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Votes at a glance: Whitley County Drainage Board actions on April 20
Summary
The board approved several consent and procedural motions, including raising the Staples L assessment, two consents for permanent structures or crossings, a Purdue Extension spray exemption, an additional year 'in the red' for the Kilgore/Highway D project, and approval of minutes.
At its April 20 meeting the Whitley County Drainage Board approved several motions by voice vote. Key outcomes:
- Staples L Drain (665000B): The board approved raising the assessment to $20 per acre with a $100 minimum (motion moved and seconded; voice vote passed). The advertised estimate for revenue was $7,232.62 annually versus the prior $1,386.54 at the old rate.
- Consent for permanent structure — Philip C10 (5543-010B): The board approved a consent for Nicholas and Emily Thompson's property near Columbia City for a proposed pool and patio/roof over existing concrete; staff reported the work would not encroach closer to the drain.
- Taylor B drain (701-012B): Board approved consent for Frontier fiber crossings under the drain with a minimum 4‑ft depth; highway right‑of‑way permits are in place.
- Purdue Extension spray exemption: The board approved an annual exemption from ditch‑bank herbicide application adjacent to an organic farm on Raub Road; staff noted Purdue submits this request each time contractors change.
- Kilgore / Highway D (279-000B): The board approved one additional year 'in the red' for the Kilgore project to cover added backfill and ground issues encountered during construction.
- Minutes: The board approved the March 16 meeting minutes.
All votes were taken by voice; no roll‑call tallies were provided in the transcript. Motions were moved, seconded and passed by voice vote where recorded.
