May 19, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor Markum on May 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Loyalton City Auditorium
COUNCIL MEMBERS' PRESENT: J. Markum, S. Mcllravy, B. Mertton, J. Gerow, S. Moran COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT
City Clerk- Kathy LeBlanc
GUESTS PRESENT
C. Robles, P. McCarthy, N. Rogers, S. Jackson, M. Foreman, W. Jackson, T. Pribble, D. Melin, R. Searls, J.
Powers, J. Buck
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the agenda as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Mayor Markum addressed the community regarding social media; she stated that the council is here to aid and assist the community and welcomed the public to voice their concerns to the council.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. It was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the minutes for the Special meeting of 4-17-26. Motion unanimously carried.
2. It was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the minutes for the Regular meeting of 4-20-26. Motion unanimously carried.
STAFF REPORTS/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS/UNFINISHED BUSINESS None
PUBLIC COMMENT
T. Pribble addressed the council on abandoned cars.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT/UPDATE
1. Mayor Markum announced that the council will be working on a budget.
2. It was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the reconciled accounts. Motion unanimously carried.
3. It was moved by S. Mcilravy, seconded by S. Moran to approve the bill sheet for April 2026 not to exceed $82,872.70. Motion unanimously carried.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF APPROVAL OF FUNDS TRANSFERS.
1. It was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by S. Mcllravy to approve fund transfer from General 1956 to Enterprise Loan MM not to exceed $25,000. Motion unanimously carried.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORTS/PARK AND RECREATION
Councilmember Mcllravy stated that the Prop 68 project will begin on June 8, 2026, for the tennis courts, pickleball courts and the fencing for the little league fields.
OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
G. Wooley gave a brief report on the state of the water system and the repairs that have been made.
Mayor Markum stated that Ad Hock meetings will held on 1s Thursday of every month.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
1. After a brief discussion It was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by J. Gerow to reaffirm our State of Emergency Water Distribution System. Motion unanimously carried. (This item will be added to the next agenda)
2. Mayor Markum and Vice-Mayor Mertton addressed the community of the water system and the quality of the water, stating that the water is good and that the City of Loyalton is making every effort to improve the aging water system.
3. Councilmember Moran would like to bring back the repairs for the street lighting until he obtains further information.
IMPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETING
CLOSING REMARKS
Meeting Adjourned
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Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk