The Crawfordsville Board of Works and Public Safety approved several requests and contracts during its regular meeting Wednesday, including infrastructure projects, event requests and code enforcement work orders.
The board approved a request from Roger Azar of DES Engineering related to the Beta Early Learning Center at Hope Chapel. The project will pave the alley adjacent to the building and install a fence north of the alley to improve safety for children during operating hours.
Brother’s Pizza owner Mark Lowe received approval to block four parking spaces on the east side of Green Street from noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 12 for the restaurant’s annual Santa event featuring Santa’s sleigh and reindeer.
The board also approved a request from Courtney Houghton to close Pike Street at Pike Place from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday for the Montgomery County Democrats’ Community Celebration and Concert. The event will serve as the campaign launch for Union Township candidates Kay Whetstone, Shanna Turpin, Courtney Houghton and Gi West.
Members approved an additional appropriation of $422,244 for the Wastewater Department to make the final payment for the Crawfordsville High School lift station project.
The board also approved a contract amendment for the wastewater digester project. The amendment covers construction inspection services as part of the overall project contract and will not exceed $150,000.
Board members approved Change Order No. 4 for the Purple Heart Parkway extension project. The final payment adjustment totals $13,120 and the city and county will split the cost equally.
The board accepted a quote for the Crawfordsville Career Academy from Sugar Creek Lawn to provide lawn care services.
The board approved a resolution naming a new private street “Spartan Crossing.” The street sits in front of the future Kroger Marketplace, and officials said the designation will help emergency responders identify the location.
Code Enforcement Officer Barry Lewis also received approval for two work orders. The first for trash removal at 507 W. North St., owned by Claudia Camacho. The second was a retroactive approval for cleanup work at 100 W. Spring St., owned by Alan Homsher. The request was for a court-ordered project included trash removal, mowing and the removal of several vehicles from the property.
