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ATHENS CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF MEETING
August 20, 2024

The Athens City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the
Athens City Hall Council Chambers with Mayor Sherlin presiding. Councilmember Witt-McMahan
gave the invocation. Councilmember Pelley led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

Councilmember Curtis moved to approve all three (3) session minutes: (July 16, 2024 — regular

meeting; July 29, 2024 — called meeting; and August 1, 2024 — called meeting); Councilmember
Pelley seconded. Minutes approved.

Roll call vote:

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

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COMMUNICATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

TWU Bulldogs men’s baseball team was presented with a proclamation by Councilmember
Curtis for their outstanding 2024 season.

Three (3) competitors in the 29" annual All-American Soap Box Derby were recognized.
1. Breylin Hagerty was presented with a proclamation by Councilmember Pelley.

2. Anniemaye Johnson was presented with a proclamation by Councilmember
Witt-McMahan.

3. Titus Millsaps was presented with a proclamation by Vice Mayor Eaton.

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CITIZEN’S COMMENTS

Three (3) citizens addressed the council with their opinions and concerns. Councilmember
Pelley also addressed the council with his opinions.

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CONSENT AGENDA

Mayor Sherlin advised the recording clerk to read the following items into the record: