February 15, 2022
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor S. Jackson on February 15, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Loyalton City Auditorium COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT Mayor S. Jackson, J. Markum, D. Riede, J. Gerow
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT
STAFF PRESENT
City Clerk- Kathy LeBlanc, Jamie Stockdale-Bookkeeper
GUESTS PRESENT
J. Mitchell, B. Mitchell, J. Buck, S. Heywood, L. Tipton, B. Mertton, J. Mertton, J. Cameron
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Jackson asked to move FEMA Update to 13.1 Discussion and Possible Action. It was moved by J.
Markum, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
K. LeBlanc-City Clerk informed the Council that John Benoit would like to hold a meeting with all council members to discuss Building and Planning Services. City Clerk LeBlanc will work on setting up the meeting,
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. It was moved by D.Riede, seconded by J. Markum, to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of January 18, 2022. Motion carried.
2. It was moved by D.Riede, seconded by J. Markum, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 18, 2022. Motion carried.
STAFF REPORTS/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
2. Mayor ate reported that Mr. onting has spoken to the company with the sleeve option, council will revisit in the spring.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Chief S. Heywood reported the following: (1) The roof at the Sierra Brooks Fire Station has been completed. (2) Spaghetti Feed is set for the spring and part of the donations will be given to the Sierra Brooks Home Owner Association (3) Fire Department is still looking for volunteers. (4) He would like to purchase a shed to house old Engine 12 (5) He has spoken to CTL in regards of training mill employees to operate Fire Equipment in case of a fire. (6) He would like to surplus the old brush truck.
FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT/UPDATE
Mayor Jackson reported no financial meeting was held due to year end reports.
1. It was moved by D. Riede, seconded by J.Markum to approve the reconciled Accounts for January 2022. Motion carried.
2. It was moved by D. Riede, seconded by J. Markum to approve the bill sheet not to exceed $155,869.09. Motion carried.
3. After a brief discussion Budget Revision will be moved to March Agenda.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF APPROVAL OF FUNDS TRANSFERS
1. It was moved by D. Riede, seconded by 1. Markum to approve the fund transfer from General 1956 to Enterprise MM 0559 not to exceed $24,000. Motion carried.
REIMBURSEMENT FOR USDA
None
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORTS/PARK AND RECREATION
1. (a) Councilmember Riede reported that J. Reeves-Maintenance is now certified to operate the boom truck. He also completed several more courses. (b) She also reported that all equipment is now in working order. (c) Would like to surplus several items, will bring to the next agenda. (d) She is in contact with Liberty Utilities in regards to a grant to replace all lighting in the city.
2. Councilmember Gerow reported that the back flow devices will be tested in the spring. He also stated that the WWTP needs 2 new aerators.
OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
1. Lucas Tipton from Farr West Engineering addressed the council on the FEMA Flood Plain Maps. He stated that the City has 90 days to respond to the mapping. He spoke on the fact that the maps will not be completed for 12-18 months. He will work with the City on the maps. It was moved by D. Riede, seconded by J. Markum to approve task order #9 in the amount of $30,000. Motion carried.
2. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by J. Gerow to adopt Resolution #1-2022 opting to affirm and exemption from the requirements of mandatory organic collection services. Roll Call: Mayor Jackson- Aye, D. Riede -Aye, J, Markum-Aye, J. Gerow-Aye. Motion carried.
3. After a brief discussion it was moved by J. Markum, seconded by D. Riede to approve Gary Price to prepare and file 2021 Annual Housing Element Progress Report. Motion carried.
4. J. Mitchell address the council on her resigning as Museum Curator. She thanked the City for the opportunity to fill this position. It was moved by D. Riede, seconded by J. Gerow to accept the resignation. Motion Carried. Mayor Jackson thanked J. Mitchell for years of service.
5. After a brief discussion of the nominees for the Richard Meder Award. It was moved by J.Markum, seconded by D. Riede to award Conner Heywood the award. Motion carried.
6. It was moved by D. Riede, seconded by J. Gerow to purchase a new heater for City Hall. Motion carried.
CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Jackson adjourned the regular meeting to go to closed session. Mayor Jackson reconvened the meeting stating no reportable action.
IMPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS
1. Roof Repair
CLOSING REMARKS
None
Meeting Adjourned
ming lie.
Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk