Resident raises missing-sidewalk concern; trustees press county, contractors over water-main break and property damage

At the meeting's public-comment period, Brad Turner of 1391 Hyde Lane, Maineville, told trustees that a lot at Harwood Court and Elk Run Road was originally designated as buildable but later became HOA open space and therefore never received sidewalks. Turner told trustees he had asked township staff and was concerned "who they would be looking to foot the bill for" if the township later required sidewalks.

Trustees discussed the sidewalk question briefly with staff, who said sidewalks are typically installed during home construction and that the absence of a sidewalk is often a result of development changes.

Later in trustee comments, members spent an extended period on a separate but related infrastructure topic: a significant water-main break in Hoopoe Valley tied to utility-contractor work. Trustees reported the contractor had caused repeated problems, including damaged culvert storm-sewer boxes, blocked driveways and poor communication with residents. One trustee described the situation as "more than 3 strikes" and said "that's significant," noting residents have limited recourse when the work occurs in utility easements or is permitted by the county engineer's office.

Trustees asked staff to collect documentation, including before-and-after video or photos, consult with the county engineer's office about permitting and explore whether notification and accountability practices can be improved for permitted utility work in township neighborhoods. Staff members named in the discussion included Chris Farmer and Mister Wright; Jeff Munda (HOA contact) and a Western Water foreman were cited as sources of information during the discussion.