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Residents press Lewisburg council on cemetery upkeep, tower transparency and youth programs
Summary
Public commenters urged the council to investigate a cemetery where grave markers were removed, pressed for transparency on the town audit and the Lewisburg Promise plan, asked whether a nearby SBA tower will provide 5G, and proposed a volunteer youth committee and recreational features.
Lewisburg — Multiple residents used the public-comment period at the Lewisburg Town Council meeting to raise neighborhood concerns and program ideas, including a cemetery maintenance complaint, questions about an SBA telecommunications tower, requests for greater financial transparency, and proposals for youth programming.
Sandy Williams told the council he has tended family graves at a local cemetery for decades and said recent work left graves unmarked; he said the loss of markers cost him about $450 and asked the town to investigate and provide a remedy. Council staff acknowledged the comment and said a staff member would follow up with Mr. Williams.
A resident identified in the transcript as Ray (address given as 405 Sunset Avenue) asked whether the owner of an SBA tower behind Walmart can disclose current or proposed tenants and whether the tower would enable 5G service in Lewisburg. The resident also pressed the council for access to the Lewisburg Promise plan and asked for an update on the town’s audit status and monthly financial reports. The speaker asked whether unresolved audit issues could affect eligibility for grants or low-interest loans needed to support pump-station improvements; town staff answered that they did not expect state funds to be blocked.
Rachel Dixon (208 North Street) urged the council to build on the Lewisburg Promise plan by forming a children’s and youth committee to advise on after-school or weekend programs, relieve staff workload through volunteer participation, and pursue features such as a splash pad. Councilmembers responded positively and said they would reach out to speakers about next steps.
Ending: Council members thanked speakers and committed to staff follow-up on the cemetery complaint and other items raised; several council members said they support volunteer-led work for youth programs and arts events.
