Branch ans Derby Intercounty Drain Board Meeting

Notice of Drainage Board Meeting

BRANCH AND DERBY INTERCOUNTY DRAIN

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Drainage Board for the said drain will be held in person at:

10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Covert Township Hall
73943 Lake Street
Covert, Michigan

The purpose of this meeting is to conduct necessary and appropriate business of the drainage board (see attached agenda) and any other business that may come before the Board.

Proceedings conducted at this public meeting are subject to the provisions of the Michigan Open Meetings Act.

George McManus
Berrien County Drain Commissioner
Berrien County Administration Center
701 Main Street
St. Joseph, MI 49085
269-983-7111 ext. 8633

Joe Parman
Van Buren County Drain Commissioner
219 East Paw Paw Street, Ste 301
Paw Paw, MI 49079
269-657-8241

Those needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact the drain commissioner of their county at the number listed above or may use the Michigan Relay Center by calling 711 for deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired persons.

Dated on April 30, 2026.
                                                         Dr. Tim Boring, Director
                                                         Michigan Department of
                                                         Agriculture and Rural Development

                                                          Joseph Brezvai
                                                          Deputy for the Director  

                                                         517-388-3067

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Agenda

Branch and Derby Intercounty Drain Drainage Board
(Berrien and Van Buren Counties)

10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Covert Township Hall
73943 Lake Street
Covert, Michigan

 

1.         Call to order and Introductions
            Board Members
            Joseph Brezvai, Chair, Michigan Dept. of Agriculture & Rural Development
            George McManus, Berrien County Drain Commissioner
            Joe Parman, Van Buren County Drain Commissioner

2.         Motion to elect a Secretary

3.         Review and set the agenda 

4.         Approve minutes of December 3, 2025

5.         Communications and reports of board members, committees, and consultants 
               a.    Receive and review an inspection report by the Spicer Group and take any necessary action
               b.    Receive 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