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Supervisors review updated township sign options, ask staff for final samples and costs
Summary
Supervisors reviewed three sign designs for the township building — base, L-shaped and double-pillar — and discussed materials, an arched top, and digital-screen resolution. Staff said insurance and an LSA grant cover most of the $329,450 budget; board asked for final color samples and a firm quote at the next meeting.
Supervisors at the Lower Frederick Township work session on June 16 reviewed an updated design and price options for a new township building sign and asked staff to return with final samples and a clarified cost breakdown.
The presentation outlined three major configurations: a basic base, an L-shaped base (roughly +$2,700), and a double-pillar base (roughly +$7,575). Options discussed included an arched top (quoted at +$765), placement of the street address on the upper panel versus the base, and an optional upgrade from a 12-millimeter to 9-millimeter display (+$1,500). The presenter said the township’s budget figure for the project is $329,450, which combines an insurance reimbursement (about $19,000 for a prior sign strike) and a Local Share Account (LSA) grant.
Why it matters: supervisors flagged both appearance and durability concerns — preserving village character versus protecting the investment from future vehicle crashes — and sought to balance those goals with the township’s out-of-pocket cost.
Several supervisors said they preferred the arch shape for how it changes the sign’s character. “I kind of like the arch,” one supervisor said during the discussion. Several supervisors also said the double-pillar option gives a more historic look and could provide some protection if the sign is struck again, while others noted the faux-stone construction will not offer the same crash resistance as full masonry and may reduce the practical benefit of pillars.
Board direction and next steps: supervisors asked staff to bring hard samples of stone/finish options, a final design layout (including font and address placement), and a firm, itemized quote to the next meeting. Staff said that would include any permit cost estimates and a clearer out-of-pocket funding calculation should the board choose a higher-option configuration.
No formal vote was taken. The item was carried to the next meeting so the board could review final samples and a consolidated cost estimate before authorizing any purchase.
