2024 02 20 City Council Packet 1

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Motion to change the meeting time of the City Council study session from 6pm to 3pm. 
 
Mayor Sherling asked for a motion. Council Member Curtis moved, and Mayor Sherlin 
seconded to change the meeting time of the City Council study session from 6pm to 3pm. 
Council Member Pelley spoke in opposition against the time change. Vice Mayor Eaton discussed 
the importance of public awareness. This is a work study session, not the Council meeting where 
the public has an input on the time to come and speak. Council Member Pelley spoke and said this 
was an imposition on the Council members. Mayor Sherlin said this could very well just be a trial 
run.  
Roll call: 
 
AYES:  Curtis, Eaton, Sherlin 
NAYS:  Pelley 
 
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Motion to limit Citizen input at Called Council Me eting to be restricted to items specified on the 
agenda. 
 
Mayor Sherlin asked for a motion . Council Member Curtis moved, and  Vice Mayor Eaton 
seconded to limit  citizen input specifically for the agenda  at Called Council Meetings. Mayor 
Sherlin opened the floor for discussion. Council Member Pelley spoke in opposition. Vice Mayor 
Eaton reminded the Council and citizens, this is specifically for special called meetings only.  
City Attorney Chris Caldwell suggested this item be postponed until  Council Member Witt-
McMahan is in attendance.  
Roll Call: 
 
AYES: Curtis, Eaton, Sherlin  
NAYS: Pelley  
 
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Motion regarding termination of k-9  program for Police Department 
 
Attorney Chris Caldwell read resolution to donate Dunya to McMinn County Sheriff 
Department. Vice Mayor Eaton made an amendment to the resolution that all surplus items 
go with the dog to Sheriff Department. Council Member Curtis seconded. Attorney Chris 
Caldwell spoke to revise the resolution with k9 Dunya plus all necessary equipment for her 
support and welfare to serve within NCSO and be transferred as surplus property. Council 
Member Pelley called the question. No second. Question failed. Chief Schultz spoke in regard to 
what is considered surplus.  
 AYES: Curtis, Pelley, Eaton, Sherlin 
NAY: None 
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