November 15, 2022
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor S. Jackson on November 15, 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
GUESTS PRESENT
D. Laylor, D. Gayner, B. Mertton, L. Horner, D. Azevedo, S. Azevedo. C. Johnson
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Mayor Jackson addressed the letter from the State of California in regards to utility shut offs for nonpayment.
2. Mayor Jackon addressed the Council on making our Web Site ADA Compliant, it was decided by consensus of the Council for G. Morris to move forward. 3 Mayor Jackson addressed the issue on Cyber Security for the City of Loyalton. The Council will address this at a later date if need arises.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. It was moved by D. Riede, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 18, 2022. Motion carried.
2. It was moved by D. Riede, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of October 25, 2022. Motion carried.
STAFF REPORTS/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. Mayor Jackson reported that the Verizon Tower is going forward. Councilmember Markum will meet with Verizon on Monday.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
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FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
None
Mayor Jackson reported that the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and the Light Parade will take place on December 3, 2022
FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT/UPDATE
Mayor Jackson reported on the Finance Meeting met to discuss the current bills, Fire Department Reserve Account, Admin Fees for Wild Land Fire and High Fuel Cost.
1. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by J. Markum to approve reconciled accounts for October 2022. Motion carried.
2. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by D. Riede to approve the bill sheet for October 2022 not to exceed $76,923.10. 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 $24,000. Motion carried.
2. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by J. Gerow to transfer $302,453.20 from Cal-Trust Savings and Enterprise loan account to General Accont for Farr West Engineering. Motion carried.
3. It was moved by D. Riede, seconded by J. Gerow to transfer $2,995.20 from FEMA Account to Gerneral for Willow Street Project. Motion carried.
4. After a discussion on a payment plan, It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by D. Riede to transfer $12, 099.80 from General to Fire Department Reserve Account. Motion carried. It was then moved by D.
Riede seconded by J. Markum to transfer $27,477.71 from General to Fire Department Reserve Account.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORTS/PARK AND RECREATION
1. Mayor Jackson addressed the issue of water meter at the Gilded Drifter, we will begin reading meter as soon as we can.
2. Councilmember Riede informed the council that the Park and Main Street have been winterized.
3. Councilmember Gerow reported that burning is taking place at the WWTP.
4. Mayor Jackson addressed the hook up for the Azevedo Property stating we will begin the project as soon as we possibly can.
5. Mayor Jackson gave a brief update on the Main Water Break and Van Daam/ Belli project.
OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Mayor Jackson reported that CTL will continue to plow City Streets. The City crew will be responsible for City Hall, Social Hall and Fire Department.
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
1. Mayor Jackson gave a brief update on the water distribution system, after a brief discussion It was moved by D. Riede, seconded by J. Gerow to reaffirm our State of Emergency Water Distribution System. Motion carried. (This item will be added to next agenda)
2. Mayor Jackson reported on the Town Hall Meeting stating it was well attended by the community.
She informed the Council and the Public that an ad hock committee was formed and will meet as needed. Mayor Jackson urged community to attend and participate. The next meeting is set for December 1, 2022. Mayor Jackson will continue to give updates. (This item will be added to the next agenda)
3. After a brief discussion it was decided to decline offer for It Tech. The Council will address this item at a later date.
4. After a discussion it was decided by consensus to have J. Morris identify property’s that are in violation and return to City Clerk to follow up with letters.
5. After a discussion it was moved by D. Riede, seconded by J. Markum to approve (6) $100.00 gift certificates for Employee’s for the Holiday’s. Motion carried .
IMPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS
1. Reaffirm our State of Emergency Water Distribution System
2. Update on Town Hall Meeting
3. Oath of Offices
4. Appointment of Mayor and Vice Mayor
5. Appointment of Committee’s.
6. Appointment of contact’s for Alarm System.
CLOSING REMARKS
None
Meeting Adjourned
APPROVED: _____________________________
Mayor Sarah Jackson
ATTEST: ______________________________
Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk