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Public Meeting Notice: #137 Martyn and Branch, Barton, Beaver Creek, Burns, Deacon and Stone, Dodder and Francetic, Greiser, Handy Creek, Little Potato Creek, New Limbarker Extension, North Branch Greiser, North Branch of Limbarker, Potato Creek, & Thiele Intercounty Drain Board Meeting March 26, 2026 (Includes letter and agenda)
#137 MARTYN AND BRANCH INTERCOUNTY DRAIN
BARTON INTERCOUNTY DRAIN
BEAVER CREEK INTERCOUNTY DRAIN
BURNS INTERCOUNTY DRAIN
DEACON AND STONE INTERCOUNTY DRAIN
DODDER AND FRANCETIC INTERCOUNTY DRAIN
GREISER INTERCOUNTY DRAIN
HANDY CREEK INTERCOUNTY DRAIN
LITTLE POTATO CREEK INTERCOUNTY DRAIN
NEW LIMBARKER EXTENSION INTERCOUNTY DRAIN
NORTH BRANCH GREISER INTERCOUNTY DRAIN
NORTH BRANCH OF LIMBARKER INTERCOUNTY DRAIN
POTATO CREEK INTERCOUNTY DRAIN
THIELE INTERCOUNTY DRAIN
Saginaw County Public Works Office
111 South Michigan Avenue
Saginaw, Michigan
Proceedings conducted at this public meeting will be subject to the provisions of the Michigan Open Meetings Act.
Bernard Barnes
Gratiot County Drain Commissioner
904 East Center Street
Ithaca, MI 48847
989-875-5207
Brian Wendling
Saginaw County Public Works Commissioner
111 S. Michigan Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48602
989-790-5258
Those needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact the drain/public works commissioner of their county at the number listed above or through the Michigan Relay Center at 711 for deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired persons.
Dated in Lansing, Michigan on March 11, 2026.
Dr. Tim Boring, Director
Michigan Department of
Agriculture and Rural Development
Brandon Williams
Deputy for the Director
517-331-3661
#137 Martyn and Branch Intercounty Drain Drainage Board
Barton Intercounty Drain Drainage Board
Beaver Creek Intercounty Drain Drainage Board
Burns Intercounty Drain Drainage Board
Deacon and Stone Intercounty Drain Drainage Board
Dodder and Francetic Intercounty Drain Drainage Board
Greiser Intercounty Drain Drainage Board
Handy Creek Intercounty Drain Drainage Board
Little Potato Creek Intercounty Drain Drainage Board
New Limbarker Extension Intercounty Drain Drainage Board
North Branch Greiser Intercounty Drain Drainage Board
North Branch of Limbarker Intercounty Drain Drainage Board
Potato Creek Intercounty Drain Drainage Board
Thiele Intercounty Drain Drainage Board
(Gratiot and Saginaw Counties)
1:45 p.m., Thursday, March 26, 2026
Saginaw County Public Works Office
111 South Michigan Avenue
Saginaw, Michigan
- 1. Call to order and Introductions
Board Members
Brandon Williams, Chair, Michigan Dept. of Agriculture & Rural Development
Bernard Barnes, Gratiot County Drain Commissioner
Brian Wendling, Saginaw County Public Works Commissioner
2. Motion to elect a Secretary
3. Review and set the agenda
4. Approve minutes for #137 Martyn and Branch (8/31/2018), Barton (6/24/2024), Beaver Creek (8/31/2018), Burns (9/19/2022), Deacon & Stone (7/28/2020), Dodder & Francetic (6/17/2024), Greiser (5/14/2021), Handy Creek (12/16/2021), Little Potato Creek (9/19/2022), New Limbarker Extension (8/31/2018), North Branch Greiser (8/31/2018), North Branch of Limbarker (1/28/2025), Potato Creek (9/19/2022), and Thiele (6/17/2024)
5. Communications and reports of board members, committees, and consultants
a. Coordinate upcoming LEO BEAD drain crossing permits
b. Discuss Governance, FOIA, and SESC resolutions
c. Receive the Treasurer’s report
6. Invoices paid/Drain orders signed
7. Other business
8. Public comment
9. Set the date, time, and location of the next meeting
10. Adjourn
111 South Michigan Avenue
Saginaw, Michigan, 48602
Start: March 26, 2026 1:45 PM
End: March 26, 2026 3:00 PM
#137 MARTYN AND BRANCH INTERCOUNTY DRAIN
BARTON INTERCOUNTY DRAIN
BEAVER CREEK INTERCOUNTY DRAIN
BURNS INTERCOUNTY DRAIN
DEACON AND STONE INTERCOUNTY DRAIN
DODDER AND FRANCETIC INTERCOUNTY DRAIN
GREISER INTERCOUNTY DRAIN
HANDY CREEK INTERCOUNTY DRAIN
LITTLE POTATO CREEK INTERCOUNTY DRAIN
NEW LIMBARKER EXTENSION INTERCOUNTY DRAIN
NORTH BRANCH GREISER INTERCOUNTY DRAIN
NORTH BRANCH OF LIMBARKER INTERCOUNTY DRAIN
POTATO CREEK INTERCOUNTY DRAIN
THIELE INTERCOUNTY DRAIN
Saginaw County Public Works Office
111 South Michigan Avenue
Saginaw, Michigan
Proceedings conducted at this public meeting will be subject to the provisions of the Michigan Open Meetings Act.
Bernard Barnes
Gratiot County Drain Commissioner
904 East Center Street
Ithaca, MI 48847
989-875-5207
Brian Wendling
Saginaw County Public Works Commissioner
111 S. Michigan Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48602
989-790-5258
Those needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact the drain/public works commissioner of their county at the number listed above or through the Michigan Relay Center at 711 for deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired persons.
Dated in Lansing, Michigan on March 11, 2026.
Dr. Tim Boring, Director
Michigan Department of
Agriculture and Rural Development
Brandon Williams
Deputy for the Director
517-331-3661
#137 Martyn and Branch Intercounty Drain Drainage Board
Barton Intercounty Drain Drainage Board
Beaver Creek Intercounty Drain Drainage Board
Burns Intercounty Drain Drainage Board
Deacon and Stone Intercounty Drain Drainage Board
Dodder and Francetic Intercounty Drain Drainage Board
Greiser Intercounty Drain Drainage Board
Handy Creek Intercounty Drain Drainage Board
Little Potato Creek Intercounty Drain Drainage Board
New Limbarker Extension Intercounty Drain Drainage Board
North Branch Greiser Intercounty Drain Drainage Board
North Branch of Limbarker Intercounty Drain Drainage Board
Potato Creek Intercounty Drain Drainage Board
Thiele Intercounty Drain Drainage Board
(Gratiot and Saginaw Counties)
1:45 p.m., Thursday, March 26, 2026
Saginaw County Public Works Office
111 South Michigan Avenue
Saginaw, Michigan
- 1. Call to order and Introductions
Board Members
Brandon Williams, Chair, Michigan Dept. of Agriculture & Rural Development
Bernard Barnes, Gratiot County Drain Commissioner
Brian Wendling, Saginaw County Public Works Commissioner
2. Motion to elect a Secretary
3. Review and set the agenda
4. Approve minutes for #137 Martyn and Branch (8/31/2018), Barton (6/24/2024), Beaver Creek (8/31/2018), Burns (9/19/2022), Deacon & Stone (7/28/2020), Dodder & Francetic (6/17/2024), Greiser (5/14/2021), Handy Creek (12/16/2021), Little Potato Creek (9/19/2022), New Limbarker Extension (8/31/2018), North Branch Greiser (8/31/2018), North Branch of Limbarker (1/28/2025), Potato Creek (9/19/2022), and Thiele (6/17/2024)
5. Communications and reports of board members, committees, and consultants
a. Coordinate upcoming LEO BEAD drain crossing permits
b. Discuss Governance, FOIA, and SESC resolutions
c. Receive the Treasurer’s report
6. Invoices paid/Drain orders signed
7. Other business
8. Public comment
9. Set the date, time, and location of the next meeting
10. Adjourn