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Premier Lakes reports maintenance steps; engineer outlines stormwater performance after Tropical Storm Debbie
Summary
Premier Lakes told the board the lakes are in good shape and increased service frequency for the rainy season; the district engineer said the stormwater system flowed but reached capacity after nearly 8 inches of rain in some areas and recommended follow-up and possible infrastructure changes.
Bill Kurth of Premier Lakes reported to the River Ridge CDD that "the lakes appear to be in very good shape," that preserve and dry retention work are underway, and that crews removed fallen trees from the Florida Power & Light ditch and outfall structure before an impending tropical storm. He said Premier Lakes changed service frequency from quarterly to monthly during the rainy season and that repairs to the Lake H1-B nano-bubbler would be completed the following day.
District Engineer Charlie Krebs reported on stormwater performance after Tropical Storm Debbie, saying parts of the community received "almost 8” of rain in two or three days and the roads are designed for 5½” of rain over a 24-hour period," which pushed the system to capacity. Mr. Krebs discussed the Pinehurst valley gutter inlet grate replacement (about 80% complete) and said the CDD may need to monitor whether the new grate style requires more frequent cleaning. He told Mr. Long that The Club could add a drainage connection to allow water to bypass pipes and go directly to a lake if needed.
During public comments a resident said standing water might be coming up through their slab and causing mold; Mr. Krebs said he does not believe that is the cause because other units have not reported similar issues and recommended Mr. Long comment and follow up. Resident Christine Mantilia asked whether fire trucks could draw water from the lakes to lower levels; Mr. Krebs said that is not typical, could pull in plants and fish, and would require approval from the South Florida Water Management District.
What happens next: Staff will present proposals for electrical work related to moving a compressor at Masters Lake; District Engineer will confirm asphalt patch scheduling for inlet grate work and will place drainage and the resident’s mold concern on the next agenda for further review.
