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AVHENS CITY COLNCTL
MUNU PES OF REGULAK SESSION
Tuesday, April 13, 202s

B. Approval of Legal Settlement

City Attorney Caldwell provided an update on the current lawsuit filed in McMinn County
Chancery Court involving Robert Roberts, LLC. He explained that mediation had taken
place and recommended settling the matter for $95,000, payable to Robert Roberts, LLC
through their attorney.

Vice Mayor Curtis moved to approve the settlement in the amount of $95,000.
Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion.

Discussion:
e Councilmember Sherlin expressed opposition to settling, stating that the City was not at
fault in the matter.
e Vice Mayor Curtis noted that continuing to contest the case could ultimately result in
higher costs for the City.

Motion approved.

Roll call vote:
YEAS: Duggan, Curtis, Eaton
NAYS: Pelley, Sherlin

NEW BUSINESS

A. Discussion to Amend Athens City Code 8-52 (1) - Number of Local Liquor Store
Privilege Licenses.

Councilmember Duggan moved to increase the number of local liquor store privilege
licenses from two (2) to three (3). Vice Mayor Curtis seconded the motion.

First Reading of Ordinance No. 1139:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, TENNESSEE TO AMEND TITLE 8, CHAPTER II OF THE
ATHENS CITY CODE TO INCREASE THE LIMIT ON LOCAL LIQUOR STORE PRIVILEGE LICENSES.

Discussion:
e Councilmembers Sherlin and Pelley opposed the increase, asserting that there are already
enough liquor stores in the area.
e Councilmember Duggan and Vice Mayor Curtis expressed support for the amendment,
citing their belief in a free market approach.

Motion approved.

Roll call vote:
YEAS: Duggan, Curtis, Eaton
NAYS: Pelley, Sherlin