Commission discusses NextEra site damage; county to compile repair list and consult adjuster

Crawford County commissioners discussed road and site damage attributed to the NextEra project and directed staff to compile a list of repairs and gather documentation to support claims or contractor work.

Commissioner Bruce reported that county invoices for specific repairs — including crosscut rock, asphalt, culvert work and dust control — have been paid and that the project contractor has reimbursed those bills. He said the county will assemble an itemized list of remaining or unresolved damage and that an outside adjuster or engineer may be needed to establish the damage estimate for insurance or restitution claims.

Bruce noted he had not been given a final completion date for the NextEra work and recommended gathering issues now because it will be harder to assess damage once construction finishes. The commission discussed asking a contractor familiar with local projects to review repairs; Bruce referenced a representative who has worked on county projects and could advise on proper remediation.

County counsel was asked to reach out to the representative and to coordinate next steps, including whether the county would perform repairs in‑house or contract the work out. No formal action or funding appropriation was taken during the discussion; commissioners characterized the item as preparation for potential claims or final inspections.