2026.09.08 Council Meeting September 8, 2026

The Palouse City Council meeting on September 8, 2026, included budget and utility-infrastructure discussions. The Budget, Finance, and Major Acquisitions Committee reviewed Sewer Fund 404, reporting $168,957 in expenditures and noting that a $38,000 insurance payment was still outstanding. Members discussed the fund’s limited balance and possible spending reductions. A sewer-plant SCADA system and collection truck were among the capital items discussed; the committee noted the council had held off on them. The council also discussed sewer-system alternatives amid funding constraints, and a solar project whose vendor had not responded. Staff planned to follow up, with new bids or another provider mentioned as possible next steps. No new contract or purchase was awarded at the meeting.

A consignment contract for surplus fire-department vehicles remained under attorney review, so the council took no action on it. The council adopted Resolution 2026-14, replacing its rules of procedure, and discussed proposed City Hall conduct rules without taking action. Other updates included recruitment for a public works, parks, and cemetery position and follow-up on a potential sewer-plant solar project. Members also flagged budget-reporting and account-allocation discrepancies for review. No procurement-related spending motion or contract award was recorded.