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Page 1 of 3 ATHENS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING April 19, 2022 The Athens City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Perkinson presiding. The invocation was given by Vice Mayor Lockmiller; and upon roll call, the following members were present: Pelley, Witt-McMahan, Lockmiller, Perkinson Council Member Curtis was absent due to illness. The following decisions were made and ordered made a part of the records of the Athens City Council. -1- APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the March 15, 2022 regularly scheduled meeting were submitted and approved by unanimous consent. -2- COMMUNICATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS ATHENS MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATE Mike Simmons, Principal at Athens Middle School, provided updates on the improvements being made throughout the school and on the many accomplishments of the students. =e MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE Mayor Perkinson acknowledged receipt of a thank you card from Ralph Swafford, who retired from the City after 25 years of service, and his family, in appreciation for all the City had done for them following the recent passing of his wife. -4- CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Perkinson advised that the following items were discussed during the recent study session and are presented as part of the Consent Agenda. The recording clerk read the following items into the record: a.) Approve recommendation to award the bid for mowing and maintenance of Athens cemeteries to Total Lawn Care. b.) Approve proposal and contract with Gresham Smith for professional services for STBG paving. c.) Approve proposal and contract with Stantec for the Public Safety Training Facility. d.) Approve a one-time Cost-of-Living adjustment for current retirees. Mayor Perkinson asked for a motion. Council Member Pelley moved, Vice Mayor Lockmiller seconded, that the Consent Agenda as stated above be approved. Roll call vote: AYES: Pelley, Witt-McMahan, Lockmiller, Perkinson NAYS: None ABSENT: Curtis -5- ORDINANCES None