JOHNSON COUNTY DRAINAGE BOARD
MINUTES

The Johnson County Drainage Board met Tuesday May 6, 2025@ 6:00 p.m. in the                                    Auditorium of the Courthouse Annex.
Members Present: Kevin Walls  Tom Dougherty, Chad Paulin

Others present:  Roger Young Attorney,
		   Gregg Cantwell  Johnson County Surveyor   
                           Richard Hoover Johnson County Planning – Zoning, 
                         . Connie Reynolds Drainage Board Record Secretary
                           Beth Schoenberg  Records Clerk
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Swearing in by Attorney  Roger Young
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Motion to approve minutes from the April 1 2025   Meeting by Kevin Walls 
              Seconded by Chad Paulin.    Motion carried by a vote of 3//0

Kevin Walls Commissioner opened up meeting   Quorum met

			SURVEYORS REPORT 
			Gregg Cantwell  Johnson County Surveyor 

Gregg Cantwell Surveyor stated a request of combining assessments for 3 properties 
Steven – Linda Snoke
3116 S 25 W
Trafalgar IN  
Mr Cantwell states a recommendation to combine assessments of 3 parcels 

			Motion to grant request of combining assessments by Tom
			Daugherty seconded by Chad Paulin. Motion carried by a
			vote of 3/0

Gregg Cantwell stated information on assessments to be collected for year 2025 from the increase approved in June 2024  Report on file in Office 

Ditch Activity Report 
		Tile repair   Addie Vandivier & Amity
		Drain Train beginning @  East Grassy, LW Jones, Lee Park &
		WS Ragsdale 
List of Maintenance  16   Projects (at this time)   example Powell  Regulated Drain 
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DR-25-036-0000	LEE PARK   Reclassification  - Urban Drain
			From Broadway St  running North  7,425 ft to  intersection
			With Sam Gregg Open Ditch 

Mr.Cantwell stated discussion started  March 2025 to reclassify Lee Park from the North R/W line of East Broadway St to the East property line of the Greenwood Airport, which includes the Polk Open  Ditch, but not the Sam Gregg or the Julia Johnson.
No action at this time
Classification of Urban Drain statement; This drain no longer serves as a rural drain but serves an Urban Development and needs reconstructed.   Accordingly per reassessment  only 4% of Lee Park Watershed is classified as agricultural, the area along the ditch is being proposed for development. Surveyor states the reconstruction is practicable.  Preliminary Engineering us underway and Surveyor is currently working on a reconstruction report, to be given at a future hearing date.   IC 36. 9. 27. 67
DRAINAGE BOARD MEETING     May 6, 2025 

DR-25-036-0000	POLK OPEN DITCH REGULATED DRAIN
			VACATION 

Meeting scheduled in March 2025 for hearing on May 6, 2025 for vacation of Polk Open Drain
Mr.Cantwell stated notice was given for hearing to be open on May 6, 2025 

Mr.Cantwell stated the 1,800 ft  Polk open Ditch extends from the Lee Park Open Drain   east approximately 1, 800 ft to the Greenwood Airport  property. The drainage area is within a proposed development which will remain in the Lee Park Watershed.

Gregg Cantwell Johnson County Surveyor recommends vacation, subject to review and approval of the development plans

NOTE :  City of Greenwood objects  No reason stated..

			Motion to move hearing forward by Tom Dougherty seconded by 
			Chad Paulin. Motion carried by a vote of 3/0.

DR-25-036-3593	PLEASANT RUN BUSINESS PARK LOT 1
			OUTLET  FINAL  
			JOE HECK  -  PROJECTS PLUS 

Gregg Cantwell Johnson County Surveyor stated, outside review is not complete and request a continuance until the June 3, 2025 meeting .

			Motion to continue hearing until the June 3, 2025 meeting by 
			Tom Dougherty seconded by Chad Paulin. Motion carried by a
			vote of 3/0.

