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Page 1 of 5 ATHENS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING April 18, 2023 The Athens City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 18 , 2023 , at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Sherlin presiding. The invocation was given by Council Member Eaton; and upon roll call, the following members were present: Curtis, Pelley, Witt-McMahan, Eaton, Sherlin The following decisions were made and ordered made a part of the records of the Athens City Council. - 1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the March 16, 2023 called meeting, the March 21, 2023 regularly scheduled meeting and the April 3, 2023 called meeting were submitted and approved. Council Member Pelley moved, Council Member Curtis seconded. Roll call vote: AYES: Curtis, Pelley, Witt-McMahan, Eaton, Sherlin NAYS: None - 2 - COMMUNICATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION – MCMINN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM Council Member Curtis presented a proclamation to coaches and players of the McMinn County High School Boys Basketball Team for their accomplishments during the year and for reaching the state tournament. - 3 - REQUESTS FROM CITIZENS Charlene Such, 219 Shadows Lawn Drive in Davis Place subdivision, addressed concerns of new lots not being cleared properly, through-traffic speeding problems and an additional entrance to new homes . Pat Grayson, 351 Shadows Lawn Drive, shared similar concerns and requested information on when violations would be addressed. Barry Bitzker, 116 Shadows Lawn Drive, Davis Place subdivision, expressed concern of the shape lots were left in. This item was referred to the next Study Session. Glenn Whiting made comments regarding his court cases against the city, but no request was made. Craig Johnson, 1411 Hammerhill Road addressed major speeding issues in the neighborhood. Brian McKinney, 11817 No Pone Valley Road, Decatur, addressed concerns stated about Davis Place subdivision as the contractor for the excavating.