# Delaware County Commissioners Meeting - November 2, 2026b

The Delaware County, Ohio, Commissioners held a viewing on November 2, 2026 (meeting metadata dated November 3) concerning the Olive Green watershed drainage petition. Soil and Water staff presented drone footage showing areas of ponding and a subsurface drainage-tile blowout between Condit and Porter Central roads. Commissioners emphasized that this was an informational viewing, not a hearing: no testimony was taken and no decision or vote was made. The first hearing was scheduled for January 11, 2027, when the county engineer’s report and landowner testimony are expected to be considered.

Discussion focused on the petition process, potential drainage improvements, property assessments, and landowner concerns about existing tile, wooded properties, construction impacts, and costs. Staff said assessments would depend on factors including benefited acreage, land use, and use of the improvement; properties in the watershed may share construction and maintenance costs under state law, and owners cannot opt out if the project proceeds. Owners seeking improvements to their properties were told they could sign or amend the petition within 21 days of the viewing. No procurement activity, contract awards, vendor selections, or spending approvals were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 03, 2026

### Sources
- [Delaware County Commissioners Meeting - November 2, 2026b](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOYDjUrW26M) - Delaware County, Ohio