LOYALTON CITY COUNCIL met in regular session October 21st. Mayor Joy Markum announced the water line was completed and the boil water restriction was lifted, stating, “We’re clean and good to go,” then it was added two houses on Main Street were not clear for water due to replacement of a fire hydrant.
Under Public Works, Joy stated the roofing company would start the next week and it would take at least two weeks to do roofing repairs.
Joy stated the Taylor Street leak was fixed and they’d ordered 56 bags, a pallet of cold patch from Sierra Valley Home Center for $1,250. She figured they’d use 20-25 bags on Taylor and “get the big pot holes in town.” She added, “Make sure it gets used,” and told the history of wasted cold patch. Council member Sue McIlravy told the need of part-time help.
WATER METERS
The Council voted unanimously to reaffirm the City’s State of Emergency Water Distribution System. Concerning Town Hall meetings, discussion centered around water meters. Council member Joe Dines stated the City has meters and City Clerk Kathy LeBlanc called them obsolete and Joy stated they’d need to find the wand. Member Bill Mertton stated meters weren’t on every home and would be about $500 per house to install with the need to “satisfy the State.” Kathy has a list, and stated a first bill on meters would be “informational.” Joy felt the need to investigate.
Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Procedures
The Council was unanimous on authorizing Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Procedures which would help do projects under $200,000 like the roof without a bid package.
NEW WELL PERMIT
Regarding a new well water permit, the Council voted in favor of writing a letter to Sierra Valley Water Management District concerning the well at the former trailer park. Doug Lawler, Managing Partner of 49 Partners, has offered to put the well in on City lots and donate the well to the City. Bill commented this was “a way they have to help us and we help them.”
NEW HEATER
The Council approved purchase from Sierra Air of an 88k Btu Upflow Lennox Furnace for $8,161 for the office and back room. Joy stated they’re not spending any more money after the roof and heater. “We’re done,” she said. Sue thanked them all for all they’ve gotten accomplished with Joe commenting, “We make a good team!”
Under Public Works, Joy stated the roofing company would start the next week and it would take at least two weeks to do roofing repairs.
Joy stated the Taylor Street leak was fixed and they’d ordered 56 bags, a pallet of cold patch from Sierra Valley Home Center for $1,250. She figured they’d use 20-25 bags on Taylor and “get the big pot holes in town.” She added, “Make sure it gets used,” and told the history of wasted cold patch. Council member Sue McIlravy told the need of part-time help.
WATER METERS
The Council voted unanimously to reaffirm the City’s State of Emergency Water Distribution System. Concerning Town Hall meetings, discussion centered around water meters. Council member Joe Dines stated the City has meters and City Clerk Kathy LeBlanc called them obsolete and Joy stated they’d need to find the wand. Member Bill Mertton stated meters weren’t on every home and would be about $500 per house to install with the need to “satisfy the State.” Kathy has a list, and stated a first bill on meters would be “informational.” Joy felt the need to investigate.
Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Procedures
The Council was unanimous on authorizing Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Procedures which would help do projects under $200,000 like the roof without a bid package.
NEW WELL PERMIT
Regarding a new well water permit, the Council voted in favor of writing a letter to Sierra Valley Water Management District concerning the well at the former trailer park. Doug Lawler, Managing Partner of 49 Partners, has offered to put the well in on City lots and donate the well to the City. Bill commented this was “a way they have to help us and we help them.”
NEW HEATER
The Council approved purchase from Sierra Air of an 88k Btu Upflow Lennox Furnace for $8,161 for the office and back room. Joy stated they’re not spending any more money after the roof and heater. “We’re done,” she said. Sue thanked them all for all they’ve gotten accomplished with Joe commenting, “We make a good team!”
