Girard approves zoning change; Crawford County commissioners discuss next steps for county shop building

The Girard zoning board and city council approved a zoning change for a lot under consideration for a county shop, and Crawford County commissioners discussed specifications and bid steps to move the project forward.

Commissioner Ruth (surname not specified) reported that the Girard zoning board had approved a recommendation and city council subsequently approved the zoning change for the lot in question. With zoning cleared, county officials said they can proceed with site preparation and soliciting bids for a shop building.

Commissioners discussed building size and configuration, with one commissioner noting previous conversation about a 30-by-60 structure and sidewalls high enough to accommodate a 10-foot door. They also discussed whether the county would pour concrete pad and manage general-contractor responsibilities or use an outside contractor; the consensus was to prepare specifications and solicit bids.

Road and Bridge staff reported asphalt work is under way at two intersections with outside contractor assistance, and commissioners said they would assemble stakeholders for a meeting to finalize building specifications and funding during the upcoming budgeting period.

No formal bid award or construction contract was approved at the meeting; commissioners instructed staff to develop specifications and return with bids.