June 20th, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor S. Jackson on June 201
\ 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Loyalton City Auditorium
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT Mayors. Jackson, D. Riede, J. Markum, J. Gerow, D. Gayner
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT
STAFF PRESENT
City Clerk- Kathy LeBlanc
GUESTS PRESENT
J. Powers, T. Wiley, J. Eberhart, R. DeMartini, J. Buck, C. Donowho, R. Belli, 0. Korkasili, B. Mertton, D.
Lawler, C. Johnson, T. Easley, G, Clark, S. Heywood, L. Horner, N, Rogers, J. Herod, S. Hayden, K. Miner
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Jackson would like to amend the agenda to add fund transfer for Fire Department. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by D. Riede to approve the agenda as amended. Motion unanimously carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Jackson announced that she will resign after the July Meeting. Vice-Mayor Gerow will take over.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. It was moved by D. Gayner, seconded by D. Riede to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 161
\ 2023. Motion unanimously carried.
2. It was moved by D. Gayner, seconded by D. Riede to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting June 13, 2023. Motion unanimously carried.
STAFF REPORTS/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
TIMED ITEM: Public Hearing Water Infrastructure Fee
Mayor Jackson gave a report on the process of the Proposed Prop 218 process. Mayor Jackson opened the Public Hearing for comments. The following comments were heard:
1. J. Herod addressed the Council on her opposition to Proposed Prop 218.
2. J. Eberhart addressed her opposition on to Proposed Prop 218.
3. B. Mertton question why citizen were working through J. Herod.
4. L. Horner asked a question regarding dis-incorporation for the city.
5. 0. Korkasali addressed the council on his opposition to the Proposed Prop 218.
J. Herod and J.Eberhart presented the council with signed petitions.
Mayor Jackson continued the Public Hearing to the next regular council meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
J. Herod questioned the council on the violation regarding the WWTP. Mayor Jackson stated that the City is actively working on a solution to the violation.
C. Johnson asked about the progress ofthe Cell Tower.
J. Eberhart stated that the Mill owners would be willing to place the Cell Tower on their property.
Mayor Jackson about adopting your Fire Hydrant so they can be kept clean of weed and debris.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Chief S. Heywood reported the following: (1) Chief Heywood thanked the council for the fund transfer to purchase new Brush Truck. (2) Several Fire Fighters have qualified for Wild Land Fires. (3) 97 Calls this year to date. (4) Would like to see maintenance done around the Fire Department and the Fire Hydrants. (S) Council Member Markum thanked the Fire Department for all their work.
FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT/UPDATE
Mayor Jackson reported that the Finance Meeting was held last Friday reviewed bills, paid bills and reviewed proposed budget. Council Member Markum remarked that the City is trying to keep solvent with no unnecessary spending.
1. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by D. Gayner to approve reconciled accounts for May 2023.
Motion unanimously carried.
2. It was moved by D. Riede, seconded by J. Markum to approve the bill sheet for May 2023 not to exceed $80,241.47. Motion unanimously carried.
3. It was moved by D. Riede, seconded by J. Markum to approve the revised adjusted budget. Motion unanimously carried.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF APPROVAL OF FUNDS TRANSFERS.
1. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by D. Gayner to approve fund transfer from General 1956 to Enterprise Loan MM 0559 not to exceed $30,000. Motion unanimously carried.
2. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by D. Gayner to approve fund transfer from General 1956 to Fire Department Reserve 7243 not to exceed $10,000 per financial policy. Motion unanimously carried.
3. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by G. Gerow to approve fund transfer from Fire Department Reserve 4243 to General 1956 not to exceed $106,900.00 to cover final charges for the Brush Truck. Motion unanimously carried.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORTS/PARK AND RECREATION
1. Councilmember Riede reported that the signs for D'Andrea Lane will be done next week, also the missing stop signs will be replaced. She also reported that the maintenance crew will be working downtown for clean up on Friday's.
OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Councilmember Riede reported a complaint was received from the VanDaam's in regard to a Motor Home blocking access to their property, City Clerk will contact Mr. Belli to remove Motor Home.
2. Council members Gayner and Markum gave a report on the LAFCO Meeting.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
1. Mayor Jackson gave a brief update on the water distribution system, after a brief discussion lt was moved by J. Markum, 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. Councilmember Markum gave a brief update on the Town Hall Meeting for the Water Distribution System (This item will be added to the next agenda)
3. It was moved by 0. Riede, seconded by J. Markum to approve Master Task Order Agreement for Professional Services between the City of Loyalton and DOWL Engineering. Motion unanimously carried.
4. It was moved by D. Riede, seconded by J. Markum to approve Task Order #13 Fiscal Year 2024 DOWL Engineering General Services. Motion unanimously carried.
5. It was moved by D. Riede, seconded by J. Markum to approve Task Order #14 Fiscal Year 2024 Floodplain Management Services with DOWL Engineering. Motion unanimously carried.
6. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by J. Gerow to approve First Reading of amendment to Ordinance 12.01.100, Section C., Boundary Line Adjustment. Motion unanimously carried.
7. It was moved by D. Gayner, seconded by J. Gerow to approve First Reading of amendment to Part 4 Revenue and Finance, Chapter 4.04 Purchasing, Bidding and Surplusing. Motion unanimously carried.
8. It was moved by D. Gayner, seconded by D. Riede to approve Professional Service Contract between City of Loyalton and Gary Price Consulting Services for Professional Planning Services. Motion unanimously carried.
9. Mayor Jackson gave a brief history on the auditor request to request payment from the Assembly of God Church for water break line. After a brief discussion it was decided that the Assembly of God wi ll not be required to pay, and we will reclass to City Expense due to employee error. Mayor Jackson will inform the Assembly of God Church ofthis action.
IMPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS
1. Reaffirm our State of Emergency Water Distribution System
2. Update on Town Hall Meeting
3. Remove S. Jackson and replace someone for Bank signatures.
4. Continue Public Hearing for Prop 218
CLOSING REMARKS
Meeting Adjourned
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