Vader City Council Meeting: 2026-10-07

The regular City of Vader Council meeting was identified in the agenda and transcript as October 7, 2026 (the supplied meeting-date metadata lists October 16). Council approved voucher amounts of $21,739.90 for the end of September and $56,729.02 for the beginning of October. It also approved Resolution 12-2026, beginning the transfer of the Vader–Enchanted Valley water system, with the transfer planned for January 1, 2027; one member abstained. The mayor noted that closing and related transition steps would follow approval. Council also approved an interlocal agreement to provide limited clerk services to Winlock at $60 per hour during business hours and $80 per hour after hours, subject to staff availability and employee willingness to work overtime.

Council approved an internal transfer for a deputy clerk to train as a wastewater treatment plant operator through year-end while continuing clerk duties. The retiring operator may stay on under a reduced-pay training contract, but that contract was not yet available for council review. The mayor reported minor plan changes to outfall and lift-station work to avoid a water line, and staff said A Street stormwater work was nearing completion. A 2027 Fourth of July event application, which could involve city support such as portable toilets and trash service, was tabled until a later meeting. The city reported submitting an ELTAC grant application for 2027 fireworks funding. No competitive bid or vendor award was identified.