CITY OF LOYALTON
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COUNTY OF SIERRA NO%
605 SCHOOL STREET
P.O. BOX 128
LOYALTON, CALIFORNIA 96118
(530) 993-6750 19019 CALIFORNIA
cityofloyalton.org
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LOYALTON CITY COUNCIL
6:00 P.M. - CITY HALL AUDITORIUM
605 SCHOOL STREET
NOVEMBER 18T', 2025
NEXT ORDINANCE #425
NEXT RESOLUTION NO 11-2025
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting 10-21-25 (Attachment)
7. STAFF REPORTS/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS/UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
9. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
10. FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Financial Committee Report/Update
• Approval of Reconciled Accounts (Attachment)
• Approval of Bill Sheet for October 2025 (Attachment)
• Acknowledgment of Approval of Fund Transfer from General 1956 to Enterprise Loan MM 0559 not to exceed $25,000.
(Attachment)
11. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORTS/PARK AND RECREATION
12. OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
13. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
1. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Reaffirming our State of Emergency Water Distribution System.
2. Discussion and Possible Action regarding approval of Business License for Aurelian Mountain -Sierra Mountain Auto Sales, LLC
3. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Holiday Incentive for employees.
14. AGENDA INPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS
15. BOARD MEMBER CLOSING REMARKS
16. ADJOURNMENT
October 21st, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor Markum on October 21°t, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Loyalton City Auditorium
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. Mcllravy, 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. Mcilravy, 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. Mcllravy, 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 1. Dines to approve the letter of support. Motion unanimously carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. None.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report was given
1. Councilmember Mcllravy 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. Mcllravy, seconded by J.
Gerow to approve the request. Motion unanimously carried.
2. Councilmember Mcllravy 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 MclIravy 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. Mcliravy 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. Mcilravy-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 J. 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
APPROVED:
Mayor Markum
ATTEST:
Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk
Acknowledgement of Approval, City of Loyalton
The City of Loyalton acknowledges approval of the below listed reconciled Plumas Bank Accounts
General Account (1956) $286,521.17 Reconciled as of 10/31/2025 Enterprise Loan Savings (0559) $120,699.15 Reconciled as of 10/31/2025 WWTP Settlement (4387) $13,715.39 Reconciled as of 10/31/2025 Fire Department Savings (7243) $86,408.66 Reconciled as of 10/31/2025 FEMA Flood Savings (0059) $45,703.32 Reconciled as of 10/20/2025 CalTRUST Enterprise $67,332.41 Reconciled as of 10/31/2025 CalTRUST Fire Dept Reserve $158,295.52 Reconciled as of 10/31/2025 CalTRUST Roof $101,744.14 Reconciled as of 10/31/2025
LAIF WWTP Settlement (496) $1,729,565.66 Reconciled as of 10/31/2025 Wildland Fire Checking (4162) $51,244.00 Reconciled as of 10/31/2025 This authorization took place at the council meeting held on 11/18/2025 and will be further reflected in the council minutes of this meeting.
