The board is considering options to replace or eliminate the existing street lights. We are reaching out to ask for your feedback regarding the options we are considering.

Current situation:

There are 7 street lights in Weston Woods today. They are outdated and not all functioning optimally. It is timely to consider options.

Options the board is considering along with some high level details:

1. Option A: Eliminate 6 of the street lights, replace 1 street light on the east end of Weston Woods

1. Lower costs after removal of the 6 street lights - less electricity, repair and maintenance
2. The work would be done prior to vegetation growth next spring
3. Replace the one street light on the east end of Weston Woods. Even with house lights on, this is a “dark spot” and needs to be illuminated at night
4. Initial cost for the removal and street light replacement is approximately $6000 (refined once receive bids/proposals)
5. The garage lights along with the additional lighting (spot and path) provide enough lighting for the safety and security of the Weston Woods community as long as the lighting standards are consistently maintained by the homeowners per the guidelines/rules

1. Option B: Replace the 7 street lights

1. Upgrade the look (potentially something similar to what is in the Ron Clark development)
2. There will be an initial investment to remove the old street lights and put up the new street lights. Per various resources, the approximate cost is $28,000 (refined once receive bids/proposals)
3. Consider LED street lights as they are more energy efficient than non-LED. Comparable wattage LED lights for updated street lights typically cost 50% less to operate than non-LED. A non-led street light can cost approximately $.36 cents a day, a comparable LED street light can cost less than $.18 a day (sources note various cost savings)
4. Consider solar if a solar solution can provide the lumens necessary for the hours needed
5. Street lights generally have a life expectancy of 20+ years
6. The work would be done prior to vegetation growth next spring
7. Along with the current guidelines/rules, the new street lights could be a good investment in the safety and security of the Weston Wood community

We ask for your feedback on each option.

The board will be determining a path forward after the budget meeting in October and will keep the Weston Woods community updated.