WARREN COUNTY

OFFICE OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT UPDATE

The Warren County Office of Stormwater Management (OSM) occupied renovated space on the second floor to the 1141 State Street office building in March of 2006. The new office space has improved our ability to serve the citizens of Warren County. Individual office spaces have decreased the interruptions inherent with the previous open office layout. Included with the renovation is a small conference area, equipment room, and file storage area. All these added spaces contribute to a more efficient operation for the three Divisions (Building and Electrical Services, Environmental Planning and Assistance, and Stormwater Management) included within OSM.

Staff changes during the previous months have included medical leave for Suanne Boss Clerk for the Building and Electrical Services Division, the resignation of Mitch Ratliff who has been filling the GIS/Engineering Tech position for Stormwater Management Division, and the hiring of Robert Elrod as the Inspector/Engineering Tech for Stormwater Management Division. Suanne we trust you will be able to be back with us soon. Mitch we wish you well in your move. Robert we welcome you to the staff of OSM.

Other milestones for OSM staff include Stan Reagan�s completion of 10 years of service with County government, Harper Stewart�s assistance filling in for Suanne, and Craig Hunt successfully passing the first of three parts for his Level III Certification as a Building Inspector for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Congratulations and thanks to these members of the OSM staff.

Warren County Fiscal Court has passed OSM�s Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Ordinance (EPSC). Inspections have been initiated and are to be continued with the addition of Robert Elrod to the Stormwater Management staff. In addition to the EPSC Ordinance an Illicit Discharge Ordinance is currently under review and is scheduled to be on the agenda for passage after the first of July. These two ordinances along with a Post Construction Ordinance included with our permit move Warren County toward compliance with the mandated Federal Phase II permit. This permit is currently in project year three of a five year permit cycle.

We are beginning and will continue to make a difference in the quality of life for everyone in our County as we continue to work together to manage our growth in a responsible manner. A special thanks to all agencies, contractors, organizations, and persons who are working with OSM to implement the required changes.

by Jack Wright, Director

Warren County Office

of Stormwater Management