The agenda for the meeting includes a presentation on the Wells County Brush Maintenance Program and a discussion regarding the yearly bush maintenance program in Adams County. Additionally, the board will address specific drain and tile projects including Rice Eckrote BR #1 Tile, Ecrote Tile, Rice Open Drain, and Andrews #1, with the latter involving a request for fence construction. A policy regarding the location of fences along county legal open drains is also scheduled for consideration.
Jun 2, 2026·
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The board will review the Irwin Macklin Legal Tile regarding a grass waterway, and discuss the Monroe Holding Pond and Stormwater Study, specifically focusing on grant and drainage board funding. Additional topics include addressing bank slippage for the George Steele Legal Open Drain, the creation of a new job position including a preliminary job description, and a review of the engineering proposal for the Watershed Systems Project.
May 19, 2026·Board meeting
Drainage Board Meeting
The Drainage Board meeting included discussions on the creation of a new floating job position to assist with field repairs and tile supervision, with potential funding planned for 2027. The board also reviewed the ongoing recruitment process for a ditch technician position. A presentation was provided regarding the use of new, more efficient GNSS receivers to improve data collection and accuracy for legal tiles, with a recommendation to procure multiple units. Additionally, the board addressed a project involving a contractor regarding soil removal and tile repair.
