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April 16, 2024
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Vice Mayor Eaton moved, Council Member Pelley seconded to approve the agreement with
McMinn County on the fire training tower. Roll call:

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

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NEW BUSINESS

Approve purchase, in the amount of $420,000, of the Patricia Parker property located next to Athens
Regional! Park, subject to decision by Probate Court to approve the estate settlement.

Mayor Sherlin asked for a motion. Council Member Curtis moved, Council Member Witt-
McMahan seconded to approve the purchase amount for Patricia Parker Property. Roll call:

AYES: Curtis, Witt-McMahan, Eaton, Sherlin.
NAYS: Pelley

Motion regarding maternity leave policy

Council Member Curtis moved, Council Member Pelley seconded to approve the maternity
leave policy as presented. Roll Call:

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

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Motion to approve Juneteenth (June 19th) as an official holiday and consideration of additional
holidays.

Council Member Witt-McMahan moved, Vice Mayor Eaton seconded that Juneteenth (June
19*") be added to the official holidays for the City. Roll Call:

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