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March 16, 2021
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ORDINANCES

ORDINANCE NO. 1099 — SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ‘THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, TENNESSEE,’ SO AS TO
AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO REZONE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 412 SOUTH CONGRESS
PARKWAY FROM B-3 {INTENSIVE BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO R-2 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT)
SAID AREA BEING LOCATED WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF ATHENS, TENNESSEE.

The caption of the above-described Ordinance was read by the recording clerk. Mayor Perkinson opened
the public hearing. There being no one present wishing to discuss the Ordinance, Public Hearing was
closed. Mayor Perkinson asked for a motion. Council Member Pelley moved, Council Member Curtis
seconded, to approve Ordinance No. 1099 on Second and Final Reading. Roll call vote:

AYES: Curtis, Pelley, Witt-McMahan, Lockmiller, Perkinson
NAYS: None

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REPORTS

ATHENS CITY SCHOOLS QUARTERLY REPORT

Mr. Robert Greene, Superintendent of the Athens City Schools, presented his quarterly update. He stated
their COVID numbers were down and virtual numbers are down to around 10% compared to 20% at the
beginning of the school year. A new round of stimulus funds is coming, and the amount is substantial.
The bulk of the money will be spent on remodeling at the Middle School, reviewing all the heat and air
units with an engineer so that they can be replaced, reroofing North City School, and tutoring for students
in summer school. These funds will also pay for approximately 80 teachers to help those students catch
up. The first phase of stimulus funds will be over $5,000,000 which will be used for updating the Middle
School, and program changes to make it more like a STEM and fine arts school. They will also be looking
at the possibility of outdoor classrooms.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT

Mr. Mike Keith, Finance Director, presented the Finance Department Report for the month of February
2021. The report was accepted as presented.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT

Fire Chief Brandon Ainsworth presented the Fire Department Report for the month of February 2021. The
report was accepted as presented.

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POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT

Police Chief Cliff Couch presented the Police Department Report for the month of February 2021. The
report was accepted as presented.