Drainage Board Minutes - 10/08/2007
MONTGOMERY COUNTY DRAINAGE BOARD
MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2007
MINUTES
The Montgomery County Drainage Board met on Monday, October 8, 2007 in the conference room of the Crawfordsville Public Library, Crawfordsville, Indiana.
Those members present were as follows: Commissioner Phil Bane, Chairman; Commissioner William D. McCormick, Vice Chairman; Deanna Durrett, Member/Executive Secretary; Dave Rhoads, Member; Jack Grimble, Member; Surveyor Tom Cummins; and Drainage Board Secretary Lori Dossett.
Also present: Drainage Board Attorney Suanne Milligan; Aleasha Shelley, Journal-Review; Phil Campbell; and Marian Lindow-League of Women Voters; Dave and Brenda Foster; Bart Maxwell; Richard and Judy Harshbarger; and Kenny Pearson.
Chairman Phil Bane called the meeting to order @ 6:30 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance and Reverend Alan Goff led the prayer.
Approval of Minutes - September 10, 2007 & September 24, 2007
Old Business:
Open Bids & Award Contract for James Sanders Drain
Old Business:
Open Bids & Award Contract for James Sanders Drain
1) Darrell Birge - $28,800
2) Maxwell Farm Drainage - $32,550
Bill McCormick moved to request that Darrell Birge lower his bid less the amount of the tile that will be left intact on the Phil Campbell property. Deanna Durrett seconded. 5-0 votes in favor. Motion carried.
Basil VanCleave Drain
Bill McCormick moved to request that Darrell Birge lower his bid less the amount of the tile that will be left intact on the Phil Campbell property. Deanna Durrett seconded. 5-0 votes in favor. Motion carried.
Basil VanCleave Drain
Deanna Durrett advised that Kenny Pearson has filed with the Drainage Board office a Petition Asking for Advancement of the Date of the Reconstruction. Durrett advised that the next step is to schedule a hearing at the next scheduled Drainage Board meeting on Monday, October 22, 2007 @ 6:30 p.m. with the three landowners that signed the petition. Kenny Pearson questioned the decision to use corrugated tile on the project instead of smooth tile. Surveyor Cummins advised that it was requested to do the project as inexpensive as possible. Surveyor Cummins will provide the cost of the smooth tile at the October 22nd hearing.
Approve Vacation of Tributary on James Sanders Drain
Raymond Weliever Drain
Raymond Weliever Drain
Surveyor Cummins requested that the Raymond Weliever Drain be placed under Old Business at the next Drainage Board meeting on October 22nd.
Spray Program
Surveyor Cummins advised that he met with Tim Light from Light Lawn Service and Mr. Light is working up some figures for a spray program.
Financial Report
Deanna Durrett advised that the interest accrued is $1,633.05.
Deanna Durrett advised that Schneider Corporation will be giving a presentation of the watersheds on October 22, 2007 @ 3:00 p.m. at the Crawfordsville Public Library.
Deanna Durrett moved to schedule a hearing on Tuesday, November 13th at 6:30 p.m. to raise the assessment on the Albert Nobes Drain. David Rhoads seconded. 5-0 votes in favor. Motion carried.
Bill McCormick moved to adjourn. Deanna Durrett seconded. There being no further business before the Drainage Board, the meeting was adjourned. 5-0 votes in favor. Motion carried.
Deanna Durrett moved to schedule a hearing on Tuesday, November 13th at 6:30 p.m. to raise the assessment on the Albert Nobes Drain. David Rhoads seconded. 5-0 votes in favor. Motion carried.
Bill McCormick moved to adjourn. Deanna Durrett seconded. There being no further business before the Drainage Board, the meeting was adjourned. 5-0 votes in favor. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned @ 7:07 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Lori Dossett, Drainage Board Secretary.
Phil Bane, Chairman
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William D. McCormick, Vice Chairman
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Deanna Durrett, Member
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Dave Rhoads, Member
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Jack Grimble, Member