The Mount Vernon Industrial Development Agency voted Thursday to authorize payment of four invoices, including legal and audit bills, during its June 12, 2025 meeting.

The approvals covered: an invoice from the City of Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply for May and June health care premiums (amount not specified in the meeting transcript); a $3,901.02 invoice to Harris Beach (listed as Martha Colina) for legal services covering April and May; a $21,100 invoice to RBT CPAs for completion of the fiscal audit for the year ending Dec. 31, 2024; and a $5,682.50 invoice to Storrs Associates for a cost–benefit analysis update related to the Qwest project (the transcript notes that this amount is reimbursable to the agency by Qwest at the transaction closing).

The motion to authorize payment of the four invoices passed with members voting "aye." The transcript records the vote as an affirmative voice vote by the members present and the motion was announced as passing; no roll-call tally by named individual was recorded in the transcript beyond members saying "aye." The agency did not specify a single aggregated total for all four invoices in the meeting record.

The invoices were presented by agency staff during the resolutions portion of the agenda. A board member asked whether some administrative tasks now billed to outside counsel could be shifted to staff as the IDA builds internal capacity; members discussed evaluating job descriptions and potential clerical support to reduce future legal spending.

The transcript also records brief financial remarks earlier in the meeting outlining pilot payments, operating income and the agency's balance sheet. Agency staff said some pilot-holders are current and a small number appear to be struggling; one private holder who has an agreement with the agency appears to be in default and staff noted the matter may require litigation.

Votes at a glance
- Authorize payment of four invoices (City of Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply; Harris Beach / Martha Colina — $3,901.02; RBT CPAs — $21,100; Storrs Associates — $5,682.50) — Outcome: approved (voice vote, ayes recorded).