JOHNSON COUNTY DRAINAGE BOARD
MINUTES

The Johnson County Drainage Board met Tuesday July 6, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. in the            Auditorium of the Courthouse Annex.

Members present: Chad Paulin, Robert Etter, Kevin Walls 

Others present:    Gregg Cantwell  Johnson County Surveyor, 
                            Richard Hoover Johnson County Planning – Zoning, Connie Reynolds
                            Drainage Board Record Secretary.  Beth Schoenberg Records Clerk.

Motion to approve minutes
			Motion to grant approval of minutes June 6, 2023 by Kevin
			Walls seconded by Chad Paulin -Motion carried by a 
			vote of 3/0.

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 Gregg Cantwell -Johnson County Surveyor  
 Swearing in of Petitioners and Respondents
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DR-3526-23		WATSON ROAD WEST 
DR-3527-23		WATSON ROAD EAST 
DR-3528-23		WATSON ROAD NORTH   MINOR PRELIM FINAL

DR-3529-23		POSSUM HOLLOW WEST 
DR-3530-23		POSSUM HOLLOW NORTH 
DR-3531-23		POSSUM HOLLOW SOUTH   MINOR + PRELIM FINAL

Richard Hoover- Johnson County Planning and Zoning stated the petitions to be heard as one individually. 

Chandler Harden of Banning Engineering presenting Greg Leugers petitioner.
Mr. Harden stated each lot has its own drainage calculation. 
Some areas to be converted from farmland to grass. 

Respondent for petitions

Corbin Knight 
492 Possum Hollow Rd 
Greenwood in 46142

Mr. Knight stated water issues have been going on for 10 years. Flooding of road washing out fields.  Mr. Knight stated photographs are available to review. 

Notification Issues:  Several property owners did not receive notification.

Gregg Cantwell stated the rules and regulations for notifications, which are within 600 feet of petitioned construction or 600 feet, whichever one is greater etc. 

Discussion followed on certificate of mailing.   Gregg Lugers stated that notices were sent to impacted parcel owners that are within 600” or two property owners deep. The County Recorder’s Office issues parcel owner information for notification purposes.  

Kevin Walls reviewed list that was mailed and stated all requirements were met regarding the notification process.

Gregg Cantwell stated if someone heard of meeting from neighbour, they have been notified.
DRAINAGE  BOARD MEETING   July 6, 2023

Bob Gieseking 
5523 Watson Rd
Greenwood In 46142

Mr.Gieseking stated, been a resident for about 40 years  Problem with flooding on Franklin Road  Four houses have been recently built that have flooded
near Leather wood creek also.   Roads are not good either

Chandler Harden stated/ explained the calculations of draining to Leather wood ditch 
Drain calculations show the slowing rates of 123 acres for 23 lots. . 

Greg Leugers developer stated his concerns over water issues that may occur with added impervious. 
Mr.Leugers stated the current situation will be better with grounds going to grass, reducing runoff. 

Richard Hoover Planning and Zoning Engineer stated the Subdivisions were reviewed using old Ordinance Conditions and met standards for each minor subdivision.
Mr Hoover recommends approval based on ordinance. 

Scott Nie 
153 N Franklin Rd 
196 Possum Hollow Rd 
Greenwood IN 46143

Mr.Nie stated issues of water flooding and septic tank issues not draining after a major rain. 
Not just himself but neighbours. 

Chad Paulin asked about culverts and are they to be re-done.

Ron Miller 
527 Possum Hollow Rd
Greenwood IN  46142

Mr. Miller stated issue of drainage on his property washing his property away. Pipe under  road pushing water -  mud on the area of his property difficult to mow. *

Hugh Kirkham 
3950 E Mathews Rd 
Greenwood In 46142

Stated concerns of drainage of his property

Johns Hakes 
802 N Mathews 
Greenwood IN 46142

Mr. Hakes stated the site of Grubbs Ditch / Leather wood contribute to the issues of drainage.
The legal drains will get worse with new construction. 
Mr. Hakes stated the resolve would be done with entire County working together. 

