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Clermont Examines Ditch Erosion
(posted 8.19.09)
Erosion of Log Run Ditch is beginning to become a problem for the Clermont
Town Council. Town engineer Dick Mosier explained to the council at its
August 13 meeting that the creek is eroding and eventually the channel
will be in the town's right-of-way instead of on private property.
Mosier said the 60 inch pipe has reduced capacity due to four feet of silt
built up in the pipe . He recommended contacting the property owners to
inform them of the problem.
Council President Bob Hinshaw asked if it was the town's problem since
it is on private property.
Mosier explained the town's drainage flows into the creek and the town
is responsible for drainage.
Attorney Robert Lutz said the town is responsible for drainage pipes that
are under streets and in the town's right-of-way, while homeowners are
responsible for cleaning out of ditches going under their driveways.
Resident Linda Lucas suggested DPW should clean the ditch because they
have cleared out Clermont's ditches in past years. Mosier noted that residents
do pay the city's storm water drainage tax. He estimated the clean out
could cost $20,000 to $50,000. The council tasked Councilor Walt Miller
with contacting DPW to see if they had jurisdiction to clean the ditch.
Sergeant David Sutton received applause from the council and residents
for capturing the suspect responsible for robbing the National City Bank
on August 12. Barbara Hinshaw said she was at the drive-up window when
the robbery occurred. Police Chief George Hughes said the suspect was on
probation from Kansas.
Hughes also reported that a stabbing occurred on August 13 and the suspect
and victim were both arrested.
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