The Middleton Landmarks Committee reviewed vendor quotes for historic marker posts and discussed sizes, mounting methods and installation responsibilities, but did not vote to purchase at the meeting.

Committee members said pricing varied by vendor and by panel size (12-by-12 versus 6-by-6). Staff member reported receiving multiple quotes and said one vendor’s final quote for two brushed-silver plaques totaled $251.14 (about $125 each) and that other estimates ranged as high as $700 for a single unit. Staff member also flagged a separate $65 shipping charge on a vendor quote.

“We do still have we have a thousand dollars in the budget, and we haven't spent just another dollar yet,” Staff member said, referring to the committee’s current marker budget and the committee’s ability to spend remaining funds before year end. Staff member suggested the committee might buy three posts now to avoid expected tariff-driven increases on metal prices.

Committee members discussed installation options. The quoted posts include in-ground mounts (approximately 60 inches tall with 20–25 inches placed underground) and surface-mount models intended for concrete or sidewalk installation. Committee member noted that public works generally will not install markers on private property and that private contractors would be required where markers are placed on private property.

Members discussed using a mixture of sizes and mounts depending on location, and flagged specific sites under consideration: the Wolf House, the old post office (Weinberg), and pillars on a location with a sidewalk where a surface mount would be appropriate. The committee agreed not to order a single model for all locations until they confirm mount types and likely installer availability.

The committee asked staff to gather and circulate all vendor quotes and to seek input from Public Works and member Charles Myers about mounting preferences before a purchase decision. No formal motion or vote took place; members said they will revisit purchase and installation decisions at a subsequent meeting when additional quotes and Charles Myers’ input are available.