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Crawford council approves $2,000 Keno grant, adopts 10‑panel drug-testing policy and OKs Ponderosa Villa contract addendum
Summary
The City of Crawford on June 24 approved a $2,000 Keno donation for Fourth of July activities, adopted a 10‑panel drug test policy for non‑DOT employees with alcohol testing on suspicion, authorized limited Water Department Grainger purchases, accepted a council resignation, and approved a Ponderosa Villa contract addendum expected to cut expenses.
Mayor April Grant called the City of Crawford council to order at 6 p.m. on June 24 and the council moved through a packed agenda of routine and operational items.
The council approved a $2,000 Keno disbursement for the Crawford Chamber of Commerce to support Fourth of July activities after students involved with National History Day expressed appreciation for prior Keno funding that helped their trip to Washington, D.C. Council Member Patti Page made the motion to fund the Chamber request; the motion passed with Page, Dianne Gaston and Christopher Dean voting aye.
The council accepted, in part, the resignation of Council Member Scott DeBock (Council accepted the first sentence of his resignation letter as recorded in the minutes) and authorized advertising to fill the vacant seat.
On personnel matters, City Clerk Teri Miller described a proposal from Essential Screens for randomized drug testing. After discussion about test panels and alcohol-testing procedures, the council adopted a policy applying a 10‑panel drug test to all non‑DOT city employees and allowing Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT) only on reasonable suspicion. Council Member Christopher Dean moved adoption; Patti Page seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
The council authorized the Water Department to make recurring small purchases on a Grainger account not to exceed $500 per month to streamline procurement of routine parts and supplies; receipts and the city's warrants process will remain required. The motion was made by Dean and seconded by Page and carried unanimously.
Mayor Grant presented a contract addendum for Ponderosa Villa that adds information-technology support for electronic medical records, a one‑time payment for resident‑trust software implementation (rfms), and ongoing maintenance and support for the resident trust. The mayor said the changes are expected to reduce the facility's monthly expenses by as much as $2,000. Council Member Patti Page moved to accept the addendum; the motion passed unanimously.
City Clerk Miller presented the treasurer's report, noting that state highway allocations are being held pending completion of the audit because the auditor is waiting on the Villa audit. The council accepted the treasurer's report by unanimous vote.
During public comment, residents raised concerns about code enforcement, potential dilapidated and historic buildings, and abandoned vehicles. Jimmy Gillett requested reimbursement of RTS water fees he paid for a property at 237 Fremont Street after an agreement with the owner fell through; the minutes record the request but no council decision on reimbursement was recorded. Jay Province urged additional downtown cameras to reduce weekend damage. Rhonda Pelton provided updates on kids camps and alumni events at the golf course.
The council approved bills, claims and requisitions totaling $67,607.34, then adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
