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ATHENS CITY COUNCIL 
MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION 
The Athens City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in 
the Athens City Hall Council Chambers, with Mayor Eaton presiding. Vice Mayor Curtis led the 
invocation. Councilmember Duggan led the Pledge of Allegiance. 
Roll call: 
PRESENT: Duggan, Sherlin, Curtis, Eaton 
ABSENT: None 
Note: The seat vacated by Councilmember Pelley's resignation on October 23, 2025, remains unfilled. 
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
A. Tuesday, October 21, 2025 -Regular Session 
B. Thursday, October 23, 2025 - Called Session 
Councilmember Duggan moved to approve the minutes as presented; seconded by Vice 
Mayor Curtis. 
APPROVED 
Roll call vote: 
YEAS: Duggan, Sherlin, Curtis, Eaton 
NAYS: None 
COMMUNICATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 
A. Athens City Primary School Report 
B. VIVID Award-James "Jim" Robert Nelson 
C. Southeast United States / Japan Association (SEUS) Conference - Lindsey Ferguson 
D. Visit to Athens Sister City, Isahaya, Japan - Mayor Eaton & City Manager Dowling 
CITIZEN'S COMMENTS GERMANE TO THE AGENDA 
• Glenn Whiting commented that he did not feel former Councilmember Pelley received 
sufficient recognition following his resignation from the City Council. 
• Abby Burke Carroll announced she will be running for Athens City Council in 2026. 
• Tyler Munger expressed his support for Perry McCowan to fill the current vacancy on the City 
Council. 
CONSENT AGENDA 
A. Approve Replacement of Existing Court Lighting Fixtures and Add New Pedestrian 
Lighting at Ingleside Park and Replace Existing Court Lighting Fixtures at Heritage Park 
B. Approve Updates to 457 Deferred Compensation Plan 
Vice Mayor . Curtis moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; seconded by 
Councilmember Duggan. 
PASSED 
Roll call vote: 
YEAS: Duggan, Sherlin, Curtis, Eaton 
NAYS: None