April 21, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor Markum on April 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Loyalton City Auditorium
COUNCIL MEMBERS' PRESENT: J. Markum, S. Mcllravy, B. Mertton, COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: J. Gerow
STAFF PRESENT
City Clerk- Kathy LeBlanc
GUESTS PRESENT
D. Lawlor, M. Forman, R. DeMartini, P. DeMartini, L. Horner, J. McHenry, S. Dryden, J. Buck, A. Robles, C.
Johnson
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by B. Merton to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Mayor Markum announced that the council appointed Sean Moran to fill the vacant position on the council.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. It was moved by S. Mollravy, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the minutes for the Regular meeting of 3-17-26. Motion carried.
2. It was moved by S. Mollravy, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the minutes for the Special meeting of 4-8-26. Motion carried.
STAFF REPORTS/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS/UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Councilmember Mellravy announced that Greg Lonergan has started work.
OATH OF OFFICE
City Clerk LeBlanc swore in Sean Moran to fill the vacant council position.
PUBLIC COMMENT
R. Demartini inquired about the streetlights downtown still are not working.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Assistant Fire Chief DeMartini reported the following (1) 49 calls so far this year (2) Spaghetti feed went well, and he thanked all who attended. (3) More training is still ongoing.
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 unanimously carried.
3. It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the bill sheet for March 2026 not to exceed $80,830.11. Motion unanimously carried.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF APPROVAL OF FUNDS TRANSFERS.
1. It was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by S. Mcliravy 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 Mcliravy reported that opening day of Little League will be May 2, 2026 and the gravel has been spread out/
OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
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. Mayor Markum reported on the land exchange with the City of Loyalton and the Sierra Plumas Unified School District, after a brief discussion it was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by S. Mcllravy to approve the land exchange. Motion unanimously carried.
3. It was moved by S. Mcilravy to approve adoption and second reading of Ordinance 425 Amendment to the City of Loyalton Municipal Code. Roll Call: J. Markum-Aye, B. Mertton-Aye, S. Moran-Aye, S.
Mcllravy-Aye, J. Gerow-Absent. Motion unanimously carried.
4. It was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by S. Mcliravy to approve the Final Audit for 2023-2024.
Motion unanimously carried.
5. J. McHenry addressed the council on the National Day of Prayer May 7*, 2026. It was moved by B.
Mertton, seconded by S. Mcllravy to approve the National Day of Prayer. Motion unanimously carried.
6. It was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by S. Mcltravy to approve Business License for K. Askew Plumas Sierra Sewer Service. Motion unanimously carried.
IMPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETING
CLOSING REMARKS
Meeting Adjourned
Ames. Hay Jole
Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk