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Crawfordsville board approves paving contract, wastewater spending; continues unsafe-building hearing
Summary
The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Public Safety on Feb. 11 approved a $427,405 paving contract with Reith Riley, a $373,350 wastewater equipment appropriation, accepted a 0.114-acre donation for sewer work and approved transfer of a 2006 rescue vehicle to Ladoga; an unsafe-building hearing was continued.
The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Public Safety on Feb. 11 approved a $427,405 contract with Reith Riley for Community Crossings paving work and authorized a $373,350 additional appropriation for the Wastewater Department to rebuild a gravity belt and filter belt press.
The board, chaired by Mayor Todd Barton, opened with routine business: it approved the Feb. 4, 2026 minutes (moved by Erin Corbin, seconded by Susan Albrecht) and approved claims from Feb. 9, 2026 (moved by Susan Albrecht, seconded by Erin Corbin). Brandy Allen, Director of Operations and Community Development, asked the board to accept Community Crossings paving bids; the board accepted the Reith Riley bid for $427,405 (motion by Erin Corbin; second by Susan Albrecht). Mayor Barton then moved to table previously received bids for the South Elm Street Project and for the Purple Heart Parkway field drain and drainage ditch reroute; Susan Albrecht seconded and the motion passed.
During a public hearing on an unsafe building order for 1304 South Grant Avenue, owner Malcolm Tanner did not provide a written sidewalk plan when asked by the mayor. Barry Lewis, Code Enforcement Officer, reported there were no updates on the sidewalk. Mayor Barton moved to continue the hearing to next week; Erin Corbin seconded and the continuance was approved.
On new business, the board approved an economic development agreement with PNC Bank, National Association, to allow PNC to reconstruct and improve municipal alleys adjacent to its new leased premises (motion by Susan Albrecht; second by Erin Corbin; motion passed).
The board approved an additional appropriation of $373,350 for the Wastewater Department for a gravity belt and filter belt press rebuild; the request specifies funds will come from appropriation line 6201-005-431 (motion by Erin Corbin; second by Susan Albrecht; motion passed). The board also approved a resolution accepting donation of approximately 0.114 acres to the wastewater utility for installation of sewer utility structure; the parcel was described by survey and subject to County Road 150 South right-of-way and an existing electric easement (motion by Susan Albrecht; second by Erin Corbin; motion passed).
Finally, the board approved transfer of a 2006 Pierce Saber Rescue (VIN 4P1CC0IT96A006189) to the Ladoga Fire Department with an assigned value of $9,000 (motion by Erin Corbin; second by Susan Albrecht; motion passed). With no further business, Erin Corbin moved to adjourn; Susan Albrecht seconded and the meeting was adjourned.
The unsafe-building hearing for 1304 South Grant Avenue was continued to the board's next meeting.
