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Council discusses Conway Gulch maintenance, questions drainage-district responsibilities
Summary
Council discussed Conway Gulch maintenance after Black Canyon Irrigation crew removed a blocking tree; Mayor Porterfield and Councilman Hartsock questioned which irrigation or drainage entity is responsible for ongoing maintenance and noted shareholders contribute but maintenance funding is unclear.
Notus officials discussed maintenance of Conway Gulch during the Sept. 15 meeting. Mayor David Porterfield said Black Canyon Irrigation's crew removed a tree that blocked the gulch and that the new irrigation manager, Mike Meyers, has been involved. Councilman Rob Hartsock noted irrigation companies collect fees and asked why maintenance costs are not being pooled. The mayor said Drainage District 4 is collecting money from property owners but the record does not clarify the district's responsibilities or who should pay for ongoing maintenance.
The minutes reflect discussion and questions but no motions or directives to shift maintenance responsibility. Council requested clarification about which entities (irrigation companies, drainage district, or property owners) are legally responsible for long-term upkeep and did not reach a decision during the meeting.
