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(20020485 3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - Chairman Lancaster called for public participation and no one responded. 4 DON KELLY DISCUSSION REGARDING RAILROAD EASEMENT AT THE AIRPORT - DQn Kelly requested to speak to the county board concerning the railroad easement at the Hall County Airport. He distributed pictures to the board member showing the condition of the tracts and the spills of asphalt. He stated that Hall County owns the easement and the Hall County Airport Authority operates and manages the airport. Mr. Kelly expressed concern on the condition of the tracts and the over-growth of weeds on the easement. He also addressed the spills of the asphalt and the oil from the train cars that are hauling the products. He stated that he does not know what kind of chemicals are in the asphalt. He addressed the language in the lease agreement regarding the liabilities and who would be responsible. The leasor can use the tracts anytime but he questioned who is responsible for the easement property. He also stated that the conditions of the ties in the rail tract are in bad shape and questioned if the Airport Authority has acted properly on this matter. Jeffries quoted language in the lease that addresses the ownership. He questioned who owns the tracts. Mr. Kelly stated that he thought the railroad owns the tracts, and in this case the railroad has not keep up the condition of the tracts. Mr. Kelly is concerned on the condition of the tracts that are on his property and he is concerned on what the industries will be bringing in on across his land. Hartman stated that he walked the tract and it needs to be repaired. He also stated that if there were a spill it would go into the drainage ditch. Jim asked Jerry what responsibilities the county would have and Jerry stated that under the state statue the county owns the property but the airport authority runs it. He stated that he would have to look at the state statutes regarding the airport authority to determine where the responsibility would lie. The airport authority board has the management authority. Lancaster asked Jerry if he would look at this and make a recommendation. Hall County owns the easement on his property. This will be put on the agenda in two weeks to address the issues and questions. 9 JOHN AMICK HALL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY DISCUSS AND APPROVE BALLOT LANGUAGE FOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY - John Amick stated that the County Board is aware of the proposal that the Historical Society wants to place on the November ballot. He worked with County Attorney Jerry Janulewicz to prepare the resolution and ballot language. According to state statute that if the tax rate is implemented it would equal one-tenth of one cent which would generate about $78,500.00 per year. Logan made a motion and Jeffries seconded to approve Resolution #02-0059 and place this issue on the November General Election Ballot. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster and Logan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried.