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Council approves $37,000 downtown lighting project after split vote
Summary
Council approved phase one of an overhead downtown lighting project estimated at about $37,000, with one council member voting against the measure and requesting more detailed financial information.
The Stanley Town Council approved a plan to install overhead lighting in downtown Stanley on April 6, approving phase one with an expenditure cap of $37,000.
Council Member Corey Kelly presented the proposal, which would run from the pharmacy building to the woodshed (with a gap) and from the Main Street Social building to the clock tower; he said the lighting would "improve business visibility, enhance safety, slow traffic" and would also enable hanging promotional banners for events. Manager Steven Denton showed renderings provided by a lighting contractor and said the town could install poles and fixtures using public works staff. He noted the town is in a strong financial position and that grant funding might be available for the project.
Council Member Leigh Anna Helms expressed enthusiasm. Council Member Brendan Sweeney asked for more detailed financial information before voting and ultimately opposed the motion. Council Member Corey Kelly moved to approve phase one for up to $37,000 and Helms seconded; the motion passed 4-1 with Sweeney voting no.
The approved first phase covers poles and lighting to be installed by town staff, while a second phase — not yet funded — would wrap crepe myrtle trees with lights. The minutes record the $37,000 figure as an approximate cost for phase one; no contract number or formal grant award was recorded in the minutes.
Council directed staff to proceed under the approved spending cap; the minutes do not specify procurement details or a construction timeline.
