application for exception of metal façade on a commercial building
• Approval of April 3, 2023 regular meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the rezoning of vacant land to a general commercial district and a lot split for a property on Van Buren Ave NW. The commission also granted a special use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 1726 Morgan Rd NE. No action was taken regarding a metal façade exception for a commercial building.

• Approved April 3, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of Piedmont Original Town Lots 16–20, Block 37 from A-1 to C-2 (5-0)
• Approved lot split of 1103 Van Buren Ave NW into two 1/2 acre lots (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for 1,500 sq ft accessory dwelling unit in an existing barn at 1726 Morgan Rd NE (5-0)
• No action taken on metal façade exception application

City Council

The Piedmont City Council will hold public hearings and consider the FY 2023-2024 operating budget, a $373,393 interlocal agreement for 164th Street improvements, a rezone of 2.008 acres from A-1 to RE-1, and several other items including a fire department equipment purchase and an ordinance amending the employee retirement system. The agenda also includes oaths of office for newly elected officials and a possible executive session on pending litigation.

• Interlocal agreement with Canadian County District #1 for 164th St (Washington Ave) reconstruction from Cemetery Rd to NW Highway, not to exceed $373,393
• Rezone of 2.008 acres (87,500 sq ft) in Section 14, T14N R6W from A-1 to RE-1
• Ordinance 727 amending employee retirement system (first reading)
• Fire department purchase of two battery-powered extrication tools, not to exceed $80,000
• FY 2023-2024 annual operating budget public hearing

The council swore in Mayor Kurt Mayabb and Councilman Byron Schlomach. The board approved a road reconstruction agreement, fire department equipment, and a rezoning application. Several board reappointments were tabled.

• Sworn in Mayor Kurt Mayabb and Councilman Byron Schlomach
• Approved 164th Street reconstruction agreement not-to-exceed $373,393.00 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of two battery powered extrication tools not-to-exceed $80,000.00 (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of 2.008 acres from A-1 to RE-1 (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 727 amending employee retirement system (4-0)
• Accepted 2021-2022 fiscal year audit (4-0)
• Tabled reappointments for Planning and Zoning, Board of Adjustments, Library Board, and Park and Recreations Board
• Authorized attorneys to take action on CJ-2022-384, 385, CJ-2021-447, and a tort claim (4-0)

City Council

The Piedmont City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly appoint one person to the Planning and Zoning Commission Board. The agenda includes only this item, along with standard procedural steps like call to order and roll call. No other business is scheduled.

• Appointment of 1 person to the Planning and Zoning Commission Board

The City Council held a special meeting to fill a vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission Board. Following interviews of five candidates, the council voted to appoint Brock Garrison to the board.

• Appointed Brock Garrison to the Planning and Zoning Commission Board (3-2)

Parks & Recreation Board

The board approved hiring a plumber to blow lines before the park opens on May 26, 2023. A special meeting was scheduled for May 24, 2023. No action was taken on board membership or the Girl Scout Troop 285 project.

• Approved minutes from February 15, 2023 (3-0)
• Tabled action on new potential board members
• Approved special meeting for May 24, 2023, at 6:00 PM (3-0)
• Approved hiring a plumber to blow lines before May 26, 2023 (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Piedmont Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two applications: a short form subdivision for an 80-acre tract near Richland Road NW and Ash NW, and a rezone of a 2.008-acre tract from A-1 to RE-1. The commission may approve, deny, or modify these requests.

• Short form subdivision application for 80 acres at Richland Road NW, S of Ash NW
• Rezone application for 2.008 acres from A-1 to RE-1 (Section 14, T14N, R6W)
• Approval of March 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public hearing for citizen comments on non-agenda items

The commission approved a short form subdivision application for 80 acres near Richland Road NW. It also approved a rezone application for approximately 2.008 acres from A-1 to RE-1.

• Approved regular meeting minutes from March 6, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved short form subdivision application at Richland Road NW, S of Ash NW (4-0)
• Approved rezone application from A-1 to RE-1 for 2.008 acres in Section 14 (4-0)

Board of Adjustments

The Piedmont Board of Adjustments is meeting to approve past meeting minutes and receive training from the City Attorney on policies and procedures. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no substantive decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from October 18, 2021 and February 21, 2023 meetings
• City Attorney training on policies and procedures for the Board

The Board of Adjustments met to review the consent agenda. The board approved the minutes from two previous meetings. No other business items were discussed.

