February 20th, - 2024 REGULAR MEETING The Regular meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor Riede on February 20, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Loyalton City Auditorium COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT Mayor Riede, J. Markum, B. Mertton, S. Mcliravy COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT STAFF PRESENT City Clerk- Kathy LeBlanc GUESTS PRESENT J. Buck, J. Gerow, J. Herod, L. Horner, N. Rogers, L. Garza APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by D. Riede, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. It was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by D. Riede to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting on January 16, 2024. Motion carried. 2. It was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by D. Riede to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting on January 16, 2024. Motion carried. 3. It was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by D. Riede to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting on January 18, 2024. Motion carried. STAFF REPORTS/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS/UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Councilmember Mcliravy asked if the Credit Card was ordered for S. Heywood 2. Councilmember Markum reported that a letter will be sent to AT&T in regards to the removal of land lines. 3. Mayor Riede would like to have the council approval to write a letter to the Beverage Redemption Center in support of another recycling trailer for Cans for Kids. It was approved by consensus of the council to approve the letter. ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION FROM DORIE GAYNER 1. It was moved by D. Riede, seconded by B. Mertton to accept the resignation of D. Gayner. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCY 1. It was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by J. Markum to wait until the next election to fill vacancy. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT OF BOARDS 1. Mayor Riede appointed the following: B. Mertton to LTC, Darlene Riede to SCORE as alternate. PUBLIC COMMENT 1. J. Herod addressed the council on the false report of the City of Loyalton water infrastructure. 2. L. Horner inquired about the abandoned car in the Old Trailer Park. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT No Report was given by the Fire Department. Mayor Riede announced the transfer of $33,353.92 plus an additional $5,000.00 to the Loyalton Fire Department Reserve account. FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT/UPDATE No Report was given. 1. After a brief discussion it was moved by D. Riede, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the reconciled accounts for January 2024. Motion carried. 2. After a brief discussion the bill sheets for December 2023, January2024 and February 2024 will be moved to the next agenda. ACKNOWIEDGEMENT OF APPROVAL OF FUNDS TRANSFERS. 1. It was moved by S. Mcliravy, seconded by D. Riede to approve fund transfer from General 1956 to Enterprise Loan MM 0559 not to exceed $24,000. Motion carried. 2. It was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by S. Mcliravy to approve the transfer from Water/Sewer account to the General Account not to exceed $14,549.09 upon adoption of Resolution 2-2024. Motion carried. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORTS/PARK AND RECREATION 1. Mayor Riede reported that 3 aerators are out at the WWTP, Justis is working on getting estimates. The aerators and skimmer will be moved to the Special meeting on March 6, 2024. OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Councilmember S. MclIravy reported that the city will be on the schedule to paint lines in Loyalton in the Spring. She also reported she has concern about people not stopping on the limit line for all stop signs. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Mayor Riede gave a brief update on the water distribution system, after a brief discussion It was moved by S. Mcliravy, seconded by B. Mertton to reaffirm our State of Emergency Water Distribution System. Motion unanimously carried. (This item will be added to next agenda) 2.Councilmeber B. Mertton gave a brief report stating that the engineering plan has gone out to bid. He also gave a brief report on the grant for an extension of the emergency grant. (This item will be added to the next agenda) 3. After a brief discussion it was moved by S. Mcliravy, seconded by B. Mertton to adopt Resolution 1- 2024 Confirmation Pursuant to Section 55501.1 of the California Water Code. Roll Call: Mayor Riede- Aye, J. Markum-Aye, B. Mertton-Aye, S. Mcllravy-Aye. Motion carried. 4. After al brief discussion it was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by S. Mcllravy to adopt Resolution 2- 2024 Directing Repayment of borrowed funds from the water and sewer funds to the General Fund. Roll Call: Mayor Riede-Aye, J. Markum-Aye, B. Mertton-Aye, S. Mcliravy-Aye. Motion carried. 5. Councilmember Mcliravy gave a report on getting the roof repaired at City Hall. No action was taken will be added to the next agenda. 6. After a brief discussion it was moved by D. Riede, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the purchase of new heater for the auditorium and the Park Well and Well 3. Roll Call: Mayor Riede-Aye, J. Markum-Aye, B. Mertton-Aye, S. Mcliravy-Aye. Motion carried. 7. After a brief discussion it was moved by D. Riede, seconded by S. MclIravy to approve the consent form from Verizon. Motion carried. IMPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS 1. Unfinished Business 2. Roof Repair 3. Bill sheet for December 2023, January and February 2024 CLOSING REMARKS Meeting Adjourned APPROVED: DaslenRieke Mayor Darlene Riede ATTEST: 4 feRbe Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk