June 16t*, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor Markum on June 16th, 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
A. Robles, C. Robles, M. Foreman, N. Rogers, C. Dorsey, P. McCarthy, C. Johnson, L. Garza, J. Buck
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by S. Mcilravy, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the agenda as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Councilmember Mcliravy reported that the repair of the tennis courts is in progress.
2. Mayor Markum reported that T-Mobile is starting work on the tower.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. It was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the minutes for the Regular meeting of 5-19-26. Motion unanimously carried.
STAFF REPORTS/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS/UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Mayor Markum stated that the City Attorney will write a letter to J. Eberhart regarding property.
2. Councilmember Mcliravy reported that end of year audit 23/24 money was transferred to the Fire Department.
3. City Clerk LeBlanc inquired if we would like a site visit from SCORE
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. J. Buck inquired about the closed session
2. C. Johnson, J. Pribble and A. Robles asked about the Data Center.
3. D. Lawlor asked about the scoping of Well 3.
4. L. Ryan asked about the Eberhart property.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT/UPDATE
No financial report was given.
1. It was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by S, Mollravy to approve the reconciled accounts.
Motion unanimously carried.
2. It was moved by S. Millravy, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the bill sheet for May 2026 not to exceed $43,869.19. 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 that Little League playoffs at the park.
Councilmember Gerow reported that 1 more repair has been done.
OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Markum reported on the progress of the water line and gave a brief report for forward progress.
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
2. It was moved by B. Mertton seconded by S. Mcllravy to approve adoption of Resolution 1-2026 ordering an election requesting County elections to conduct the election and requesting consolidation of the City of Loyalton election with the November 3,2026, General election. Roll Call- Mayor Markum-Aye, B. Mertton-Aye, S. Mcllravy-Aye, J. Gerow-Aye, S. Moran-Aye. Motion unanimously carried.
3. It was moved by J. Gerow, seconded by S. Moran to approve Resolution 2-2026 adopting a list of projects for fiscal year 2026-2027 funded by the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. Roll Call- Mayor Markum-Aye, B. Mertton-Aye, S. Mcllravy-Aye, J. Gerow-Aye, S. Moran-Aye. Motion unanimously carried.
4. It was moved by J. Gerow, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the ATS for the generator at the Fire Department. Motion unanimously carried.
5. It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by J. Gerow to approve purchase of the streetlight not to exceed $2,400. Motion unanimously carried.
6. Councilmember Mcllravy gave a brief report on the cost to tow abandoned cars; she would like to set up a special account for tow bill funds. This item will be added to the next agenda.
7. It was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by S. Moran to approve Business License for Mountain Manna.
Motion unanimously carried.
IMPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETING
1. Sales Tax
2. Tow funding special fund.
CLOSING REMARKS
Vice Mayor Mertton would like to remind the community to please be responsible with the watering schedule.
Meeting Adjourned
Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk