CITY OF LOYALTON
COUNTY OF SIERRA
60S SCHOOL STREET
P.O. BOX 128
LOYALTON, CALIFORNIA 96118
(530) 993-6750 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
May 19th, 2026
NEXT ORDINANCE #426
NEXT RESOLUTION NO 1-2026
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Clerk, at [[email protected]] who will swiftly resolve such request.
CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ANNOUNCEMENTS
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Special Meeting April 17, 2026 (Attachment)
Regular Meeting April 21, 2026 (Attachment
SUSE REPORTSWRITTEN COMMUNICATIONSUNFINISHED
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Council on items which are not on the agenda. Please state your name for the record. Comments are limited to three minutes. Written comments should be submitted to the City Clerk 24 hours prior to the meeting to allow for distribution. Under Government Code Section 54954.2 - Brown Act, the Council cannot take action on any item not on the posted agenda
9. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
10. FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Financial Committee Report/Update
• Approval of Reconciled Accounts (Attachment)
• Approval of Bill Sheet for April 2026 (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 state of the water system.
3. Discussion and Possible Action regarding replacement of streetlights.
14. AGENDA INPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS
15. BOARD MEMBER CLOSING REMARKS
16. ADJOURNMENT
April 17th, 2026
SPECIAL MEETING
The special meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor Markum on April 17th, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS' PRESENT
1. Markum, J. Gerow, S. Mollravy, B. Mertton
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT: City Clerk-Kathy LeBlanc
GUESTS PRESENT:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
STAFF REPORTS
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
1. Mayor Markum announced that we have two candidates for the vacant position on the council, Sean Moran and Nancy Rogers. After a brief discussion it was moved by J.
Markum, seconded by B. Mertton to appoint Sean Moran to the position. Motion carried. (City Clerk will swear Mr. Moran in at the next council Meeting)
AGENDA IMPUT FOR UPCOMMING MEETING
COUNCIL MEMBER CLOSING REMARKS
MEETING ADJOURNED
APPROVED:
Mayor Markum
ATTEST:
Kathy LeBlanc- City Clerk
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. Mollravy, 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. Mclravy, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the minutes for the Regular meeting of 3-17-26. Motion carried
2. It was moved by S. Mcllravy, 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 Mcllravy 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. Mollravy, 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 Mcltravy 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. Mcllravy 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. Mcllravy to approve Business License for K. Askew Plumas Sierra Sewer Service. Motion unanimously carried.
IMPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETING
CLOSING REMARKS
Meeting Adjourned
APPROVED:
Mayor Markum
ATTEST:
Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk
DRAFT
Acknowledgement of Approval, City of Loyalton
The City of Loyalton acknowledges approval of the below listed reconciled Plumas Bank Accounts
General Account (1956) $182,164.38 Reconciled as of 04/30/2026 Enterprise Loan Savings (0559) $220, 155.90 Reconciled as of 04/30/2026 WWTP Settlement (4387) $13,725.60 Reconciled as of 04/30/2026 Fire Department Savings (7243) $76,036.31 Reconciled as of 04/30/2026 FEMA Flood Savings (0059) $45,739.78 Reconciled as of 04/20/2026 CalTRUST Enterprise $100,465.69 Reconciled as of 04/30/2026 CalTRUST Fire Dept Reserve $160,350.53 Reconciled as of 04/30/2026 CalTRUST Roof $17,874.29 Reconciled as of 04/30/2026
LAIF WWTP Settlement (496) $1,490.603.53 Reconciled as of 04/30/2026 Wildland Fire Checking (4162) $140,049.10 Reconciled as of 04/30/2026 This authorization took place at the council meeting held on 05/19/2026 and will be further reflected in the council minutes of this meeting.
Joy Markum Mayor, Dated 05/19/2026
Authorized Signature Printed Name
9:37 AM City of Loyalton
05/14/26 Bills Paid
Accrual Basis April 22 through May 14, 2026
Type Date Name Memo Amount
General Funds
Enterprise Loan MM 0559
Check 04/30/2026 Service Charge 200
Total Enterprise Loan MM 0559 -2.00
General Checking 1956- NEW
Paycheck 04/23/2026 10141 -781.04
Paycheck 10143 Mccarty, Bilerine L
04/23/2026 -1,580.16
Paycheck 04/23/2026 10144 Whitley, Kirsten A 487.62
Paycheck 04/23/2026 10145 Wolley, George W. -2,641.69
Paycheck 04/23/2026 10146 Lonergan, Greg -1,280.77
Bill Pmt -Check 04/23/2026 10159 High Sierra Gas LLC - Fire Dept 210 Front St. 142 9 Gallons @ $3.05 448 83 Bill Pmt -Check 04123/2026 10160 Intermountain Disposal, Inc. City Hall -123.92 Bill Pmt -Check 04/23/2026 10161 Silver State Analytical Laboratories, Inc Testing -755.00 Bill Pmt -Check 04/23/2026 10162 SVHC 1100 424 62
Bill Pmt -Check 04/23/2026 10163 70944 -133 31
Liability Check 04/2712026 E-pay US Treasury sy 94-6000364 QB Tracking #-881475654 -137.66 Check 04/29/2026 Plumas Bank-Vendor Wire Fee -15.00
Paycheck 04/30/2026 10149 LeBlanc, Katherine L -138.53
Paycheck 04/30/2026 10151 Mcliravy, Susan L -138.53
Paycheck 04/30/2026 10152 Mertion, William J -138 53
Paycheck 04/30/2026 10153 -138.52
Paycheck 04/30/2026 10148 -138.53
Paycheck 04/30/2026 10150 Markum, Joy L - 138.53
BIll Pmt -Check 04/30/2026 10158 S.C.O.RE. Installment 10 -9,703.90 Bill Pmt -Check 04/30/2026 10165 USPS/ Far West Engineering General Services -2,680.25 Check 04/30/2026 10166 -198.86
Check 04/30/2026 Service Charge -2.00
Check 05/01/2026 10154 Patsy Jardin Retiree May 2028 Pension With 28% COLA -2,370.70 Check 05/01/2026 10155 John Cussins Retiree -1 453.65
Check 05/01/2026 10156 Donald Yegge Retiree May 2026 Pension With 2.8% COLA -637.11 Check 05/01/2026 10157 Orville McGarity Retiree May 2026 Pension With 28% COLA -332.92 Liability Check 05/05/2026 E-pay Employment Development Department 69817369 QB Tracking # -157273654 -282.52 Liability Check 05/05/2026 E pay US Treasury-941 94-6000364 QB Tracking # 157258654 -2,051.18 Liability Check 05/05/2026 10167 Employment Development Department 69817369 QB Tracking # -157150654 -73.70 Paycheck 05/07/2026 LeBlanc, Katherine L -767.13
Paycheck 05/07/2026 10168 Lonergan, Greg -1,337.73
Paycheck 05/07/2026 10169 McGarity, Billy R -1,515.11
Paycheck 05/07/2026 10170 Whitley, Kirsten A -512.99
Paycheck 05/07/2026 10171 AT Fire Lanine BAN 9343 -2,589.42 Bill Pmt -Check 05/07/2026 10172 BAN 9391059343 -33.31
Bill Pt -Check 05/07/2026 10173 AT&T Fire Pager BAN 54523 BAN 9391054523 -31.91 Bill Pmt -Check 05/07/2026 10174 AT&T Sewer BAN 54522 BAN 9391054522 -62.46 Bill Pmt -Check 05/07/2026 10175 High Sera Cas Lic Groundwater Gradient 633.75 Bill Pmt -Check 05/07/2026 10176 Propane -1,954.58
Bill Pmt -Check 05/07/2026 10177 Jefferson Supply Company Waterline Parts -363 04 Bill Pmt -Check 05/07/2026 10178 Les Schwab 2x ATV Tires -438.89 Bill Pmt - Check 05/07/2026 10179 Libery Julies-212 gre Wel 105 Beckwith Park Well -3,704.04 Bill Pmt -Check 05/07/2026 10180 701 3RD ST UNIT PMPIN -266 25 Bill Prt -Check 05/07/2026 10181 Liberty Utilities-4750 (School St) 605 School St -727.06 Bill Pmt -Check 05/07/2026 10182 Liberty Utilities 7521 (Street Lights) ST LGTS UNIT BC 37 -3,914.01 Bill Pmt -Check 05/07/2026 10183 512 Longhom Dr. -139.59 Bill Pmt -Check 05/07/2026 10184 Napa Ceilies 9425 (Fire SB) 02390 -101.32 Bill Pmt -Check 05/07/2026 10185 Porter Simon Professional Services 92132-13200M -420.00 Bill Pmt -Check 05/07/2026 10186 Sierra Booster Loyalton Volunteer Fire Department Advertisement -108.00
9:37 AM City of Loyalton
05/14/26 Bills Paid
Accrual Basis April 22 through May 14, 2026
Type Date Num Name Memo Amount
Bill Pmt - Check 05/07/2026 10187 Silver State Analytical Laboratories, Inc -351.00 Bill Pmt - Check 05/07/2026 10188 Verizon Wireless 37074244-000001 -38.01 Bill Pmt -Check 05/07/2026 10190 Xerox Corporation 951429299 -1,854.40 Bill Pmt -Check 05/07/2026 10191 Westem Nevada Supply 34860 -1,736.66 Bill Pmt -Check 05/13/2026 10192 Bucks Appliance Washing Machine @Sewer Plant -140.00 Bill Pmt -Check 05/13/2026 10193 Gary Price Reissue Payment -7.447.00 Bill Pmt -Check 05/13/2026 10194 Medical Coverage February- March -3 554.16 Bill Pmt -Check 05/13/2026 Lam Ban. CPA -17.800.00
10195 June 30 2024 Audit, SCO, FTR
Bill Pmt -Check 05/13/2026 10196 Liberty Utilities- 2050(206 Front) 206 Front -620.30 Bill Pmt -Check 05/13/2026 10197 Silver State Analytical Laboratories, Inc Testing -281.00 Total General Checking 1956- NEW -82.870.70
Total General Funds -82,872.70
TOTAL -82,872.70
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 05/03/2026
Water 1,000.00
Sewer 1,000.00
General Fund Enterprise Loan MM 0559 05/10/2026
Water 1,000.00
Sewer 4,000.00
General Fund Enterprise Loan MM 0559 05/17/2026
Water 1,000.00
Sewer 4,000.00
General Fund Enterprise Loan MM 0559 05/24/2026
Water 1,000.00
Sewer 4,000.00
General Fund Enterprise Loan MM 0559 05/31/2026
Water 1,000.00
Sewer 4,000.00
THIS TOTAL $25,000.00
This authorization took place at the council meeting held on 05/19/2026 and will be further reflected in the council minutes of this meeting.
Joy Markum , Mayor, Dated 05/19/2026
Authorized Signature Printed Name