Committee approves additional gopher‑tortoise sign near Barfield nest using existing allocation

Member Quinlan presented Phase 2 of the committee’s sign program and moved to add an additional gopher‑tortoise sign near an existing nest on Barfield (by 797 Barfield). Quinlan said the cost could be covered from $681 remaining in a previous motion’s allocation and moved to approve the sign placement while deferring final spend details because of fiscal-year procurement timing.

Member Lamb seconded the motion. Discussion noted the procurement and invoicing timeline may prevent immediate purchase before the fiscal year ends and that some signs might be available to reuse. The chair conducted a roll call; Member Quinlan, Member Lamb, Member Morse, Vice Chair Nesmith and Chair Richey voted yes and the motion passed.

Why this matters: the additional sign is intended to protect a documented tortoise nest by increasing driver and pedestrian awareness in the immediate area; the committee plans to coordinate with Public Works on exact siting and installation.