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Discussion on Route 106 speed signs deferred until police chief can attend
Summary
The board discussed two quotes for a new solar speed sign and whether to repair existing portable units or buy a new data-capable sign; members agreed to wait for Interim Chief Chris O'Keefe to appear and tabled the purchase decision to a future meeting.
Staff presented two price quotes for a new solar speed sign (approximately $3,443.45 and $3,958.34), explaining the higher-priced unit collects traffic data. Residents described repeated crashes at one property and requested coordination with VTrans. Several people, including former officers and residents, encouraged an engineering approach: "engineering, education, and enforcement" rather than buying equipment alone.
Participants highlighted that one portable sign with a data port may already provide the needed information if it can be repaired at low cost; former officer Jim O'Toronto offered to inspect or repair an existing unit. Allison Taylor and other residents said they had been promised follow-up about a prior request. The Select Board agreed to wait until Interim Chief Chris O'Keefe could attend the meeting (or the morning meeting) to discuss enforcement and the technical data needed and tabled the vote.
