Drainage board approves minutes, multiple reports and routine actions

The Hamilton County Drainage Board convened at noon Aug. 10, 2026, and unanimously approved the minutes of July 27, 2026, after a motion from Steven C. Dillinger and a second from Christine Altman. The board also approved an Executive Session memorandum for the meeting date by a unanimous vote.

The board accepted multiple final reports and capital asset notifications, including as‑builts and certificates of completion for projects such as the Hinshaw‑Henley Drain (Bedford Falls) and the Cove Horney Drain (Osborn Trails Section 14). The Surveyor, Gary Duncan, recommended acceptance of the final work and the board carried the recommendations unanimously. The meeting record notes staff recommended releasing sureties; commissioners were set to accept three performance bonds at the afternoon Commissioners meeting (Performance Bond No. 5931300 for $131,397.60; No. 7901336473 for $82,164.00; and No. 7901336473 for $15,060.00).

The board also handled a long list of non‑enforcement requests (fences, signage, poles, landscaping, decks, a Verizon tower, and multiple cable and broadband crossings) and voted to approve the items recommended by staff while tabling two pergola requests at the petitioner's request. Dillinger moved to approve the non‑enforcements and Altman seconded; the motion carried unanimously. Dillinger later moved to adjourn; Altman seconded and the meeting was adjourned.