# Vader City Council Meeting: 2026-11-04

The regular City of Vader City Council meeting was identified in the title and agenda as November 4, 2026 (the metadata lists November 11). The council held a public hearing on the preliminary 2027 budget and property-tax levy; estimated revenue and expenditures across all funds were each about $1.2 million. No levy decision was made, with the levy selection and ordinance expected at the next meeting before the end-of-November deadline. The discussion covered banked levy capacity, the effect of annexation and new construction on the tax base, and requests for clearer salary and step-increase information. The mayor reported that Vader was on the recommended list for a 2027 lodging and tourism grant of $5,000 for fireworks, pending approval.

The council approved an application for a Lewis County franchise agreement related to the county water system, with an application fee described as approximately $400; the franchise is separate from the still-pending water-system transfer agreement. A proposed wastewater-operator arrangement was deferred pending clarification about insurance: the proposed fixed payment was $2,200 per month, with $50 per hour for emergency work beyond the regular schedule. Members also discussed pedestrian signs installed for about $400 each and an $8,000 button-activated alternative, but made no purchasing decision. No other contract awards or bid approvals were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 11, 2026

### Sources
- [Vader City Council Meeting: 2026-11-04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tYZcELm9MM) - City of Vader