Ben Davis Conservancy District

The board discussed maintenance issues including sewer backups and infrastructure projects, such as the Lucerne Avenue sewer project and the High School Road Force Main Project. The board approved the purchase of 100 manhole covers to address safety hazards and discussed ongoing coordination with the City of Indianapolis regarding mapping and drainage projects. Legal updates included the approval of the Annual Report, discussions on legislative session impacts, and administrative adjustments regarding rent and board compensation. Financial reports covered bond payments, loan interest rates, and budget planning for the upcoming fiscal year. Staff also reported on office administrative tasks, including lien releases, payroll, and equipment procurement.

The meeting included discussions and approvals of pay claims for Inliner and VS Engineering, along with an extension contract for NV Grant Services, LLC. VS Engineering presented an extension to their contract for additional days due to inflow and infiltration issues. Updates were provided on the district's finances, including expected increases in treatment costs from CEG. A site inspection of the 900 S. Tibbs property was requested. The board discussed the district's request for additional treatment allocation from CEG and improvements to the website, including a Spanish version of the welcome packet. Additional EDUs were added to the billing system, and efforts were made to address unreleased liens from 2021. The board also discussed issues with carwashes not having oil and grease separators and the Washington Street Project. Issues related to after-hours calls from freeholders, Morris Street repairs, and data issues with Silversmith were addressed. The board also discussed the 12" pipe encumbered by tree roots at Garden City Trailer Park and issues at Phillips Drive. Plans to demolish the bridge over High School Road and the sewer line belonging to Covington Square Apartments were reviewed. The board considered customers not served by CEG and the need for a letter to petition for territorial authority. Televising behind Kroger was discussed, including potential easements and access issues. Concerns were raised about utility companies damaging homeowner sewer laterals, and the collection of funds from contract customers was noted.