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White Salmon council approves consent agenda including emergency proclamation; vouchers total $475,966.19
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Summary
The White Salmon City Council approved a consent agenda on Oct. 15, 2025, including an MOU with Main Street White Salmon and Resolution 2025-10-631 (Emergency Proclamation 2025-004); vouchers and payroll totaling $475,966.19 were certified and approved. Council clarified funding sources for the emergency-related work.
At its Oct. 15 meeting, the White Salmon City Council approved the consent agenda, which included a memorandum of understanding with Main Street White Salmon, Resolution 2025-10-631 (Emergency Proclamation 2025-004) and a voucher for the hearing examiner.
Councilor Ben Giant asked for a financial analysis of Consent Agenda Item B and noted that the packet lacked an impact report. Director of Public Works Chris True said the increased estimate for that item (updated from $15,000 to $20,000 shortly before the meeting) would be covered by existing Public Works budgets and legislative funds set aside for building maintenance and would not be redirected from other sources.
The minutes list detailed claims and payroll transactions dated Oct. 5–15, 2025, showing a claims total of $328,066.55 and a payroll total of $147,899.64, for a combined vouchers total of $475,966.19. The minutes cite RCW 42.24.080 and RCW 42.24.090 for voucher certification requirements.
Votes at a glance - Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem David Lindley for the Oct. 15 meeting: Moved by Ben Giant; seconded by Patty Fink. Vote: 4-0 (Giant Aye; Fink Aye; Mora Aye; Lindley Aye). - Excuse absence of Council member Jason Hartmann: Moved by David Lindley; seconded by Ben Giant. Vote: 4-0 (Giant Aye; Fink Aye; Mora Aye; Lindley Aye). - Approval of consent agenda and vouchers totaling $475,966.19: Moved by Ben Giant; seconded by Morella Mora. Vote: 4-0 (Giant Aye; Fink Aye; Mora Aye; Lindley Aye).
The council carried the consent items unanimously. No additional public comments or hearings were recorded on these matters at the Oct. 15 meeting.