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Supervisors opt for two‑pillar village sign after cost, durability questions
Summary
After reviewing two sign designs and costs, the board directed staff to proceed with a two‑pillar sign (no base) similar to St. Mary’s example, asked staff to gather material samples and to keep the project within available grant/budget funds.
Township staff presented two sign designs for the village center during the July 7 meeting: a full‑base, two‑pillar digital sign with stone veneer (higher cost) and a two‑pillar sign without a base that would be less expensive. Jason, the staff presenter, said the full option would total about $44,830 while stone veneer and a base could push the price into the mid‑$50,000s; the simpler two‑pillar option was estimated nearer $43,000 with veneer added at extra cost.
Board members expressed concern about cost creep and the structural approach for faux stone veneer. Several supervisors said they preferred a simpler two‑pillar design that could be mounted on a steel splice between piers — an approach they said would look similar to the sign at St. Mary’s. The chair asked staff to work with the vendor on material samples and to consider whether the office’s grant could cover a portion of the electronic sign component.
Public comment: resident Preston Stokes suggested high‑quality uplighting or solar uplights as a lower‑cost night‑time treatment that can make a sign appear more ‘regal’ at night without the cost of a full electronic display.
Board direction: members settled on the two‑pillar, no‑base look and asked staff to follow up with the vendor, have Peter (staff) review details and return with material samples and a final cost breakdown so the board can proceed within budget.
No formal funding appropriation beyond previously allocated grant funds was adopted at the meeting; the board asked staff to return with final design and cost recommendations.
