Council meeting…Mayor uses powers to nullify 3-2 vote, cites further research needed

A lingering dispute related to a controversial management change at the Devine Golf Course in 2022 was thought to be put to rest by the Devine City Council last week at its April 21 meeting when the council originally agreed to a 99-year lease exchange to retain clear access to a portion of the course’s paved golf path but the vote was cancelled after the meeting by Cook.
Two days after the meeting Mayor Butch Cook used his power to “nullify” the action so the item can be voted upon again.…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!