February 17, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor Markum on February 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Loyalton City Auditorium
COUNCIL MEMBERS' PRESENT: J. Markum, S. Mcllravy, 1. Gerow, B. Mertton, COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT
City Clerk- Kathy LeBlanc
GUESTS PRESENT
S. Snider, M. DeBerg. S. Moran, K. Moran
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Mayor Markum reported that the council has given G. Lonergan a raise of $25.00 per hour in closed session.
2. Mayor Markum would like to open the discussion from closed session regarding contract negotiations with the Senior Center. M. DeBerg addressed the council on the repairs that need to be done at the Senior Center. After a discussion it was moved by J. Gerow, seconded by S.
Mcllravy, to waive the $500.00 monthly fee until after the repairs are completed. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the minutes for the Regular meeting of 1-20-26. Motion carried.
STAFF REPORTS/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS/UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Mayor Markum will send the Fire Department down to look at the outbuildings on the cul-de- sac of Patterson Ave.
2. City Clerk will check on the cost for the earthquake insurance.
ACCEPT RESIGNATION LETTER FORM JOE DINES
It was moved by J. Gerow, seconded by S. Mcllravy, to accept the letter of resignation from Joe Dine.
Motion carried. Councilmember Mcllravy thanked Joe for all his work on the council.
It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by J. Gerow to post the flyer for the vacant council position.
Motion carried
TIMED ITEM SEAN SNIDER
S. Snider addressed the council on the expansion for the Loyalton Middle school. After a discussion on a proposed land exchange, it was moved by J. Gerow, seconded by B. Mertton to proceed with the land exchange of property. Motion carried. The city will pay for our cost and the SPJUSD will pay for their cost.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No Public Comment
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report was given
FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT/UPDATE
1. No Report given
2. It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the reconciled accounts.
Motion carried.
3. It was moved by S. Mcliravy, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the bill sheet for January 2026 not to exceed $49,822.40. Motion 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 carried.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORTS/PARK AND RECREATION
Mayor Markum announced that J. Gerow will replace J. Dines on the Public Works Committee.
OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
1. After a brief discussion It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by B. Mertton to reaffirm our State of Emergency Water Distribution System. Motion carried. (This item will be added to the next agenda)
2. It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by B. Mertton to approve G. Price to prepare the Annual element Progress Report. Motion carried.
3. Councilmember Mertton presented a proposed water restriction schedule. After a discussion this item will be put on the nest agenda.
4. It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by B. Mertton to approve Business License for Eli Helvey- Handyman Service. Motion carried.
5. It was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by J. Gerow to approve Business License for Bob Feeney- Timber Café. Motion carried.
IMPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETING
Water Restrictions
CLOSING REMARKS
Meeting Adjourned
• APPROVED: Dantatur
Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk