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Council approves new town signs; committee to coordinate installation and storage
Summary
Council approved replacing several town signs after reviewing competitive bids and design sketches; implementation includes coordination on installation, storage of replaced painted signs, and securing Beverly's final approval for one sign.
The Bicknell Beautification Committee presented competitive bids and design sketches for new town signs at the March 6 meeting and the council voted to accept a bid from McCoy (McCoy & Ross) for a package that includes fabrication, powder coat finish, installation and removal of existing signs.
Committee members highlighted a set of signs proposed for both ends of town, a park sign and an events/notice sign. A council motion approved the set of signs and specified McCoy as contractor, with the caveat to secure Beverly’s approval for a particular sign (the council recorded that Beverly’s approval was needed before that unit is installed). The contractor will deliver replaced painted signs to a location the town designates instead of disposing of them.
Why it matters: Council members said the new signs are more durable than painted wood and will create a consistent visual identity for the town at key entry points. Council members asked that one sign be relabeled or clarified for “Bicknell news and events” so residents understand its intended use. The council also discussed possible fundraising uses for proceeds if any retired signage is sold.
Next steps: The council asked staff to contact McCoy to proceed, arrange delivery to the town shop and confirm exact installation locations (for example, memorial park rock beds and both town entry points). The council also asked staff to obtain Beverly’s sign approval before installing the contested unit.
