Hamilton County public meetings in 2023
21 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Drainage Board
The Drainage Board will review contract amendments and reconstruction projects for several drains. The meeting includes decisions on non-enforcement requests and updates on multiple ongoing construction projects.
- Commonwealth Contract Amendment for West Arcadia & Wilson-Nagle Drain
- Hoosier Pride contract for Clark & Compton Drain Reconstruction
- Essington Farms Easement for Elwood Wilson Drain, Holleran Arm
- Non-enforcement approval for Mud Creek/Sand Creek Drain, EE Bennett Arm
- Non-enforcement denial for Little Eagle Creek, Alva Osborne Arm and George Coverdale Arm
Drainage Board
The Board will award bids for 2024 rural and urban maintenance and jetting services. Members will also discuss various drain reconstruction updates, contract amendments, and several non-enforcement requests regarding fences and landscaping.
- Bid opening for Clark & Compton Drain Reconstruction
- Awarding of 2024 Rural, Urban, and Jetting & Related Services bids
- Contract amendment for Wilson-Nagle & West Arcadia Drain
- Discussion of multiple non-enforcement requests for fences and landscaping
- Review of change orders for Adam Ault and William Lehr Drain reconstruction projects
Drainage Board
The Drainage Board will review several drainage projects, including RFQs for Duck Creek and Marion Blanton drains. The meeting includes discussions on variance requests for sanitary and water main separations, as well as updates on various drain reconstructions.
- RFQ Opening: Duck Creek Drain Bank Repair
- RFQ: Marion Blanton Drain – Wetland Delineation
- Variance Request: Emily Vestal Drain – Magnolia Ridge Sec. 2A Sanitary Separation
- Variance Request: Russell Shugart Drain – Midland Pointe Water Main Separation
- Variance Request: Cool Creek Drain – Oak Ridge Pointe Fill in the Floodplain
Drainage Board
The Drainage Board will review multiple drain projects, including the Haughey, Prairie Creek, and Williams Creek drains. The meeting includes discussions on various drainage violations, stop work orders, and construction updates for several reconstruction projects.
- Public hearings for Haughey, Prairie Creek, Thomas Fouch, William Thomas, Margaret O’Brien, Williams Creek, Sail Place, Valleys at Geist, Charles Lower, J. R. Dunn, Thomas Butler, and Burkhardt drains
- Stop Work Order for JAS Thomas Properties, LLC
- Multiple drainage violations regarding fences and outlets in the Vermillion Drain area
- Construction updates for Elwood Wilson, William Lehr, W. S. Burnau, Adam Ault, and Clara Knotts drains
- New Ordinance proposal for Tree Root Removal Special Assessment
Drainage Board
The Board will discuss easement requests, assessment increases, and collection periods for various drains. The meeting also includes reviews of construction updates, flood plain violations, and pending legal items.
- Easement requests for Jacob Yansel, Raymond Briles, and Martha Darrah drains
- Assessment increases for Andrew Tucker, Harry Herr, Little Cicero Creek, Lynwood Hills, and others
- Stop Work Order and floodplain violation regarding Frank Keiser at Castetter
- CBDG Application for West Arcadia Drain/Wilson-Nagle Drain North Bypass
- Ordinance No. 09-21-23-A regarding regulated drain easement structures and trees
Drainage Board
The Board will discuss floodplain fill requests for the Pleasant Street Bridge and Cyntheanne Woods projects. Members will also review multiple drain reconstruction updates and several non-enforcement approvals for fences.
- Variance requests for Cicero Creek and Thorpe Creek floodplain fills
- Request for quotes for Duck Creek Bank Repair (2023)
- Construction updates for Elwood Wilson, William Lehr, and Adam Ault drains
- Approval of non-enforcements for various drains including Fairfield Farms and Williams Creek
- Professional Services Agreement for M.E. Scherer Drain (Banning)
Drainage Board
The Drainage Board will review professional services agreements for several drains and consider requests for additional fees. The meeting includes discussions on drainage violations, non-enforcement approvals, and construction updates for multiple projects.
