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ATHENS CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF MEETING
January 23, 2024

The Athens City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, January 23, 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, 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 December 19, 2023, City Council Regular scheduled meeting were submitted
and approved. Council Member Curtis moved; Vice Mayor Eaton seconded.

AYES: Curtis, Pelley, Eaton, Sherlin
NAYS: None

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REQUESTS FROM CITIZENS

Five (5) individuals addressed the Council expressing concerns about the time change of City
Council Meetings, Council Member Pelley, and recent new developments.

City Attorney Caldwell requested permission to address the Council and citizens concerning this
portion of the agenda. He provided clarification that anyone speaking from the podium should
present request to the Council, citizens should make no allegations toward anyone, and keep

your comments diplomatic.

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CONSENT AGENDA

Mayor Sherlin advised the recording clerk to read the following items into the record:

a) Approve schedule for Athens Travelers Cruise In except for May 18 due to previously
scheduled Relay for Life event at Market Park.

b) Approve Resolution No. 2024-01 for Athens Flood Awareness week.

c) Approve Resolution No. 2024-02 for Assistance to Firefighters Equipment Grant.

d) Approve workplace harassment non-retaliation (whistleblower) policy and