The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors voted Oct. 7 to purchase two solar‑powered blinking stop signs for Scargill, with local officials indicating the town will pay half the cost.

Board members discussed a cost estimate Scott provided to Scargill leaders; after the estimate was shared, local leaders told county staff they intended to contribute half the cost or raise funds through a council process or a fundraiser. A county official said he would send the invoice to the mayor if Scargill’s council approves the payment.

A board member moved to purchase two lit blinker stop signs (north and south approaches); another board member seconded the motion. The board approved the purchase on a voice vote.

County staff said the signs could arrive within a few weeks and that installation requires bolting and assembly, including attaching the solar panels. Board members discussed timing and said the county could order after Scargill’s council confirms funding and the county has a named contact to receive the invoice.

No exact dollar amount for the signs was recorded in the public discussion; the county noted that lead times in prior installations were short and that personnel could complete the installation soon after delivery.