2024 10 7 Study Session Agenda 1

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Athens City Council Work Session 
October 7, 2024  
Page 5 of 5 
 
 
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS  
a. Athens Middle School Playground 50/50 joint project (estimated total cost $66,419)    
• Will be discussed at the November 18, 2024: quarterly meeting between COA & ACS.  
 
b. Public Works Department 
• Hammerhill sidewalks - awaiting engineering cost estimate. 
• Downtown sidewalk cleaning - after Pumpkintown on October 12, 2024 
• Evaluation of 4-way stop at Dennis & Rocky Mount Rd – February & August 2025 
• Exit 49 vegetation cleaning - awaiting TDOT agreement.  
• New electrical service for downtown festivals. 
2025 STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION  
a. Police & Fire Memorial  - Vice Mayor Eaton  
 
b. Christmas Lights at Athens Regional Park  - Vice Mayor Eaton  
 
c. Skate Park upgrade - Parks & Recreation 
 
d. Swimming Pool upgrade - Parks & Recreation 
 
e. Sidewalk Maintenance  - Public Works Department 
• “Sidewalk maintenance employee is needed in the Public Works Department for the continuing 
maintenance and safety inspections of all sidewalks in Athens. This would include grass, dirt, and debris 
removal for all sidewalks. This person would maintain a log of each sidewalk worked on by date and any 
safety issues found should be reported immediately to the Public Works Director for immediate action. By 
being proactive in observing the safety of our sidewalk’s accidents may be prevented and lawsuits 
minimized.” - Interim City Manager, Mitchell Moore 8/21/2024 
 
f. Firing Range  - Police Department  
• “There is a possibility of construction for a potential firing range being donated to the city. This must be 
confirmed by the Police Department and then fully discussed with both affected departments about 
location, liability and noise issues fully discussed. I would recommend at least two public hearings 
concerning this potential project so that the surrounding property owners are aware of the potential 
location and noise levels produced. You need to fully vent all avenues associated with this possible pro ject. 
The public hearings need to take place prior to the Strategic Planning meeting.” - Interim City Manager, 
Mitchell Moore 8/21/2024 
 
g. Hiring of an Assistant Finance Director  
• “No later than two years before Mike’s retirement there should be an Assistant Finance Director in place to 
learn fund accounting under the direction of Mike Keith. This person needs to go through at least two 
budget preparations with Mike.” -  Interim City Manager, Mitchell Moore 8/21/2024 
 
h. Stormwater Utility Fee vs. Property Tax Increase 
• “Need for stormwater utility fee and/or property tax increase to address all stormwater issues across the 
city.” - Interim City Manager, Mitchell Moore 9/6/2024