Ada County Drainage District 3

Key discussions included consideration of moving an action item to the next meeting and the approval of January 2026 expenditures. The Board reviewed the Budget to Actuals report for January 2026, requesting a 10-year summary. Old business covered updates on Drain A, communications regarding the 1507 S Oakland project, and the Veolia Discharge Agreement. The Carriage Crossing Drainage Agreement Addendum was tabled. New business involved sending a letter to the Lower Boise Watershed, the election of officers (retaining Chairman Sweet as Chairman and appointing Commissioner Tate as Secretary), and approval for Chairman Sweet's renewal term. The Board also discussed Senate Bill 1339 concerning debris removal and cost implications, and changing the language on door hangers to include the district logo. Engineering reports addressed a 1999 work authorization and a new Professional Services Client Agreement.

The meeting included action items regarding the approval of expenditures for November/December 2025 and the review of the Budget to Actuals for the same period. Old business covered an update on Drain A, including landowner contact regarding an overtopping incident near a culvert. Updates were also provided on outstanding projects, noting the completion of the Carriage Crossing Project and pending status of the Veolia Discharge Agreement. A discussion occurred regarding sending correspondence to Mr. Hackett, which resulted in the drain being cleared after contact by the Superintendent. New business involved discussions about ADA compliance for materials from outside parties, approval of the Esri renewal payment, a plan to draft a letter to the Lower Boise Watershed organization, and authorizing legal counsel to finalize and sign the NPDES Annual Report. The District Superintendent provided a system review, including plans for distributing a flyer to homeowners. The Engineering Report detailed an outreach to a project engineer for plans related to the Nampa/Meridian project. Other items included a Water Law update and acknowledgment of the Workers' Compensation Policy Renewal.

Key discussions during the meeting included scheduling a site tour before winter. The board reviewed the FY 2024 Budget, which involved a public hearing with no comments, and subsequently adopted Resolution 2023-8 with amendments regarding Nick Kraus's credentials and totaling revenues on Exhibit A. Expenditures for June and July 2023 were approved, and the Capitol Boulevard/Elmers Adjacent Parking Lot project was placed on hold. The District Supervisor reported on drainage system cleanup efforts and the need for equipment rentals. Old business covered the Boise 23 project, where testing of drain installation needed further work and an Addendum was to be drafted to protect the District's interests. A status report on the DD3/NPDES Program noted BSU's audit results and upcoming dry weather testing results. Updates were provided on the website functionality, and a discussion took place regarding posting past resolutions. Finally, updates were given concerning the Pat Tate Memorial bench placement and a briefing on the confidential Sackett decision.

The meeting commenced with the consideration of agenda changes, which yielded none. New business included a site tour immediately following the regular business and a discussion with Greg Curtis regarding updates on the Nampa Meridian Irrigation District. Action items involved approving expenditures for August 2023, with a note that Lucinda Reinke will discuss the budget in the November meeting. Key old business discussions included authorizing the execution of the First Addendum to the Drainage Agreement for the Boise 23 project, receiving a status report on placing a memorial bench for Pat Tate (with details on associated costs), and scheduling a review of the Reece maintenance agreement. The Board also conducted a system review update from the District Supervisor on drain cleanup efforts and participated in a site tour of Drain A.

This comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan by Ada County Drainage District No. 3 aims to reduce pollutant discharge from its Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) to the Maximum Extent Practicable (MEP) and restore and protect the quality of the Boise River and its tributaries. The plan is structured around six core control measures: Public Education and Outreach, Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination, Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control, Post-Construction Stormwater Management, Stormwater Infrastructure and Street Management, and Industrial and Commercial Stormwater Discharge Management. It details activities, best management practices, and engineering methods to achieve these environmental goals.