Board actions: 10-hour road schedules, equipment purchase, dust-control agreements and township appointments

The Crawford County Board of Supervisors approved several operational and procurement items during the meeting and set public notices and hearings for upcoming fiscal matters.

Key votes and approvals

- 10-hour days for secondary roads bargaining unit: The board approved a letter of understanding to permit 10-hour workdays (May 8 to Sept. 10). The agreement was presented with signatures from bargaining-unit representatives and passed on a voice vote.

- Heavy equipment purchase (D5): The board authorized purchase of a D5 from Ziggler, trading in the county D6 and agreeing to a $90,000 trade-in value to be paid in fiscal year 2027. Motion carried after roll-call/voice vote.

- Dust-control applicator agreements: The board approved the 2026 dust-control applicator agreements with four vendors (Hefron Services Inc.; RNC Dust Control; Dino's Road Dust Control; Mark's Dust Control) and directed staff to publish vendor contact details on the county website.

- Township appointment: The board appointed Rachel Jacobson as Morgan Township trustee and then appointed her as township clerk, with motions passing on voice votes.

- Property tax levy public hearing set: Staff briefed the board on the mailer schedule and valuation figures. The board set a separate public hearing on the proposed property-tax levy for March 31 at 5:30 p.m. to expand public participation; staff will publish the required notice and mailers.

Why it matters: These votes cover routine but practical county operations — staffing schedules that affect productivity, capital equipment replacement, vendor agreements for road maintenance, and the formal public-notice track for property-tax discussions that will inform voters of possible levy changes.

Meeting notes: Several items were approved unanimously or by voice vote; staff will follow up with contract posting, budget scheduling and public-notice mailings. More detailed budget impacts will be provided in subsequent budget documents and public hearings.