Council hears requests, zoning changes Odic has ‘change of heart’ regarding statue

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By Britne Hammons News Editor

A lengthy list of items filled the agenda for the Nov. 21 Canton City Council meeting. Council was in session approximately two hours before reconvening into executive session.

A number of items were tabled by the council including an amendment to change restrictions and ordinances at Mill Creek RV Park and Cottage Resort, moving ‘The Trade” statue and an opportunity to join a new 911 district.

Attorney Justin Beckham from Wynne & Wynne of Wills Point represented the owners of Mill Creek RV Park and Cottage Resort, requesting an amendment in the zoning ordinance, replacing missing, improper or incorrect information regarding site and phase development, marketing language, removing restrictions on length of stay and clarifying the legal rights and responsibilities of the Resort.

The current plan for the park states that an RV cannot be parked at Mill Creek Resort for longer than 28 days. Beckham argued to the council that the current restrictions limits “cottage use on less than full-time basis, prevents longer stays by ‘Winter Texans” and prevents RV owners from living on-site permanently.”

After discussion, the council tabled the request, stating that the city and owners of Mill Creek RV Resort would “work out a logical solution.”

‘The Trade’ Statue

Canton Mayor Lou Ann Everett informed the council that she had spoken to the Canton Economic Development Corporation about moving ‘The Trade’ statue to the Pocket Park located at the northeast intersection of Hwy. 64 and Buffalo Street.

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