August 16", 2022
REGULAR MEETING
he Regular meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor S. Jackson o ugust 16th, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Loyalton City Auditoriun
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT Mayor S. Jackson, D. Riede, J. Markum, J. Gerow
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT
STAFF PRESENT
City Clerk- Kathy LeBlanc
GUESTS PRESENT
B. Mertton, L. Horner, J. Buck, D. Lawlor, D. Gayner, S. Dryden, E. Grandi, L. Garza, P. DeMartini, R.
DeMartini, N. Rogers
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the agenda as posted. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Jackson reported to the Council that Liberty Utilities are starting the project to replace City Street Lights with the new LED Lights.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. It was moved by D. Riede, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of July 19, 2022. Motion carried.
2. It was moved by D. Riede, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 19, 2022. Motion carried
STAFF REPORTS/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. Councilmember Riede reported that she attended the Emergency Awareness Meeting and informed the council and community that the Loyalton Senior Center is available to the public should the need arise to get help if there is a loss of power.
2. Mayor Jackson announced that two representative of Megan Dahle will be visiting City Hall on August ,2022.
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. B. Mertton requested a cleaner copy of the CCR.
2. D. Lawlor inquired about the zoning issue listed on the agenda.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Assistant Chief R. DeMartini reported the Fire Department has had 152 Call this year. He also reported that they are taking Wild Life Training. He informed the Council that due to the upcoming threat of lightning the Fire Station will be staffed for the next few days to insure a fast response if a fire does break out. This will be covered by O.E.S.
FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT/UPDATE
Mayor Jackson reported that a new employee has been hired for bookkeeping, she will be working Monday-Friday from 8:00 to 3:30. She also stated that they will be working on the Budget. P. DeMartini inquired about the Fire Department Accounts.
1. After a discussion it was moved by J. Markum, seconded by J. Gerow to approve opening of Savings Account for Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds and to transfer $83,965.00 from General Account.
Motion carried.
2. Mayor Jackson addressed the issue of 1099 for the Fire Department she would like it to be done by
3. It was moved by D. Riede, seconded by J. Markum to approve reconciled accounts for July 2022.
4. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by D. Riede to approve the bill sheet for June 2022 not to exceed $79,941.83. Motion carried.
5. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by D. Riede to approve the bill sheet for July 2022 not to exceed $198,252.42. 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 Riede reported that all is looking good at the park but she would like the park to be watered on Wednesday's and Friday to conserve water.
2. Councilmember Gerow reported on some vandalism at the Park. He would like to install security cameras. After a discussion in regards to cameras he will get with the maintenance crew to decide on the best option.
3. Councilmember Markum reported that the pool tear down should start around the end of September or first of October.
OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Mayor Jackson reported she has been contacted by Verizon in regards to installing a tower in Loyalton either at the Senior Center or the Cemetery. She stated that the City would receive $1500.00 per month if installed.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
1. Mayor Jackson gave a brief update on the FEMA project stating that she attended a meeting on July, 29, 2022. She informed that council that we are in a Semi-Permanente holding on the new FEMA Flood
2. After a brief discussion on Zoning Map correction, it was moved by J. Markum, seconded by D. Riede to approve the Zoning Map correction in accordance with Section 12.08.22, Subsection 1-4-C, to determine that the current map has uncertain boundaries and need correcting. Roll Call- Mayor Jackson- Aye, D. Riede-Aye, J. Markum-Aye, J. Gerow-Aye. Motion carried. (
3. After a discussion it was moved J. Markum, seconded by J.Gerow to grant approval to access to irrigation pump. Motion carried.
4. Mayor Jackson gave a report on the Main Water Leak. She reported that the City will not be receiving any Emergency Grant Funding, therefore the City has elected to accept Option #2 presented by Farr West Engineering which would be a 300 foot, 10 inch line for $125,000.00. She stated the Farr West will survey to reroute lines and find valves, work should begin at the end of August.
5. After a brief discussion it was decided by council consensus to allow the use of the Little League Field for practice and games for Soccer.
IMPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS
None
CLOSING REMARKS
None
Meeting Adjourned
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Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk