Dean Callen

The board received a presentation from the Lower Boise Watershed representatives. Key actions included the approval of expenditures for April, review and approval of the budget to actuals for April, and discussions regarding the Drain A update and the status of outstanding projects. The board addressed agreements related to Veolia and the Carriage Crossing drainage project. Additionally, the board approved the FY2027 budgets for NPDES Monitoring, Administration, and Public Education, reviewed the updated Stormwater Management Plan, and received updates on incident reporting.

The Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) for Ada County Drainage District No. 3 is a comprehensive plan designed to reduce pollutant discharge from its Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) to the Maximum Extent Practicable, with the goal of restoring and protecting the Boise River and its tributaries. The plan outlines six key control measures: Public Education and Outreach on Stormwater Impacts, Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination, Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control, Post-Construction Stormwater Management for New Development and Redevelopment, Stormwater Infrastructure and Street Management, and Industrial and Commercial Stormwater Discharge Management. It details procedures for inspections, operations, maintenance, waste disposal, and complaint response, all aimed at achieving compliance with NPDES permit requirements.

The meeting included the approval of expenditures and a review of budget to actuals for March. Key discussions involved updates on Drain A and outstanding projects, including a drainage project at 1507 S. Oakland. Revisions to the Veolia Discharge Agreement and the Carriage Crossing Drainage Agreement Addendum were addressed. Additionally, the board approved the assignment of the QRS contract to Morrison-Maierle, Inc., discussed updates to door hangers, reviewed the current status of the drainage system, and received an engineering report and water law update.

The board reviewed and approved the expenditures and budget actuals for February. Key agenda items included status updates on Drain A and various outstanding projects, such as the Veolia Discharge Agreement and the Carriage Crossing Drainage Agreement Addendum. New business involved the approval of an Engineering Professional Services Contract, discussions regarding door hangers and a streamline fee increase, authorization for the NPDES reapplication process, and an update on water law. The board also received a report on system maintenance and property conditions.

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.