2026 7 21 Regular Session Packet council

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ATHENS CITY COUNCIL  
MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION  
 
The Athens City Council met in regular  session on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the 
Athens City Hall Council Chambers, with Mayor Eaton presiding. Councilmember McCowan led 
the invocation. Councilmember Duggan led the Pledge of Allegiance. 
 
Roll call:  
PRESENT: McCowan, Duggan, Sherlin, Curtis, Eaton 
ABSENT: None 
 
 
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
 
A. Tuesday, May 19, 2026 – Regular Session, as corrected 
 
B. Thursday, June 4, 2026 – 5:30 P.M. Special Called Session 
 
C. Thursday, June 4, 2026 – 6:00 P.M. Special Called Session 
 
Vice Mayor Curtis moved to approve the minutes. Councilmember Duggan noted that a 
correction was needed to Item C under New Business to reflect the vote as 5-0, all ayes, rather 
than 3-2. Vice Mayor Curtis amended his motion to approve the minutes as corrected, and 
Councilmember Duggan seconded the motion. 
 
APPROVED 
Roll call vote:  
YEAS: McCowan, Duggan, Sherlin, Curtis, Eaton 
NAYS: None 
 
 
COMMUNICATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 
      
A. Main Street Athens Interim Director, Amy Sullins announced the Downtown Community 
Celebration scheduled for June 25th. 
 
B. Athens Parks & Recreation Director, Matt Siniard announced the Buddy Liner Memorial 
Fireworks and Drone Show at Athens Regional Park scheduled for July 4th.  
 
 
CITIZENS COMMENTS GERMANE TO THE AGENDA 
 
• Glenn Whiting commented on the city manager’s position. 
• Elise Howell requested consideration for funding for Mid-East Tennessee Community Chorus. 
• Lisa Dotson commented on additional parking at Cook Park.  
• Videla Miller advocated for METCC funding as a young member of the children’s choir. 
• Kelly Kauss, a mother of children who participates in the kids’ choir spoke in support of a 
budget amendment to include funding for METCC in the City’s FY ’27 budget. 
• Cynthia McCowan questioned the a uto allowance for certain employees, and reason for 
dismissal of the City Manager.   
• Junita McClure-Lewis requested consideration of funding for the additional parking at Cook 
Park and road crossing improvements.   
 
 
 
 
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