Porter County

The board discussed multiple stormwater infrastructure projects and administrative matters. Key items included the approval of a regulated drain fee waiver for an administrative subdivision, and the approval of two cases involving a structure replacement and an administrative subdivision. The board also approved claims from the stormwater fund. Furthermore, the board reviewed a change order for the Bridalwood subdivision ravine stabilization project and initiated discussions regarding the Foxchase Farm subdivision drainage infrastructure, agreeing to move forward with a memorandum of understanding to bring the subdivision's infrastructure into the county's inventory with a shared cost arrangement.

The board discussed after-the-fact approval for the construction of buildings, installation of impervious surface, and a fence within a drainage easement. Staff reviewed the site, confirming the encroachments and noting that sufficient access remains for maintenance. Additionally, the board reviewed plans for the installation of a new storm sewer and a drainage swale to manage parking lot runoff. The applicant agreed to a hold harmless agreement regarding the encroachment, and the board moved to approve the staff recommendations, contingent on the finalization of the hold harmless agreement.

The board discussed several infrastructure projects, including the replacement of a small structure carrying State Road 8 over Phillips Ditch by INDOT, which required specific permit and authorization provisions. Additionally, the board approved the dedication of a public regulated drainage easement for the Gretchen Administrative Subdivision to address long-standing drainage and flooding issues. The Storm Water Program Manager provided an update on ongoing maintenance and capital improvement projects, including ravine restoration and joint highway and storm water reconstruction efforts.

The meeting includes a presentation from Capital Cities regarding a performance and evaluation report and an annual portfolio construction review. Key actions involve resolutions to transfer foundation earnings to the foundation holding account and to the foundation budget fund for approved roads and ambulance budgets. Additionally, the board will review and approve outstanding claims, including invoices from Katz, Sapper and Miller, and a billing payment for Capital Cities.

The council discussed and approved budget adjustments for legal services, the public defender supplemental fund, and other supplies. Key items included the American Heart Association grant to purchase automated external defibrillators and the establishment of a part-time position for an emergency management agency responder, to be funded through a non-reverting fund to provide backup for the hazmat commander.