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City attorney authorized to seek court reconsideration in Charles Scott litigation; strong-letter to school district motion rescinded

Aberdeen City Board of Aldermen · July 7, 2026
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Summary

The board authorized City Attorney Walter H. Zinn, Jr. to appear before the court to seek reconsideration of the Charles Scott litigation amount; a separate motion by Alderman John Cain to send a "Strong Letter" to the Aberdeen Separate School District about delinquent monies was not seconded and was rescinded.

On July 7, the Aberdeen Board of Aldermen voted to authorize City Attorney Walter H. Zinn, Jr. to go before the court and seek reconsideration of the amount on the Charles Scott litigation. Aldermen Nicholas Holliday, Jeremy Belle and John Cain voted "Aye"; Alderwoman Rhonda Moore was not present to vote.

Separately, Alderman John Cain moved for the city attorney to deliver a "Strong Letter" to the Aberdeen Separate School District inquiring about delinquent contract monies owed to the city; the motion received no second, no vote was taken and Alderman Cain later rescinded the motion. The minutes record the attempted motion and its rescission but do not record a board directive to the attorney regarding the school district debt.