Board debates dredging and assessment increases for ditch behind Sissel's Trailer Court

Jan 15, 2026

Drainage board members reported 2.5–3 feet of silt in the ditch behind Sissel's Trailer Court, reviewed a fund balance of about $105,000, estimated dredging at $70,000–$90,000, and discussed brushing, contractor options and possibly raising assessment rates to fund future work.

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Board members spent significant time Jan. 13 discussing an open ditch behind Sissel’s Trailer Court (referred to during the meeting as “Little Newbie”), where probes reportedly showed 2.5 to 3 feet of silt in places.

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