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Board proposes replacing rotting canal signs, considers uniform 'no-wake' branding
Summary
Members proposed replacing dozens of rotted wooden canal signs with galvanized posts and uniform freshwater-branded panels (including 'no wake' wording); public works and mayoral approval were identified as next steps.
Chair opened a discussion about widespread deteriorated canal signage that is rotting or buried in vegetation and proposed installing galvanized posts with standardized sign panels (freshwater board logo, canal name and safety notices such as 'no wake'). Members noted a prior buoy program had been grant-funded and suggested public-works coordination for installation and a map-based inventory of sign locations.
Speakers discussed whether signs should read 'no wake' universally and agreed a practical next step is to catalog the most damaged locations and meet with public works and Ricky to develop a two-option plan (informational signs vs. regulatory safety/signage). Chair said he would set up the coordination meeting; no formal procurement or ordinance vote occurred.
