Ferron to buy electronic speed signs and 157 acres of BLM land for $173,000
July 15, 2026, 7:00 p.m. · Ferron City
At its July 15 meeting the Ferron City Council approved four electronic radar speed signs, heard that a $173,000 purchase of 157 acres from the BLM could close by Aug. 11, and approved an outside-city water connection. It tabled a replacement maintenance truck and began planning the 125th Peach Days.
From the approved minutes. Updated November 7, 2026.
In brief
5 items came up for a decision or discussion: 3 approved and 2 discussed.
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6 members were present.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Electronic radar speed signs | Approved |
| BLM Millsite property purchase | Discussed |
| Maintenance uniforms, temporary workers and truck | Approved |
| Outside water connection | Approved |
| 125th Peach Days planning | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Roads and utilities
Electronic radar speed signs
Approved
The council voted to buy four electronic radar speed signs that collect traffic data for the sheriff's office, using a state contract price, for Mill Road, 200 East, Junior High Road and possibly Bench Road. Funding would come from road funds and citizen donations. One member strongly opposed the signs over cost and a stand against electronic signs; standard speed limit signs were already on order.
Item 2 · land-use
BLM Millsite property purchase
Discussed
The council heard that the Bureau of Land Management finished its review and the city can buy a 157-acre parcel for $173,000, an effort eight years in the making. If the council accepts the terms and submits the funds, the sale is on track to close by Aug. 11, 2026.
Item 3 · finance
Maintenance uniforms, temporary workers and truck
Approved
The council approved five shirts each for maintenance crew within a $1,000 uniform budget that includes yearly work boots. It will look into a temp staffing agency for seasonal workers using $10,000 of road funds, and tabled a replacement maintenance truck, since the current one has 301,000 miles, until a specific truck is inspected and funding is settled.
Item 4 · utilities
Outside water connection
Approved
The council approved an outside-city water connection on Dutch Flat Road using a private two-inch line. The owner bears maintenance responsibility, is billed on that meter and pays the higher outside-city rate; the mayor refused to move city-tied irrigation shares to the property.
Item 5 · administration
125th Peach Days planning
Discussed
A council member said the 125th Peach Days will center on Mayors Park with road closures and a cornhole tournament at the fire house, and will not include horse races or mud bogs.
What residents said
No public comment recorded.