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Monsanto Monsanto Company 800 N. Lindbergh Boulevard St. Louis, Missouri 63167 Phone: (314)694-1000 January 29,1997 Mr. John A. Poole, Jr., Chief Land Division Alabama Department of Environmental Management 1751 Cong. W. L. Dickinson Drive Montgomery, AL 36109-2608 Dear Mr. Poole: This report supplements the reports submitted on March 29, 1996, April 17, 1996, May 10, 1996, May 24, 1996, June 7, 1996, June 21, 1996, July 3, 1996, and October 25, 1996, in compliance with Section A.(2) of the Consent Order between Monsanto Company and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management dated March 8, 1996. The addresses below are as denoted in Appendix I of the Order. 800 Boynton Avenue: Ms. Flora Corbett resided in this home, which was owned by Ms. Eloise Mealing. The sale of this property under the Property Purchase Program was closed on October 24, 1996. Ms. Corbett's furnishings were cleaned on October 21, 1996, prior to her relocation. This house is vacant. 802 Boynton Avenue: Ms. Eloise Mealing resided in this home, which she owned. The sale of this property under the Property Purchase Program was closed on October 24, 1996. Ms. Mealing's furnishings were cleaned on October 21, 1996, prior to her relocation. This house is vacant. 811 Boynton Avenue: Ms. Odessa Reese resided in this home, which she owned. The sale of this property under the Property Purchase Program was closed on November 1, 1996. Ms. Reese's furnishings were cleaned on October 30, 1996, prior to her relocation. This house is vacant. 813 Boynton Avenue: Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Thomas resided in this home, which they and/or Mrs. Thomas' parents owned. The sale of this property under the Property Purchase Program was closed on November 8, 1996. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas' furnishings were cleaned November 6, 1996, prior to their relocation. This house is vacant. DSW 133171 STLCOPCB4033129 Mr. John A. Poole, Jr. Page 2 January 29, 1997 1501 W. 8th Street: Ms. Dorothy Hammock resided in this home, which she owned. The sale of this property under the Monsanto Property Purchase Program was closed on October 17, 1996. Ms. Hammock had relocated prior to closing. This house is vacant. 517 Ferron Avenue: Mr. Andrew Hartsfield resided in this home. It is Monsanto's understanding that Mr. Hartsfield is being cared for in a nursing home, Colonial Pines. It is Monsanto's further understanding that Mr. Hartsfield is unlikely to return to the Ferron Avenue address. 527 Ferron Avenue: Mr. Jimmie Armstrong lived in this home, which was owned by his mother, Ms. Carol Armstrong. Monsanto has purchased this property and other property owned by Ms. Armstrong under the terms of the Property Purchase Program. Monsanto assisted Mr. Armstrong in identifying temporary housing until his permanent relocation. Mr. Armstrong has relocated. This house is vacant. 529 Ferron Avenue: Mr. Nixon and Ms. Williams lived in this home, which they owned. The sale of this property under the Monsanto Property Purchase Program was closed on May 20,1996. Monsanto offered Mr. Nixon and Ms. Williams cleaning of their furnishings prior to their permanent relocation, but Monsanto was advised by their attorney Mr. Stewart that Mr. Nixon and Ms. Williams had declined that offer. Mr. Nixon and Ms. Williams have permanently relocated. This house is vacant. 610 Montrose Avenue: Ms. Sallie Franklin lives in this home, which she owns. We have been advised that Ms. Franklin is represented by attorney Donald Stewart. Mr. Stewart has notified Monsanto that "...none of our clients has authorized us to accept any property purchase offers..." A meeting for further discussion of the relocation and cleaning offer with Mr. Stewart and his clients was held on Tuesday, April 2. Subsequently, Mr. Stewart has notified Monsanto that his clients "...do not want people from Monsanto on their property to clean..." Mr. Stewart has also stated, "We are going to get a clarification from the appropriate authorities as to what can be done about relocating our people." On March 28, 1996, attorney Donald Stewart filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Calhoun County naming Monsanto Company and Anniston Plant Manager Jack Mayausky as defendants. Ms. Franklin is one of the named plaintiffs in that lawsuit. Through discussion with Mr. Stewart and a May 24, 1996, letter to Mr. Stewart, Monsanto again extended offers to include this property in the Property Purchase Program and to provide temporary relocation and cleaning. By a letter dated May 25, 1996, Mr. Stewart advised Monsanto that "the property owners ... who are located on Montrose Avenue, have told us previously that they do not want to participate in the Monsanto Property Purchase Program. Thus, [Monsanto] does not have my permission to appraise any of the property owned by my clients whose names you listed in your letter of May 24, 1996." DSta 133172 STLCOPCB4033130 Mr. John A. Poole, Jr. Page 3 January 29, 1997 612 Montrose Avenue: Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Bowie lived in this home, which they owned. The sale of this property under the Monsanto Property Purchase Program was closed on July 18,1996. On April 24 and 25,1996, Mr. and Mrs. Bowie were temporarily relocated while their home and furnishings were cleaned. Mr. and Mrs. Bowie have permanently relocated. This house is vacant. 