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White Salmon council approves $1.35 million in vouchers tied to infrastructure projects
Summary
At its April 1 meeting, the White Salmon City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda that included $1,353,011.03 in vouchers, which the mayor and staff said largely fund ongoing infrastructure projects including water system work; the motion passed 4-0.
At its April 1 meeting, the White Salmon City Council approved the consent agenda and vouchers totaling $1,353,011.03, a package council members said reflected reimbursement and payment activity for major city infrastructure projects.
The motion to approve the consent agenda and vouchers was moved by Council Member David Lindley and seconded by Council Member Ben Giant; the vote was recorded as Giant – Aye, Mora – Aye, Rainbolt – Aye, Lindley – Aye, and the motion carried 4-0.
Council Member Ben Giant said the voucher total was unusually large and “the largest amount he had seen during his time on Council,” prompting acknowledgment from Mayor Marla Keethler and finance staff that the spending is tied to major infrastructure work. Mayor Keethler and Director of Finance and Operations Jennifer Neil said timely processing of reimbursements is necessary to manage loans and keep project schedules on track, and identified water system improvements as a significant driver of the total.
The minutes record that vouchers and expense reimbursement claims were audited and certified as required by state law (RCW 42.24.080 and RCW 42.24.090). The council did not take other separate votes on individual capital projects at the meeting.
Next steps: council and staff will continue managing project reimbursements and preparing related grant and funding applications; no further council action on these vouchers was scheduled in the minutes.
