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Council tables purchase of new speed and stop signs after cost estimates
Summary
After reviewing vendor estimates and mounting options, the council voted to table a proposed purchase of speed and stop signs — citing sticker-shock on the aggregated total and open questions about poles, mounting, and exact quantities.
A staff member presented cost estimates and photos for new speed and stop signs and recommended assessing the per‑unit price rather than the bundled total. The presenter cautioned, “don’t look at that number. Look at the price per,” and explained poles and mounting hardware would add several hundred dollars per sign.
Council members discussed where new signs would be placed, mentioning Highway 65, Elm Street, and an Industrial Park detour location. The preliminary list included one speed sign and four stop signs as placeholders; a pole was estimated at roughly $500–$600, and the presenter showed a vendor total that read $3,390 as the example package. Members debated whether signs could mount on existing posts or would require new metal poles and brackets.
Councilmember Abby moved to table the purchase so members could review quantities, mounting options and additional vendor bids; the motion was seconded and carried. Members asked staff to collect alternate quotes, clarify whether some poles or hardware could be reused, and confirm final placement before the council votes on a purchase.
The tabling leaves the town without an immediate procurement decision; council members said they will revisit the item after the requested follow‑up information is provided.
