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River Ridge hears lake maintenance update; engineers address stormwater and standing-water concerns
Summary
Premier Lakes reported monthly rainy-season service and upcoming repairs; the district engineer described stormwater performance after Tropical Storm Debbie and disputed a resident's claim that standing water caused mold in a single unit.
At the Aug. 27, 2024 meeting, Premier Lakes and district staff updated the board on lake maintenance and recent stormwater performance following Tropical Storm Debbie.
Bill Kurth of Premier Lakes reported that "the lakes appear to be in very good shape," that crews removed fallen trees from an FPL ditch ahead of an impending tropical storm, and that service frequency was increased from quarterly to monthly during the rainy season to address growth and maintenance needs. He said repairs to the Lake H1-B nano-bubbler, which lost prime after being turned off, would be completed the following day.
District Engineer Charlie Krebs reported MRI’s replacement of Pinehurst valley gutter inlet grates was about "80% completed" and described stormwater behavior after the recent storm: some parts of the community received nearly 8 inches of rain over two to three days while road drainage was designed for about 5½ inches over 24 hours, and the storm system reached capacity though flow continued. Krebs said The Club could add a drainage connection to Lake E1-A to allow bypassing pipes and inlets directly to the lake.
A resident reported standing water appearing to come up through a slab and alleged mold in their unit; Krebs said he does not believe the standing water is the cause, noting other units did not report similar issues. Resident Christine Mantilia asked whether fire trucks could draw water from the lakes to lower levels; Krebs said that is uncommon, could harm plants and fish, and would require approval from the South Florida Water Management District.
Operations Manager Shane Willis said he and Alex Kurth will present electrical proposals to relocate a compressor in the Masters Lake. Mr. Willis will also review earlier minutes about a downed tree at River 9 Catch Basin #134 and requested photos from resident Anita Bachragh to evaluate whether remediation is needed.
Next steps: staff will follow up on the nano-bubbler repair, provide updates about the compressor proposals and confirm whether MRI work caused roadway or curb damage. Mr. Long is scheduling training for the speed sign project and will report at the next meeting.
