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Committee discusses 'Signs of Hope' signage across parks and private properties
Summary
Members discussed placing Signs of Hope signage on town property and private sites (including Publix-managed properties), confirming need for town approval, sponsorship and a design exemplar.
Committee members discussed a proposed Signs of Hope campaign to place signs at town parks and, where property owners agree, on commercial/residential properties to raise mental‑health awareness.
The idea originated from discussions with a contact at a company identified as “Grama” and a Publix property manager; committee members said they have been working to identify commercial and residential points of contact and to clarify whether Publix would allow signs on commercial parcels. The group agreed the Town Council and Parks and Recreation should review and approve any installations on town property before reaching out to private property owners.
Committee members discussed sign sizes and costs. One vendor estimate mentioned an 18-by-24 inch sign at about $85 each; the smaller 12-by-18 size and installation costs were discussed but not finalized. Members said the cost of sign purchase would be the committee’s responsibility; the town could assist with permitting and installation if Parks and Recreation endorses the project. The transcript references approximately eight potential sign locations (Mary Collins Center, Robert Alonzo facility, Town Hall, Optimist Park, Bogart Park and a dog park), and members discussed placing one to two signs at larger parks.
A committee motion directed William to email town staff (Ed and Jeremy) to request permitting guidance and Parks and Recreation support; the motion was recorded as an instruction to staff rather than a formal binding contract and no procurement vote was recorded. Members discussed using leftover festival or grant funds to purchase signs if sponsorships did not cover costs.
Committee members planned a design exemplar to show town staff and potential private partners what the installed signage would look like and asked volunteers to collect images and contact names for Publix’s commercial property manager. Members emphasized not “blindsiding” town staff and agreed to coordinate directly with Parks and Recreation for site approvals.
The project timeline discussed an aim to have installations tied to May (Mental Health Awareness Month) of the next year if sponsorship and permitting timelines allow. Members asked staff to return with a point of contact at Publix, a Parks and Recreation response and a clear cost estimate at the next meeting.
