January 21, 2025 REGULAR MEETING The Regular meeting of the Loyalton City Counçil was called to order by Mayor Mertton on January 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Loyalton City Auditorium COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Markum, J. Dines, S. MclIravy, J. Gerow, B. Mertton COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT City Clerk- Kathy LeBlanc GUESTS PRESENT J. Buck, N. Rondeau, D. Hollingstead, L. Horner, A. Jones, S. snider, J. Powers, L. Garza, S. Heywood APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Mertton would like to remove Web Site agenda item. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the agenda as amended. Motion unanimously carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. City Clerk LeBlanc the Final Housing Element will be on the next agenda APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. It was moved by S. Mcliravy, seconded by J. Markum to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of 12-17-24. J. Dines and J. Gerow abstained. Motion carried, 2. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by. J. Dines to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of 1-2-25. S, Mcilravy abstained. Motion carried. TIMED ITEM 6:30 JAMES BERARDI REGARDING SOCIAL HALL Sean Snider SPJUSD addressed the council on opening a line of communication with the City of Loyalton on possible purchase of the Loyalton Social Hall stating they would be willing to work with the City of Loyalton. STAFF REPORIS/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS/UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Councilmember Mcllravy addressed the council regarding Musica Sierra-Old School House contactor for electrical panel. PUBLIC COMMENT 1.. J. Buck inquired about appropriation funds. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT Chiefs. Heywood reported to the council the following: (1) 264 calls for 2024 and sO far in 2025 there have been 11 calls. (2) Inquired about Wildland Fire Checks. (3) Working on getting turnouts for the Fire Department. (4) Working on getting some grants to assist the Fire Department. (5) He informed the council on the fire station in Sierra Brooks stating he has some concern about the disbanding of the Homeowner Association. FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT/UPDATE 1. No Report given. 2. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by J. Dines to approve the reconciled accounts. Motion unanimously carried. 3. It was moved by S. Mcliravy, seconded by J. Markum to approve the bill sheet for December 2024 not to exceed $254,301.25. Motion unanimously carried. ACKNOWIEDGEMENT OF APPROVAL OF FUNDS TRANSFERS. 1. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by S, Mcllravy 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 None OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember MclIravy gave a report on the tree trimming being done around town and the possibility of using the chips for the pool area. She also reported on the solar lights for downtown. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. After a brief discussion It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by J. Dines to reaffirm our State of Emergency Water Distribution System. Motion carried. (This item will be added to the next agenda) 2. Councilmember Markum gave an updated report on the status of the 2 Million appropriations funding, stating that all paperwork has been completed and given to the EPA. The next meeting will be held on February 6"h, 2025. 3. The item for the web site update was removed from the agenda. 4. Councilmember Markum gave a brief explanation regarding the letter of support from the City of Loyalton regarding Sierra County working with Nevada County on electrical charging station. B. Davy of Sierra County also gave a brief report. It was moved by S. MclIravy, seconded by. J. Markum to approve the letter of support. Motion unanimously carried. 5.It was moved by S. MclIravy, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the Business License for Anna Robles Upholstery. Motion unanimously carried. IMPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETING 1. Public Hearing for Housing Element 2. Disaster Council 3. Highway Safety Plan Resolution 4. Bid for roof at City Hall CLOSING REMARKS Meeting Adjourned APPROVED: Mayor Mertton oBue ATTES Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk