A SPECIAL MEETING of Loyalton City Council was held May 9th in the absence of Council member Bill Mertton. Council member Joy Markum announced the Senior Center is hiring drivers with flexible hours. She stated the Cal Trust account was earning 5.38%.
In the audience, Louis Siqueido addressed the lease agreement with Musica Sierra, stating his concern is with water.. He told how the baseball fields are two feet higher than the probation building in the park. He talked on flood problems, coming up with a plan to distribute water, high storm events and how water runoff “creates headaches.” He said the parking lot may flood the probation building. As for parking, he told of no parking in the area and a “substantial amount of work to be done,” noting deficiencies, ground water too high , no drainage an issue and a water leak by the high school pressure leak which can be fixed with water turned off half a day.
Louis told how time and energy went into the Little League fields and wanted assurance the MOU won’t adversely affect Little League. He talked how Little League has 170 children. As for parking, he questioned where it put Little League on May 25th, calling it “community space,”and how it will adversely affect traffic, one way in and one way out.He told how the old church building had no fire, sewer, water and no safe route. He spoke of “exclusive rights,” Little League’s 60 year history, mentioning Leroy Vanetti, and Richard Jaquez and all they’ve done for kids.
Owen McIntosh, music teacher for Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District, stated the priority in safety and oversite from contractors. He told how a quarter million dollars are factored into fundraising and the community is rallying around it.
Assistant Fire Chief Robert DeMartini worried about access for emergency vehicles and being sure of events on May 25th. Games are 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The Open House at the schoolhouse starts at 3 p.m
Louis continued concern once the area of the schoolhouse was developed and the substantial amount of infrastructure and the high water.
Owen’s answer was ample parking on school property, substantial paving and more parking on the huge grassy area.
Joy Markum was voted the Real Property Negotiator, moved by Mayor Darlene Riede, seconded by Sue McIlravy and approved before the Council moved into closed session. The Lease Agreement, between the City and New Vintage Baroque Inc. dba Musica Sierra, states Exclusive Use of the Old School House, Non-Exclusive, Non-Preferential Use of Access roads, No Lease of Social Hall or Other Facilities starting on the effective date for the rent of one dollar per year for the term, payable annually.
Back in open session, Sue McIlray moved to accept the MOU, seconded by Joy Markum and approved by Mayor Riede who said to “Go to work.”
Former mayor Sarah Jackson addressed the Council on forming a Citizen Oversite Committee to provide guidance and oversite regarding the $2 million grant money as an advisory body to help and guide the Council. It would be appointed by the Council and meet every other month. Former County Planning Director Tim Beals was suggested as he knows infrastructure and grants. Another name was that of Tom Archer, who helped with Sierra Valley Fire District 1. A lot of contractors could provide insight. Sarah accepted the government member’s role. Mayor Riede brought up the need for a financial manager and Sarah stated the “committee is not the bookkeeper.”Markum moved, seconded by McIlravy and approved to create the Citizens Oversite Committee for water infrastructure. Appointments to be made next meeting.
Concerning a Pickleball court, Phyllis DeMartini presented a price list to extend the cement pad at the City pavilion of $1,528.93. Donated items included 50’of framing and rebar donated by Phyllis and Robert DeMartini and Joe Dines, metal stakes by Joe Dines, digging by Ray Belli, and possible donation of 6 yards of base. Phyllis told of investing in their own net and discussion was on surface and sealer. Sue McIlravy moved to approve the extension, seconded by Joy Markum and approved with Phyllis stating they can get started in a month.
There was discussion on Prop. 68, the $177,000 recreation grant with Joy Markum stating there is a lot of infrastructure where the pool building was and “We may have to find another grant.”
A SPECIAL MEETING of Loyalton City Council was held May 9th in the absence of Council member Bill Mertton. Council member Joy Markum announced the Senior Center is hiring drivers with flexible hours. She stated the Cal Trust account was earning 5.38%.
In the audience, Louis Siqueido addressed the lease agreement with Musica Sierra, stating his concern is with water.. He told how the baseball fields are two feet higher than the probation building in the park. He talked on flood problems, coming up with a plan to distribute water, high storm events and how water runoff “creates headaches.” He said the parking lot may flood the probation building. As for parking, he told of no parking in the area and a “substantial amount of work to be done,” noting deficiencies, ground water too high , no drainage an issue and a water leak by the high school pressure leak which can be fixed with water turned off half a day.
Louis told how time and energy went into the Little League fields and wanted assurance the MOU won’t adversely affect Little League. He talked how Little League has 170 children. As for parking, he questioned where it put Little League on May 25th, calling it “community space,”and how it will adversely affect traffic, one way in and one way out.He told how the old church building had no fire, sewer, water and no safe route. He spoke of “exclusive rights,” Little League’s 60 year history, mentioning Leroy Vanetti, and Richard Jaquez and all they’ve done for kids.
Owen McIntosh, music teacher for Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District, stated the priority in safety and oversite from contractors. He told how a quarter million dollars are factored into fundraising and the community is rallying around it.
Assistant Fire Chief Robert DeMartini worried about access for emergency vehicles and being sure of events on May 25th. Games are 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The Open House at the schoolhouse starts at 3 p.m
Louis continued concern once the area of the schoolhouse was developed and the substantial amount of infrastructure and the high water.
Owen’s answer was ample parking on school property, substantial paving and more parking on the huge grassy area.
Joy Markum was voted the Real Property Negotiator, moved by Mayor Darlene Riede, seconded by Sue McIlravy and approved before the Council moved into closed session. The Lease Agreement, between the City and New Vintage Baroque Inc. dba Musica Sierra, states Exclusive Use of the Old School House, Non-Exclusive, Non-Preferential Use of Access roads, No Lease of Social Hall or Other Facilities starting on the effective date for the rent of one dollar per year for the term, payable annually.
Back in open session, Sue McIlray moved to accept the MOU, seconded by Joy Markum and approved by Mayor Riede who said to “Go to work.”
Former mayor Sarah Jackson addressed the Council on forming a Citizen Oversite Committee to provide guidance and oversite regarding the $2 million grant money as an advisory body to help and guide the Council. It would be appointed by the Council and meet every other month. Former County Planning Director Tim Beals was suggested as he knows infrastructure and grants. Another name was that of Tom Archer, who helped with Sierra Valley Fire District 1. A lot of contractors could provide insight. Sarah accepted the government member’s role. Mayor Riede brought up the need for a financial manager and Sarah stated the “committee is not the bookkeeper.”Markum moved, seconded by McIlravy and approved to create the Citizens Oversite Committee for water infrastructure. Appointments to be made next meeting.
Concerning a Pickleball court, Phyllis DeMartini presented a price list to extend the cement pad at the City pavilion of $1,528.93. Donated items included 50’of framing and rebar donated by Phyllis and Robert DeMartini and Joe Dines, metal stakes by Joe Dines, digging by Ray Belli, and possible donation of 6 yards of base. Phyllis told of investing in their own net and discussion was on surface and sealer. Sue McIlravy moved to approve the extension, seconded by Joy Markum and approved with Phyllis stating they can get started in a month.
There was discussion on Prop. 68, the $177,000 recreation grant with Joy Markum stating there is a lot of infrastructure where the pool building was and “We may have to find another grant.”
