2023 11 21 Minutes

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November 21°, 2023
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Approximately 8 individuals addressed the Council expressing concerns about Council Member
Pelley and recent news developments.

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City Attorney Chris Caldwell addressed the council concerning Pelley’s recent controversies. He
noted three potential avenues to Pelley’s removal from office.

1. Allowance by the city charter.

2. Recall election against Pelley.

3. Ouster motion- The City Attorney has received an ouster request and will be filing it later.

A motion was made by Council Member Witt-McMahan asking Dr. Pelley to resign from the
City Council; it was seconded by Council Member Curtis.

AYES: Curtis, Witt-McMahan, Eaton, Sherlin.
NAYS: Pelley

Mayor Sherlin asked the Council if there was a motion to reprimand Council Member Pelley.
Council Member Witt-McMahan made the motion to reprimand Council Member Pelley if
he’s not going to do the right thing and resign to remove him from all boards and

committees. It was seconded by Council Member Curtis

Mayor Sherlin said the motion to reprimand Council Member Pelley includes the removal of
him from all boards and committees in which he currently serves.

AYES: Curtis, Witt-McMahan, Eaton, Sherlin.
NAYS: Pelley
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CONSENT AGENDA

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

CONSENT AGENDA
a) Approve Resolution No. 2023-29 authorizing the distribution of Athens Utilities Board’s
gas in lieu of tax payments for fiscal year 2023/2024.
b) Approve Resolution No. 2023-30 authorizing the distribution of Athens Utilities Board’s
electric in lieu of tax payments for fiscal year 2023/2024.
c) Convert part-time animal shelter employee to full-time.
d) Approve restructure of authorized positions for police department.