August 18, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor Markum on August 18, 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, J. Buck, J. Cameron, M. Foreman, C. Johnson, S. Lopez, T. Pribble, L. Ryan, R. Searls, L. Garza
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by S. Moran to approve the agenda as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Councilmember Moran reported that the light for downtown is here and they are working on installation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. It was moved by J. Gerow, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the minutes for the Special meeting of 7-21-26. Motion unanimously carried.
2. It was moved by J. Gerow, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of 7-21-26. Motion unanimously carried.
STAFF REPORTS/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS/UNFINISHED BUSINESS NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. J. Cameron inquired about the contract with the County for the probation building.
2. C. Johnson commented on the murals painting for the Rotary Containers.
3. L. Ryan inquired about the Eberhart property.
4. T. Pribble inquired about the abandoned vehicles. Councilmember Mcllravy gave a brief update on the abandoned vehicles.
5. R. Searls reported on a manhole cover on Court and First Street.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No report given
FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT/UPDATE
No financial report was given.
1. Reconciled accounts will be added to the next agenda.
2. After a brief discussion it was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by S. Moran to approve the bill sheet for July 2026 not to exceed $121,841.22. Motion unanimously carried.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF APPROVAL OF FUNDS TRANSFERS.
1. It was moved by J. Gerow, seconded by B. Mertton, 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 Gerow reported that the crew has been working on the potholes and fixing the roof at City Hall office.
OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Markum announced that the new bid package will go out for engineering and contractors for the water line replacement.
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 S. Mcllravy, seconded by S. Moran to approve adoption of Resolution 3-2026 Authorizing the adoption of 2026 Sierra County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Roll Call- Mayor Markum-Aye, B. Mertton-Aye, S. Mcllravy-Aye, J. Gerow-Aye, S. Moran-Aye. Motion unanimously
3. It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by J. Gerow to approve Business License for Glen Sandau- Drywall. Motion unanimously carried.
IMPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETING
CLOSING REMARKS
Meeting Adjourned
Ares any Lette
Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk