Piedmont City Council approves $863,912.08 in bills, reappoints police and fire chiefs and hires parks contractor

At its April 7, 2026 regular meeting, the Piedmont City Council approved payment of $863,912.08 in outstanding bills, reappointed Nathan Johnson as police chief and Todd Kirkland as fire chief, and voted to hire A & W to mow city parks and the area around the museum and the Robert’s house for $1,900 per month.

The actions came early in the agenda as part of routine business. Mark Epps moved to approve the March 17 minutes; Frank Cobb seconded and the motion carried. The council then considered the bills totaling $863,912.08; Carlos Farmer moved their payment, Kevin McCord seconded, and the council approved payment as presented.

On personnel matters, Mark Epps moved to reappoint Nathan Johnson as Police Chief and Todd Kirkland as Fire Chief. Frank Cobb seconded the motion and the council voted in favor of both reappointments.

The council also approved a contract to hire A & W to cut the parks and the area around the museum and the Robert’s house on a weekly schedule at a cost of $1,900 per month. Carlos Farmer moved to approve the hire; Kevin McCord seconded and the motion carried.

Votes at a glance: the minutes were approved (motion by Mark Epps, second Frank Cobb, approved); payment of bills totaling $863,912.08 was approved (motion by Carlos Farmer, second Kevin McCord, approved); Nathan Johnson’s reappointment as Police Chief and Todd Kirkland’s reappointment as Fire Chief were approved (motion by Mark Epps, second Frank Cobb, approved); the contract with A & W for weekly grounds maintenance at $1,900 per month was approved (motion by Carlos Farmer, second Kevin McCord, approved). The record shows the council voted unanimously on the recorded motions.

The meeting adjourned after council reports and the mayor’s remarks.