MCKENZIE (November 15) - Rezoning of a parcel of land and the purchase of in-car cameras for the McKenzie Police Department were approved during the meeting of the McKenzie Mayor and Council.

Two in-car video cameras for McKenzie Police Department were approved at a price of $7,240 from Decatur Electronics. Funds to purchase the cameras are obtained through a grant, said Mayor Walter Winchester. Cameras will assist police officers in their court cases, said Winchester. Councilman Gene Hale said the department already has one camera in a patrol car and the addition of two more will be helpful. The vote to purchase the cameras was unanimous. Councilpersons Brad Davis and Darra Adkins were absent.

The first of two readings was unanimously approved for the rezoning of a parcel of property along U.S. 79 and adjacent to the Tennessee Technology Center. The former Gaskins home was purchased by McKenzie Medical Clinic. The new owner requested the property be rezoned from low density residential (R-1) to hospital-medical (H-M).

A $500 donation was approved for Bethel College to help with the expense of hosting NAIA playoff football games at Wildcat Stadium. Winchester said the games will generate additional revenue in the city. Four game tickets will be presented to the city in exchange for the donation.

Winchester announced the 1969 model pumper in the fire department dropped a driveshaft and damaged the transmission. Cost of repair is $5,075 in Memphis. He said a towing bill will also apply. Last month, the board approved payment of $5,275.79 to MHC Kenworth in Jackson for the repair of Fire Engine #2.

A donation of $100 was approved to the R.S.V.P. program in Carroll County.

Jill Holland, councilwoman and Parks and Recreation liaison, said Gerald Parish, a state consultant, visited the local recreation board. He said the state is revising the bylaws for recreation boards throughout the state. He told the board that prospective industries review three aspects of a community: workforce, education, and leisure opportunities, such as parks and recreation. The average tournament held in a city produces an average of $100 per child in revenue in the city.

The Freedom Festival planning committee will meet Monday, November 26, 6:00 p.m., said Holland. Everyone is invited to participate in the planning of the event.

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