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Drainage board OKs perpetual easement to route water between two watersheds
Summary
The board approved a perpetual drainage easement to install a tile between two watersheds aimed at relieving chronic backups in the Frank Powell watershed; the chair abstained from the vote due to a landownership conflict.
The Clinton County Drainage Board approved a perpetual drainage easement to install a long tile linking two watersheds to relieve recurring backups and reduce repeated tile repairs in the Frank Powell watershed.
Staff described the easement as a project to move water between the two watersheds and to reduce pressure on the Frank Powell tile, which staff said frequently holds water and requires annual repairs during heavy rains. The proposed tile would act as a relief conduit and reduce maintenance costs on the upper end of the watershed.
A motion to approve the easement was made and seconded. The board chair stated he would abstain because he is a landowner on the route of the tile; staff recorded the abstention and the motion was approved with two votes in favor and one abstention.
Staff said the easement would be finalized in writing and applicants could pick up signed documents from the drainage office after the meeting. The board noted the project should reduce the frequency of emergency repairs on the affected tile.
