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Residents and trustees raise concerns about County Hwy S drainage ditch; $6,000 cleaning estimate not budgeted
Summary
Dan Braun told the committee a drainage ditch on a property tied to a 1980s easement is causing backups; a verbal estimate from Ross Frisch/Fritsch to clean the ditch is $6,000 and the work is not budgeted for 2026, so the committee will revisit with Public Works staff and can recommend to the Village Board.
Dan Braun told the Utility Committee the drainage ditch on the easement property along County Highway S has not been maintained and is causing water backup that affects neighboring properties. He described the ditch’s origin as tied to an easement granted in the 1980s and asked the committee to consider cleaning it.
Clerk/Treasurer Sheena Kocourek reported she received a verbal cleaning estimate of $6,000 from Ross Frisch (transcript also spells the name 'Fritsch'); the committee agreed the work is necessary but not budgeted for 2026 and moved to review options with Public Works Director Jerry Linsmeier before recommending action to the Village Board. The committee discussed timing and indicated the earliest practical completion would be in winter or via the 2027 budget.
