October 21st, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
The 5, it a pet often Cry to city Council was called to order by Mayor Markum on october 21", COUNCIL MEMBERS' PRESENT: J. Markum, J. Dines, S. Mcllravy, J. Gerow, B. Mertton COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT
City Clerk- Kathy LeBlanc
GUESTS PRESENT
L. Garza, J. Powers, D. McAdams, J. Folchi
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by S. Mollravy, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the agenda as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Mayor Markum announced that the First Phase of the water line has been finished and the boil water notices have been lifted.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. It was moved by S. Mcliravy, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the minutes for the Regular meeting of 9-16-25. Motion unanimously carried.
2. It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the minutes for the Special meeting of 10-7-25. Motion unanimously carried.
3. It was moved by S. Mcliravy, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the minutes of the Special meeting of 10-14-25. Motion unanimously carried.
STAFF REPORTS/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS/UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Mayor Markum informed the community and council of the Letter from M. Welbourn regarding animal control. No response to letter.
2. Mayor Markum informed the council on a letter of support for Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications regarding fiber optics. It was moved by B. Mertton, second by J. Dines to approve the letter of support. Motion unanimously carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. None.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report was given
1. Councilmember Mclravy stated that no bids were received for the 2000 Pierce Dash Fire Engine.
Councilmember Mcllravy stated that the Fire Chief would like to sell the engine through a third party for a percentage of the sale of the Fire Engine. It was moved by S. Mcliravy, seconded by J.
Gerow to approve the request. Motion unanimously carried.
2. Councilmember Mcilravy reported on the purchase of the jaws. After a discussion it was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the purchase of the jaws of life not to exceed $25,000. Motion unanimously carried.
3. After a discussion it was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by J. Gerow, to adopt Resolution 10-25 approving the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Agreement #7FG25063. Roll Call:
Mayor Markum-Aye, B. Mertton-Aye, J. Dines-Aye, S. Mcllravy-Aye, J. Gerow-Aye. Motion unanimously carried.
FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT/UPDATE
1. No Report given
2. It was moved by J. Dines, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the reconciled accounts. Motion unanimously carried.
3. It was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by J. Dines to approve the bill sheet for September 2025 not to exceed $95,564.48. Motion unanimously carried.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF APPROVAL OF FUNDS TRANSFERS.
1. It was moved by J. Dines, seconded by S. Mcllravy 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 Gerow stated that G. Lonergan last day will be the end of this week, and that the water will be shut of at the park next week.
OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Markum gave a brief report on the roof repair.
Councilmember Mcllravy gave an update on the water repair for Taylor. She would also like to order some cold patch for the potholes in the city. Councilmember Mcllravy would like to compile a list of part-time employees for extra help when needed. Councilmember Mcllravy and Councilmember Gerow will compile a list that will be approved by Mayor Markum.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
1. After a brief discussion It was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by S. Mcllravy to reaffirm our State of Emergency Water Distribution System. Motion unanimously carried. (This item will be added to the next agenda)
2. The item regarding Town Hall Meeting will be removed from the agenda. Mayor Markum will give updates as needed.
3. After a discussion it was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by S. Mcllravy to adopt Resolution 9-2025 regarding the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting. Roll Call: Mayor Markum-Aye, B.
Mertton-Aye, J. Dines-Aye, S. Mcllravy-Aye, J. Gerow-No. Motion carried.
4. After a brief discussion it was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by B. Mertton, to approve letter to the SVGWMD for application for a new well for Route 49 Partners. Motion unanimously carried.
5. Jessica Folchi addressed the Council regarding Christmas on Main Street. After a discussion it was moved by J. Gerow, seconded by B. Mertton, to approve a donation of $100.00 from the Loyalton City Council. Motion unanimously carried. (Individual Councilmembers will each donate $80.00 personally to Christmas on Main Street.)
6. After a discussion it was by S. Mcllravy, seconded by J. Dines to approve Gary Price to work on the Housing and Zoning Code. Motion unanimously carried.
7. After a discussion it was moved by J. Dines, seconded by 1. Gerow, to approve the purchase of a new heater for City Hall in the amount of $8,161.00. Motion unanimously carried
IMPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETING
CLOSING REMARKS
Meeting Adjourned
Kathy LeBranc, City Clerk