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ATHENS CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF MEETING
February 20, 2024

The Athens City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, February 20, at 6:00 p.m. Mayor
Sherlin presiding. The invocation was given by Vice Mayor Eaton; and upon roll call, the following

members were present:
Curtis, Witt-McMahan, Pelley, Eaton, 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

The minutes of the January 23, 2024, City Council Regular scheduled meeting were submitted
and approved. Council Member Curtis moved; Vice Mayor Eaton seconded.

AYES: Curtis, Witt-McMahan, Pelley, Eaton, Sherlin
NAYS: None
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COMMUNICATION AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Athens City Middle School Updates- Dr. Trey Ivins
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REQUESTS FROM CITIZENS

Mayor Sherlin addressed the audience and Council. He provided clarification based on the last
Council Meetings previous policies. The “Request from Citizen”, to Citizen Comment” will change
if passed during the New Business. Citizens will also have 5 minutes for discussion if the new

policy is passed.

Ten (10) individuals addressed the Council expressing concerns about the Education Freedom
Scholarship Act, Regional Park, Time Change, and recent new developments.

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CONSENT AGENDA