September 17, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor Riede on September 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Loyalton City Auditorium
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Markum, B. Mertton, S. Mcllravy, D. Riede COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT
City Clerk- Kathy LeBlanc, Gary Price- City Planner
GUESTS PRESENT
J. Dines, L. Garza. N. Rogers, J. Buck, J. Gerow, G. Clark, L. Horner
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by J. Markum to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Mcllravy thanked Sherriff M. Fisher for paying for the cleaning of the Social Hall.
Councilmember Merron inquired about the protest letter for the Water Rate Increase.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. It was moved by S. Mcilravy, seconded by J. Markum to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of August 20, 2024, as amended. Motion carried.
2. It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the minutes of the Special meeting of August 27, 2024. Motion carried.
STAFF REPORTS/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS/UNFINISHED BUSINESS None
TIMED ITEM HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2024-2029
1. G. Price addressed the Council on the draft Housing element and components of Housing Element. Mr. Price asked for public comments before the document goes to the State for a 90-day review period. (1) Councilmember Mcllravy inquired about Housing Condition urvey. (2) J. Buck inquired about the vacant houses. Mr. Price would like the council and ommunity to review the Housing Element Document and get any more comments back t the city or him by October 15, 2024
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
None
FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT/UPDATE
1. No Report given.
2. It was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by J. Markum to approve the Reconciled for July and August 2024. Motion carried.
3. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the bill sheet for August 2024 not to exceed $77,008.80. Motion carried.
4. Councilmember Markum asked Mayor Riede to step down from the Finance Committee and as Mayor. Mayor Riede agreed to step down from the finance committee and step down as Mayor reluctantly at the end of this meeting.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF APPROVAL OF FUNDS TRANSFERS.
1. After a brief discussion it was moved by J. Markum, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the fund transfer from General Account 1956 to Enterprise Loan MM 0559 not to exceed $24,000. Motion carried.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORTS/PARK AND RECREATION
Councilmember Mcllravy gave an update on the Soft Ball Fields.
Mayor Riede stated that K. Bennette worked well with the Fire Personnel during the Bear Fire.
OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Mcllravy reported that Cal-Trans has done some painting lines in town she will check on the painting of cross walks on main street.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
1. After a brief discussion It was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by J. Markum to reaffirm our State of Emergency Water Distribution System. Motion carried. (This item will be added to the next agenda)
2. Councilmember Mertton gave a brief report on the water distribution system. He stated that the City is working with EPA on contract. Councilmember Markum stated that there may be a grant for a new water tank. She also stated that we are making progress.
3. City Clerk K. LeBlanc addressed the Council on the proposed billing software from G- Works and I- works. After a brief discussion it was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by B. Mertton to go with the quote from G-Works for our billing software. Motion carried.
4. After a discussion it was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by B. Mertton, to approve the credit card increase for the fire department cards to $3000.00 per card. Motion carried.
5. After a discussion regarding Resolution 6-2024 Authorizing Overtime and Portal to Portal pay Fire Department employees this will be brought back for the next agenda.
6. It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the placement of the sign for Musica Sierra. Motion carried.
IMPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS
1. Resolution 6-2024 Fire Department
CLOSING REMARKS
Meeting Adjourned APROVO: Marlene Rile
Mayor Riede
Aman Pal A la
Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk