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Stilesville council approves memorial bench for Oaklynn Vasquez, signs off on vouchers
Summary
The Stilesville Town Council on March 11 approved a memorial bench in Town Park funded by a GoFundMe, accepted the annual financial report, and approved vouchers totaling $10,311.13; a Candlelight Vigil for Oaklynn Vasquez was announced for March 14.
Stilesville — At its March 11 meeting, the Stilesville Town Council voted unanimously to allow a memorial bench for Oaklynn Vasquez in the Town Park and approved routine financial matters including vouchers totaling $10,311.13.
Amber Cottey requested council approval to place the memorial bench, saying funds were raised through a GoFundMe and that a representative from Citywide Paving offered to donate a concrete slab for the bench. "We'd like the bench placed in the Town Park," Cottey said during the public request to the board. The council approved the request on a motion by Barbara Webster, seconded by Ernie Newby; the motion passed 3-0.
The meeting also included brief operational reports. The Fire Chief reported the concrete pad for the fire department’s mini barn had been poured. The Town Marshal gave the monthly police report and said he is coordinating with the county sheriff's office to provide traffic control for a Candlelight Vigil scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Stilesville Christian Church; the vigil was announced publicly by Cottey during the meeting.
Board members reviewed the annual financial report and signed the documents for the town file. The council approved payment of claims and vouchers dated March 1–31, 2026, from the voucher register in the amount of $10,311.13; the motion to pay claims passed by voice vote (3-0). The meeting adjourned after routine business.
Votes at a glance
• Accept previous month’s minutes — passed by voice vote, 3-0. • Allow memorial bench for Oaklynn Vasquez in Town Park — motion by Barbara Webster, seconded by Ernie Newby; passed, 3-0. • Pay claims and approve vouchers (3/1–3/31/2026) totaling $10,311.13 — passed by voice vote, 3-0. • Motion to adjourn — carried, 3-0.
The minutes list signatures including Barbara Webster and Clerk/Treasurer Kevin Turnbull; Jany Chandle is also noted on the signature block. The Wastewater Treatment Operator was recorded as excused for the meeting.
