09.14.2026 Drainage Board Meeting

The Warrick County Drainage Board held a meeting on September 14, 2026, focusing primarily on drainage-related land use and development approvals. The board approved minutes from the previous meeting and payment of legal fees related to a hold harmless agreement. Several land development projects were discussed, including Grasslands at Turpin Hill Phase Two, Lake Forest Phase Two, and Harmony Hills Phase Two, with motions passed to approve these projects noting no additional drainage requirements. A detailed discussion occurred regarding Reserve Lot 16, involving redesign of a drainage basin and outlet structure modifications to meet storage requirements, culminating in a motion to vacate a portion of the easement. The board also addressed a mutual consent agreement with the Town of Newburgh for ditch repairs and sewer installation at Newburgh's expense. Additionally, the board approved the release of retainage for the Westwood project and confirmed that a contractor, Mr. Gesselman, was no longer in violation of stormwater permits. Overall, the meeting involved multiple procurement-related approvals and infrastructure project updates relevant to drainage and land development in Warrick County.