July 15, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor Markum on July 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Loyalton City Auditorium
COUNCIL MEMBERS' PRESENT: J. Markum, J. Dines, S. Mcliravy, J. Gerow, COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: B. Mertton
STAFF PRESENT
City Clerk- Kathy LeBlanc
GUESTS PRESENT
M. Foreman, J. Powers, L. Garza, D. Lawlor. R. DeMartini, P. DeMartini, J. Whitted, R. Belli, N. Randeau, D. Hollingstead, L, Conklin, C, Funk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Markum removed Item 4&5 on the agenda. It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by J. Dines to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Mcliravy announced that 25 past due utility bills were sent to the County to be added to the tax roll in the amount of $$40,998.83
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of 6-17-2025. Motion carried.
STAFF REPORTS/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS/UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Councilmember Mcllravy gave a brief update on the change of scope for the Prop 68 grant stating that we are still waiting for approval. Christy Funk and Lucy Conklin from the Sierra Junior Tennis Association gave a presentation to the council on the benefits of having a Tennis program for the students and the community. They spoke of possible grant monies that are available for the courts.
2. Councilmember Dines gave an update on the roof repair will be getting a bid package to bring back to the council for approval.
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. P. DeMartini commented on the web site.
2. D. Lawlor spoke regarding water service and placing a well on the property for Route 49.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
1. Assistant Fire Chief DeMartini reported on the following: (1) 107 calls so far this year (2) On- going training for the Fire Department. (3) Thanked Mayor Markum and Councilwoman Mcllravy for their help on the financials. (4) inquired about tank levels for fighting fires.
2. After a discussion on the repayment to the Fire Department. It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by J. Gerow to approve a payment of $6067.25 to the Fire Department. Roll Call: J.
Dines-Aye, J. Gerow-Aye, S. Mclravy-Aye, Mayor Markum-Aye. Motion carried.
FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT/UPDATE
1. No Report given
2. It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by J. Dines to approve the reconciled accounts. Motion carried.
3. It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by J. Dines to approve the bill sheet for June 2025 not to exceed $53,031.47. Motion carried.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF APPROVAL OF FUNDS TRANSFERS.
1. It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by J. Dines to approve fund transfer from General 1956 to Enterprise Loan MM not to exceed $20,000. Motion unanimously carried.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORTS/PARK AND RECREATION
Councilmember Mcllravy reported on sprinklers at the park that need to be replaced.
OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
1. After a brief discussion It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by J. Gerow to reaffirm our State of Emergency Water Distribution System. Motion carried. (This item will be added to the next agenda)
2. Councilmember Markum gave a brief update on the water project should be able to start soon.
3. After a brief discussion it was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by J. Dines to approve Resolution 8- 2025 adopting Rules of Decorum for Public Meetings. Roll Call: J. Markum-Aye, J. Dines-Aye, J. Gerow- Aye, S. Mcllravy-Aye. Motion carried.
4. Item regarding VanDaam/Belli Repair project was removed from the agenda.
5. Item regarding Task Order #15 waterline replacement was removed from the agenda.
6. Item regarding Vice-Mayor Mertton request to have our attorney do research on the feasibility of forming City Service Areas for the administration of sewer/water and or fire services at his expense will be added to the next agenda.
7. It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by J. Dines to have the Sierra Junior Tennis Association to work on grant for the Tennis Courts. Motion carried.
8. It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by J. Dines to purchase stop signs not to exceed $1,796.44.
Motion carried.
9. After a discussion it was moved by S. Mcliravy, seconded by J. Dines to approve an Ad-Hock Committee to go over the ordinances. Motion carried.
10. Item regarding TOT Taxes to be placed on ballot will be moved to next agenda.
11. Mayor Markum has received paperwork and is waiting for inspection for the Musica Sierra Solar project.
12. It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by J. Gerow to approve business license for Han Alber - Mountain Dooty. Motion carried.
IMPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETING
1. Vice Mayor request for City Service Areas
2. TOT taxes to be placed on Ballot
CLOSING REMARKS
Meeting Adjourned
mono parentina.
Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk