January 17, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor S. Jackson on January 17'h, 2023, at 6:00 p. m. Loyalton City Auditorium COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT Mayor S. Jackson, D. Riede, J. Markum, J. Gerow, D. Gayner
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT
STAFF PRESENT
City Clerk- Kathy LeBlanc, Gina Morris-Bookkeeper
GUESTS PRESENT
B. Mertton, O. Mcintosh, L. Mcintosh, T. Easley, C. Johnson, E. Morgan, L. Ryan, L. Sequeido, S. Troup, T. LeBlanc, J. Buck, S. Dryden
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by D. Riede, seconded by D. Gayner to approve the agenda as presented. Motion unanimously carried
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by D. Gayner to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 20th, 2023. Motion unanimously carried.
STAFF REPORTS/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. City Clerk K. LeBlanc informed the council on the Insurance for the Pool Building.
PUBLIC COMMENT
J. Buck inquired about past utility bills. Mayor Jackson stated that the new payment option of using Credit Cards to pay is going well and we have been receiving money on both past and present bills.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
None
FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT/UPDATE
Mayor Jackson reported on the Finance Meeting met and stated that we on low on funds.
1. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by D. Riede to approve reconciled accounts for December 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
2. It was moved by D, Riede, seconded by D. Gayner to approve the bill sheet for December 2022 not to exceed $106,922.61. Motion unanimously carried.
3. After a brief discussion, It was moved by D. Gayner, seconded by D. Riede to approve the 2021-2022 audit. Motion unanimously carried.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF APPROVAL OF FUNDS TRANSFERS.
1. It was moved by D. Riede, seconded by D. Gayner to approve fund transfer from General 1956 to Enterprise Loan MM 0559 not to exceed $24,000. Motion unanimously carried.
2. It was moved by J. Gerow, seconded by D. Gayner to approve fund transfer from Enterprise Loan MM 0559 to General 1956 not to exceed $17,941.40. Motion unanimously carried.
3. It was moved by J. Gerow, seconded by D. Riede to approve fund transfer from General 1956 to Fire Department Reserve 7243 not to exceed $2,043.76. Motion unanimously carried
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORTS/PARK AND RECREATION
1. Councilmember Gayner thanked the community for being elected to City Council. She stated that she will be working with Personnel and has visited the WWTP and met with the crew.
2. Councilmember Riede reported that we lost a maintenance worker. She also stated that she will be attending the LTC Meeting.
OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
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 J. Marrkum, seconded by D. Riede to reaffirm our State of Emergency Water Distribution System. Motion unanimously carried. (This item will be added to next agenda)
2. Mayor Jackson reported that a meeting was held on January 5'h, 2023. She stated that she has met with Farr West (DOHL)Engineering in regard to a planning grant for $100,000. She informed that Council and Community that we have received letters of support from multiple agencies. The next meeting will be held on February 2, 2023. (This item will be added to the next agenda)
3. After a discussion, It was moved by D. Gayner, seconded by D. Riede to appoint Mayor Jackson as the Real Property Negotiator for the Social Hall. Motion unanimously carried.
4. Mayor Jackson stated that she has met with Sierra County and Sierra County Probation in regard to either a lease or sale of the Social Hall. After a discussion it was moved by D. Gaynor, seconded by J.
Markum to approve consideration for Sierra County to purchase Social Hall if financial feasible. Motion carried. (J. Gerow opposed).
5. Councilmember Markum updated the Council on the progress for the new Pool Building and the proposed designs for the building. L. Sequeido addressed the council stating he has spoken to Design Service Group and the cost of the design will be around $6,400. L. Mcintosh spoke on fund raising efforts and grants to proceed with the project. After a discussion with the Council and Community members, It was moved by D. Gayner, seconded by J. Markum to approve to take $6,400 from the Prop 68 funds for Design Service Group. Motion carried. (J. Gerow opposed)
6. Mayor Jackson gave a brief report on the issues of the property owned by E. Morgan. She stated that she has received a letter from the City Attorney in regards to this issue. E. Morgan addressed the council on the trees that are bordering her property. After a discussion this issue will be brought back to council.
7. Mayor Jackson reported on the Verizon wireless tower. She stated that Verizon is working on the feasibility study and then they will place deposit and begin the permit to process. She will keep the Council and Community informed.
8. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the Business License for Martin Snow Removal. Motion unanimously carried.
IMPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS
1. Reaffirm our State of Emergency Water Distribution System
2. Update on Town Hall Meeting
3. Prop 68 Grant
CLOSING REMARKS
Meeting Adjourned
ApPROVED: Saral ackon
Mayer Sarak talkson
Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk