Trees removed from private property by City causes citizen concern

City officials learned Tuesday evening from a citizen, the owner of trees removed from private property to amend a sewer line, may request compensation.

Larry Dorning addressed members of the City Council and Mayor Danny McKnight during a time of citizen input. Councilman Kevin King was absent.

Mr. Dorning spoke to the fact that he had not been contacted when the City allowed contractors to remove an estimated $1,450.00 in white oak timber from property owned by he and his wife in order to install a sewer line. The sewer line was funded by a CDBG grant.

Mayor McKnight was reminded by Mr. Dorni...