April 16th, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor Riede on April 16*h, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Loyalton City Auditorium
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT Mayor Riede, J. Markum, B. Mertton, S. Mollravy
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT
STAFF PRESENT
City Clerk- Kathy LeBlanc
GUESTS PRESENT
M. Fisher, L. Horner, J. Bevins, T. Easley, C. Johnson, J. Herod, J. Buck, R, Belli, L. Belli, J. Cameron, R.
DeMartini, P. Demartini, L. Garza, S. Jackson, D. Gaynor, L. Mcintosh, N. Rogers
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by S. Mollravy to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Markum gave an update on the progress of the Verizon Tower.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. It was moved by S. Mcliravy, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting on March 19, 2024. Motion carried.
2. It was moved by S, Mcllravy, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting on March 19, 2024. Motion carried.
3. It was moved by S, Mcllravy, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting on March 28, 2024. Motion carried.
STAFF REPORTS/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS/UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Mayor Riede announced that she will appoint Nancy Rogers as the member at large to the Local Transportation Committee.
2. Mayor Reide announced that she will appoint J. Markum as acting Vice-Mayor.
It was approved by consensus of the Council to order the Skimmer for the WWTP.
4. Lindsey McIntosh presented the Council with a new MOU for Musica Sierra. After a discussion this will be on the agenda for a Special Meeting on 4-30-24.
TIMED ITEM:
Sheriff Mike Fisher addressed the Council with an update on the Animal Control Contract with the Town of Truckee. After a discussion on the prices and new policy Sheriff Fisher will keep the council updated on the progress of the contract. Sheriff Fisher also gave a report on the status of the Sheriff's Department from 3-19-23 through 3-19-24 regarding calls within the City Limits including arrests that were made during that time.
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Jan Buck inquired about the hole by the pool.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Assistant Chief Martini reported the following: (1) 67 calls so far this year. (2) Report on upcoming training for the department. (3) Spaghetti Feed to be held on Saturday April 20th. (4) Would like to meet with the Finance Committee.
FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT/UPDATE
Mayor Riede will be holding a Special Meeting on April 30, 2024.
1. After a brief discussion the reconciled accounts for February, March and April will be moved to the next agenda.
2. After a brief discussion it was moved by J. Markum, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the bill sheets for December 2023 not to exceed $144,956.59, January 2024 not to exceed $55,322.48 and February 2024 not to exceed $60, 017.42. Motion carried.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF APPROVAL OF FUNDS TRANSFERS.
1. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by S. Mcllravy to resume the fund transfer to Enterprise Loan MM 0559. Motion carried.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORTS/PARK AND RECREATION
1. Mayor Riede gave a brief report on the status of the park. •
OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Councilmember Mcllravy gave an update on getting the stripping done.
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 S. Mcliravy, seconded by B. Mertton to reaffirm our State of Emergency Water Distribution System. Motion unanimously carried. (This item will be added to next agenda)
2. Councilmember Mertton gave a report on the monies from the appropriation bill for the City of Loyalton. (This item will be added to the next agenda)
3. Mayor Riede gave a report on the status of the VanDamm/Belli project and future projects for the city. Councilmember Markum would like the ad-hock committee to recommend a project manager.
4. After a discussion it was moved by J. Markum, seconded by Bill Mertton to approve G. Price to begin work on the Housing Element. Roll Call: J. Markum-Aye, B. Mertton-Aye, S. Mcllravy-No, Mayor Riede- Aye. Motion carried.
5. After a brief discussion it was moved by S. Mcliravy, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the purchase of the influent pump for the WWTP. Roll Call: J. Markum-Aye, B. Mertton-Aye, S. Mcllravy-Aye, Mayor- Aye. Motin carried.
6. After a brief discussion it was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by J. Markum to approve the chart recorder for the WWTP not to exceed $4000.00. Motion carried.
7. After a discussion it was moved by J. Markum, seconded by S. Mcliravy to award the 10* Annual Richard Meder Award to Joe Dines and present appreciation awards to Jake Marsh and Wendy Bergstrom. Motion carried.
IMPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS
1. Finance Meeting
2. Reconciliation of bank accounts for February, March, and April 2024
CLOSING REMARKS
Meeting Adjourned
APPROVED: Rele Rele
Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk