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Three Oaks board votes to drain rain garden after Community Garden deed is recorded
Summary
The Village of Three Oaks Parks and Recreation Board voted Nov. 4 to drain and fill the existing rain garden on the Community Garden site once the deed is recorded, following discussion about a pending land purchase and planned larger power lines by AEP.
Parks and Recreation Chair Ira Johnson said the board voted Nov. 4 to drain and fill the existing rain garden on the Community Garden property once the deed to the site is recorded.
Village Manager Dan Faulkner summarized ongoing negotiations over purchase of the garden parcel from the township and separate conversations with AEP about plans for larger power lines that could affect the site. Zoe Ellis, who requested to speak during public comment, shared a proposal for possible uses of the parcel.
Joan Brown moved that “After the deed is recorded to the property with the Community Garden site, that the present rain garden be drained and filled, draining into a storm drain thereafter, as soon as possible.” Marlene Kramer seconded the motion. Discussion included an assignment that Brian Overley be present to oversee the work; Chair Ira Johnson then called for a vote and the motion passed. The minutes do not record an individual vote tally.
The board did not specify a timeline beyond the condition that the work occur after the deed is recorded. The motion assigns oversight to a board member but does not identify a contractor, budget, funding source, or permit requirements; those details were not specified in the meeting record.
Next steps recorded in the meeting: proceed after deed recording and have Brian Overley oversee the drainage-and-fill work as directed by the board.
