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Gates County approves new gateway signs, authorizes six at $1,107.84
Summary
The Gates County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved purchase and installation of six 48-by-24-inch gateway signs to mark county entrances, accepting a $1,107.84 quote and coordinating installation with NCDOT; the board also discussed pursuing larger entry-feature signage with additional grant funding.
The Gates County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a set of six 48-by-24-inch county gateway signs and pay the quoted $1,107.84 for the signs.
Lisa Cherry, Gates County planning and economic development director, presented a proposed design and installation plan, saying the signs are guide signs that comply with Federal Highway Administration requirements and can be installed in coordination with NCDOT. Cherry said the Department of Corrections had provided a low-cost quote for production and that NCDOT would help with installation on specific state-maintained routes.
“Is that okay?” Cherry asked the board after showing the proposed design; a commissioner moved approval, the motion was seconded and the board voted unanimously.
Commissioners praised the design and the low price but also discussed adding larger entry-feature signs at high-traffic locations — such as near Merchants Millpond State Park — and using a $15,000 grant from North Carolina Northeast or other funds to pursue larger signage later. The board directed staff to explore those options in future work sessions.
The action authorizes the county to purchase and maintain the signs; Cherry noted the county would be responsible for maintenance and had ordered extras to allow for future replacements. Commissioners said the signage will help visitor recognition of local destinations and support ongoing economic-development outreach.
