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Drainage trustee grants extension after contractor reports deep sand pockets, ongoing tile work
Summary
A drainage contractor reported encountering deep sand pockets and groundwater during a tile replacement project; trustees granted a 20-day extension earlier and discussed possible $500-per-day penalties after a May 5 deadline if work is not completed.
Drainage trustee members and contractor Jeremy reviewed progress on a major tile replacement project and agreed to continue monitoring after recent heavy rain slowed work.
Jeremy reported crews struck a deep sand pocket and encountered flowing water that limited progress; about 2,000–3,100 feet of tile remain depending on how much can be completed once conditions allow. He estimated that at a pace of 200 feet per working day the project could be completed in roughly 13 working days, but caveated that sand and saturated soils were the main constraint. Trustees said they had already granted a 20-day extension, which brings the timeline near May 5; the board discussed the contract provision for a $500-per-day levy should the contractor not meet the extended deadline.
Why it matters: the project replaces collapsed or undersized drainage tile that affects agricultural fields and local drainage. Trustees and the contractor emphasized that the county followed notification procedures and that landowners have the option to seek damages through the established process if they claim harm.
Next steps: contractor to continue work as ground conditions permit; trustees to monitor progress and consider next action after the extension period ends.
