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Stanley council authorizes police building spending, approves playground purchase

Stanley Town Council · April 6, 2026
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Summary

Council moved funds for the new police building, approved an expenditure resolution for construction, and cleared a Budget Amendment and resolution for playground equipment; all measures passed unanimously.

The Stanley Town Council on April 6 approved several financial actions to advance a new police department construction and to fund recreation improvements.

Town Manager Steven Denton presented Budget Amendment 3, which moves assets from the North Carolina Capital Management Trust account into the general fund to cover expenses related to the new police building. The council approved the amendment unanimously on a motion by Council Member Chase Hannifin, seconded by Council Member Leigh Anna Helms. Council then approved a resolution authorizing expenditure of town assets for police department construction; the measure passed unanimously.

On recreation funding, Recreation Director Dishman summarized Budget Amendment 2 to cover the purchase of playground equipment, with installation expected by the end of June. Council approved the amendment and a separate resolution authorizing the expenditure for playground installation; both motions passed unanimously.

The minutes record the financial moves but do not specify contract numbers or exact vendor names for the police construction or playground purchase. The council recorded that assets were moved from the North Carolina Capital Management Trust and that the recreation installation is planned to be completed by the end of June.