Hudson Lake Drain is serviced, THE drain is fully closed, ditch is DRY!

Written By William Sosa

Hi All,

I have updated my distribution list from those wishing to be added per attendance sheets at our community meeting. I am now blind-copying everyone.

In a separate email, I will be sending out a more detailed update on the 2 meetings:

  • Monday, 9/12, Community Hudson Lake Water Level Meeting

  • Tuesday, 9/13, La Porte Drainage Board Meeting

  • as well as the progress we are making on multiple fronts.

However, this good news could not wait!

There was great concern expressed by the community over the past few months that the valve was not closed fully. The ditch had a steady flow of water. The consensus was that the valve was not fully closed - possibly clogged by debris preventing the closure. Others felt that the 40-plus-year-old structure was somehow compromised, thus causing the water to flow into the ditch.

Short answer — it was clogged by debris! On Tuesday, a crew of 3 cleared the valve, serviced it and today confirmed complete closure and dry ditch!

Here is the sequence of events for us servicing the valve:

  • after our community meeting on Monday, a resident committed to securing a proposal for servicing the valve. HLCA committed to picking up any related costs

  • at the Tuesday drainage board meeting, I requested a motion for us to be allowed to work with the DNR directly to service the valve. The motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously.

  • we received the proposal and shared it with the DNR on Monday 9/19

  • that day we got approval from the DNR to move forward

  • on Tuesday the valve was serviced. Due to the debris, it was felt that the valve may have been closed only 80-90%. The valve was cleared and greased and worked like a charm. The flow in the drain was greatly diminished.

  • Today - Wednesday - the ditch was checked, and it is dry! The valve is considered close to 100% watertight. And the drain structure at this time seems completely sound.

This is what can happen when the community comes together!

Thank you to all who came to the meeting(s)! Thank you to those who volunteered. You will be contacted!

As noted earlier, I will be sending further updates soon.

Breathing easier for now!

Georgette Joyce
847-609-7553

William Sosa

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