May 24, 2022
SPECIAL MEETING
The Special meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Vice Mayor D. Riede on May 24, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Loyalton City Auditorium
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT Vice Mayor D. Riede, 1. Markum, 1. Gerow
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT
Mayor S. Jackson
STAFF PRESENT
City Clerk- Kathy LeBlanc
GUESTS PRESENT
B. Mertton, R. DeMartini, N. Rogers, L. Horner, S. Dryden, A. Hollingshead, L. Mcintosh
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the agenda as posted. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Vice Mayor Riede reported on the letter received from J. Chang in regards to ADA Annual Certification. Vice Mayor will contact him.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. It was moved by J. Gerow, seconded by J. Markum to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of April 19, 2022. Motion carried.
2. It was moved by J. Gerow, seconded by J. Markum to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 19, 2022. Motion carried.
STAFF REPORTS/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. Vic Mayor Riede reported that K. Bennett started on Monday. She also stated that she and several volunteers cleaned downtown before TimberFest and that the maintenance crew will take over now.
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. L. Mcintosh addressed the council in regards to the Music of Sierra Program and stated that she would like to work with the City of Loyalton in regards to this program.
2. Bill Mertton thanked all volunteers that organized the TimberFest. He also inquired about the recording device, Water and WWTP operators, settlement monies and Road Rehab projects. (A complete list of his comments and questions are available at City Hall.)
3. L. Horner inquired about the corner of Lewis and Railroad. Council will look into this project.
4. S. Dryden also complimented the City for the work done downtown for the TimberFest.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
1. Assistant Chief R. DeMartini reported the following: (1) 100 call so far this year. (2) Spaghetti Feed was very successful and thanked the community for attending and supporting this event. (3) The new engine is in the process of being built. (4) Wild Life Training is taking place. (5) He reported that all burning permits have been suspended in Sierra County and would like the City to follow suit.
FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT/UPDATE
Councilmember Markum reported that the new bookkeeper has quit, Kelly Champion will continue doing the accounting until position can be filled. Vice Mayor gave a brief report on letter from K.
Champion.
1. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by J.Gerow to approve the reconciled Accounts for April 2022.
Motion carried.
2. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the bill sheet not to exceed $201,036.93. 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. Councilmember Gerow reported that the WWTP is working and looking good with all crew on board.
He stated that all 10 aerators are working and the new aerators will be incorporated into the system
2. Vice Mayor Riede reported that the water is working downtown and ball fields. She also reported that the water at the Park should be working by Monday.
OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. None
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
1. No update was given on the FEMA Flood Project.
2. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by J. Gerow to approve Resolution 2-2022 Adopting a list of Projects for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Funded by SB-1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. Roll Call : Vice Mayor Riede-Aye, J. Markum-Aye, J. Gerow-Aye Motion carried.
3. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by J. Gerow to pay the total amount for liability insurance.
Motion carried.
IMPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS
1. Discussion of Fire Department 1099 Forms.
2. Discussion of hiring someone to clean City Hall once a week.
CLOSING REMARKS
None
Meeting Adjourned APROVEO: aslese
Vice Mayor Riede
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Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk