December 15, 2003

CLERK’S OFFICE

ADM

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Decatur

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ILLJNOIS

Illinois

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Re: ADM elevator in Hull, Illinois

To Whom It May Concern:

I was raised on a family farm in the Mississippi River bottoms near East Harmibal,

Illinois. Today I live directly across from and the closest residence to the ADM elevator

here in Hull. When I was growing up there was an elevator in Fall Creek, Illinois. That

elevator has been gone for 25+ years. At one time there were two elevators in Hull. My

point is that we have already lost most ofthe options for grain delivery and handling that

were available at one time to the area farmers. Many farmers from a wide area deliver

grain here. I grew up loving the farm life and being committed to the field of Agriculture.

I graduated from West Pike in Kinderhook and received a B.S. in Agriculture

Science/Business from WIU. The Sny Island Levee Drainage District employed me for

many years as its Treasurer. In 1993 I purchased the home across from the Hull elevator.

I moved in fully expecting the noise, traffic, and dust involved in the process during the

busy harvest seasons. IfI ever had a problem with anything caused by the elevator I

would feel confident that talking to Kent about it would resolve the problem.. I have never

had a problem with the operation ofthe elevator. Today I have no personal need

whatsoever forthe ADM elevator in Hull. I do however understand the economy of our

area and know rural people and their needs. WE NEED

THE ADM ELEVATOR IN

HULL.

I know that you have made many efforts in an attempt to improve the noise and

dust level produced by the elevator. That is sufficient.

Please do not allow some

complaints by one individual, no matter how loud and defiant, to effect the

operation of this elevator.

Similarly, if

I

moved into

a

home bordering

a

school and its

playground, would

I

be justified in complaining about the noise of the children playing?

What should the school do about it? That is how I feel about the foolish, arbitrary

complaints being made by one homeowner. The elevator was here before any of us

moved in near the elevator and we should all be tolerant ofthe normal traffic, noise, etc.

for the betterment ofour wider community. Be assured that your presence here is not

only approved by a vast majority ofthe area residents, but very much appreciated. Thank

you for remaining a part of our community!

Sincerely,

7J

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Jeanie Cox

R.R.#1-Box 15E

Illinois 62343

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CLERK’S OFFICE

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STATE OF ILLINOIS

Pollution Control Boarc

STATE OF ILLINOIS

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COUNTY OF ADAMS

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AFFIDAVIT

r, Jeanie Cox, being first duly sworn upon oath, depose and state:

1.

I have personal knowledge of the 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 1993.

4.

My home is closer to the elevator property than the home ofBonita 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 somewhat less 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.

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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.

Name

Subscribed and sworn to before me this

1

~ day ofDecember, 2003.

MARKMTHOMPSON

NOTARY PUSUC * STATE OF ILUNO~S

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