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River Ridge board discusses stormwater capacity, lake maintenance and downed trees after Tropical Storm Debbie
Summary
Premier Lakes reported the district’s lakes are in good condition, crews cleared fallen trees ahead of a tropical storm and the district engineer said stormwater systems reached capacity after nearly 8 inches of rain; the board discussed possible drainage connections and resident concerns about standing water.
Bill Kurth of Premier Lakes told the River Ridge board that "the lakes appear to be in very good shape," that preserves and dry‑retention area work is underway, and that crews removed fallen trees from the FPL ditch and outfall structure ahead of an approaching tropical storm. He also said repairs to the Lake H1‑B nano‑bubbler would be finished the following day and that Premier increased service frequency from quarterly to monthly during the rainy season.
District Engineer Charlie Krebs reported that MRI’s replacement of Pinehurst valley gutter inlet grates is about 80% complete and that he will confirm the schedule for asphalt patching. Addressing drainage performance after Tropical Storm Debbie, Krebs said parts of the community received nearly 8 inches of rain in two to three days and that "the system reached its capacity," while roads in the area were designed for about 5½ inches of rain in 24 hours. He recommended that The Club consider adding a drainage connection to E1‑A so water can bypass pipes and inlets and go directly into the lake during extreme events.
A resident said standing water following the storm is appearing through a slab and causing mold concerns; Mr. Krebs said he does not believe the standing water is the cause because other units did not report similar problems. Anita Bachragh asked for a downed tree by River 9 Catch Basin #134 to be brought upright; Operations Manager Shane Willis said he would review prior minutes and staff will act if follow‑up is required. Resident Christine Mantilia asked whether fire trucks could draw water from district lakes to reduce levels; Krebs said that is not typical, could bring fish and plants into pump systems and would require approval from the South Florida Water Management District.
Operations Manager Shane Willis said Mr. Long is scheduling training for staff on the speed sign project and will report at the next meeting.
What happens next: Premier Lakes will complete the bubbler repair and continue increased maintenance frequency; district engineers and staff will confirm asphalt schedules and explore drainage connection options; staff will follow up on the downed tree and reported standing‑water concerns.
