8/24/26 Drainage Board Meeting

The Hamilton County Drainage Board held a meeting on August 24, 2026, focusing primarily on drainage-related projects and variances. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of variances for floodplain filling and regulated drain projects by Stepworth and Associates, with plans to submit these projects for third-party review before final board approval. The board approved a professional services agreement with Banning Engineering for construction-related services on the JS McCardi Drain Reconstruction Phase 2 project, addressing contract execution issues. Several non-enforcement agreements related to encroachments and drainage easements were ratified or denied, including a detailed discussion about a pergola structure encroaching on a regulated drain, which was tabled pending further owner consultation. Construction updates were provided on multiple drainage projects, including tree clearing, utility coordination, and contractor progress. The board also discussed ongoing coordination with attorneys regarding project responsibilities and upcoming pre-construction meetings. The meeting concluded with scheduling the next meeting and acknowledgments of staff efforts.