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Tea City Council approves agenda and consent items, records June payroll and claims
Summary
The Tea City Council approved the July 6 agenda and consent agenda, including a police officer's anniversary step increase, reported June payroll of $237,057.68, and authorized claims totaling $831,798.13 covering operations and Teapot Day expenses.
Mayor Casey Voelker called the Tea City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. July 6, 2026. The council unanimously approved the agenda (MOTION 26‑98) and then approved the consent agenda (MOTION 26‑99), which included the June 15 minutes, the July 6 claims list, and an anniversary step pay increase for Police Officer Adrian Hoesli to $38.67 per hour.
Finance Officer Dawn R. Murphy presented warrants and payroll information. The claims list presented to the council totaled $831,798.13 and included large line items such as Crouch Recreation park equipment ($523,266.98), Lewis & Clark Regional Water usage ($40,726.03), and Teapot Day-related expenses (fireworks $4,500; carnival $19,506.67). June payroll grossed $209,717.63 with employer FICA/Medicare of $15,571.93 and retirement contributions of $11,768.12 for a total payroll disbursement of $237,057.68.
The consent agenda vote was recorded as unanimous; the minutes show "All members voted AYE." No council members recorded abstentions or recusals for these items. A member of the public, Vicki Pick, spoke about the future of the Community Hall during public comment; no formal action was taken on that topic at this meeting.
