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Pinehurst residents press River Ridge CDD over repeated flooding; board orders cleanup, seeks written remediation plan
Summary
Pinehurst residents told the River Ridge CDD on June 25 that recurring street flooding and a June tropical storm crossed a "red line"; the board directed its engineer to prepare a written plan and approved a $173,367.78 ditch‑cleaning contract and a loan amendment to cover project scope changes.
Residents of the Pinehurst neighborhood told the River Ridge Community Development District Board of Supervisors on June 25 that repeated street flooding, including an unprecedented overflow during a June 12–14 storm, has become unsafe and requires immediate, high‑priority action.
Resident Mike Dugan read a prepared statement saying Pinehurst residents are "galvanized in one voice" over the flooding and demanding priority treatment. He warned: "Short of a quick absolute commitment from River Ridge that Pinehurst flooding is now a #1 or co‑#1 priority, regardless of cost, we will be forced to explore legal options." Resident Ed Nowak said the current redesigned drainage system appears to have shifted problems from the Masters neighborhood to Pinehurst and called the redesign "flawed and unacceptable," urging a proper redesign and immediate action during hurricane season.
District Engineer Charlie Krebs told the board he inspected Pinehurst after the storm and found debris blocking grates and pipes; he said some drains appear to be more than 25% blocked and that MRI inspected the lines and flushed out loose debris. Krebs said he will have MRI clean the inlets and other problem spots. Chair Bob Schultz asked Krebs to prepare a written plan detailing how the situation will be resolved and to provide an estimated timeline to the Board, staff and the Pinehurst Neighborhood Volunteer Representatives (NVR).
The board tied immediate remediation work to a financing change. On motions and second, the Board adopted Resolution 2024‑05 to amend the use of proceeds for the District’s Improvement Revenue Note, Series 2024, and then approved MRI Construction, Inc.’s estimate for dry retention flow‑way ditch cleaning adjacent to River Course holes #6–#8 in the amount of $173,367.78; both motions passed "with all in favor." District Manager Chuck Adams stated loan proceeds will cover the drainage projects within the amended scope.
Why this matters: Pinehurst residents say repeated, post‑storm flooding has created safety and access problems and they are seeking a definitive timetable and remedial work. The Board approved funds and directed engineering follow‑up, but residents remain intent on frequent updates and, if necessary, legal or private measures.
What happens next: Charlie Krebs will produce a written remediation plan and timeline and Mr. Krebs and staff will coordinate MRI inlet cleaning; the Lake & Dry Retention Audit Report will appear on the July agenda for further review.
