Glendale board discusses signage, parking limits and enforcement to aid flood control and snow removal

The Glendale Town Board examined older ordinance language and discussed ratifying and consolidating signage and parking rules to improve flood control, ditch mowing and snow removal along Main Street and Backstreet.

Committee member (speaker 2) described the practical needs: painting 30‑foot intersections, replacing or adding posted signs that would allow towing for violations, and designating parking areas for truck drivers to avoid obstructing intersections. The board noted existing language dating back to the 1970s but also observed enforcement is not effective without signs posted at the locations to be enforced.

Staff flagged operational details and costs: signs can be procured from vendors such as SmartSign; initial funding could come from the roads fund (the board noted roughly $30,000 in roads money). The board discussed options including a mix of posted signs, painted curbs and specific downtown no-parking zones; camping at the ballpark could be allowed for tournaments but otherwise restricted by signage.

Why it matters: posted signage enables consistent enforcement. Without visible posted restrictions, officers and town staff have limited authority to tow or cite vehicles under existing ordinances. Board members agreed to inventory needed sign locations and begin procurement and placement so enforcement can follow.

Next steps: staff will walk routes with council members to inventory sign counts, identify locations for painted curbs, and prepare an order so signs can be printed and installed. The board discussed using the roads budget to pay for materials and agreed the first step is to identify exact locations and quantities.