In response to a strong statement made by Centre Mayor Tony Wilkie during a special called meeting on Monday – Councilman Marc Johnson and Derrick Wheeler issued their rebuttal to the Mayor’s comments.

In response to Mayor Wilkie accusing council members allowing city property to used by non-city employees off city property, Councilman Marc Johnson had this to say –

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Council Derrick Wheeler in part of his statement had this to say –

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In other business the council heard quarterly reports from each of the city’s department heads, approving the purchase of a new grill for the Dixie Youth Concession stand at a cost of $1,224.

The council also approved the purchase of a new Administrative Department vehicle in the amount of $23,470.50 to be purchased from the state bid list.

A public Hearing was held pertaining to the rezoning of property located at 335 North River Street owned by Lynn Keener – there being no opposition, the council unanimously approved the measure.

To listen to Tuesday’s meeting in its entirety click below: