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ATHENS CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF MEETING
July 16, 2024

The Athens City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the
Athens City Hall Council Chambers with Vice Mayor Eaton presiding. Councilmember Curtis gave
the invocation. Councilmember Pelley led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Upon roll call, the following members were present:

Curtis, Pelley, Eaton
Absent: Witt-McMahan, Sherlin

The following decisions were made and ordered made a part of the records of the Athens City Council.

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APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Councilmember Curtis moved to approve all three (3) session minutes: (corrected March 19,

2024 - regular meeting; June 18, 2024 - regular meeting; and June 25, 2024 - called meeting);
Councilmember Pelley seconded. Minutes approved.

Roll call vote:

AYES: Curtis, Pelley, Eaton
NAYS: None

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COMMUNICATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

Vice Mayor Eaton acknowledged the students who are visiting our city through the Friendly City

Sister Cities program. Vice Mayor Eaton thanked Denso for sponsoring an event for the
students at Trinity Methodist Church.

Councilmember Curtis read the letter of appreciation, from the McMinn County Education
Foundation, for the donation given by the City of Athens.

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CITIZEN’S COMMENTS

Four (4) individuals addressed the City Council. The donation of the pipe from Selective
Structures, LLC., opinion/recommendation for changes to the Council Advisory Committee and
needed tree trimming in some areas of the city were the topics discussed by the citizens.

Councilmember Pelley stood and announced a point of personal privilege; Vice Mayor Eaton
denied. Councilmember Pelley moved to challenge the Chair; no second.