An engineer’s report states that the town got essentially what it specified with the installation of the bollard lights along the walkway in Fountain Park.

However, when the council meets this week staff will pose some options to consider that would address complaints by residents, mostly in the neighborhoods surrounding the park.

The engineer’s report concludes that the measurements taken in the field are not substantially different than the manufacturer’s model values.

It also states there is zero light intensity above the fixtures, noting that any light being observed above the fixture is due to reflective, angled surfaces on the fixture and a reflective factor from the concrete sidewalk.

The neighbors who raised their concerns questioned whether the fixtures that were installed matched what the town specified for its purchase, and that the bollards were emitting light upward, above the fixture. The engineer concludes that neither is the case.

However, staff has presented four options for the council to weigh: Replace the grey bollards with black ones at a cost of $235,235; replace the grey tops with black ones at a cost of $403,480; replace the lamps in all of the fixtures with a lower lumen level at a cost of $77,770; or make no changes.

The project was in the budget for 2015 and there are no remaining funds from the project.

The council agenda this week also includes the purchase of several replacement vehicles for the town fleet.

The vehicles being replaced have reached their replacement status, including some hybrid fuel vehicles that have had problems with replacement batteries, according to the staff report.

The vehicle replacement proposal is on the council consent agenda, considered non-controversial and approved without discussion.

The town has a Vehicle Replacement Fund to cover the costs of new vehicles. Two of the old pick-up trucks will be re-purposed within the fleet including a backup. The other old vehicles will be sold at auction with the proceeds going into the Vehicle Replacement Fund.

Prior to the council meeting the town will host a reception for Sister Cities delegations currently visiting Fountain Hills. That reception will begin at 6 p.m. in the lobby at Town Hall.

The Town Council will meet Thursday, Oct. 20, at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers at Town Hall. The session is open to the public.