Joy Markum Mayor, Dated 11/18/2025
Authorized Signature Printed Name
9:45 AM City of Loyalton
11/12/25 Bills Paid
Accrual Basis October 20 through November 12, 2025
Type Date Num Name Memo Amount
GeGeneral checking 1956- NEW
Liability Check 10/20/2025 E-pay Employment Development Department 69817369 QB Tracking #-968822766 -375.89 Liability Check 10/20/2025 E-pay US Treasury-941 94-6000364 QB Tracking #-968791766 -2 393.12 Bill Pmt -Check 10/21/2025 9790 Franklin E Dalpez Waterline Assistance Work -300,00 Paycheck 10/23/2025 9785 LeBlanc. Katherine L -853.90
Paycheck 10/23/2025 9786 Lonergan, Greg -1095.15
Paycheck 10/23/2025 9787 McGarity. Billy R -2,056.93
Paycheck 10/23/2025 9788 Whitley. Kirsten A 457,13
Paycheck 10/23/2025 9789 Wolley. George W. -2,794.69
Check 10/23/2025 9791 Christmas on Main Street Donation -100.00 Check 10/23/2025 9792 Joseph Dines Water Reimbursement -431.04 Bill Pmt -Check 10/23/2025 9793 Sierra Valley Mobile Repair Brush 12 Repairs -1 627,91 Bill Pmt -Check 10/23/2025 9794 Farr Construction Corporation City of Loyalton Waterline - 219,822.21 Liability Check 10/28/2025 E-pay US Treasury-941 94-6000364 QB Tracking # 1748584334 -137.74 Bill Pmt -Check 9805 DOWL / Farr West Engineering Waterline Replacemnt Project -11,346.39 Bill Pmt -Check 10/28/2025 9806 Intermountain Disposal. inc Garbage Disposal 123.92 Bill Pmt -Check 10/28/2025 9807 L. N. Curtis & Sons installen 4 shi and Quater Workers Comp. -1,897.50 Bill Pmt Check 10/28/2025 9808 SCORE 19.821.08
Bill Prt -Check 10/28/2025 9809 Sierra Valley Groundwater Mgmt. District Well Management 200.00 Bill Pmt -Check 10/28/2025 9810 Silver State Analytical Laboratories. Inc Effluent Weir vault 77.00 Bill Pmt -Check 10/28/2025 9811 Xerox Corporation 951429299 -235 86 Check 10/28/2025 9812 George Wolley Reimbursement -200.62 Paycheck 10/30/2025 9795 Dines, Joseph D -138.52
Paycheck 10/30/2025 9797 LeBlanc. Katherine L -138 53
Paycheck 10/30/2025 9799 Merton Susan y 138.52
Paycheck 1013012025 9800 -138 52
Paycheck 9796 Gerow, Jerry C -138.52
Paycheck 9798 Markum, Joy L •138.52
Check 9801 Patsy Jardin Retiree November 2025 Pension 2,306.13 Check 9802 John Cussins Retiree November 2025 Pension -1 414 06 Check 10/31/2025 9803 Donald Yegge Retiree November 2025 Pension 619.76 Check 10/31/2025 9804 Orville McGarity Retiree November 2025 Pension -323.85 Check 11/03/2025 9813 Mileage Reimbursement -270 20
Check 11/03/2025 9814 Usty Le Bianc Postage -200.69
Liability Check 11/03/2025 E-pay Employment Development Department 69817369 QB Tracking #-360105766 -312.13 Liability Check 11/03/2025 E-pay US Treasury 941 94-6000364 QB Tracking # -360086766 -2 105.74 Bill Pmt -Check 11/05/2025 9820 AT&T Fire Landline BAN 9343 BAN 9391059343 -32.96 Bill Pnt -Check 11/05/2025 9821 AT&T Fire Pager BAN 54523 BAN 9391054523 31.41 Bill Pmt -Check 11/05/2025 9822 AT&T Sewer BAN 54522 BAN 9391054522 62.26 Bill Pmt -Check 11/05/2025 9823 EPHIC Easter Plumas Health Care Groundwater Gradient 503.75 Bill Pt -Check 11/05/2025 9824 Drug Test 50.00
Bill Pmt -Check 11/05/2025 Jefferson Supply Company INV #55011. #55083, #55087. #54916 627.30 Bill Pmt -Check 11/05/2025 9826 Liberty Utilities- 2050(206 Front) 206 Front 630.40 Bill Pmt -Check 11/05/2025 9827 Liberty Utilities- 2120 (Park Well) 105 Beckwith Park Well 6,667.87 Bill Pmt -Check 11/05/2025 9828 701 3RD ST UNIT PMP -7.16 Bill Pmt -Check 11/05/2025 9829 ST STS UNIT BC 37 -623.06 Bill Pmt -Check 11/05/2025 9830 -3.765.94
Bill Pmt -Check 11/05/2025 44.12
