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Beecher Fire District Approves Over $27,000 for New LED Station Sign

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Beecher Fire Protection District Board of Trustees Meeting | September 25, 2025

Article Summary: The Beecher Fire Protection District Board of Trustees has awarded a contract worth more than $27,000 to All Right Sign for a new LED sign to be installed at the fire station. The board’s unanimous approval marks a significant investment in enhancing public communication.

Beecher Fire Protection District Key Points:

  • The board approved a bid from All Right Sign for a total of $27,293.12.

  • The motion to award the contract was passed unanimously by the four trustees present.

  • The new LED sign will be placed in front of the fire station on Penfield Street.

The Beecher Fire Protection District Board of Trustees on Thursday, September 25, 2025, unanimously approved a significant capital purchase, awarding a bid for $27,293.12 to install a new LED sign at the fire station.

During the new business portion of the meeting, Trustee Bruce Becker made a motion, seconded by Trustee Lyle Siefker, to award the bid to All Right Sign for the replacement sign project. The motion passed with a 4-0 roll call vote. Trustees present for the vote were President Margie Cook, Bruce Becker, Dave Kolosh, and Lyle Siefker. Trustee Mike Waterman was absent.

While the provided minutes did not detail a discussion about the specific features of the sign or the reasons for replacing the current one, such signs are commonly used by emergency services to communicate public safety messages, announce community events like open houses, and provide recruitment information.

The approval of the expenditure was one of two key actions taken during the board’s new business agenda. The purchase represents a notable investment for the district, aimed at improving its public information capabilities for village residents.

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