STATE OF INDIANA)

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COUNTY OF CLAY )

Monday, November 5, 2001, Commissioner Harold E. Knox, as President of Clay County Drainage Board convened a Drainage Board Meeting at 11:00 a. m. for the purpose of discussing drainage items suggested by Clay County Surveyor, Charlie Brown. Drainage Board members attending the meeting in addition to Harold Knox and Charles Brown were Commissioner Members Ruth Miller and David Parr. Clay County Auditor Bill Morthland, as secretary to the board attended the meeting and made a record of the proceedings, to wit.

IN THE MATTER OF CLEANING "MARY PORTEOUS" DITCH

County Surveyor Charlie Brown reported that he has met with several members of the Mary Porteous Ditch Association that have indicated they would like to have the ditch cleaned out near Bridge #178 on CR535 West. There is enough money in the ditch fund to clean out an area near one of the curves in the ditch that backs up water the worst. The length of the ditch is probably well less than 10 miles, but Surveyor Brown said he will take proper steps to get DNR's permission before proceeding. Ruth Miller made a motion to proceed cleaning the ditch once DNR has given their permission. David Parr seconded the motion and Harold Knox voted making the decision unanimous.

IN THE MATTER OF A COUNTY DRAINAGE BOARD ORDINANCE

County Surveyor Brown said that in the matter of new subdivisions, his hands are tied by the lack of a drainage ordinance. He intends to bring this up at the next drainage board meeting. He has a sample ordinance from the City of Brazil, and has their permission to have it adopted for County use. He recommends that a drainage ordinance be passed promptly.

There being no additional business to come before the drainage board at this time, Harold Knox adjourned the drainage board meeting to reconvene the Commissioners Meeting at 11:12 a. m.

Drainage Board Commissioners

Member - Clay County Surveyor

Member - Clay County Auditor