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Board defers Dana mayor’s request for four speed-monitoring signs after cost and placement concerns
Summary
LaSalle County commissioners discussed a Dana mayoral request for additional speed-monitoring sign assemblies (quotes of $8,300 and $9,500 each) but deferred action until the mayor presents details next month; commissioners raised concerns about placement, effectiveness and storage.
LaSalle County commissioners discussed — but did not approve — a request from the mayor of Dana for additional speed-monitoring sign assemblies that would be placed on county highways.
Staff relayed that the mayor requested up to four additional assemblies but did not attend the meeting; the board considered vendor quotes of about $8,300 and $9,500 per assembly. Commissioners debated whether the county should buy signs for the village, whether they would be bought and reimbursed, and how placement affects effectiveness, cautioning that too many signs can create "white noise" and reduce driver attention.
Staff noted solar-powered assemblies have significant costs in batteries and panels and that batteries do not store well long-term, making bulk purchasing for storage less attractive. Several commissioners said they prefer to have the mayor present and bring evidence showing signs are slowing traffic; the board agreed to defer the request until the mayor can attend and make a presentation next month.
No formal motion to purchase or to accept reimbursed purchases was passed at the meeting.
