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River Ridge CDD hears lake maintenance update and stormwater concerns after Tropical Storm Debbie
Summary
Premier Lakes and the district engineer reported ongoing lake maintenance, a repaired nano-bubbler, increased service during the rainy season, and stormwater impacts from Tropical Storm Debbie; residents raised mold and downed-tree concerns and staff said some remedies may require SFWMD approval.
District contractors and the district engineer updated the River Ridge Community Development District on Aug. 27 about lake maintenance and stormwater issues following Tropical Storm Debbie, and residents raised localized concerns about standing water and mold.
Bill Kurth of Premier Lakes said "the lakes appear to be in very good shape," reported that preserves and work in dry retention areas are underway, and noted crews removed fallen trees from an FPL ditch and outfall structure ahead of an impending tropical storm. He said repairs to the Lake H1-B nano-bubbler, which lost prime after being turned off, would be completed the following day. Premier changed its service frequency from quarterly to monthly during the rainy season, and Mr. Kurth and Mr. Willis will present proposals for electrical work to relocate a compressor in the Masters Lake.
District Engineer Charlie Krebs reported that MRI’s project to replace Pinehurst valley gutter inlet grates was about 80% complete and that he would confirm asphalt patch scheduling. Regarding effects of Tropical Storm Debbie, Krebs said parts of the community received "almost 8 inches of rain in two or three days" while the roads were designed for 5½ inches in a 24‑hour period; he recommended that The Club consider adding a drainage connection to E1‑A so water can bypass pipes and inlets and discharge directly to the lake.
A resident told the board that standing water was coming up through a slab and causing mold in a unit; Mr. Krebs said he does not believe the standing water is the cause because other nearby units did not report similar issues and asked that Mr. Long be asked to comment at the next meeting. Resident Christine Mantilia asked whether fire trucks could draw lake water to lower lake levels; Mr. Krebs said that is not typical, could harm vegetation and wildlife, and would require approval from the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD).
Resident Anita Bachragh asked that a downed tree by River 9 Catch Basin #134 be brought upright and suggested additional clearing of the conservation area; Mr. Willis said staff would review prior minutes and asked Ms. Bachragh to send photographs so staff could evaluate the areas. Mr. Willis also said Mr. Long is scheduling training for staff on the speed sign project and will provide an update at the next meeting.
Staff will follow up on the compressor proposals, the nano-bubbler repair, the MRI inlet-grate timeline, the mold complaint (to be placed on the next agenda for further review), and the requested photographs to assess the conservation-area work. The next meeting is set for Sept. 4, 2024.
