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ATHENS CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF MEETING
April 16, 2024

The Athens City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 16, at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Sherlin

presiding. The invocation was given by Council Member Witt-McMahan; 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

Council Member Curtis moved, Council Member Witt-McMahan seconded to approve the
minutes of the March 19, 2024, regularly scheduled meeting. Roll call vote:

AYES: Curtis, Witt-McMahan, Pelley, Eaton, Sherlin
NAYS: None

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COMMUNICATION AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

ATHENS CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATE

Mike Simmons gave an update on Athens City Middle School state testing, athletic fields, soccer
and baseball games. He stated there is a good relationship with those playing pickleball. He
invited the Council to come tour the schoo! and see the renovations. He specifically gave a
shoutout to the SRO’s and the amazing job they are doing. They are appreciated.
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CITIZEN’S COMMENTS

Mayor Sherlin addressed the audience and Council. He read the Civil Contract for Citizens.

Four (4) individuals addressed the Council expressing concerns about tornado sirens, maternity
leave policy, library board appointee, legislature and complaints and behavior by the city.