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Sedan council picks higher-cost Highwayman Signs for durability, approves $2,000 ARPA library match; shelter seeks more support
Summary
The council selected Highwayman Signs' $7,985 quote to replace two highway signs and approved a $2,000 ARPA contribution to the library’s CDBG match; Friends of Chautauqua County Animal Shelter requested an extra $1,400 and urged a written agreement clarifying city responsibilities.
SEDAN, Kan. — At its Aug. 6 meeting the Sedan City Council voted to accept a $7,985 bid from Highwayman Signs to replace two highway signs with steel frames and approved a $2,000 contribution from ARPA funds to help the library reach a CDBG grant match. The council also heard an appeal from the Friends of Chautauqua County Animal Shelter for additional annual support and discussed the absence of a written contract between the city and the shelter.
Dave Taylor, who presented quotes from two vendors, recommended Highwayman Signs over a lower-cost PVC vinyl option because Highwayman’s bid included steel frames and installation oversight; council members weighed aesthetics and longevity and ultimately approved the higher quote. Taylor said the design emphasizes traveler needs (fuel, ATM, food) and that the Chamber and SADEC back the concept.
Library representative Kayla Ford asked the council to commit funds for the library’s Community Development Block Grant application; the library hopes to request about $150,000 and seeks a local match (targeting 35%). After discussing possible funding sources — ARPA, Appleby Improvement funds or general fund — the council approved a $2,000 ARPA contribution to help the library reach its fundraising goal.
Marlene Wells, president of Friends of Chautauqua County Animal Shelter (FOCCAS), described shelter operations and costs, including a recent unclaimed dog whose vet bill was about $800. She asked the council to increase the city contribution from $3,600 to $5,000 annually; council members noted there is no written agreement clarifying responsibilities since FOCCAS moved off city land, and Mayor Bryan Blankinship asked that John Chase and Chief Kirk Richardson be included when drafting any contract.
What’s next: Staff will obtain sign-installation arrangements with Highwayman and coordinate the library grant match funding; FOCCAS requested additional funds but the council did not record a motion to increase its contribution at this meeting and asked staff to work toward a written agreement.
