County outlines neighborhood‑watch sign rules after residents request signs

Summary

County Manager Michael Dinnerman described interim requirements for neighborhood‑watch groups requesting signage: a group name and two contact names/numbers are required to qualify for two free county‑installed signs; additional signs must be purchased by the organization but the county will install them. Dinnerman and Commissioner Hope Harmon will develop a formal program.

Residents near a recent crime contacted county officials about installing neighborhood‑watch signs, County Manager Michael Dinnerman told commissioners at the Oct. 31 meeting.

Dinnerman said groups requesting signs must provide an organization name plus two contact names and phone numbers. Qualified groups will receive two free signs that the county will install; organizations must purchase any additional signs, but the county will install those as well. Commissioners asked questions about the program while Dinnerman said these interim requirements will serve until he and Commissioner Hope Harmon develop a full program.

The minutes record a discussion of eligibility and installation logistics but no formal adoption of a countywide program in this meeting.