STATE OF INDIANA)

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COUNTY OF CLAY )

Commissioner Harold E. Knox opened the August 5, 2002 Clay County Drainage Board Meeting in the Commissioners' Courtroom at the Clay County Courthouse at 11:00 A. M. Commissioners Ruth Miller, David Parr, County Surveyor Charles Brown, Aecon Engineer Robert Bullard, and County Auditor William Morthland were present. Auditor Morthland made a record of the proceedings, to wit:

IN THE MATTER OF HEINE DITCH

County Surveyor Charles Brown reported that he has been informed by the Army Corps of Engineers that he will need to have an "Environmental Impact Study"completed before doing any work on Heine Ditch. The cost for the study is approximately $4000.00. He asked if this money should be taken out of the ditch fund of approximately $19,000.00. Bob Bullard agreed to get together later in the day with County Surveyor Charles Brown to determine a plan of action to complete work on the Heine Ditch in a manner acceptable to all State Environmental Agencies.

IN THE MATTER OF FIRST DRAFT OF DRAINAGE ORDINANCE

Robert Bullard, an engineer, and Vice President of Aecon, Inc., presented a 38 page rough draft of a drainage ordinance. He pointed out several areas that he felt the Commissioners would prefer to make some changes before adopting the ordinance. Since this was the first time that members of the "Drainage Board" had seen the document, Harold Knox suggested that the "Drainage Board" meet again next month to attempt to pass an effective Drainage Ordinance for Clay County. Ruth Miller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. David Parr seconded the motion and Harold Knox adjourned the meeting.

Harold Knox, Commissioner and President of the Board

Ruth Miller, Commissioner and Vice President of the Board

David Parr, Commissioner & Member of the Board

Charles Brown, Clay County Surveyor

William Morthland, County Auditor and Secretary of the Board