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January 23, 2023
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Motion to change the meeting time of the City Council study session from 6pm to 3pm.

Mayor Sherling asked for a motion. Council Member Curtis moved, and Mayor Sherlin

seconded to change the meeting time of the City Council study session from 6pm to 3pm.
Council Member Pelley spoke in opposition against the time change. Vice Mayor Eaton discussed
the importance of public awareness. This is a work study session, not the Council meeting where
the public has an input on the time to come and speak. Council Member Pelley spoke and said this
was an imposition on the Council members. Mayor Sherlin said this could very well just be a trial

run.
Roll call:

AYES: Curtis, Eaton, Sherlin
NAYS: Pelley

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Motion to limit Citizen input at Called Council Meeting to be restricted to items specified on the
agenda.

Mayor Sherlin asked for a motion. Council Member Curtis moved, and Vice Mayor Eaton
seconded to limit citizen input specifically for the agenda at Called Council Meetings. Mayor
Sherlin opened the floor for discussion. Council Member Pelley spoke in opposition. Vice Mayor
Eaton reminded the Council and citizens, this is specifically for special called meetings only.

City Attorney Chris Caldwell suggested this item be postponed until Council Member Witt-

McMahan is in attendance.
Roll Call:

AYES: Curtis, Eaton, Sherlin
NAYS: Pelley

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Motion regarding termination of k-9 program for Police Department

Attorney Chris Caldwell read resolution to donate Dunya to McMinn County Sheriff
Department. Vice Mayor Eaton made an amendment to the resolution that all surplus items
go with the dog to Sheriff Department. Council Member Curtis seconded. Attorney Chris
Caldwell spoke to revise the resolution with k9 Dunya plus all necessary equipment for her
support and welfare to serve within NCSO and be transferred as surplus property. Council
Member Pelley called the question. No second. Question failed. Chief Schultz spoke in regard to
what is considered surplus.

AYES: Curtis, Pelley, Eaton, Sherlin

NAY: None