DR-25-051-0000	LW JONES – HONEY CREEK EXTENSION 
			EASEMENT DEDICATION

Gregg Cantwell Johnson County Surveyor stated Honey Creek Farms development was approved on January 7, 2025. With Conditions  Honey Creek 1 and Honey Creek 2 be established and accepted as part of the  LW Jones regulated drain. These drains to be described as Honey Creek 1 being approximately 395 ft  from the Centerline of the LW Jones Regulated Drain, running East to the West line of Lot 4 of Stone Ridge Subdivision.  
Honey Creek 2 being approximately 335 ft from the Centerline of the LW Jones regulated drain
Running East to the proposed West right -of-way of street B.
The Easement Dedication with surveyed description to be recorded for these two contributories and a hearing be set as Regulated / Legal Drains 

Mr Cantwell stated that the Developer / Petitioner requested the LW Jones be  extended south approximately  2000 additional feet, to a point at end of the development. West property line pf Parcel 41-04-13-031-001-000-040, the west line of development as it joins the LW Jones 
A hearing to be set for acceptance of extension of LW Jones regulated drain.

Any work happening on and along the LW Jones as part of Compensatory Storage requirements, and any proposed crossings for utilities and roadways to be heard as a separate petition. 

	Gregg Cantwell stated at the March 4, 2025 meeting a hearing date was set , with notice 	given,   request a hearing be open for the acceptance of Honey  Creek 1 and  Honey
	Creek 2  as Regulated Drains  This action was by letter from developer with both pro-
	posed  drains entirely within the development.  LW JONES Watershed, no change 
	in assessment from the June 2024 hearing.

DRAINAGE BOARD MEETING    May6, 2025 

	With hearing date set Surveyor request hearing to be open for extension for proposed 
	Extension of LW Jones Regulated Drain 

	Per developer / petition request  (10%)  the LW JONES regulated drain be  extended 
	South 2000 additional feet.to an ending point at the end of Honey Creek Farms 
	Development said point being the west property line of Parcel 41-04-13-031-001-040  
	Notice will include  proposed annual  maintenance assessment has been given to those 
	benefiting  from the extension.

			Approval granted as presented   Second Notice of extension 
			by  Tom Dougherty seconded by Chad Paulin  Motion carried
			by a vote of 3/0.

DR- 3585-25		LEATHERWOOD TRAILS 
			MAJOR PLAT – PRELIMINARY 
			CONTINUED  from April Meeting 

Gregg Cantwell stated this is a development within the City of Greenwood , outside review is not  complete  Requesting a  continuance until July 1, 2025 meeting. 

			To be continued on July 1, 2025 Drainage Board Meeting

DR-3590-25		MEADOW BROOK SECTION  1 A -  1 B
			LIFT STATION  
			ROBARDS PRUNER  REGULATED DRAIN

Gregg Cantwell Johnson County Surveyor stated Meadowbrook Section 1 A- 1B is locate in the town of Bargersville and the outside review is not complete.Mr.Cantwell requested a continuance 
Until the June 3, 2025 Meeting.

			Motion to continue by Tom Dougherty seconded by Chad Paulin
			Motion carried by a vote of 3/0.

Dr-25-024-3595	WESTSIDE REGIONAL INTERCEPTOR 
			LIFT STATION  - COMMERCIAL – FINAL
			WESSLAR ENGINEERING -  PETITIONER

Gregg Cantwell Johnson County Surveyor stated this is a sewer project by the City of Franklin, and touches upon the Powell Regulated drain at the point of Commerce Drive Lift Station    Mr Cantwell stated with crossing and staging area, recommends approval.

Request from city of Franklin  to waive registration fee

Brent Hendersons stated stated he has property on 44 & 144 where sewer going through 
Mr.Henderson stated city was to pay for tile and easement.has not received .

Mr.Henderson stated the property will not benefit from new sewer installation, concerns on replacement  - easement not enough payment. 

City will satisfy funds

			Motion to grant approval as presented with waiver of  registration 
			fee by Tom Dougherty seconded by Chad Paulin  Motion carried by 
			a vote of 3/0.

