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South Cle Elum council waives two late fees after postal error

South Cle Elum Town Council · May 5, 2026
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Summary

The South Cle Elum Town Council voted May 5 to waive late fees for two property owners whose mailed payments were returned by the U.S. Postal Service; Clerk Luanne said the Postmaster attributed the problem to the postal service.

The South Cle Elum Town Council voted May 5 to waive late fees for two property owners after Clerk Luanne reported mailed payments were returned and a Postmaster attributed the problem to the postal service. Allenbaugh moved to waive the fees; Sandretto seconded and the motion passed by majority vote.

Luanne told the council both property owners had a history of on-time payments and she presented return-envelope evidence showing one payment had been routed to Chillicothe, Illinois and returned. The council approved the waiver after the clerk recommended the accommodation; the action was recorded during the clerk's report.