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White Cloud council approves April expenditures, 1.731‑mill fire assessment and sets June budget hearing
Summary
On May 12 the White Cloud City Council adopted multiple routine fiscal and administrative measures: April expenditures totaling $103,504.22, revisions to fixed assets, a 1.731‑mill special assessment to fund the White Cloud Area Fire District, and a June 2 public hearing on the FY2026/27 proposed budget. The council also approved special events and an appointment to the utility authority.
The White Cloud City Council on May 12 adopted a slate of fiscal and administrative measures, approving April payroll and payables, confirming a special assessment to fund the White Cloud Area Fire District and setting a public hearing on the fiscal‑year 2026‑27 proposed budget.
The council adopted Resolution 2026‑14 approving April payroll of $40,944.71 and payable claims of $62,559.51 for a combined total of $103,504.22. Councilmember Damon Anuci moved to adopt the resolution; councilmember Amy Barnhard seconded, and the measure passed on a roll‑call vote with all members present voting yes.
Council also approved Resolution 2026‑15 to revise the City’s fixed assets list, including additions and deletions and a complete updated listing. The resolution passed unanimously.
In a public‑hearing item with no public comment, the council adopted Resolution 2026‑16 setting the funding level for the White Cloud Area Fire District at 1.731 mills for the assessment period July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027, representing an estimated total levy of $53,705.54. Council then adopted Resolution 2026‑17 confirming that assessments are in proportion to benefits received, establishing the special‑assessment roll, and providing for lien and collection procedures. Both resolutions passed on unanimous roll calls.
The council adopted Resolution 2026‑18 setting the public hearing for the proposed FY2026/27 budget for the regular meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
The council also adopted Resolution 2026‑19 authorizing delinquent water bills to be placed on the summer tax roll consistent with section 51.55 of the City Code.
Council approved two special events: a Memorial Day parade sponsored by VFW Post #2053 with a police escort, and the Russell Gilbert Memorial Kids Free Fishing Celebration at Rotary Park. Both permits were approved and the council waived associated fees.
Mayor Pro‑Tem Lori Shears recommended councilmember Amy Barnhard for a vacant seat on the White Cloud Sherman Utility Authority; the council appointed Barnhard by unanimous vote. Council also adopted Resolution 2026‑20 to add Treasurer Samantha Waite as an additional authorized signer on City contracts and documents.
The meeting concluded after routine department reports and brief council comments; the council adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
Votes at a glance - Resolution 2026‑14 (April expenditures): Adopted; Vote: Ayes — Anuci, Barnhard, Becker, Scott, Murchison, Shears; No — none; Absent — Miller. - Resolution 2026‑15 (Fixed assets revision): Adopted; Vote: Ayes — Barnhard, Anuci, Murchison, Shears, Becker, Scott. - Resolution 2026‑16 (WCAFD funding level — 1.731 mills): Adopted; Vote: Ayes — Becker, Anuci, Scott, Murchison, Barnhard, Shears. - Resolution 2026‑17 (Special assessment confirmation and lien): Adopted; Vote: Ayes — Anuci, Becker, Scott, Murchison, Barnhard, Shears. - Resolution 2026‑18 (Set FY2026/27 budget hearing for June 2, 2026): Adopted; Vote: Ayes — Anuci, Barnhard, Murchison, Scott, Becker, Shears. - Resolution 2026‑19 (Delinquent water to tax roll per Code §51.55): Adopted; Vote: Ayes — Barnhard, Anuci, Becker, Scott, Murchison, Shears. - Resolution 2026‑20 (Add Treasurer Samantha Waite as authorized signer): Adopted; Vote: unanimous among those present.
What this means The council’s actions finalize routine financial items for the current fiscal year and create the administrative and legal framework to collect the fire‑district assessment and to place delinquent water accounts on the tax roll if necessary. The budget hearing set for June 2 is the next formal opportunity for public comment and for the council to consider the FY2026/27 spending plan.
