New Albany Flood Control District Board of Commissioners Meeting - June 9, 2026
New Albany Flood Control District Board of Commissioners Meeting - June 9, 2026
The New Albany Flood Control District Board of Commissioners held its monthly meeting on June 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the Council Chambers of New Albany City Hall. The meeting covered routine approvals, a director's report on river conditions and maintenance, and the approval of claims.
Consent Calendar
- Approval of Minutes: The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 12, 2026 monthly meeting. The motion was made, seconded, and passed with no opposed votes.
- Claims: The Board unanimously approved the claims for the month. The motion was made, seconded, and passed with no opposed votes.
Public Comments & Testimony
- No public comments were received during the communications period.
Discussion Items
- Director's Report: The Director provided updates on river conditions, noting the river was currently at 13.8 feet but had experienced a significant rise of about 20 feet to 40 feet in the middle to end of the previous month, then dropped back down. There was no high water damage aside from minor mud buildup on boat ramps and creeks, which would be cleaned. Preparations for the July 4th celebration were underway, along with regular seasonal maintenance. The Director also mentioned using the day's expected rain and flash flooding as an opportunity for flood training, including operating gates and testing the system. Bathroom maintenance and repairs were ongoing and expected to be completed within the next month. General seasonal maintenance (mowing, weeding, trimming) continued to keep public areas clean. The Director noted that the April 2026 financial reports had been provided to the board.
Key Outcomes
- The Board approved the May 12, 2026 meeting minutes and the claims for the month, both by unanimous voice vote.
- The meeting adjourned via a motion that was seconded and passed unanimously.
Meeting Transcript
Good morning. Call over to the June 9th, 2026 meeting of the new Albany Flight Control District Board of Commissioners. Again, with approval of minutes. Make a motion to approve. Second. Motion has been made moved by second. All those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Vote opposed. Motion carries. Very large. Communications for the correct. Good morning. Not a ton of updates this month for the record. Rivers currently at 13.8 feet. And it's been a wild month for the river. Jumped about 20 feet to 40 feet in the middle of the month, tail end of the month, and bottom right back out. So avoided any high water outside of some mud here and there on the boat rings and creek and whatnot, but we'll get all that cleaned up. Preparations for 4th of July celebration are underway as well as just regular seasonal maintenance. Taking the day as an opportunity to do some flood training with the rain and the flash flooding that's expected, so we're out turning gates and kind of running the system while we got some water on it. Bathroom maintenance and repairs are underway, expected to be wrapped up within the next month. Outside of that, it's just general seasonal maintenance, mulling weeding, trimming, keeping up with things, making sure everything looks good for the public. Just for the record, to state that the April 2026 financial reports have been provided to the board. Claims this morning. Second. Motion's been made moved by second. All those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. No further business. A motion to adjourn. Second. Motion's been made and moved by second. All those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. All opposed, motion carries. Meeting.
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