Bill Pmt -Check 11/05/2025 9832 52221320001*
644.00
Bill Pmt -Check 11/05/2025 9833 Furnace Installation -8.161.00 Bill Pmt -Check 11/05/2025 9834 Silver State Analytical Laboratories Inc Testing 257.00 Bill Pmt -Check 11/05/2025 9835 SUR Fire Dept 1100 -1,676.07 Bill Pmt -Check 11/05/2025 9836 SVHC 78 11
Bill Pmt -Check 11/05/2025 9837 Underground Service Alert 2025 Membership -300.00 Bill Pmt -Check 11/05/2025 9838 Verizon Wireless 370745944.000001 -38 01
9:45 AM City of Loyalton
11/12/25 Bills Paid
Accrual Basis October 20 through November 12, 2025
Type Name Memo Amount
Paycheck 11/06/2025 LeBlanc, Katherine L -990.40
Paycheck 11/06/2025 -717,56
Paycheck 11/06/2025 -1,876.66
Paycheck 11/06/2025 Whitley. Kirsten A -424.81
Paycheck 11/06/2025 Wolley. George W. -2.619.31
Total General Checking 1956- NEW -305,560.93
Total General Funds -305,560.93
TOTAL -305,560.93
Acknowledgement of Approval, City of Loyalton
The City of Loyalton acknowledges approval of the below listed Transfer(s) of Funds.
Transfer From Transfer To Date Amount
General Fund Enterprise Loan MM 0559 11/02/2025
Water 1,000.00
Sewer 4,000.00
General Fund Enterprise Loan MM 0559 11/09/2025
Water 1,000.00
Sewer 4,000.00
General Fund Enterprise Loan MM 0559 11/16/2025
Water 1,000.00
Sewer 4,000.00
General Fund Enterprise Loan MM 0559 11/23/2025
Water 1,000.00
Sewer 4,000.00
General Fund Enterprise Loan MM 0559 11/30/2025
Water 1,000.00
Sewer 4,000.00
THIS TOTAL $25,000.00
This authorization took place at the council meeting held on 11/18/2025 and will be further reflected in the council minutes of this meeting.
Joy Markum , Mayor, Dated 11/18/2025
Authorized Signature Printed Name
CITY OF LOYALTON
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COUNTY OF SIERRA
605 SCHOOL STREET
P.O. BOX 128
LOYALTON. CALIFORNIA 96118
(530) 993-6750
1901)
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
APPLICATION FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE
Name of Owner of Business: AURELiAn MUNTiAN
Address: 420 CHURCHESTLOYALTON, 4 9l elephone: 701-520-3610 Name of Business: SiERRA MOUNTAiN AUTO SALiES LLE
Nature of Business: WHOLESALR AUTO DEALER SMIP
State Contractors License Nd3 202 503 14486 Resale License No: No: 4 838 624 Permanent Location of Business: 420 CHURCH ST. LoyALTON, CA 96118 _Telephone:
Is Business a Corporation or Partnership? Yes No
If so, please indicate the name(s), address(s), and title(s) of officers) or partners):
Annual Gross Receipts from Business $ 101000
(The City needs this information to determine the fax due per quarter. See schedule belon.) Signature Title
**************************************************** ******** ************** Sales or use tax may apply to your business activities. You may seek, written advice regarding the application of tax for your particular business by writing to the nearest State Board of Equalization office.
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TAXES (Section 5.04.220 of Loyalton Municipal Code)
All businesses having gross receipts of:
A. • Less than $10,000 annually - Fee of $ 70.40* per year B. O Between $10,000 and 50,000 annually - Fee of $114.40* per year C. 0 Between $ 50,000 and $100,000 annually - Fee of $158.40* per year D. O Between $100,000 and $150,000 annually - Fee of $202.40* per year E. • More than $150,000 annually - Fee of $268.40* per year * Please note the $4.00 fee has been included with the annual fee for the State ADA Fees
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