The Vanderburgh County Drainage Board met Nov. 4 and approved three applications affecting regulated drains and a drainage-plan modification that relocates pipe and dedicates a new drainage easement.
Linda presented an application from Morley for work on Sonntag Stevens Ditch on behalf of CenterPoint Energy. The project includes replacing structures with a new 116-foot-long, 36-inch reinforced concrete pipe to discharge a dry basin into the ditch, with an estimated completion date in January 2026. The board approved the application and included the plan sheets in the official record.
The board also approved an application from Astound (RCN/Astound) to install fiber-optic conduit under the Crawford Brandeis extension by directional bore at a minimum depth of 36 inches below the flow line; contract work is identified as S T A A R corp with David Hubert as the responsible party listed on the plans.
A modification was approved for 8811 Jenkins Drive to fill an existing 119-foot length of 12-inch reinforced concrete pipe and install a new storm-sewer alignment within a newly created drainage easement. The easement document requires the property owner to maintain and fund their portion of the storm system; county surveyor and engineer recommended acceptance.
The board also approved retroactive payment of 19 previously submitted claims totaling $23,060.99 for contracted maintenance of regulated drains. The board noted the next Pigeon Creek Watershed Development Commission meeting is Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. in Room 301 of the Civic Center.