Crawford council approves community building flooring, schedules pool town hall and OKs event permits and credit card

The Crawford City Council approved the Parks board recommendation to install epoxy flooring option #3 from Morford's Building Center in the community building at a cost of $70,660.00. The motion was made by Council President April Grant and seconded by Council Member Christopher Dean; the motion carried.

The council also scheduled a town hall to discuss the pool for Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Building to gather public input on pool operations and related issues.

Several special-designated-liquor (SDL) permits and a street-closure request were retroactively approved for the Tribesman Motorcycle Club Shriners Transportation fundraiser held Aug. 24–25, which included a 50/50 raffle, car and bike show, silent auction and live music; the council approved SDLs for three bars for the event and approved SDLs for upcoming weddings and a tent event at the Old West Trail Rodeo Grounds.

Council approved purchase of a Hustler Super mower for $27,307.00 and authorized bus air-conditioning repairs totaling $1,106.14. The council also approved a city credit card through Security First Bank with a $3,000-per-month spending limit assigned to the City Clerk's position.

Council approved use of Keno funds and city labor/equipment for constructing berms at the pistol range (projected city labor cost $800; gun range to contribute up to $500 for fuel). The council approved a $150 clothing allowance for full-time field employees with reimbursement requiring receipts.

The meeting concluded after the council approved bills, claims and payroll items listed in the minutes.