- Professional Services Agreements with Banning Engineering for J. S. McCarty and Weaver & Hooke drains
- Fee requests for West Arcadia Drain and Wilson-Nagle Drain
- Preliminary variance requests for Cicero Creek and Elwood Wilson Drain at Pleasant Street Bridge
- Violation discussion regarding Musselman Landscape at Weaver & Hooke Drain
- Construction updates for Elwood Wilson, William Lehr, and Clara Knotts drains
Drainage Board
The Board will conduct a hearing regarding the Midland Pointe onsite reconstruction at the Vestal/Kirkendall Drain. Members will also review professional service agreements, various non-enforcement requests, and several ongoing construction updates.
- Hearing: Vestal/Kirkendall Drain, Russell Shugart Arm – Midland Pointe Onsite Reconstruction
- Professional Services Agreements with Banning Engineering for four specific drains
- Approval of non-enforcements for multiple fences at Vermillion Drain and other locations
- Violations regarding a pool installation at Springmill Run Drain and a floodplain fill at Stony Creek
- Change Order No. 2 for the F. M. Musselman Drain, Burnau Arm Reconstruction
Drainage Board
The Board will discuss several drain reconstruction projects and review multiple non-enforcement requests. The meeting includes hearing requests for eight different drains and updates on various construction projects.
- Adam Ault Drain Reconstruction contract
- Elwood Wilson Drain, E. M. Hare Arm Reconstruction Change Order No. 6
- Hearing requests for eight drains including Kreager & Hinshaw and Little Eagle Creek
- Approval of multiple non-enforcements regarding fences, utilities, and driveways
- Clara Knotts Drain, Park Broadway Arm Phase 1 Final Report
Drainage Board
The Drainage Board will review several drain reconstruction projects and maintenance assessment increases. The meeting includes public hearings regarding various drainage areas and discusses pending legal and enforcement items.
- Maintenance assessment increases for Ida Teter, John Owen, and Oliver Shoemaker drains
- Flat Fork Creek, Flatrock Creek Arm: added parcels and increased collection period
- Adam Ault Drain reconstruction
- F. M. Musselman Drain, Burnau Arm reconstruction change order No. 1
- New ordinance regarding Tree Root Removal Special Assessment
Drainage Board
The Board will discuss the 2024 budget and several variance requests regarding floodplain filling and sanitary crossings. Members will also review multiple non-enforcement approvals, construction updates, and drainage reconstruction projects.
- 2024 Budget review
- Preliminary Variance: Cool Creek Drain, Oak Ridge Pointe (Fill in the Floodplain)
- Variance Request: Mud Creek/Sand Creek, E.E. Bennett Arm (Sanitary Crossing)
- Change Order No. 1: Jonas Rogers Drain, J. M. Gustin Arm Reconstruction
- Change Order No. 5: Elwood Wilson Drain, E.M. Hare Arm Reconstruction
Drainage Board
The Drainage Board will conduct a bid opening for the Beaver & Brooks Drain and hold hearings regarding several drain petitions and maintenance assessment increases. The meeting also includes updates on multiple ongoing drainage reconstruction projects and reviews of non-enforcement approvals.
- Bid opening for Beaver & Brooks Drain
- Maintenance assessment increases for John Owen, Ida Teter, and Oliver Shoemaker Drains
- Reconstruction updates for Elwood Wilson, Canal Place, and William Lehr Drains
- Change Order No. 4 for Elwood Wilson Drain, E. M. Hare Arm Reconstruction
- Preliminary variance request for Thorpe Creek Drain floodplain storage
Drainage Board
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Drainage Board
The Drainage Board will conduct bid openings for drain reconstructions and review several drain-related reports. The meeting includes discussions on maintenance assessment increases, floodway variances, and various drainage violations.
- Bid opening for Adam Ault Drain Reconstruction
- Maintenance assessment increase for Henry Gunn Drain
- Floodplain variance for Meadows at Gristmill Crossing
- Drainage violations for Ross-Mann Drain and Jay Ditch
- Stop Work Order for Siddique Property
Drainage Board
The Drainage Board will discuss various drainage petitions, including The Cove at Thorpe Creek, and review multiple construction updates. The meeting includes discussions on storm water nuisance ordinances and the awarding of a 2023 vegetation control contract.