• Approved minutes from October 18, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from February 21, 2023 (5-0)

City Council

The Piedmont City Council will consider awarding a $1,371,664.50 paving contract for Apache Road NW, a $924,440 unit price contract for neighborhood roads, and a rezoning of the Bluegill Lake Addition from A-1 to RE-1. They will also vote on three ordinances (sidewalk regulations, broadband/cable standards, and traffic studies) and discuss a stop sign at 178th/Edmond and Morgan Road. The Piedmont Municipal Authority will discuss Gordon's Hollow water connection.

• Award contract to Schwarz Paving for Apache Road NW from Piedmont Road west two miles to Frisco Road, not to exceed $1,371,664.50
• Authorize advertising/bidding unit price contract for neighborhood roads, not to exceed $924,440.00
• Rezone Bluegill Lake Addition from A-1 to RE-1 (multiple lots on Bluegill Dr, Meadow Lark Ln)
• Second reading of Ordinance 724 (sidewalk regs), 725 (broadband/cable standards), 726 (traffic study requirement)
• Discussion on not paying electric/light bills for HOA neighborhoods

The City Council appointed Rob Jones as the new Ward 3 Councilman and approved several infrastructure contracts and zoning changes. The council also passed three emergency ordinances regarding subdivision regulations and traffic studies.

• Appointed Rob Jones as Ward 3 City Councilman (3-1)
• Approved $1,371,664.50 paving contract for Apache Road NW with Schwarz Paving (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of Blugil Lake Addition from A-1 to RE-1 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 724 amending subdivision sidewalk regulations (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 725 regarding broadband/cable TV construction standards (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 726 requiring new traffic studies prior to construction (4-0)
• Approved curb loading zone in front of Mill’s Garage (4-0)
• Approved City Council Code of Ethics Resolution 03-27-23B (4-0)

City Council

The Piedmont City Council is holding a special meeting with one scheduled business item: discussion, consideration, and possible action on a utility easement for a sanitary sewer main (town central sewer main) on a tract in Canadian County, Oklahoma. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Utility easement for sanitary sewer main (town central sewer main)
• Tract in NW/4 of Section 33, Township 14 North, Range 5 West, Canadian County, OK

The City Council approved a utility easement for a sanitary sewer main located in the northwest quarter of Section Thirty-Three in Canadian County.

• Approved utility easement for sanitary sewer main (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Piedmont Planning Commission will consider an administrative rezoning of a parcel near Edmond Road from C-2 (General Commercial) to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) known as Haven Phase II. They will also discuss rezoning the Blugil Lake Addition, changing road paving standards from 5 to 6 inches, and improving water runoff for subdivisions. The meeting includes consent agenda items and a public hearing period.

• Rezoning of part of SE/4 SE/4 of Section 29, T14N, R5W, from C-2 to PUD (Haven Phase II), located 1/4 mile west of Piedmont Road on the north side of Edmond Road
• Rezoning of Blugil Lake Addition
• Discussion on changing road paving standards from 5 inches to 6 inches
• Discussion on improving water runoff for subdivisions

The Commission approved the rezoning of Blugil Lake Addition, excluding specific lots. Two other items regarding a PUD rezoning and road paving standards were tabled until future meetings.

• Approved rezoning of Blugil Lake Addition excluding lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, & 12 (4-0)
• Tabled administrative rezoning of SE/4 SE/4 Section 29 from C-2 to PUD (Haven Phase II) until April 3, 2023 (4-0)
• Tabled discussion on changing road paving standards from 5 inches to 6 inches until next month (4-0)
• Approved February 6 and February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Piedmont City Council will hold public hearings and vote on special use permits for accessory dwelling units at 517 Apache Road NE and 2425 Richland Road NW. They will also consider first readings of three ordinances amending subdivision regulations regarding sidewalks, broadband/cable construction standards, and traffic studies, plus discuss road projects and a vacant council seat.

• Special use permit for ADU at 517 Apache Road NE
• Special use permit for ADU at 2425 Richland Road NW
• Ordinance 724 amending sidewalk regulations
• Ordinance 725 on broadband/cable TV construction standards
• Ordinance 726 requiring traffic study before new construction

City Council approved special use permits for two accessory dwelling units and several road improvement agreements. The council also advanced ordinances regarding sidewalk regulations and broadband standards for further review.

• Approved ADU special use permit at 517 Apache Road NE (4-0)
• Approved ADU special use permit at 2425 Richland Road NW (4-0)
• Approved agreement with SRB for 164th street overlay from Mustang Road to Cemetery Road (4-0)
• Approved agreement with SRB for Ash Road from Sara to Mustang Road project (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 725 broadband/cable TV construction standards on first reading (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 724 sidewalk regulations amendments on first reading (4-0)
• Accepted ODOT traffic engineering report for 178th and 164th intersections (4-0)
• Tabled Gordon’s Hollow water connection (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission took no final action on the proposed administrative rezoning of a property near Piedmont Road and Edmond Road. The item was tabled for a future meeting.

• Tabled administrative rezoning of Haven Phase II from C-2 to PUD until March 6, 2023 (4-0)

Board of Adjustments

The Piedmont Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request from Martin Hall to build an in-ground pool within the 25-foot rear yard setback at 4740 Apache Road NE, per Zoning Ordinance Chapter 4 Section 4-1. The board will also swear in a new member and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on variance for in-ground pool at 4740 Apache Road NE
• Consideration of variance to allow pool within 25' rear yard setback
• Swearing in of Gary Layton to the Board of Adjustments
• Approval of minutes from October 18, 2021 meeting

The Board of Adjustments denied a request from Martin Hall to build an in-ground pool within the 25-foot rear yard setback at 4740 Apache Road NE. The board also tabled the approval of minutes from the October 18, 2021 meeting.

• Denied variance for in-ground pool at 4740 Apache Road NE (3-2)
• Tabled approval of October 18, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Swore in Gary Layton for another term on the Board of Adjustments

Parks & Recreation Board

The Piedmont Parks & Recreation Board is meeting to discuss and possibly act on park safety, health, and security solutions, as well as potential new board members, the city attorney's views on park adult supervision, an online sign-up for Friends of the Park, and park maintenance. They will also receive an update on a Girl Scout Troop 285 project. The agenda includes a consent item to approve minutes from December 21, 2022.

• Discussion and possible action on park safety, health, and security items
• Discussion and possible action on new potential board members
• Discussion and possible action on city attorney's thoughts on park and adult supervision
• Discussion and possible action on Friends of the Park online sign-up
• Update on Girl Scout Troop 285 project

The board approved the posting of a Friends of the Park online sign-up link to Facebook. Several items regarding park maintenance, board membership, and the Girl Scout Troop 285 project were tabled. No action was taken on park safety or adult supervision discussions.

• Approved December 21, 2022 minutes (3-0)
• Approved posting Friends of the Park sign-up link on Facebook (3-0)
• Tabled discussion on new potential board members
• Tabled park maintenance items
• Tabled Girl Scout Troop 285 project update

Library Board

The Piedmont Library Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss expiring board member terms for Nedra Funk and Ben Oldham, and receive an update from Librarian Michelle Ferguson on library status. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major funding or policy decisions listed.

• Approval of minutes from October 3, 2022 meeting
• Discussion and possible action on expiration dates for board members Nedra Funk and Ben Oldham
• Update from Librarian Michelle Ferguson on library status

The board approved the meeting minutes from October 4, 2022. Members Nedra Funk, Ben Oldham, and Evan Sprinkle were renewed for new terms on the Library Board. Librarian Michelle Ferguson provided updates on fire alarm maintenance and the Summer Reading theme.

• Approved October 4, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Renewed board terms for Nedra Funk, Ben Oldham, and Evan Sprinkle (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Piedmont Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two rezoning requests for the Haven Phase II development, changing a parcel near Edmond Road from C-2 to PUD. They will also consider special use permits for accessory dwelling units at 2425 Richland Road NW and 517 Apache Road NE. The agenda includes approval of the January 9, 2023 meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• Rezoning of SE/4 SE/4 Section 29, 1/4 mile west of Piedmont Road on Edmond Road, from C-2 to PUD (Haven Phase II)
• Special use permit for ADU at 2425 Richland Road NW (near Richland and Arrowhead/192nd)
• Special use permit for ADU at 517 Apache Road NE (1/2 mile east of Piedmont Road on Apache/206th)
• Approval of January 9, 2023 meeting minutes

The commission approved two special use permits for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) provided they are not used as income properties. A rezoning request for Haven Phase II was deferred pending final plan details and agreements.

• Approved January 9, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved ADU special use permit at 2425 Richland Road NW on condition it is not an income property (5-0)
• Approved ADU special use permit at 517 Apache Road NE on condition it is not an income property (5-0)
• Deferred rezoning of Haven Phase II from C-2 to PUD to allow for final plan details (5-0)

City Council

The Piedmont City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on pending litigation cases CJ-2021-447, CJ-22-384, and CJ22-385, as well as a Notice of Tort Claim filed against the city on January 6, 2023. The council will first consider entering executive session for confidential legal communications, then may discuss and act on the cases. No other business is scheduled.

