January 20, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor Markum on January 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Loyalton City Auditorium
COUNCIL MEMBERS' PRESENT: J. Markum, S. Mcliravy, 1. Gerow, B. Mertton, J. Dines COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT
City Clerk- Kathy LeBlanc
GUESTS PRESENT
D. Lawlor, J. Buck, M. Foreman, N. Rogers, L. Horner
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Councilmember Mcllravy announced that a Birthday and Appreciation party will be held at the Museum for Kenton and Barbara McHenery on Saturday all are welcome to attend.
2. Councilmember Mcllravy announced that Musica Sierra donated 50 chairs and 10 tables to the city they have been placed in the Social Hall.
3. Doug Lawlor gave a brief update on the potential new well for the trailer park.
4. Councilmember Mertton thanked Chris Robles for updating the web site.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. It was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by J. Gerow approve the minutes for the Special meeting of 12-16-25 as amended. Motion unanimously carried.
It was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by J. Gerow approve the minutes for the Regular meeting of 12-16-25. Motion unanimously carried.
It was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by J. Gerow approve the minutes for the Special meeting of 1-13-26. Motion unanimously carried
STAFF REPORTS/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS/UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Mayor Markum gave an update on the water repair line; she stated that a inspection was done with one correction of a cover for water man hole.
TIMED ITEM FLOOD PLAIN FEMA
Lucus Tipton from DOWL Engineering gave a report to the council on the new Preliminary Flood Maps he stated that the maps are preliminary and subject to appeals. He stated that there were small changes from the 2021 maps. He stated that no meeting has been scheduled between the City of Loyalton and Sierra County and discussed the review period for correction of non-technical information. He gave the Council options for moving forward which included, requesting documentation from FEMA, collect evidence trom 2017-2018 that the City did not experience flooding, hire consultant to conduct a focused technical review and engage FEMA, Install stream gauge, evaluate mitigation projects and prepare preliminary designs and update our Floodplain Ordinance to maintain eligibility for the National Flood Insurance Program. Mayor Markum thanked Lucas for all his help.
APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR
It was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by S. Mcllravy to appoint J. Markum as Mayor and B. Mertton as Vice-Mayor. Motion unanimously carried.
APPOINTMENT OF BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Mayor Markum would like to keep the boards and committees the same with the exception of adding Joe Dines as an additional alternate to the SVGWMD. The appointments are as follows:
BOARDS
LAFCO- Sue Mcllravy, Joe Dines, Joy Markum-Alternate
LTC- S. Mcllravy, J. Gerow, B. Mertton
SCORE- Kathy LeBlanc, S. Mcllravy-Alternate
COMMITTEES
FINANCE- B. Mertton, Joy Markum. Joe Dines- Alternate
PUBLIC WORKS- B. Mertton, Joe Dines
PERSONNEL - Jerry Gerow, Sue Mcilravy, Bill Mertton-Alternate SVGWMD- Sue Mcllravy, Bill Mertton-Alternate, Joe Dines- Alternate FUND RAISING AND PUBLIC REALTIONS- Joy Markum, Sue Mollravy
PUBLIC COMMENT
No Public Comment
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report was given
FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT/UPDATE
2. It was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the reconciled accounts. Motion
3. I was musly lays. Micravy, seconded by B. Merton to approve the bil sheet for December 2025 not to exceed $172,108.06. Motion unanimously carried.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF APPROVAL OF FUNDS TRANSFERS.
1. It was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by J. Gerow, 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 she is getting estimates for fence a Little League field. She also informed the council that the Tennis Courts are on hold.
OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
1. After a brief discussion It was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by S. Mellravy to reaffirm our State of Emergency Water Distribution System. Motion unanimously carried. (This item will be added to the next agenda)
IMPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETING
B. Mertton would like to address the water restrictions.
CLOSING REMARKS
Meeting Adjourned
Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk