CLERK’S OFFICE
Dorthy M. Gunn, Clerk
NOV
012004
Illinois Pollution Control Board
James R. Thompson Center
STATE OF ILLINOIS
100 West Randolph Street
Pollution Control Board
Suite 11-500
Chicago, Illinois 60601
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Re: Public Comment on PCB 04-79, Saxbury v.
ADM
Dear Ms. Gunn
I live adjacent to the ADM elevator in Hull, Illinois, and I understand that a
hearing was held on October 6, 2004, regarding a noise complaint filed by the Saxbury’s
against the elevator. I also understand the public was allowed to file comments until
November
15,
2004. While I was unable to attend that hearing, I wanted to let the Board
know about my experience with the noise. Therefore, I prepared the enclosed affidavit
and letter. I do not believe the elevator constitutes a noise nuisance, and I hope you will
take my experience into consideration when making your decision.
Sincerely,
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AFFIDAVIT
I, Russell Gill, being first duly sworn upon oath, depose and state:
1.
I have personal knowledge ofthe facts stated herein and am over 21 years
old.
2.
I am a resident of Hull, Illinois, and I live on property adjacent to an
elevator owned and operated by Archer Daniels Midland Company which
I understand is the subject of a Formal Complaint filed with the Illinois
Pollution Control Board by Bonita and Richard Saxbury.
3.
I have lived in my current residence since 1990.
4.
My home is closer to the elevator property than the home of Bonita and
Richard Saxbury.
5.
At the time I moved into my home, I knew I was moving in next to a grain
elevator and I anticipated that there would be some noise from the
elevator.
6.
The noise from the elevator has been about what I expected from the
elevator operation and is no more noticeable than it was when I moved in.
7.
I have never made any complaint to the elevator, the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency, police or the city of Hull regarding
noise from the elevator.
8.
I have never had to close my windows to be able to hear my television,
hold a conversation or entertain in my home.
9.
I have never had to change my plans for entertaining in my yard due to
noise from the elevator.
10.
The noise from the elevator has never interfered with my daily activities in
and around my house.
11.
I have never had difficulty falling asleep or been awakened during the
night due to noise from the elevator even with the windows open.
12.
I have never experienced any physical or mental distress that I attribute to
noise from the elevator.
13.
I have never sought medical treatment due to any distress that I would
attribute to noise at the elevator.
Further Affiant saith not.
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Subscribed and sworn to before me this / ~
day of December, 2003.
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