January 16, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor Riede on January 16, 2024, 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
J. Buck, J. Gerow, J. Herod, L. Horner, S. Heywood
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Riede asked to remove timed item from the agenda It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by D.
Gayner to approve the agenda as amended. Motion unanimously carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Councilmember Mciravy announced that the County is looking for a person for election day polling place.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. It was moved by D. Gayner, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting on December 19, 2023. S. Mcllravy abstained. Motion carried.
2. It was moved by D. Gayner, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting on December 19, 2023. Motin unanimously carried.
3. It was moved by D. Gayner, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting on January 4, 2024. S. Mcllravy abstained. Motion carried.
STAFF REPORTS/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. Mayor Riede gave a brief report the appropriation bill budget.
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. J. Herod addressed the council on the water infrastructure funding for the water project.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Chief S. Heywood gave the following report (1) ISO report is complete and we retain a rating of 4. (2) Fire Department would like to purchase 2 Turn out gear. (3) Jake Marsh is the new captain as J. Evans is retired. (4) He reminded all of the upcoming Spaghetti Feed. (5) the Fire Department will be taking down the Christmas Tree. Councilmember Gayner thanked the Fire Department for the quick response to a chimney fire at her residence.
1. It was moved by D. Gayner, seconded by S. Mcllravy to approve the transfer to the Fire Department for $33,353.92, plus an additional $5000.00. Motion unanimously carried.
FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT/UPDATE
Councilmember Markum spoke about the transfer of Prop 218 tax money into the Cal-Trust Account.
1. After a brief discussion it was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by D. Gayner to approve the reconciled accounts for December 2023. Motion unanimously carried.
2. After a brief discussion it was moved by J. Markum, seconded by D. Gayner to move the Bill Sheet for December to the next agenda. 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 on the Engineering Report. She also announced that the Maintenance Crew will be holding safety meetings every week.
2. Councilmember J. Markum asked about the scape metal.
OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Councilmember S. Mcliravy spoke on the Property Taxes that were added to the tax roll, she stated that it was guaranteed money.
2. Mayor Riede reported that the city has a new maintenance truck and J. Herod will purchase the signs for the City Trucks.
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 D. Gayner, 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 stating that he is working on a new grant. The next Meeting will be on February 8th, 2024(This item will be added to the next agenda)
IMPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS
1. Resolution for Water/Sewer
2. Bill Sheet for December 2023
3. Acceptation of Councilmember Gayner
4. Add New Business to the agenda.
CLOSING REMARKS
Mayor Riede thanked Councilmember Gayner for all her hard work for the City of Loyalton.
Councilmember Gayner also thanked the council and stated she will miss being on the Loyalton Council.
Meeting Adjourned
APPROVED: Darlene Ride
Mayor Darlene Riede
Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk