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Council approves $52,606.13 in vouchers; council questions jail and police equipment charges
Summary
Council approved vouchers totaling $52,606.13 and minutes from Jan. 9, 2026. Councilmembers asked staff for details on Lewis County jail service charges, the city's purchase and payroll reimbursement for Officer Carter's firearm, prorated vest purchase, countertop purchases, and CPR/First Aid training costs.
The council approved the consent agenda, which included vouchers totaling $52,606.13 and minutes from Jan. 9, 2026. Councilmembers asked for additional detail about a line showing 16.5 days of Lewis County jail services and questioned several line items, including countertop purchases for police and front-office workspace.
Police Chief Stephen Valentine explained that the city initially purchased Officer Carter's firearm and that "Officer Carter is reimbursing the city through payroll deductions, noting that the firearm is required equipment for police duty." He also said the department purchased a used vest from the county at a prorated rate based on months of prior service. Councilwoman Hornburg asked about CPR/First Aid charges and associated BARS coding.
