2024 8 20 Agenda Packet 1

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ATHENS CITY COUNCIL 
MINUTES OF MEETING 
July 16, 2024 
The A
thens City Council met in regular session on Tuesday , July 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the 
Athens City Hall Council Chambers with Vice Mayor Eaton presiding. Councilmember Curtis gave 
the invocation. Councilmember Pelley led the Pledge of Allegiance. 
Upon roll call, the following members were present: 
Curtis, Pelley, Eaton 
Absent: Witt-McMahan, Sherlin 
The following decisions were made and ordered made a part of the records of the Athens City Council. 
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
Councilmember Curtis moved to approve all three (3) session minutes: (corrected March 19, 
2024 - regular meeting; June 18, 2024 - regular meeting; and June 25, 2024 - called meeting); 
Councilmember Pelley seconded. Minutes approved.  
Roll call vote: 
AYES: Curtis, Pelley, Eaton 
NAYS: None 
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COMMUNICATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 
Vice Mayor Eaton acknowledged the students who are visiting our city through the Friendly City 
Sister Cities program. Vice Mayor Eaton thanked Denso for sponsoring an event for the 
students at Trinity Methodist Church.  
Councilmember Curtis read the letter of appreciation, from the McMinn County Education 
Foundation, for the donation given by the City of Athens.  
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CITIZEN’S COMMENTS 
Four (4) individuals addressed the City Council. The donation of the pipe from Selective 
Structures, LLC., opinion/recommendation for changes to the Council Advisory Committee and 
needed tree trimming in some areas of the city were the topics discussed by the citizens. 
Councilmember Pelley stood and announced a point of personal privilege; Vice Mayor Eaton 
denied. Councilmember Pelley moved to challenge the Chair; no second. 
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