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Calhoun County approves 2005 drain and lake level assessments; Turtle Lake Dam construction to start
Summary
The board approved Drain and Lake Level Assessments and received the Drain Commission report: Lyon Lake augmentation awaits DEQ permitting, Turtle Lake Dam low bid was accepted and construction was expected to begin within weeks, and Homer Lake lost federal planning funding; resolution passed unanimously.
The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 6 approved the 2005 Drain and Lake Level Assessments and received updates from Drain Commissioner Blaine VanSickle on several projects.
VanSickle said the Lyon Lake level-augmentation project is proceeding slowly because of right‑of‑way research and acquisition; construction plans will be finalized after a Department of Environmental Quality water‑discharge permit is issued and construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2006. He reported that construction bids for the Turtle Lake Dam were let Aug. 30, the low bidder was awarded the contract, and construction should begin in about two weeks. VanSickle said the Homer Lake project remains on a quarterly local board schedule but has been removed from the Corps of Engineers’ list for planning and design funding; he is seeking support from Congressman Schwarz’s office for possible reinstatement but expressed doubt because federal funding is limited.
VanSickle also said the Drain Commission has been involved in site reviews for the new Pennfield High School, the Anderson’s site expansion in Sheridan Township, the Marshall Industrial Park, and the Green Ridge planned urban development in Pennfield Township. He noted that a Day of Review of Apportionment on Sept. 21 produced appeals from three residents now pending with the probate court.
The board adopted Resolution 166‑2005 approving the assessments by unanimous roll call.
Why it matters: these projects affect local infrastructure, property interests and scheduling for construction; the Lyon Lake work is contingent on permitting and right‑of‑way agreements, and Homer Lake’s federal funding status is uncertain.
Next steps: the Drain Commissioner will finalize construction plans after DEQ permitting and await the probate panel’s decisions on the apportionment appeals.
