The Crawford County Commission convened on August 22, 2025, to address several key agenda items, including construction contracts, a beverage license application, and personnel matters.

The meeting began with discussions surrounding a construction project on Centennial. Commissioners raised questions about the timeline and contract status with the construction company responsible for the project. It was noted that while there is no formal contract yet, the commission is looking to award and approve the project soon. Concerns were expressed regarding the number of working days allocated for the construction, especially given the challenges faced during a previous project in the same area, which extended over nine months. The commissioners emphasized the importance of understanding the working days required to minimize disruption to the heavily traveled road.

Following the construction discussions, the commission moved on to new business, where Lisa Luskard presented a 2025 cereal malt beverage license application for Steven Hippel of Old Yield Farms. The application had received no objections from relevant authorities, and the commission unanimously approved the license.

In the latter part of the meeting, Commissioner Jim provided updates on a survey deadline and proposed dates for a follow-up discussion on the results. He also requested an executive session to discuss employee job performance, which was approved by the commission.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to follow up on the discussed items, including scheduling the survey discussion and addressing personnel matters in the executive session. Overall, the commission's focus on construction timelines and community licensing reflects ongoing efforts to manage local development and regulatory processes effectively.