LAFOLLETTE, TN. (WLAF)- Veterans Kevin Walden and Danny McCulley (left and right above) came before the LaFollette City Council last night to clarify and apologize for the confusion from their appearance at the November meeting.

The pair came to council seeking donations for the Jellico American Legion Honor Guard at that time. Some of the council members thought that Jellico American Legion Honor Guard and the Campbell County Honor Guard were the same organization.

The next month members of the Campbell County Honor Guard were present to clarify that its organization did not need any monies at that time. Walden was very apologetic to council for the confusion. Walden said, “I’m here to answer any questions the council has about the Jellico American Legion Honor Guard.” The council did not have any questions, but Mayor Mike Stanfield made a motion that he and each council member donate $100 to each honor guard; the motion passed.

Alma Bratcher spoke to council offering praise for the LaFollette Police Department, particularly Capt. Steve Wallen. Bratcher said recently she had a “premonition” her friend was hurt. When she was unable to contact her, Bratcher called the police department. When officers arrived at the home, they found the woman, who appeared to have been beaten. Bratcher said she was “so grateful to the police department for the excellent work they do in the city.”

Resolution 2019-24, amending the 2019-20 budget for extra monies received from LaFollette Utilities and $22,000 in repairs to two fire trucks; Resolution 2020-01 and 2020-02 allowing for the hiring of an administrator and engineer for the upcoming 2020 CDBG project for the sewer line replacement grant, along with Resolution 2019-24 were all approved.

This dilapidated building the council discussed once housed the LaFollette Press on North Tennessee Avenue.  (PHOTO COURTESY OF WLAF’S CHARLIE HUTSON)

In the final business of the night, council approved City Attorney Reid Troutman to proceed to chancery court with the dilapidated building issue on North Tennessee. This is the final step for the city to step in and try to resolve the issue with the building that is a safety concern due to its deteriorating condition. The city has been trying to work with the property owner to resolve the issue but has been unsuccessful.  (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 1/8/2020 6AM)

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