It’s concerning when personal attacks on Layman surface right after Layman delivers FOIA materials and documents to the town’s attorney.
They also surfaced when Layman was out on medical leave and was unable to defend himself. It’s also troubling that the same four people conspiring to hold Ms. Layman against her will are prominent in that investigation against Mr. Layman. If you’re looking for transparency, fairness, and the truth, you won’t find it in the current form of government. That’s why the people must uphold the change.
It seems that the very act of Layman introducing these documents demonstrates his commitment to addressing concerns with honesty, accuracy, and respect for everyone involved.
Why would the town place Layman in jeopardy for releasing the FOIA documents? Why are the town’s attorney and the town council not protecting him?
Where are his whistleblower Rights?
Why are they allowing for a distraction investigation to take place when he explained it all away through documents delivered by his wife and numerous emails and phone calls?
When has the town ever refused to accept money for an event or program, even if it was submitted late? And this payment was not. The fiscal year for this sports program ends in Nov. 2025 (NEVER)
– It’s essential that discussions remain focused on facts, verifiable information, and constructive dialogue. Let’s work toward solutions that protect integrity and trust in the town of Blythewood.
Some crucial points that are often overlooked by the media are that Layman created significant revenue as director of operations, consistently surpassing budget goals in record time. He did that in eight months, despite the mayor’s six-figure Comps.
The $34 177.50 Net Loss over last year’s loss is not on Layman: it’s easily attributed to the promotion given to the Mayor’s minions, Kim Kacsur and Walt Davis, by Mayor Griffin. The benefits alone were $16,000, and raises were over $25,000. The Mayor needs his people in place, not what’s best for the town.
The Director of Operations job description emphasizes that the Director of Operations role should be self-sufficient, with the director working independently and reporting directly to the town administrator. While under the supervision of Daniel Stines (Former Town Administrator), Layman booked $200,000 in event permits in just three months, had a stellar Performance report, an email praising his work from the mayor and received a raise. There have been documents submitted verifying this.
Additionally, in the job description, the director is responsible for maintaining a database of clients and potential clients. He must and can negotiate and execute the terms of contracts and agreements, and handle all financial matters, including budget planning, management, marketing, and reporting, as well as deposits, refunds, and invoicing.
The documents delivered by Ms. Layman included a spreadsheet detailing what was offered to Cash App by the cheerleaders’ arrangement. A letter to the assistant explaining the current circumstance, a check to fill in the balance owed, and a copy of the text stating Fred and Cheer coach would figure out the balance owed once his surgery was done.
Other key points from the document and related history include:
The cheerleaders’ rate: $100 per hour, discounted within 30 days of July and August.
Visit history: Cheer never visited more than 17-20 dates to the inside of Doko Manor; they often practiced outside, and that was part of the inventory that needed to be cleared up. The outdoor amenities are much cheaper. Maximum revenue cited as under $4200 (including checks and cash app deposits), with the identified use of funds going to the town, and a balance set aside until an inventory was conducted.
The escrow claim: The spreadsheet indicates that the escrow owes the cheerleaders for approximately 3–5 visits, estimated at around $600–$1000. Which is much more accurate than Manor Software.
Sources say that once Layman’s cancer treatments are done, they will be seeking a defamation suit against Palmetto Cheer DBA: Ashanti Thames. This will allow for all three sides to be heard civilly, with proper under oath depositions.
Layman has a report from the Manor Financial software called Pitbull. This printout was part of a FOIA request to demonstrate that ongoing sports programs were not being paid for until the end, and to inventory and send funds to the town and cheer program. The coach and Layman were aware that the cash app escrow had outstanding balances in both directions. Layman did not start until August 15, 2025 (trained for a month), so these policies were in place long before he arrived.
Key dates and amounts:
-Printout shows January Payments entered 1/11/2025 $280 for the cheerleading program and $400 on 1/26/2025.
-Printout Month of Feb. 2025 2/1/2025 $800.00
A report from the town software shows Palmetto Cheer owes $3,100 (Obviously entered wrong)
3/11/2025 a report from the town software shows Storm Cheer $3100. 3/13/2025 $3100(Obviously entered wrong)
Storm Cheer 3/16/2025 $4300.00 3/18/2025 $3100 (Obviously entered wrong). Layman’s staff, not him, does all entries.
– Note: The sequence contains repeated and conflicting totals, indicating a discrepancy in the software data for multiple events and programs
– Observations:
– There is a “massive discrepancy” in the amounts shown across various dates.
– The software system at Doko Manor does not generate consistent reports.
– Layman intended to sit down with the cheerleading coach to reconcile the numbers.
– They planned to wait until after Layman’s medical surgery.
Payment history: The town has historically accepted late payments after inventory and mutual verification; in fact, this instance appears to be the first that wasn’t accepted by the town in the past thirteen years of operations. Some observers attribute this to political motives related to Ms. Layman’s presence and the mayor’s relationship with her husband’s fulfillment of the FOIA. Still, she should not have been held against her will.
Context: As a certified USPTA tennis professional for the past thirty years, Layman has overseen community sports programming for multiple clubs and park and rec facilities in SC, Georgia, and Colorado. These multi-sport camps, tennis, and pickleball lessons, and clinics used his Stripe, Venmo, Cash App, Checks, and cash. He has a stellar reputation in the industry, and if there are any conflicts, these software programs reconcile the truth much better than the Doko Manor Pitbull software has.
The Windermere Club records (as a contrast):
The Windermere Club stories suggest Fred Layman’s more proactive GM financial approach:
Layman personally and consistently allowed the owner of The Windermere Club to pay Mr. Layman late so the club could meet payroll for the team. In fact, Fred Layman was paid late by the Windermere Club more than on time over the course of 7-8 years.
When the Alarm Bell website comes live, we will show exhibits to this effect.
Exhibit 7 alone shows the Club was behind five payments in just one year.
Records indicate that Layman frequently used his own funds for club and member expenses. This is equivalent to $10,000 per year or more.
He actively invested his expertise in membership programs, clinics, and camps, generating immediate and significant revenue—building websites, creating Facebook posts, and running boosts, among other efforts.
He helped secure a six-figure legal win for employees and delayed filing his related suit until employees were paid more than a year later. Layman helped win both lawsuits. The Alarm bell is not sure where some of the accusations are coming from, but further lawsuits may need to be filed to get the truth from the mayor’s puppets and minions. They should not have the right to defame a credible member of the community only to advance political corruption.
These accounts and many more paint a history of direct investment and community leadership and support, seemingly at odds with the current narrative that paints Layman as a disruptor.
Documentation and records:
It’s essential to recognize that millions use Cash App and have a much more robust and trustworthy transactional ledger than the town’s current software, cash drawer logs, and after-hours collection systems. If Cash App records indicate different figures or timing, those discrepancies should be reconciled with the town’s ledgers before making any payments to the town. Layman had a fiduciary responsibility to the town and the cheer program.
It was reported that the Cheerleading Coach has multiple complaints about the town’s system, and she believed Cash App could help resolve the issue. And it actually did, as Layman can prove the EXACT amount given to Cash App, where the current software cannot. This would efficiently resolve what is owed to the town and cheer program, but the town refused to hear his account or view his records. Sounds like a one-sided investigation.
Because the town refused to answer his calls or emails, Fred Layman’s call to action was to send his wife with his history document and a blank check to the Doko Manor assistant to fill out. The Town of Blythewood has accepted checks from Fred and numerous other sports programs and events late, including Derrick Pugh. Fred Layman has also used his own money and resources to help the town. When the TOB denied accepting the documents and put his wife in the hospital, Layman continued to rectify the situation and sent a cashier’s check for the entire $3000 (future Exhibit 5) that the Cash App had in its ledger over eight months. This is by far more than he owes, but the town needs to settle the coach’s account first!
Given the conflicting narratives and the potential financial implications for the town and the cheerleaders, a transparent, independent audit and a public ledger reconciliation could help restore trust. Bring in a mediator; there is nothing criminal here. Layman worked well within the boundaries of his job description. He was well within his rights.
Closing thought:
History shows Layman has made a significant investment in his facilities and community over the past thirty years. There is no indication that he was not escrowing the funds to ensure all parties were protected. In fact, in a text to the coach, it is written that since they could not meet up, they will reconcile and regroup after his cancer surgery. For the town to move forward with integrity, we need complete transparency about how the systems are in place and accountability for all parties involved, including the mayor, assistant director, and controller.
Further exhibits that will be viewable on The Alarmbell.com in the coming days
Exhibit 8 is a letter written to the town council the day before Layman’s wife’s imprisonment. It states that for over a year, he has been concerned about the systems in place and the software program. The pitch deck also offers revenue opportunities. The Town Administrators and the Town Council were aware of Layman’s private sector programming and marketing. This letter speaks to an Enterprise structure that would operate the Manor and amenities independently of the town.
Exhibit 9 October 2024-September 2025: Is a calendar put together by Kim Kacsur, showcasing that when Layman started, there were very few revenue events on the books.
Exhibit 10: A report pulled by the controller in January 2025 showing Layman added 66 new revenue events to the calendar in three months. A feat never done before by a director and brought the calendar year revenue from less than $50 K to roughly $242,000.
Relevant Documents Layman has:
The 14 documents that implicate the Mayor and Fred Layman’s assistant, Kim Kacsur, reveal a conspiracy to give away more than $100,000 in amenities, including receipts, emails, and evidence.
Town Administrator Ed Driggers is receiving $200 per hour in comparison to former town administrator Daniel Stines, who received $50 per hour. This investigation alone is costing the town tens of thousands. The town has gone backward by millions since Stines left.