• Executive session for confidential legal communications on pending litigation
• Discussion and possible action on cases CJ-2021-447, CJ-22-384, CJ22-385
• Notice of Tort Claim against Piedmont, Oklahoma dated January 6, 2023

The City Council met in executive session to discuss pending litigation and a tort claim. Following these sessions, the Council voted to authorize specific legal counsel to proceed with three court cases and a tort claim.

• Authorized OMAG attorney Ray Jones to proceed with cases CJ-22-384 and CJ-22-385 (4-0)
• Authorized McAfee and Taft to proceed with case CJ-2021-447 (4-0)
• Instructed City Manager Josh Williams to send a January 6, 2023 tort claim to OMAG (4-0)

City Council

The Piedmont City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on administrative zoning for 916 Meadowlark Lane NE, consider approving a final pay claim for a Rudy Construction project, and decide whether to move to final plans and bid on road reconstruction on 206th/Apache from Piedmont Rd west two miles to Frisco Rd, with an engineer's estimate of $1,534,293.75. The council will also consider negotiating a contract with SRB to update the Comprehensive Plan 2023-2040, directing the City Manager to contract with SRB for the 16-inch waterline project, and creating an ordinance requiring traffic studies for new developments. The Piedmont Municipal Authority will receive updates on the wastewater treatment plant/lagoon system, Master Water Plan, and the Gordon's Hollow/Crabtree Homes water tap.

• Public hearing and action on administrative zoning for 916 Meadowlark Lane NE
• Final pay claim and acceptance of Rudy Construction Project #R-2201A
• Road reconstruction on 206th/Apache from Piedmont Rd to Frisco Rd, estimated $1,534,293.75
• Negotiate contract with SRB to update Comprehensive Plan 2023-2040
• Direct City Manager to contract with SRB for 16-inch waterline project

City Council approved a zoning change for 916 Meadowlark Lane NE and authorized the City Manager to proceed with road reconstruction on 206th/Apache. The council also directed the City Attorney to draft a new traffic study ordinance for developers.

• Approved rezone of 916 Meadowlark Lane NE from A-1 to RE-1 (4-0)
• Approved final pay claim for Rudy Construction Project #R-2201A (4-0)
• Approved finalizing plans and bidding for road re-construction on 206th/Apache based on $1,534,293.75 estimate (4-0)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate contract with SRB for Comprehensive Plan 2023-2040 (4-0)
• Authorized City Manager to contract with SRB for 16" waterline construction management and inspection (4-0)
• Directed City Attorney to draft ordinance requiring traffic studies for new developments (4-0)
• Approved LiveScan and Stanley Systems contracts for Police Department (4-0)
• PMA tabled Gordon’s Hollow water connection decision to February meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Piedmont City Council is holding a special meeting to consider amending voting ward boundaries via Ordinance 723B, including adopting an emergency clause, and to authorize the City Manager to sign a road reconstruction agreement with Oklahoma City. The agenda also includes a routine appointment to the Board of Adjustments.

• Ordinance 723B amending voting ward boundaries for population equality
• Emergency clause for Ordinance 723B
• Agreement with Oklahoma City for NW 164th/Washington Street reconstruction, not to exceed $530,000
• Appointment of Gary Layton to Board of Adjustments for remaining two-year term

The City Council approved Ordinance 723B to amend voting ward boundaries and adopted its emergency clause. The Council also authorized the City Manager to enter into a road reconstruction agreement with Oklahoma City.

• Approved Ordinance 723B amending voting ward boundaries (4-0)
• Adopted emergency clause for Ordinance 723B (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Oklahoma City for NW 164th/Washington Street reconstruction not to exceed $530,000 (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Piedmont Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider rezoning requests for the Blugil Lake Addition and for 916 Meadowlark Lane NE. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a period for citizen comments on non-agenda items.

• Rezoning of Blugil Lake Addition
• Administrative zoning for 916 Meadowlark Lane NE
• Approval of December 1, 2022 meeting minutes

The commission approved the administrative zoning for 916 Meadowlark Lane NE. A proposed rezoning of the Blugil Lake Addition was tabled until March 6, 2023. The commission also approved the meeting minutes from December 1, 2022.

• Approved administrative rezone of 916 Meadowlark Lane NE (3-0)
• Tabled rezoning of Blugil Lake Addition until March 6, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved December 1, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)