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October 15, 2024
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Motion
Roll call vote:

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

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Motion for the allocation of FY ’25 funds to each application or entity.

Councilmember Curtis moved to approve a total of $15,000 to the Athens Area Council for the
Arts, a total of $15,000 to Friendly City Festivals, a total of $8,200 to Main Street Athens, anda

total of $10,000 to McMinn County Living Heritage Museum; Councilmember Witt-McMahan
seconded. No discussion. Motion Approved.

Roll call vote:

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

NEW BUSINESS
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Motion to reallocate funds between Main Street Athens and LITE House

Councilmember Witt-McMahan moved to allocate $35,000 to Main Street and $15,000 to LITE
House; Vice-Mayor Eaton second. Finance Director, Mike Keith explained the

misunderstanding of the original request and provided clarification. Motion Approved.

Roll call vote:

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

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Motion concerning landowner request for annexation of property located on County Road 126
(Milton Road) by George Andrew Hodges

Councilmember Curtis moved to deny annexation request; Councilmember Witt-McMahan
seconded.

Discussion: Councilmember Curtis stated that this area is reserved for commercial development
because that is what is deemed appropriate from a planning perspective. Motion Approved.

Roll call vote:

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

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Motion regarding the revisions to Tennessee Wesleyan University & City of Athens Lease
Agreement