Delaware County Board Approves $89,000 Army Corps Review for Sewer Plant, Advances Road Projects

DELAWARE, Ohio – The Delaware County Board of Commissioners on Monday unanimously approved a $89,000 letter agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to evaluate a proposed discharge into Alum Creek from the Alum Central Allen Creek treatment plant, marking a key step in the regional sewer district’s long-term expansion plan.

The board also authorized a $252,000 contract amendment for construction-phase services on the East Alen Creek pump station upgrade on Africa Road, a project officials said will serve growing demand in the area.

All 15 resolutions before the board passed 3-0 without dissent.

Commissioners approved the Army Corps agreement after Eric McPeek, deputy director of operations for the regional sewer district, said the agency will review the district’s environmental assessment and technical documentation. The evaluation is expected to take six to 12 months.

“This is an important step towards getting us to our ultimate goal,” said board President Jeff Benton. “I take as a positive the fact that we’re going through this step and we’ve gotten this far down the road.”

McPeek said construction on the East Alen Creek pump station upgrade is set to begin later this month, with the station expected to be operational in early 2027 and final closeout in spring.

In other business, the board awarded a contract to RNI Construction for a pre-cast replacement bridge on Dent Road over East Fork Rattlesnake Creek in Trenton Township, and approved a right-of-way acquisition agreement with Dunrobin Associates for widening Shanahan Road from two to three lanes with a left-turn lane from U.S. 23 to North Road.

Commissioners also approved subdivision plats for Berlin Farms West sections 8 and 9, totaling 53 lots, and Clark Shaw Crossing section 4, totaling 49 lots.

During the meeting, Lee Boddar provided an update on railroad crossing closures, noting that after county requests, Norfolk Southern postponed closures of Peachblow Road and Cheshire Road to minimize traffic disruption. Berlin Station Road was scheduled to close later Monday, with Curve Road possibly closing Tuesday. Boddar said Lewis Center Road should reopen by Wednesday or Thursday morning.

Commissioner Barb Lewis reported on the Farm Bureau policy breakfast, where farmers voiced concerns about the U.S. 23 bypass and development pressure. She also noted a well-attended township association dinner in RER Township.

The board canceled its session scheduled for Thursday, June 18, and adjourned into executive session for collective bargaining.

Key moments

Public interest

Railroad crossing closures discussion

Commissioner Merrill noted that the railroads are closing multiple crossings this week, but after county requests, some closures were postponed to avoid traffic chaos.

Significant

Alum Central Allen Creek treatment plant Army Corps evaluation

Eric McPeek presented the next step in approval for the treatment plant, with the Army Corps evaluating the proposed discharge into Alum Creek at a cost of just over $89,000.

Significant

Shanahan Road widening project

Lee Boddar presented a right-of-way acquisition agreement for widening Shanahan Road from two to three lanes with a shared use path, scheduled to start mid next year.

Public interest

Farm Bureau policy breakfast discussion

Commissioner Lewis reported that at the Farm Bureau policy breakfast, farmers expressed concerns over the 23 bypass and development in general.

Significant

East Alen Creek pump station upgrade timeline

Eric McPeek stated construction on the East Alen Creek pump station upgrade will start later this month, with operation expected in early 2027 and closeout in spring.

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Meeting Analysis

Delaware County (OH) Board of Commissioners — 2026-06-15

Meeting Information

Title: Delaware County Commissioners' Session- June 15, 2026

Parish: Delaware County (OH) Board of Commissioners

Date: 2026-06-15

Video: Recording

Transcript segments: 573

Item	Description	Action	Vote Status
Approval of electronic record of proceedings	Resolution 26-412 to approve the electronic record of proceedings from the regular meeting held June 11, 2026.	Approved unanimously.	3-0
Approval of purchase orders and payments	Resolution 26-413 approving batch CMA APR0612 and memo transfers MTPR0612.	Approved unanimously.	3-0
Appointment of clerk and deputy clerks	Resolution 26-414 appointing the clerk and deputy clerks for the board of commissioners.	Approved unanimously.	3-0
Letter agreement with US Army Corps for Alum Central Allen Creek treatment plant	Resolution 26-415 approving a letter agreement for the Army Corps' evaluation of the proposed discharge into Alum Creek, costing just over $89,000.	Approved unanimously.	3-0
Amendment to professional services agreement for East Alen Creek pump station upgrade	Resolution 26-416 approving amendment number one with Black & Veatch Corporation for construction phase services, total cost just over $252,000.	Approved unanimously.	3-0
Owner's agreement for Irish Eyes and Dell Webb Northstar subdivisions	Resolution 26-417 approving standard owner's agreement for roadway construction and drainage improvements for 7 lots (Irish Eyes) and 132 lots (Dell Webb Northstar sections 2 and 3).	Approved unanimously.	3-0
Acceptance of drainage easement in Evans Farm Arrowhead section 1	Resolution 26-418 accepting an easement for drainage purposes on lots 3998-4002.	Approved unanimously.	3-0
Vacation of drainage easement in Evans Farm Arrowhead section 1	Resolution 26-419 vacating a drainage easement on the same five lots to preserve a natural treed area.	Approved unanimously.	3-0
Award of bid for Dent Road Bridge Replacement	Resolution 26-420 awarding a contract to RNI Construction for a pre-cast replacement bridge on Dent Road over East Fork Rattlesnake Creek in Trenton Township.	Approved unanimously.	3-0
Right-of-way acquisition services agreement for Shanahan Road widening	Resolution 26-421 approving an agreement with Dunrobin Associates for right-of-way acquisition to widen Shanahan Road from two to three lanes with a left turn lane, from US 23 to North Road.	Approved unanimously.	3-0
Supplemental appropriations for engineer's office	Resolution 26-422 directing funds from the Slate Ridge TIF to utility relocation work for the Home Road grade separation project.	Approved unanimously.	3-0
Approval of right-of-way work permit summary sheet	Resolution 26-423 approving three standard utility right-of-way permits.	Approved unanimously.	3-0
Approval of subdivision plats	Resolution 26-424 approving plats for Berlin Farms West sections 8 and 9 (53 lots) and Clark Shaw Crossing section 4 (49 lots).	Approved unanimously.	3-0
Cancellation of June 18, 2026 session	Resolution 26-425 cancelling the board session scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026.	Approved unanimously.	3-0
Executive session for collective bargaining	Resolution 26-426 to adjourn into executive session for consideration of collective bargaining.	Approved unanimously.	3-0

Army Corps evaluation for Alum Central Allen Creek treatment plant: just over $89,000.
East Alen Creek pump station upgrade construction phase: just over $252,000.
Supplemental appropriation from Slate Ridge TIF for utility relocation on Home Road grade separation project.

Farmers expressed concerns over the 23 bypass and development at the Farm Bureau policy breakfast.

Contentious Discussions: none noted.

Engineer's Office

Lee Boddar presented multiple resolutions including subdivision plats, easements, and road projects.

Regional Sewer District

Eric McPeek presented the Army Corps evaluation agreement and the pump station upgrade amendment.

Action Items: none noted.