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Board accepts developer commitment for Rissy Section 7, updates contractor policy and reviews maintenance work
Summary
The Clinton County Drainage Board accepted a developer commitment letter to correct pad elevations at Rissy Section 7 and lift a stop‑work order, agreed to allow contractor applications year‑round (with paperwork and insurance), received updates on open ditch cleanouts, and heard that a GPS rover may need replacement (estimated ~$20,000).
Clinton County Drainage Board members accepted a commitment letter from the developer of Rissy Section 7 (Rissy Community) to correct incomplete building pad elevations and authorized lifting a stop‑work order so work can proceed, contingent on verification of surveyed elevations.
Staff reported the subdivision’s original developer had not completed required pad elevations and that a new developer (National Homes) agreed in writing to bring pads to the specified elevations as construction proceeds. "With this letter and the board's permission, I'd like to lift the stop work order, allow them to move forward," staff said; the board moved to accept the letter and reported the motion carried 3‑0.
On contractor policy, the board discussed a request from TMC Builders LLC to be added to the county’s approved drainage contractor list. After members debated fairness, flexibility and historical practice, the board voted to allow contractors to submit applications throughout the year so long as they meet all required paperwork, documentation and liability insurance requirements.
Staff also provided an open ditch cleanout update: Little Potato Creek (contractor Robert Milts) is largely complete; Brush Creek work is underway; other sites remain in various stages of progress. Staff noted some landowner communications have been resolved and that controlled burns were used at certain sites where appropriate.
Under other business, staff said a 13‑year‑old rover/GPS data collector is intermittent and may need replacement; the vendor estimate given in discussion was "probably in the neighborhood of $20,000," to be funded from the user‑fee fund rather than the county general fund. The board also discussed an interlocal with Frankfurt Municipal Utilities related to a downed tree on a sewer crossing and agreed staff would follow up with the municipal utility contact (Alicia Albertson was referenced as leading the interlocal work).
The meeting closed after a motion to adjourn.
