The Commissioners
meet for their regular meeting at 1 p.m. inside Room 205 of the County
Administration Building, 155 Indiana Ave. in Valparaiso, with the hearing
following at approximately 1:30 p.m.
At the first
reading two weeks ago, Plan Commission Executive Director Robert Thompson
and County MS4 Coordinator Rich Hudson said the ordinance will not establish
a fee structure for the County’s drainage management in the unincorporated
areas but it does entail a $250 daily fine for developers who do not follow
requirements in approved plans.
The new ordinance
will regulate discharges for non-stormwater flows, drainage control systems,
erosion and sediment controls, and the design, construction and maintenance
of stormwater quality systems.
Thompson said the
most significant change is that a single-family home permit will be required
to have drainage control plans approved and stamped by a surveyor
professional before an occupancy permit can be obtained from the Plan
Commission office.
There will be more
checks in place for subdivision developers, along with a plat survey of the
proposed development approved by the County Stormwater Management board and
the MS4 Department.
In other business,
the Commissioners will hear a number of requests from department heads.
County Assessor Jon
Snyder will make a bid recommendation for a contract with a professional
appraiser. ITS Director Sharon Lippens will ask the Commissioners’ approval
for a copier maintenance agreement. E-911 interim director C.J. Wittmer will
ask the board to approve a service agreement with Motorola. Maintenance
Supervisor Heidi Childers will ask to put out a request for quotes for paint
and carpet in the auditor’s office.
EMA Director Russ
Shirley will have the Commissioners receive and open bids for new warning
sirens.
Highway Department
interim chief David James will give his recommendations on bids received for
2015 supplies and services for the department.