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October 15, 2024
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b. Approve bid from Stansell Electric Co. Inc. for High Mast Preventative Maintenance &
Repair

c. Approve bid from Stansell Electric Co. Inc. for Traffic Signals Maintenance & Repair

d. Approve Resolution 2024-22

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ATHENS, TENNESSEE, TO PARTICIPATE IN THE

PUBLIC ENTITY PARTNERS’ JAMES L. RICHARDSON “DRIVER TRAINING” MATCHING
GRANT PROGRAM.

Councilmember Curtis moved to approve consent agenda items b, c, and d as read; Vice Mayor
Eaton seconded. No discussion. Motion approved.

Roll call vote:

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

Reduction of speed on Ingleside Avenue

Vice Mayor Eaton moved that the speed limit be 30 miles per hour between the downtown
five-point intersection to Tellico Avenue and 40 miles per hour between Tellico Avenue and
Highway 11; Councilmember Witt-McMahan seconded. No discussion. Motion approved.

Roll call vote:

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

ORDINANCES
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Second reading of: ORDINANCE NO. 1133
AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE CAMPING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ATHENS IN

ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONITNUED SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF
THE CITY OF ATHENS, TENNESSEE

Public Hearing Opened

Discussion: Multiple citizens shared their opinions, both for and against the ordinance.
Public Hearing Closed

Vice Mayor Eaton moved to approve Ordinance No. 1133; Councilmember Curtis seconded.
Motion approved. Ordinance Passed.

Roll call vote:

YEAS: Curtis, Witt-McMahan, Eaton, Sherlin
NAYS: Pelley