September 20#*, 2022
SPECIAL MEETING
The special meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor Jackson on September 20th , 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Jackson, D. Riede, J. Markum, J. Gerow
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT
GUESTS PRESENT
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by D. Riede to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
STAFF REPORTS
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CLOSED SESSION
1. Mayor Jackson adjourned the special meeting to go into closed session. Mayor Jackson reconvened the meeting stating the reportable action was as follows the Council has approved two pay raises for the following employees Kathy LeBlanc Step D Part Time Class II $22.58 per hour, Jonathan Reeves Grade 2 Step A Full Time $24.00 per hour
MEETING ADJOURNED
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Kathy LeBlanc- City Clerk
September 20t, 2022
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor S. Jackson on September 20th, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Loyalton City Auditorium COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT Mayor S. Jackson, D. Riede, J. Markum, J. Gerow
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT
STAFF PRESENT
City Clerk- Kathy LeBlanc, Bookkeeper Gina Morris
GUESTS PRESENT
B. Mertton, L. Horner, J. Buck, D. Gayner, P. DeMartini, R. DeMartini, N. Rogers, L. May, J. Cameron, G.
Nelson, C. Johnson, T. Easley, S. Azevedo, D. Azevedo
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by 1. Markum, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the agenda as posted. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lee May addressed the council on the name change for alley. After a brief discussion it was moved by J.
Markum, seconded by D. Riede to rename alley D'Andrea Lane. Motion carried
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. It was moved by D. Riede, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 16, 2022. Motion carried.
STAFF REPORTS/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. Councilmember Riede thanked N. Rogers for weeding in front of the Post Office. A discussion was held on repairing materials for the roof at City Hall.
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. P. DeMartini inquired about cleaning up downtown, she has concerns about the trees.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Assistant Chief R. DeMartini reported the Fire Department has had 177 calls so far this year. He also reported that the Fire Department has sent crews on two separate wildland fires, also clean up was done around the Fire Station.
FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT/UPDATE
Mayor Jackson reported on the Finance Meeting stating that the budget will be tight; a brief discussion was held on the Proposed Draft Budget stating it is a work in progress. The next Finance Meeting will be on October 11, 2022.
1. After a discussion it was moved by D. Riede, seconded by J. Markum to approve the Final Audit for 2020-2021. Motion carried.
2. Draft Budget was discussed and the Finance Committee is still working on the budget.
3. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by D. Riede to remove Jamie Stockdale from all Plumas Bank Accounts, and to add Kathy LeBlanc and Gina Morris access to all Plumas Bank Accounts. Motion carried.
4. After a discussion it was moved by J. Markum, seconded by D. Riede to approve one signature on all checks under $5,000.00 and two signatures on all other checks. Motion carried.
5. It was moved by D. Riede, seconded by J. Markum to approve reconciled accounts for August 2022.
Motion carried
6. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by D. Riede to approve the bill sheet for August 2022 not to exceed $190,502.24. Motion carried.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF APPROVAL OF FUNDS TRANSFERS.
1. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by D. Riede to approve the fund transfer from General 1956 to Enterprise MM 0559 not to exceed $30,000. 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 to start on clean up and getting ready to shut down water system for the winter. She reported that two abandoned cars have been removed and if anyone knows of others let her know.
2. Councilmember Gerow reported all is going well at the WWTP, duck weed is still a problem but they or working on it.
OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. None
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
1. Mayor Jackson gave a brief update on the FEMA project stating that she has received communication from FEMA stating that they will be issuing new preliminary Flood Plain Maps in the next 6-12 months.
She would like to remove the FEMA Update from the agenda but will keep everyone informed.
2. Mayor Jackson gave an update on the Main Water Leak, she informed the Council that the City of Loyalton will not be receiving any help from the state. She stated that the City has received two bids, one for $252, 646, 00 and one for $365,489.00. Mayor Jackson stated that the lowest bid will be taken with some revisions. Mayor Jackson stated that funding will come from several sources and the project should begin within two to three weeks and should be complete in 7-10 days.
3. After a discussion it was moved by D. Riede, seconded by J. Markum to add delinquent utility bill to their Property Tax bills. Motion carried.
IMPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS
Resolution for adding delinquent utility bill to Property Tax
CLOSING REMARKS
None
Meeting Adjourned
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Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk
October 6*h, 2022
SPECIAL MEETING
The Emergency Special meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor Jackson on October 6th , 2022 at 12:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Jackson, J. Markum, J. Gerow
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: D. Reide
STAFF PRESENT: Kathy LeBlanc-City Clerk
GUESTS PRESENT: D. Estabrok
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
STAFF REPORTS
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
D. Estabrok addressed the council with several questions in regards to the Boil Water Notice and the repair project.
DISSCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
1. After a brief discussion it was moved by J. Markum, seconded by J. Gerow to determine that there is an emergency that severely impacts Public Health as required by Government Code Section 54956.5. Motion carried.
2. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by J, Gerow to approve Resolution #6-2022 declaring the existence of a Local State of Emergency as a Result of Multiple Significant water distribution line failures and Potential Drinking Water Contamination. Roll Call- Mayor Jackson-Aye, J.
Markum-Aye, J. Gerow-Aye. Motion carried
MEETING ADJOURNED
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