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Walker Point HOA seeks expedited cleanup of drainage ditch after months of delay
Summary
Walker Point homeowners and HOA representatives asked the council to expedite cleanup of a blocked retention/stream channel and repairs after repeated promises that work would be completed; the village administrator and engineer said they are coordinating with the HOA, the farmer and the original engineer
Representatives of the Walker Point homeowners association asked the village to accelerate cleanup and repairs to the subdivision's retention channel, which residents said has had debris and damage since last fall.
Cody Brewer, who identified himself as an HOA board member (426 Elmridge Drive), said the cleanup was first promised in October and that parts of the creek remain blocked or damaged, leaving common areas and yards littered with debris and rat activity. "This started in October. It is now May, and it is yet to be completely cleaned up," Brewer said. He asked whether the village could expedite work or otherwise ensure the HOA would not bear the cost for damage caused by earlier contractor equipment.
Village Administrator John and engineers told the council they have been communicating with the HOA, the original design engineer (Ycon Engineering) and the developer's representatives (D.R. Horton was mentioned) and that work remains on the agenda. The administrator said staff would walk the site when conditions allow and continue coordination with involved parties. He acknowledged the site is wet now, which limits equipment access.
Discussion vs. decision: The meeting recorded public complaints and an administrator commitment to continue coordination; no new contract or authorization for village-funded remediation was approved at the meeting.
Why it matters: Prolonged unresolved drainage issues can cause property damage, private maintenance costs and public‑health concerns. The HOA said continuing debris and equipment damage have increased its maintenance burden and asked the village for faster action.
