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Bristol council approves new welcome signs, opts for full‑brick monuments
Summary
The council voted to approve full‑brick front and back welcome signs (consensus to include 'Town Hall / Police Department' text). The motion passed with a 3–1 roll call; staff will update drawings and pursue the selected materials and installation plan.
The Bristol Town Council voted to approve construction of new town welcome signs using the full‑brick monument option and directed staff to include "Town Hall / Police Department" on the updated drawings.
Council member Kathy moved to approve the full‑brick option for both signs; Greg seconded. The roll call vote was Dean Renfro (no), Kathy (yes), Greg (yes) and Doug Smith (yes); the motion carried.
During discussion, vendor representatives described two pricing models: an "all‑inclusive" price and a lower price if the town provides a concrete pad and masonry work. The meeting record listed the all‑inclusive price as "435" and a reduced figure of "278" if the town provides the base; staff and vendors noted the faux‑brick aluminum veneer option would reduce cost and comes with a long warranty, while the full brick option includes a stone/limestone cap. The front sign will be illuminated, the back sign non‑illuminated; staff confirmed updated drawings will reflect the inclusion of the police label.
The council did not specify a final funding account in the vote but staff discussed drawing funds from a signage/development account (Q account) or capital projects resources. Staff will provide the revised drawings and a procurement path at the next staff update.
Next step: town manager will provide updated sign drawings (including the police label) and cost breakdowns for final procurement.
