Officials at city hall had a chance to discuss the recent letter from DUD at Monday evening’s regular meeting of the mayor and board of aldermen, and they had a few comments of their own on the subject.
City Attorney Parsley said he found the missive personally offensive.
“Hunter (Hendrixson) and I received a letter from the chairman of DUD and Mr. Jon Foutch which implied that we have not been informing the board correctly about issues involved with DUD and I certainly take a little offense at that,” Parsley told the board.
Parsley contended that he and the city secretary-treasurer have kept the mayor and aldermen thoroughly informed in the matter.
“If anyone here on the board ever needs to talk to me about the DUD or any other subject they know my line is always open, and my office is always open.” Parsley noted. “I will be willing to talk to you any time, and I’m sure Hunter would say the same.”
Alderman Danny Washer also spoke up in support of Parsley and Hendrixson.
“I was really disturbed at the way they talked about you and Hunter,” Washer told the city attorney. “Right off the bat, I didn’t like it. You’ve been up front with us, discussed everything with us, and if I’ve had any questions you’ve always been open with us.”
Washer expressed his displeasure at the entire negotiation process with DUD as well.
“It just seems like this just keeps getting passed around, and they don’t want to cooperate with us,” Washer opined. “We’ve been up front, and they are not wanting to work with us on this. It’s like it’s a smoke-screen to me. They’re just putting it off and putting it off. I appreciate all the information you’ve given us, and I have no quarrell with y’all. I respect the information I get from you, and I trust it. I don’t like what I’m getting in the mail from them.”
“I took a little personal offense at the letter myself, Danny,” Parsley replied.
“I don’t blame you,” said Washer. “I took offense at it, and it wasn’t even directed at me, but we’re all a part of this board, and what reflects on you reflects on all of us.