DRAINAGE BOARD MEETING    May 6, 2025 

DR- 25-000-3596	DOLLAR GENERAL DEVELOPMENT 
			PRIMARY – PLAT 

Ryan Lane representing Overland Engineering stated an under drain to be installed to pond
Which was installed .
Richard Hoover Johnson County Planning and Zoning presented his report with letter dated May6, 2025.
Mr.Hoover stated this is a Primary Plat going before board then new plat standards 

Mr.Hoover stated the proposed plat is for a 2 lot  Commercial Minor subdivision, located on  southeast corner of the intersection of E 300S and old US 31.      The existing site is 4.73 acres
Single parcel  Section 5  T11- R- 5E  Blue River Township   This property currently houses an office / warehouse  with adjacent unmarked parking lot  and truck dock.

Mr.Hoover stated the proposed plat  will be split into two lots  of 2009 acres on Lot 1  NORTH END   2.72 acres on lot 2  SOUTH END’ 
Lot one structure will be a 10,640 square foot  commercial building with parking, sidewalks and  loading area.
Drainage will be a detention facility located at the south end of proposed parking lot, which will release the detained runoff into the ditch along Old US 31

Mr. Hoover states the storm structures used for outlet control meets Tech Standards Manual  Chapter 4
Water Quality Calculations  meet the requirements of the Tech Standards Manual 
Emergency Spillway Design meets of the Tech Standards Manual 

Mr.Hoover recommends approval of Primary Plat based on review 

			Motion to grant approval of  Primary Plat by Tom Dougherty 
			Seconded by Chad Paulin   Motion carried by a vote of  3/0

DR-25-000-3597	CENTER GROVE HS SWALE INFILL	
			COMMERCIAL – PRELIMINARY – FINAL
			2025  

Chad Kincaid of TLF Engineering presented the petition  representing Center Grove High School.   Center Grove High School request a swale area to be filled  for road widening,
Mr.Kincaid presented a slide show showing area presented.

Richard Hoover Johnson County Planning and Zoning Engineer presented his review wtth letter dated May 6, 2025   Mr.Hoover stated Construction plans for Pennington Rd, east of Morgantown Rd and other location is the parking area  west of Stadium and South of Athletic Center  The project is to widen the asphalt pavement ,modifications and additions of curb medians, sidewalks, converting grass swale to storm sewer and adding onsite dry detention facility   This project will disturb 0.53 acres.

Mr.Hoover stated the construction plans as presented meet the Stormwater Management  Ordinance and Tech Standards Manual. 

Approval is recommended with condition , that a recorded Drainage Easement                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    for the detention facility and storm sewer pipes be provided 

			Motion to approve as presented by Tom Dougherty seconded by 
			Chad Paulin.  Motion carried by a vote of 3/0.

DRAINAGE BOARD MEETING     May 6, 2025 

DR-25-000-3598	Mc CLELLAN  MINOR SUBDIVISION
			PRELIMINARY -  FINAL 

Andrew Barkocy of Barkocy presented the petition.  Mr Barkocy stated information on site with ponds and drainage issues.

Richard Hoover Johnson County Planning and Zoning presented his review with letter dated May 6, 2025    Mr.Hoover stated the proposed McClellan Farms Minor Plat  is a 3-lot minor plat located on E 500 S and approximately  0.5  Miles west of Old 31  in Johnson County.
Mr.Hoover listed information of the site in letter on  zoning and drainage areas into Youngs Creek      The site is identified by FEMA as a flood plain/ flood way area.   The site is hilly with knolls that divide the property  into three basins  directing runoff into swales with and  drainways that eventually flow into creek.

Information from Letter dated May 6, 2025, the proposed Minor plat will be Three (3) single  Family buildable lots The lot on west side # 1 will have a separate driveway from E 500 S  Lots 2 and 3 will have a shared driveway. 
Dry Detention will be built for  each lot, each will meet the release rates required by the Stormwater  Technical Standards  for Johnson County. 

One waiver was requested for orifice to be 1 ½ instead OF 4’  Trash screens will be utilized 

Mr Hoovers information states the Emergency spillway, all Storm Structures ,Water Quality   meet standards .

Mr.Hoover request  a condition that construction documents for  pond and outlet , including plans and Operation ,,Maintenance Manual will be submitted to the planning Engineer for final approval of engineering details. 

Meeting the Storm Water Ordinance and Technical Standards for detention approval is recommended. With one waiver request. 

Respondent;

Brad Henson 
4740 E  500 S 
Franklin IN 46131

Mr.Hensen stated drainage is bad along 500 	S  concerns of  more water making it worse.
Question of approval of plat or just drainage. 
Mr.Barkocy stated this a is for drainage. 

			Motion to grant approval with waiver by Tom Dougherty
			Seconded by Chad Paulin.Motion carried by vote of 3/0.

DR-25- 029-3599	SCOTTSDALE ESTATES SECTION  6 
			MUNICIPAL PLAT  - OUTLET ENCROACH 
			NEW LEGAL DRAIN

Gregg Cantwell Johnson County Surveyor stated the site is municipal plat within City of Greenwood which will outlet into the RA Alexander  1300 ft east of subdivision  which includes crossing County jurisdiction. Unincorporated  
A hearing will be necessary for approval   (NEW LEGAL DRAIN)   
Review form outside source is not complete. 

Discussion followed on drainage issues by surrounding property owner.  
DRAINAGE BOARD  MEETING    May 6, 2025

Kevin Walls stated a request for continuance until the July 1, 2025 Meeting 

		Motion to grant approval for Continuance until the July1, 2025 
		meeting by Tom Dougherty seconded by Chad Paulin. Motion carried by
		vote of 3/0.   

DR-25-030-3600	KINGSBRIDGE  SECTIONS  2-3-4-5-6
			ENCROACH  BREWER REGULATED DRAIN
			PRELIMINARY 

Gregg Cantwell stated a request for a continuance. This site is located in the city of Franklin and outside review is not complete

			Motion to grant approval for a continuance until the June 3, 2025 
			meeting by Tom Dougherty seconded by Chad Paulin. Motion 
			carried by a vote of 3/0.		

DR-25-046-3601	MIDWEST ENGINES -GENERATORS
			NEW  STORAGE BUILDING	
			ENCROACH – BRADLEY TILE 
			COMMERCIAL - FINAL 

Don Humphrey of Insight Engineering  / Zion Holdings presented the petition. Mr.Humphrey stated he is here for approval  of new building with encroachment into the Bradley Ditch. 
Mr.Humphrey stated an issue of location of Bradley Ditch 

Richard Hoover Johnson County Engineer presented his report with letter dated May 6, 2025
Mr.Hoover stated  the location is on the west side of US 31 and currently a farm field which drains to the southwest and a smaller portion towards us 31 Bradley Tile . 

Mr.Hoover stated the proposed development is to be a construction of a 35, 633 square foot office/ warehouse with adjacent parking and truck manoeuvring  areas and  drive access to US 31

Information  A wet detention facility has been designed to accommodate the increased runoff which will outlet to the US 31 right- of -way.

Mr.Hoover stated a waiver request to reduce the minimum water surface area of the proposed wet detention facility from 0.50 acres  to .033 acres due to space limitations caused by location of drive entrance. 

Emergency Spillway, all Storm Structures (Pipes Inlets Manholes)  Water Quality meet the requirements of the Stormwater Technical Standards Manual 

Mr.Hoover recommends approval with conditions 

Roger Young Drainage Board Attorney stated with not having location of Bradley Legal Drain 
The Surveyors Office is not responsible of any repair or maintenance on property.  Legal description is dated  year 1910. 

			Motion approved  with condition of waiver by Tom Dougherty
			seconded by Chad Paulin Motion carried by a vote of 3/0.

With o further business:

	Motion to adjourn  by unanimous vote. 

DRAINAGE BOARD  MEETING    May 6, 2025 

Respectfully submitted :

Kevin Walls 		Commissioner 

Connie Reynolds 	Board Record  Secretary 

Beth  Schoenberg 	Record Clerk 

Robert Sanders 	IT -  ZOOM 

The Next  Drainage Board Meeting will be on Tuesday  June 3, 2025