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Commission postpones Fountain Cemetery Eagle Scout sign request pending bids and highway coordination
Summary
An Eagle Scout's request to install signage at Fountain Cemetery was discussed and postponed; commissioners asked the applicant to return with vendor quotes and to coordinate sign placement with the highway department and township officials.
James Dahl presented an Eagle Scout project proposal to install signage directing visitors to Fountain Cemetery and said he planned a two-sided, laser-cut metal sign installed next to the road leading to the cemetery.
Commissioners and staff discussed placement concerns, whether the county would provide a standard cemetery sign, and whether the sign would be located within county right-of-way. Highway Department staff said any sign placed in the county right-of-way would need review and that some sign types are provided by the county for cemetery identification; county staff suggested coordination with the highway department on placement and visibility.
The commission noted a prior May 16, 2023 motion to assist with gate replacement and grading to the cemetery but said no dollar amount had been recorded then. Commissioners asked Dahl to obtain quotes for sign materials and installation and to work with the highway department on placement. A motion to postpone the request until bids and highway recommendations were received carried.
Why it matters: The project affects county right-of-way and requires coordination to ensure sign visibility and safety. County involvement may include providing a standard sign or permitting placement outside the right-of-way.
Next steps: Applicant to return with quotes and coordinate with highway staff; the matter will be placed on a future agenda for final action.
