RESOLUTION 01______
July 23,2001
WHEREAS, Monroe County Commission has made a sincere effort
to cooperate with the Great River Road Scenic Byway Program and
believe that the designation could be and would be a valuable
economic development tool with a tremendous benefit to the tourism
industry.
WHEREAS, the critics with organized effort, questionable allegations,
and the fear of property rights infringement have presented considerable
opposition.
WHEREAS, an advisory referendum was held and a majority of voters
were in favor of de-designation.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held and a preponderance of comments
were to proceed with de-designation.
WHEREAS, the proponents to the de-designation are organized and
have shown to be resolute in their beliefs with every indication
being that there will be no agreeable solution short of the County’s
withdrawal from the byway program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners
hereby agree that it would be to the best interest of the citizens
of Monroe County for the Scenic Byway designation for the rural
sections of IL State Route 3 and the Maeystown Road be rescinded
thus ending the extended controversy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Engineer is hereby directed
and advise the Illinois Department of Transportation of the County’s
intent not to implement the Byway Corridor management Plan and
request that the de-designation process commence immediately.
Passed by the Board of Commissioners of Monroe County, Illinois
at Waterloo this 23rd day of July, 2001.
Motion: Second:
Aye: Nay:
Absent:
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ___________________________
Dennis M. Knobloch, County Clerk ____________________________
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