Reconstruction needed: possible to be done 2025-2026.

Corbin Knight 
Questions of road west of Clark School being refinished. Area around edge of hold water.
The bridge on Franklin Road has water standing possible clogged tiles 

Ongoing issues of water going over roads on Watson Rd, Possum Hollow & Franklin Rd 

DRAINAGE BOARD MEETING    July 6, 2023

Request of assessment of drain tile / culvert under road on Franklin Rd, Watson Road, and Possum Hollow Rd  

Kevin Walls asked for approval denied suggested a continuance without re-notification.
Mr Walls stated that with attendance tonight re-notification would not be required. 

		 Motion to grant continuance by a unanimous vote of 3/0.
		August 1, 2023 Meeting

DR -3531-23		BLUE HERON MINOR PLAR
			PRELIMINARY - FINAL 

Andrew Barkocy presented the petition.  Mr.Barkocy stated the site is located east of Centerline Rd State Road 144. 
Mr Barkocy stated the site is 2 lots under 5 acres. Reviewed under new Ordinance. 

Mark Henderson 
3711 W Division Road
Bargersville IN  46106

Mr.Henderson stated information on his farm fields and drainage issues with details of acres
Mr.Henderson stated he needs pond open at all times and field tiles record. Concerned with new Minor Subdivision for drainage to remain the same. 
Discussion of entrance on Centerline Rd. 

Kevin Walls stated a request for Andrew Barkocy to work with Mr Henderson to probe and record field tile. Mr.Henderson stated he does not know exact area of tiles. 
Mr.Henderson stated he will locate and give information to Mr.Barkocy. 

Sherry Gilpin 
317 E Creekside Ct W
Bargersville  IN 46106

Ms Gilpin stated Creekside Dr has standing water after a rain. Water drains from field into her backyard. 

Andrew Barkocy replied to Ms Gilpin on issues. 

Pamela Florence  Anthony Florence 
517 Centerline  Rd 
Franklin IN  46131

Mr Florence stated issues with septic. 
Mrs Florence asked with new site plans is there a guarantee of improvement.

Rick Chase 
516  Centerline Rd 
Franklin In 46131

Mr/Chase stated appreciation of development also reiterated information of Mark Henderson remarks. 

Mr. Henderson stated concerns on utilities installed and where they are located.

DRAINAGE BOARD MEETING    July 6, 2023

Mr.Barkocy stated the tile will be probed and recorded on plat.

Richard Hoover Planning and Zoning stated the site review has met the Subdivision Control Ordinance  
The site has a large lake in center of property.  The proposed site will be 4 residential lots 2 on the north side and 2 on the Southside of the lake with driveways 
The existing water flow will remain the same. Flowing into the existing lake. 

Details of review in Surveyors Office file.

			Motion to grant approval with tiles to be recorded on plat by Chad
			Paulin seconded by Bob Etter Motion carried by a vote of 3/0.

DR- 3523-23		SAGEBRIAR  SECTION  1 A -  1B
			OUTLET ENCROACHMENT 
			GRUBBS DITCH  PRELIMINARY – FINAL

Gregg Cantwell stated recommendation of approval for outlet and encroachment by Surveyor and outside source of review. 

Brandan Burke of Pulte Homes presented the petition.  Mr.Burke presented site plans with aerial map primary plat 186 acres with 524 residential lots. Eight detention ponds for drainage discharge will be into Grubbs Ditch with emergency outfall with required headwall. 
Phase 1A and 1 B will be outletting to the Grubbs ditch. Mr.Burke explained the layout of subdivision. 
Mr.Burke stated the drainage report show where it drains using existing design. 
Detail of review in Surveyors Office. 

John Hakes
Hakes Family Farms 

Mr.Hakes stated Hakes Family Farm are 40 acres each.  Mr. Hakes stated that the Grubbs ditch needs to be dredged for new construction.

Township Representative 
1109 N Franklin Rd 
Greenwood IN 

Went over information on ditch of flooding street, property etc. 

Kevin Walls stated there are plans in place; nothing has been done since 1984. 
Gregg Cantwell County Surveyor stated a study will be done and plans for 2026-2027. 

Dave Compton vice president of land inquisitions stated the plans for Sagebriar reduces water drainage by 95% with new ponds. 
Discussion finished 

			Motion to grant approval by Chad Paulin seconded by Bob Etter.
			Motion carried by a vote of 3/0

DRAINAGE BOARD MEETING      July 6, 2023

DR-3538- 23		CENTER GROVE SPORTS FACILITY
			COMMERCIAL - FINAL

Dustin Myers of Cross Road Engineers presented the petition. Mr, Myers stated is located on Stones Crossing and Morgantown Rd south east corner. This a 20000 square ft project
Mr. Myers presented the petition-using power point. 
This project was heard last year 2022 for a smaller master plan. 

Richard Hoover Planning and Zoning presented his report with a letter dated June 27, 2023.
Mr. Hoover stated The proposed development consist of +-19790 square ft training facility for softball and cheerleading.
Mr. Hoover stated the increase in impervious area is not adversely affecting the detention facility or surrounding campus area. 
Approval is recommended by Mr. Hoover.

			Motion to approve by unanimous vote of 3/0

DR-3639-23		CENTER POINT ENERGY 
			GAS MAIN BREWER DITCH

DR- 3540-23		CENTER POINT ENERGY
			GAS MAIN SCOT PRUNER LEGAL DRAIN
			KENNETH COY PARCEL

DR- 3541-23		CENTER POINT ENERGY 
			GAS MAIN RA ALEXANDER DRAIN
			GROSE PROPERTY

Gregg Cantwell Johnson County Surveyor stated the three petitions are to cross legal drains.  Main gas lines   Mr. Cantwell stated approval with conditions:
			$10, 000.00 Bond for each legal drain
			48 Hr Notice before working in easement

			Motion to approve with conditions of $ 10, 000.000 bond for 			           each legal drain and 48 Hr Notice before working in easement. 

OLD BUSIENSS:

DR- 3525-23		WHITELAND RACEWAY PARK 
			TRACK AND PARKING EXPANSION

DR- 3532-23		ENDRESS HAUSER 
			MUNICIPAL PLAT 
			OUTLET FINAL

DR- 3507-22		THE PATTERN @ GREENWOOD 
			MAJOR – FINAL

Gregg Cantwell stated the petitions under old business to be removed from agenda and reapply submit plans with notifications.   To be heard at a date uncertain 

DRAINAGE BOARD MEETING   July 6, 2023  

		Motion to approve DR-3525-23 DR- 3532-23 DR-3507-22 to be removed 
		from agenda and will need to be resubmitted with notification by a 
		unanimous vote of 3/0.

DR- 3430-21		RIDGETOP OFFSITE STORM 
			SHIRLEY TILE 
			LEGAL DRAIN RECONSTRUCTION 
			APPROVAL 2021

Gregg Cantwell Johnson County Surveyor stated the Urban drain plans have changed.
Notify for hearing, letters will be sent out on Monday July 10, 2023. 

NEW BUSINESS:
			JULY REPORT 

Gregg Cantwell stated information on history of Johnson County, in 1817 most of County was under water. 

Phase 2 is completed on trial reassessment. Assessments are to be spread out to the 49 watersheds. Montague Legal is mostly Residential and Agriculture and without Commercial sites in this area agriculture assessments may increase. 

Mr. Cantwell stated the next meeting will be in November / December 2023 for 2024 assessments.

Burke Engineering quote for all exhibits is $198700.00 for professional services. Town hall meetings and representation. 

With no further business

Motion to adjourn: by Kevin Walls seconded by unanimous vote of 3/0.

Respectfully submitted:

			Kevin Walls 	                 Commissioner – Acting Chairman 

			Connie Reynolds 	     Record Secretary

			Beth Schoenberg 	     Record Keeper  
						     Watersheds