2025 5 12 Work Session Packet 1

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Council
member Sherlin requested change: Use the term “Actual” instead of “Audited” in all references to 
General Fund Expenditures for clarity and accuracy. 
Council
member Duggan requested correction: 3% not $0 Alcohol Beverage Fee Schedule Credit Card 
Convenience Fee 
General Fund 
Councilmember Sherlin Feedback 
• Transfer to the Hotel/Motel Fund:
o Athens Area Council for the Arts – $12,000
o McMinn County Living Heritage Museum – $6,000
• Reduce Sister City Program funding from $20,000 to $10,000.
• Economic Development (01-0101-5940): Expressed concern regarding the value of services from
Tennessee Retail Alliance (TRA)  “No Bang for the Buck”. (see attachment)
• Estimate cost to add:
o Three (3) Fire Department employees
 $150,000 for salary/benefits and $80,000 for required gear for a total of
$230,000
o One (1) Information Technology employee
 $70,000 for salary/benefits
• Market Park Concept Plans – Requested a review
 at the May Work Session. (see attachment)
• Requests for Information:
o Invoices from City Attorney
o Requested data on the number of cities TRA currently serves. (see attachment)
City Man
ager Feedback 
• David Brown Videography Services – Will not contract David Brown for Beer Board or Council
Meetings for FY26.
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