- Petition for The Cove at Thorpe Creek
- Award contract for 2023 Vegetation Control
- Ordinance No. 04-24-23-A regarding Storm Water Nuisances
- Geotechnical Engineering Exploration Proposal for Emily Vestal Drain
- Six hearing requests scheduled for May 22, 2023
Drainage Board
The Board will conduct bid openings for 2023 vegetation control across several drains. Members will also consider contract awards, reconstruction updates, and various non-enforcement requests regarding fences and utilities.
- Bid Opening: 2023 Vegetation Control for Geistview Estates, Herr-Haughey, Williams Creek, and Hidden Bay drains
- Contract Award: J. S. McCarty Drain, Phase 1 Reconstruction
- Drain Petition: Mallery-Granger Drain
- Variance Request: Krause & Klepfer Drain floodplain fill
- Construction Updates: Multiple projects including Elwood Wilson Drain and Clara Knotts Drain
Drainage Board
The Board will conduct a hearing regarding the County McMahon Drain and review various drainage easements and professional service agreements. The meeting includes discussions on multiple drain violations, non-enforcements, and construction progress reports for several local drainage projects.
- Hearing: County McMahon Drain – Firm Foundation Reconstruction
- Professional Services Agreement: J.S. McCarty Drain Phase 1 (Banning)
- Set Bid Dates (April 10, 2023): Adam Ault Arm of the Duck Creek Drainage Area
- Hearing Requests: Henry Gunn Drain maintenance assessment increase and others
- Construction Updates: Multiple projects including Clara Knotts Drain and Flora Mendenhall Drain
Drainage Board
The Drainage Board will discuss several drain reconstruction projects and variance requests. The meeting includes reviews of non-enforcement approvals for fences and pools, as well as updates on various construction projects.
- Reconstruction discussions for Little Cicero Creek, Raymond Briles, and John Roe drains
- Certificate of Assessment for Ream Creek Drain, Orchard Park Arm reconstruction
- Preliminary variance request for Krause & Klepfer Drain at Hamilton Southeastern Bus Lot
- Variance request for William Lehr Drain, Booth Zeis Arm regarding sanitary sewer separation
- Approval of non-enforcements for several items including fences, a pool, and a deck
Drainage Board
The Board will discuss professional service agreements, permit fees, and several variance requests for floodway and utility separation. Members will also review construction updates, change orders, and various drainage violations.
- Professional Services Agreement for Cool Creek Bank Stabilization (Clark Dietz)
- Variance requests for Cool Creek Drain (Springwater Project and Citizens Wastewater of Westfield)
- Variance requests for Cool Creek Drain (Harbors at Grand Park) and Mud Creek/Sand Creek Drain (IU Saxony Hospital)
- Change orders for Clara Knotts Drain (Phase 1) and Canal Place Drain (Strongbow Gate Arm)
- Hearing requests for Herr-Haughey, Geistview Estates, Hidden Bay, Williams Creek, and William Lehr drains
Drainage Board
The Drainage Board will review hearing requests for several drains, including the Guy Gilkey and John Roe drains. The meeting also includes updates on various drainage reconstruction projects and reviews of non-enforcement and violation items.
- Hearing requests for Guy Gilkey Drain, William Baker Drain & Extension, and John Roe Drain
- Variance request for Mud Creek/Sand Creek Drain at Hyde Park Phase 4
- Construction updates for Elwood Wilson, Canal Place, William Lehr, Clara Knotts, and Flora Mendenhall drains
- Review of non-enforcements for Bentley Oaks, Williams Creek, and Hamlet at Jackson’s Grant arms
- Violation notice for Cool Creek Drain, Springmill Ponds Arm, Lot 37
Drainage Board
The Board will reorganize leadership, appoint representatives, and award bids for 2023 rural and urban maintenance. Members will also review several drainage violations, stop work orders, and easement requests.
- Bid openings for Jonas Rogers Drain, J. M. Gustin Arm, and J. S. McCarty Drain Phase 1
- Awarding of 2023 Rural, Urban, and Jetting/Televising maintenance bids
- Review of SWPPP enforcement stop work orders for Rossano and Mega Holdings LLC
- Public hearing requests for Little Cicero Creek Drain extensions
- Easement reviews for Clark & Inman Drain and Clara Knotts Drain