625 Montrose Avenue: Mr. and Mrs. Glen Ray, Sr., lived in this home, which they owned. The sale of this property under the Monsanto Property Purchase Program was closed on April 16, 1996. Mr. and Mrs. Ray have permanently relocated. This house is vacant. 710 Montrose Avenue: Ms. Annie Pottard lived in this home, which she owned. The sale of this property under the Monsanto Property Purchase Program was closed on May 17, 1996. Mrs. Pottard's furnishings were cleaned on May 23,1996. Ms. Pottard has permanently relocated. This house is vacant. 714 Montrose Avenue: Ms. Susie Trammell lives in this home, which she owns. We have been advised that Ms. Trammell is represented by attorney Donald Stewart. Mr. Stewart has notified Monsanto that "...none of our clients has authorized us to accept any property purchase offers..." A meeting for further discussion of the relocation and cleaning offer with Mr. Stewart and his clients was held on Tuesday, April 2. Subsequently, Mr. Stewart has notified Monsanto that his clients "...do not want people from Monsanto on their property to clean..." Mr. Stewart has also stated, "We are going to get a clarification from the appropriate authorities as to what can be done about relocating our people." On March 28, 1996, attorney Donald Stewart filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Calhoun County naming Monsanto Company and Anniston Plant Manager Jack Mayausky as defendants. Ms. Trammell is one of the named plaintiffs in that lawsuit. Through discussion with Mr. Stewart and a May 24, 1996, letter to Mr. Stewart, Monsanto again extended offers to include this property in the Property Purchase Program and to provide temporary relocation and cleaning. By a letter dated May 25, 1996, Mr. Stewart advised Monsanto that "the property owners ... who are located on . Montrose Avenue, have told us previously that they do not want to participate in the Monsanto Property Purchase Program. Thus, [Monsanto] does not have my permission to appraise any of the property owned by my clients whose names you listed in your letter of May 24, 1996." 720 Montrose Avenue: The Reverend and Mrs. Thomas Long live in this home, which they own. We have been advised that the Reverend and Mrs. Long are represented by attorney Donald Stewart. Mr. Stewart has notified Monsanto that "...none of our clients has authorized us to accept any property purchase offers..." A meeting for further discussion of the relocation and cleaning offer with Mr. Stewart and his clients was held on Tuesday, April 2. Subsequently, Mr. Stewart has notified Monsanto that his clients "...do not want people from Monsanto on their property to clean..." Mr. Stewart has also CSW 133173 STLCOPCB4033131 Mr. John A. Poole, Jr. Page 4 January 29,1997 stated, "We are going to get a clarification from the appropriate authorities as to what can be done about relocating our people." The Reverend Long, represented by Mr. Stewart, filed suit on March 27,1996, naming Monsanto Company and Anniston Plant Manager Jack Mayausky as defendants. Through discussion with Mr. Stewart and a May 24,1996, letter to Mr. Stewart, Monsanto again extended offers to include this property in the Property Purchase Program and to provide temporary relocation and cleaning. By a letter dated May 25, 1996, Mr. Stewart advised Monsanto that "the property owners ... who are located on Montrose Avenue, have told us previously that they do not want to participate in the Monsanto Property Purchase Program. Thus, [Monsanto] does not have my permission to appraise any of the property owned by my clients whose names you listed in your letter of May 24, 1996." 800 Montrose Avenue: This property was owned by Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. The sale of this property under the Monsanto Property Purchase Program was closed on August 26, 1996. This house is vacant. 810 Montrose Avenue: Ms. Helen Clegg lived in this home, which was owned by Ms. Emily Pierson. The sale of this property under the Monsanto Property Purchase Program was closed on May 20, 1996. On April 17-19,1996, Ms. Clegg was temporarily relocated while her home and furnishings were cleaned. Ms. Clegg has permanently relocated. This house is vacant. 814 Montrose Avenue: Mr. Jeremiah Smith lives in this home, which he owns. We have been advised that Mr. Smith is represented by attorney Grover Hankins. Monsanto has engaged in discussions with Mr. Hankins regarding offers for property purchase under the Property Purchase Program, temporary relocation, and cleaning. Mr. Smith has declined further discussions with Monsanto regarding offers for property purchase under the Property Purchase Program. 