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Selma council hears solar streetlight proposal from Foner (Von Roche); public works flags outdated arc circuits
Summary
City staff and Foner (Von Roche) representatives presented a solar street‑lighting standard for Selma, citing safety concerns with three aging arc circuits and an initial quote of about $70,000 to replace 13 fixtures. Council sought cost and timeline details and indicated interest in adopting a standard for new development.
Jacob Fox, a representative for Foner (Von Roche) Solar Lighting, and city public works staff presented a proposal to standardize solar streetlights across Selma and to replace three aging “arc circuits” that staff described as a public‑safety hazard. The presentation, delivered during the Nov. 18 Selma City Council meeting, reviewed system design, warranties and monitoring tools and included questions from council and residents.
Fox said Foner sizes systems for worst‑case winter conditions, guarantees 10–12 year maintenance cycles for the company’s power centers and offers an eight‑year full parts‑and‑labor warranty. He added that solar panels carry a 30‑year warranty and the pole/arm have a 20‑year warranty. City…
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