Drainage Board Meeting - September 8th, 2026

The Delaware County Drainage Board held a meeting on September 8, 2026, focusing primarily on drainage maintenance and reconstruction projects. The board approved the dismissal of a reconstruction petition to formally close the file and notify petitioners. They discussed a request to reduce the drainage right-of-way from 75 feet to 25 feet on one side for a development project near Bethl Pike, which was approved. The board also considered engaging OW Cronin Associates, a public accounting firm specializing in wastewater and stormwater financial consulting, to analyze the board's finances and potentially justify a maintenance fee increase. This engagement was approved with no financial obligation until services are used. Additionally, the board reviewed maintenance claims for approval and discussed upcoming debrushing projects, emphasizing compliance with Department of Natural Resources (DNR) guidelines. They plan to seek clarification from DNR regarding debrushing practices. The meeting concluded with updates on exploratory digging for drainage issues and scheduling future maintenance work.