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Commissioners hear safety warning after arena light pole begins twisting; permit deadlines, costs and short‑term options discussed
Summary
A county lighting contractor reported an 80‑foot arena light pole has begun to twist about 15–20 feet up, creating a potential safety issue. County building staff said temporary permits and a building permit will expire in mid‑March, prompting commissioners to request bids and funding options for LED metal pole replacement versus interim fixes.
County commissioners were briefed Feb. 11 on a deteriorating 80‑foot arena light pole and an unresolved egress‑lighting requirement for the newly built rodeo viewing platform; staff and a lighting contractor said the condition raises safety and permitting concerns ahead of a large spring event.
Charlie Baron, who discussed the lighting condition at the fairgrounds, said the south arena pole is twisting about 15–20 feet above grade; photographs he presented show the structure rotated significantly from its original alignment. Baron said several fixtures on the lighting structures are obsolete and multiple fixtures are out of service. “The south light pole, 80 foot light pole on the arena is starting to twist about 15 to 20 feet up,” Baron said. “That light structure used to be parallel with the fence and it has turned…
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