November 19, 2024 REGULAR MEETING The Regular meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor Riede on November 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Loyalton City Auditorium COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Markum, B. Mertton, S. Mcliravy, D. Riede COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT City Clerk- Kathy LeBlanc GUESTS PRESENT J. Buck, S. Heywood, L. Horner, R. Belli APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by S. MclIravy, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENIS APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. It was moved by S. Mclravy, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of October 15, 2024, Motion carried. 2. It was moved by S. MclIravy, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the minutes of the Special meeting of October 22, 2024. Motion carried. 3. It was moved by S. Mcliravy, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the minutes of the Special meeting (Closed Session) of November 11, 2024. Motion carried. 4. It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the minutes of the Special meeting of November 11, 2024. Motion carried. STAFF REPORTS/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS/UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Councilmember MclIravy addressed the council regarding next FEMA cycle with Sierra County Mult-lurisdictional Local Hazzard Mitigation Plan and Public Awareness Survey, this plan will help in the future if we experience any emergency. 2. Mayor Riede reported that we have hired a part-time account technician to assist Kelly for 2 days a week at $18.00 per hour and will review progress in two weeks. PUBLIC COMMENT J. Buck inquired about fixing the roof at City Hall. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT Chief S. Heywood gave a report stating the following: (1) Fire Money and Fire season checks. (2) Town Christmas tree to go up soon. (3) Cost to revamp Fire station at Sierra Brooks. (4) Cal-Trust Account. (5) Payment from Sierra Valley Fire Protection District. FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT/UPDATE 1. No Report given. 2. Reconciled Accounts will be moved to the next agenda. 3. It was moved byJ. Markum, seconded by S. Mcliravy to approve the bill sheet for October 2024 not to exceed $229,034.63. Motion carried. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF APPROVAL OF FUNDS TRANSFERS. 1. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by B. Mertton to approve fund transfer from General 1956 to Enterprise Loan MM not to exceed $24,000. Motion carried. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORTS/PARK AND RECREATION Mayor Riede stated that the trucks are ready to plow snow if needed. She also reported that the bathrooms at the park are off and winterized. OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS None DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. After a brief discussion It was moved by S. MclIravy, seconded by B. Mertton to reaffirm our State of Emergency Water Distribution System. Motion carried. (This item will be added to the next agenda) 2.Councilmember Mertton stated that no more Town Hall meetings on the Water Distribution will be held until we receive more information. 3.Councilmember Mcliravy gave a brief update on the Imposing Transient Occupancy Tax. After a brief discussion it was moved by B. Mertton, seconded by J. Markum to approve amending Ordinance 369 imposing the Transient Occupancy Tax for 12.5% and to include Air B&B. Motion carried. 4. Councilmember Mertton gave a brief update on paid invoices for DOWL Engineering. After a brief discussion it was approved by consensus of the Loyalton City Council not to accept the amendment for the waterline replacement and additional services for compliance with EPA. 5. Councilmember MclIravy gave a brief update on Musica Sierra addendum to the contract. This will be added to the January agenda. 6. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by B. Mertton to approve Business License for Magnolia's Microgreens. Motion carried. 7. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by S. MclIravy to approve Business License for Apple Valley Insulation. Motion carried. 8. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by B. Mertton to approve Holiday incentive bonus for employees in the amount of $100.00 each. Motion carried. City Clerk will get the gift certificates. IMPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETING CLOSING REMARKS Meeting Adjourned APPROVED: Baslene bube Mayor Riede ATTEST Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk