April 19", 2022
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor S. Jackson on April 19th, 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
GUESTS PRESENT
J. McHenry, L. Sequido, M. Fillippini, P. Fillippini, B. Wagner, S. Dryden, L. Tipton, B. Mertton, J. Mertton, R. DeMartini, P. DeMartini, D. Acevedo, S. Acevedo
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by D. Riede to approve the agenda as posted. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. City Clerk informed the council that Nate Smeltzer who is doing a boy scout project with the Veterans banners will need more brackets for more banners. Mayor Jackson by council consensus approved the purchase of brackets.
2. Councilmember Markum informed the Council that Gary Nelson has agreed to become the new Museum Curator. Mayor Jackson by council consensus approved Gary Nelson as Museum Curator.
3. Mayor Jackson reported that J. Mitchell would like to use the Auditorium one day a month providing it is not being used.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. It was moved by D.Riede, seconded by J. Markum to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 15, 2022. Motion carried.
2. It was moved by D.Riede, seconded by J. Markum to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of March 24, 2022. Motion carried.
3. It was moved by D.Riede, seconded by J. Markum to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of April 5, 2022. Motion carried.
STAFF REPORTS/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. Mayor Jackson informed the council and public that the State of California has issued a Drought Impact Notice. Mayor Jackson would like water restriction letters to go out in May.
2. Mayor Jackson reported on the Citation the City received from the State Water Control Board for a missed water sample. Councilmember Gerow will contact State as to the process to become compliant.
3. Mayor Jackson address the Water/Sewer accounts that are in arrears, she stated that she would like the City Clerk to send out letters to the accounts that owe $600.00 or more.
TIMED ITEM: FEMA PRELIMINARY FLOOD PLAIN MAP
Lucas Tipton from Farr West Engineering addressed the council in regards to the Preliminary Flood Plain Maps. He stated that he and Mayor Jackson attended the meeting on February 22, 2022. He reported that FEMA will pause the adoption of the maps, probably for 1-2 years until more data is obtained.
Mayor Jackson thanked Lucas for all his time and effort into this project. She would like the City to be involved in this process until it is completed. This item will remain on the agenda for future updates.
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Mark Schultze from the Mormon Church informed the Council that they will be doing a clean-up at the Cemetery on May 7th ", 2022 all are welcome to help. He stated that there will be a Fish Fry at 12:30 for all volunteers.
2. Janet McHenry addressed the Council on the National Day of Prayer that will take place on May 5, 2022 at the Fire Station in Loyalton. She encouraged all to attend.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
1. It was moved by D. Riede, seconded by J. Markum to approve the purchase of New Type 5 Brush Truck and access up to $100k from the reserve for a 50% deposit. Motion carried.
Assistant Chief R. DeMartini reported the following: (1) 71 calls so far this year. (2) 4 Explorers will be attending training in Quincy. He also requested that the City surplus the 1988 International Brush Truck 11, Mayor Jackson by consensus approved the request. P. Demartini inquired about the budget and reserve account. She will check in with Kelly Champion in regards to this.
FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT/UPDATE
Mayor Jackson reported that the Finance did not meet. She also reported that the Council has accepted the resignation from Jamie Stockdale-Bookkeeper and we are currently looking for a replacement.
1. It was moved by D. Riede, seconded by J.Markum to approve the reconciled Accounts for March 2022. Motion carried.
2. It was moved by D. Riede, seconded by J. Markum to approve the bill sheet not to exceed $173,768.07. Motion carried.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF APPROVAL OF FUNDS TRANSFERS
1. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the fund transfer from General 1956 to Enterprise MM 0559 not to exceed $24,000. Motion carried.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORTS/PARK AND RECREATION
1. (a) Councilmember Gerow reported that 2 new aerators have been ordered which will be more efficient. (b) He would like to replace the locks at the Pool Building. (c) He would also like to install Non- Smoking signs at the Park. (d) He will look into getting surveillance camera's.
2. (a) Councilmember Riede reported that we need to get power cut to re-route the power to the Concession Stand. (b) She also thanked L. Seuido for all his work on the Ball Fields. (c) She stated that the water downtown will be turned on next week.
OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. (a) Mayor Jackson reported that all the Street Lights will be replaced with LED lights by September. (b) She also reported that she is working on an Electric Car Charging Station. (c) She also had a request for the Street Lights to be turned off for a Dark Sky Night on Aprit 22, 2022 for a meteor shower she is still working on the request. (d) Master Agreement with CTL still in process. (d) She would like to have a Resolution on the May agenda for the Public Works bid process.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
1. Mr Fillippini addressed the Council on the sewer problem at 608 Church Street. He stated that the sleeve option would not work for this problem. He has been in contact with another contractor to solve this problem. After a brief discussion Mayor Jackson authorized him to go ahead with the fix and the City will pay half the cost.
2. Councilmember Markum & Louis Sequido addressed the council on the process to tear down Pool Building. They spoke on the electrical situation from the pool to the Concession Stand and Scoreboards.
Councilmember Riede will contact Liberty. L. Sequido met with QED and they are ready for the tear down as soon as electrical issue is solved. The full tear down and fill in should take 5 days. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded D. Riede to approve the cost of the electrical conversion. Motion carried.
3. After a brief discussion on the lease for the Probation Department Lease, It was moved by D. Riede, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the lease for 5 years for $1000.00 per month. Motion carried.
4. Mr. Acevedo addressed the council on a Special Use Permit to live in a Travel Trailer while he is building a new house. Mayor Jackson informed him that he could go to City Hall to look at the Housing
5. Mayor Jackson reported on the Closed Session. Mayor Jackson stated that an employment offer was made to a previous employee. No reportable action was taken.
6. Mayor Jackson would like to update the Burn Permit Form. Assistant Chief R. DeMartini will contact the Chief to review the form and return it to the Clerk with any changes.
7. After a brief discussion it was decided to table the Employee Fuel cost to a future agenda.
8. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by D. Riede to approve a letter of support for Tour d Manure.
IMPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS
None
CLOSING REMARKS
None
Meeting Adjourned
Mayor Jackson
Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk