December 19th, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor Riede on December 19th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Loyalton City Auditorium
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT Mayor Riede, J. Markum, D. Gayner, B. Mertton, S. Mcllravy
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT
STAFF PRESENT
City Clerk- Kathy LeBlanc
GUESTS PRESENT
G. Clark, 1. Eberhart, D. Lawler, R. DeMartini, P. DeMartini, J. Herod, L. Horner, J. Buck, L. Garza
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Riede asked to remove Item 15.5 under Discussion and Possible Action and add Item 15.7 to remove G. Morris from all Plumas Bank Accounts. It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the agenda as amended. Motion unanimously carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Mayor Riede announced that the heater in the Auditorium needs to be replaced.
2. Councilmember Markum announced that we have received a check from the county for the Prop 218 taxes and past due water/sewer bills.
3. Councilmember Mcllravy inquired about the snow removal contract.
4. Councilmember Markum informed the council and community about Kevin Kiley's visit to Loyalton stating that his representative should be here sometime in January.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. It was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by D. Gayner to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting on November 16, 2023. S. Mcliravy abstained. Motion carried.
It was moved by D. Gayner, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting on November 11, 2023. Motin unanimously carried.
STAFF REPORTS/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. Mayor Riede gave a brief report on the upcoming Water Rate Structure.
APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR AND VICE-MAYOR
1. It was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by S. Mcllravy to appoint D. Riede as Mayor. Motion unanimously carried.
2. It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by J. Markum to appoint D. Gayner as Vice-Mayor.
Motion unanimously carried.
APPOINTMENT OF BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Mayor Riede appointed the following Boards and Committees LAFCO- S. Mcllravy, J. Markum, B. Mertton
LTC- D. Gayner, J. Markum, S. Mcliravy
SCORE- K. LeBlanc, D. Gayner-Alternate
FINANCE- D. Riede, B. Mertton
PUBLIC WORKS- D. Riede, B. Mertton
PERSONNEL - D. Riede, D. Gayner, B. Mertton-Alternate
SVGWMD- J. Markum, S. Mcllravy
FUNDING AND PUBLICE REALTIONS- D. Gayner, S. Mcllravy
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. J. Buck inquired about L. Mcintosh doing the grant for the City of Loyalton
2. J. Herod inquired if the audit had been sent to USDA
3. P. DeMartini inquired about the web-site
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Assistant Chief R. DeMartini reported on the following: (1) 206 total calls this year. (2) Tree Lighting was a success, and he thanked all the people who made that possible. (3) Repayment of funds to the Loyalton Fire Department. (4) Chief Heywood's ISO report went well. (5) P. DeMartini inquired about monies in reserve account being put in a high-rate interest account. Assistant Chief then wished all a Merry Christmas.
FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT/UPDATE
No Financial Report was given.
After a discussion and the FEMA monies correction, it was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by J.
Markum to approve the reconciled accounts for November 2023. Motion unanimously carried.
It was moved by D. Gayner, seconded by J. Markum to approve bills for November not to exceed $32,921.85. 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 $24,000. Motion unanimously carried.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORTS/PARK AND RECREATION
1. Mayor Riede reported that the crew is working on cleaning culverts and drains and is cleaning up the barn yard for Verizon Project. She also reported that the water at the park has been shut down. Also, the duck weed is down at the WWTP. Mayor Riede announced that J. Lundy has found a truck for the Maintenance Crew. It was approved by consensus to allow the purchase of the truck for $12,500.
2. Councilmember D> Gayner is working with Cal-Trans on painting of the lines in Loyalton.
OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Councilmember S. Mollravy reported that a letter has been sent regarding getting a exception for our Housing Element.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
1. Mayor Riede gave a brief update on the water distribution system, after a brief discussion It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by S. Mcllravy to reaffirm our State of Emergency Water Distribution System. Motion unanimously carried. (This item will be added to next agenda)
2. Councilmeber B. Mertton gave a brief report on the Town Hall meeting. He stated that he will be sending the Final Audit when it is approved. The next Meeting will be on January 4"h, 2024(This item will be added to the next agenda)
3. After a brief discussion, it was moved by J. Markum, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the 2022- 2023 Final Audit. Motion unanimously carried.
4. After a brief discussion, it was moved by D. Gayner, seconded by J. Markum to approve the purchase of the Pressure Washer for the WWTP. Motion unanimously carried.
5. Item was removed from agenda
6. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by D. Gayner to approve the Business License for East Fork Roofing. Motion unanimously carried.
7. It was moved by D. Gayner, seconded by B. Mertton to remove Gina Morris from all Plumas Bank Accounts. Motion unanimously carried.
IMPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS
1. Fire Department Reserve Account update.
CLOSING REMARKS
Merry Christmas
Meeting Adjourned
APPROVED: Alades Reede
Mayor Darlene Riede
Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk