ADAMS TWP — Supervisors Monday night opted to keep a cease-and-desist order in place on Woodland Trace development after reviewing efforts made to stem water drainage.

Supervisors placed a cease-and-desist order July 8 on the development when residents complained of flooding seemingly linked to the project.

“It's an existing problem,” said Tim Kelly, project builder.

Kelly shared photos with supervisors recording efforts he's made to stop water from running off the development onto residential properties. Mainly, Kelly implemented silt socks. He told supervisors water isn't draining from Woodland Trace, but is coming from an “old development” area.

Residents told supervisors they are still experiencing drainage problems.

“I got more water in my basement,” said Victor Green. “Not quite as much, because I went out and bought more sandbags.”

Green did note the water is clear, not muddy, indicating it might not be coming directly from Woodland Trace. Ernie Kuhs told supervisors catch basins near the development aren't adequate for the drainage they're receiving.

“There's still water running across our yard,” he reported.

Supervisor Russell Ford said the township was prepared to renew any catch basins on township property. However, ownership of the catch basins hasn't been specified.

Township engineer Ron Olsen noted he has been monitoring the project site.

“Right now, the Kelly water is being intercepted,” Olsen said.

Supervisors opted to keep the cease-and-desist order in place for two weeks while the area of concern is reviewed by township officials, the developers and affected residents at the same time. Involved parties should be meeting Tuesday and Thursday to assess the situation.

Under the cease-and-desist order, the township will not approve any new development for Woodland Trace until current concerns are resolved.