Drainage Board Meeting 09 21 2026

The Boone County Drainage Board meeting held on September 21, 2026, focused primarily on approvals and updates related to local drainage and stormwater management projects. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of drainage plans for several development projects such as Padgett Commons multi-family housing, Urban Air Park, and 65 Commerce Park West, all subject to final reviews and agreements. The board also discussed upcoming public hearings to consider increasing maintenance fees for watershed areas. Additionally, there was an update on coordination with Lebanon Utilities regarding the impact of treated wastewater expansion planned for 2030, emphasizing that any mitigation costs would be borne by the utility's contractors. The board confirmed that costs for repairing damages to legal and private drains caused by utility waterline construction would be the responsibility of Lebanon Utilities and their contractors, with potential reimbursement arrangements for cleanup work performed by the county.