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Drain commissioner seeks county backing for Mudhollow Drain after scope cut from $1.8M to $207,000
Summary
Drain Commissioner George McManus told the Finance Committee he is seeking Full Faith & Credit for Mudhollow Drain improvements; the project was re-scoped from a 2024 $1.8 million estimate to a reduced $207,000 cost, and a resident asked about an unpaid assessment refund.
The Finance Committee received an update on the Mudhollow Drain during the Berrien County Board meeting on March 12. Drain Commissioner George McManus presented construction estimates and said he is seeking Full Faith and Credit from the county to support the project. The minutes state that "The project was originally engineered in 2024 by the former Drain Commissioner at an estimated expense of $1.8 million. The current Drain Commissioner reassessed and reduced the improvement work to include just the necessary improvements, resulting in a reduced estimated expense of $207,000."
During general public comment, Hagar Township resident Gunter Paul asked about a drain assessment refund for work he said was never completed by the previous Drain Commissioner. Paul said homeowners had to pay an assessment but received no results. The minutes record his concern but do not indicate whether the county committed to a follow-up or provided a timeline for refund consideration.
