6/8/26 Drainage Board Meeting

The Hamilton County Indiana Drainage Board held a meeting on June 8, 2026, focusing on various drainage and stormwater management projects. Key procurement-related discussions included the ongoing review of a professional services agreement with Christopher Burke for the JH Leap Drain erosion project, which remains tabled pending legal review. The board approved a variance for the River West development to address compensatory storage for floodplain fill, with plans reviewed and recommended by Christopher Burke's office. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the Noblesville Police Station project at the Firestone campus, where the city presented a stormwater management plan designed to reduce runoff by 81% and address contamination concerns through soil management and vapor mitigation systems. The board discussed indemnification and maintenance responsibilities related to the contaminated site. Additional approvals included capital asset notifications for drain tile removal and non-enforcement requests related to lift station encroachments. Updates were provided on multiple drainage projects, including contract cancellations and fund reallocations to the J.S. McCarty Phase II project, as well as ongoing construction progress. The meeting concluded with scheduling the next meeting for June 22, 2026.