907 Montrose Avenue: Ms. Beatrice Edwards lived in this home, which she owned. The sale of this property under the Monsanto Property Purchase Program was closed on May 20, 1996. Ms. Edwards has permanently relocated. This house is vacant. 915 Montrose Avenue: Ms. Helen Sumlin lived in this home, which was owned by Ms. Sumlin and six siblings. The sale of this property under the Monsanto Property Purchase program was closed on June 5,1996, with five of the seven owners, including Ms. Sumlin. The sale of this property with the remaining two owners was closed as of January 22, 1997. Ms. Sumlin declined temporary relocation and cleaning of her residence. Ms. Sumlin has permanently relocated. This house is vacant. 1530 W. Sixth Street: Ms. Carol Armstrong lived in this home, which she previously owned. Monsanto has purchased this property and other property owned by Ms. DSW 133174 STLCOPCB4033132 Mr. John A. Poole, Jr. Page 5 January 29,1997 Armstrong under the terms of the Property Purchase Program. On May 2,1996, Ms. Armstrong's furnishings were cleaned prior to her move. This mobile home is vacant. 1531 W. Sixth Street: Ms. Magerline Walker lived in a mobile home on this property. The sale of this mobile home under the Monsanto Property Purchase Program was closed on May 28, 1996. Monsanto offered Ms. Walker cleaning of her furnishings prior to her permanent relocation, but Monsanto was advised by her attorney Mr. Stewart that Ms. Walker had declined that offer. Ms. Walker has permanently relocated. This mobile home is vacant. 1608 W. Sixth Street: Ms. Barbara Bolton lived in this home, which is owned by Ms. Juell Jackson. Ms. Bolton permanently relocated on May 1,1996. On April 30,1996, Ms. Bolton's furnishings were cleaned prior to her move. This house is vacant. 1612 W. Sixth Street: Ms. Juell Jackson lived in this home, which she owns. We have been advised that Ms. Jackson is represented by attorney Donald Stewart. Mr. Stewart has notified Monsanto that "...none of our clients has authorized us to accept any property purchase offers..." A meeting for further discussion of the relocation and cleaning offer with Mr. Stewart and his clients was held on Tuesday, April 2. Subsequently, Mr. Stewart has notified Monsanto that his clients "...do not want people from Monsanto on their property to clean..." Mr. Stewart has also stated, "We are going to get a clarification from the appropriate authorities as to what can be done about relocating our people." On March 28, 1996, attorney Donald Stewart filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Calhoun County naming Monsanto Company and Anniston Plant Manager Jack Mayausky as defendants. Ms. Jackson is one of the named plaintiffs in that lawsuit. Through discussion with Mr. Stewart and a May 24, 1996, letter to Mr. Stewart, Monsanto again requested that Ms. Jackson reconsider the offer to purchase her property under the Property Purchase Program and the offer to provide temporary relocation and cleaning. By a letter dated May 25, 1996, Mr. Stewart advised Monsanto, "As I told you yesterday, Ms. Jackson has declined to accept Monsanto's offer." Based on deposition testimony in her pending lawsuit against Monsanto, it is Monsanto's understanding that Ms. Jackson no longer resides in this house. 800 Cobb Town Road: Mr. Enoch Bell lived in this home, which was owned by Ms. Mabel Hankerson, who Monsanto believes is Mr. Bell's stepdaughter. The sale of this property under the Property Purchase Program was closed on November 23, 1996. Mr. Bell has relocated. This house is vacant. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church: Monsanto and the Church have entered into an agreement providing for relocation of the Church to a new facility and for Monsanto to take title to the property on which the Church facility is currently located. Cleanings have continued on a weekly basis since March 29,1996. Monsanto is currently assisting the Church to identify a site for temporary relocation during construction of a new facility. DSW 133175 STLCOPCB4033133 Mr. John A. Poole, Jr. Page 6 January 29, 1997 Mars Hill Missionary Baptist Church: Mars Hill Missionary Baptist Church, which is represented by Mr. Donald Stewart, filed suit on March 19,1996, naming Monsanto Company and Anniston Plant Manager Jack Mayausky as defendants. Monsanto has offered relocation of the Church to a new facility. Monsanto has offered weekly cleaning of the Church in a discussion with Mr. Stewart and by letter to Mr. Stewart. A meeting for further discussion of the relocation and cleaning offer with Mr. Stewart and his clients was held on Tuesday, April 2. Subsequently, Mr. Stewart has notified Monsanto that his clients "...do not want people from Monsanto on their property to clean..." Yours very truly, Robert G. Kaley, II Director, Environmental Affairs Monsanto Company cc: Brian J. Hughes, Ph.D., Alabama Department of Public Health DSW 133176 STLCOPCB4033134