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November 15, 2022
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SWEARING IN OF NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS

The swearing in of the newly elected council members (Eaton, Pelley, and Sherlin) was conducted by City
Attorney Trew. Upon the seating of the new council, followed by roll call, the following members were in

attendance.
Curtis, Eaton, Pelley, Sherlin, Witt-McMahan

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REORGANIZATION OF COUNCIL

The method of selecting the mayor is determined by the Charter of the City of Athens (Article V; Sections
1 & 11), whereby the council members at the first regular meeting after each biennial election shall elect
from one of their number a mayor and vice mayor to serve for a term of two years.

ELECTION OF MAYOR

To begin the reorganization of the Council, City Attorney Trew announced that he would accept
nominations for the election of mayor. Council Member Witt-McMahan moved, Council Member Curtis
seconded, to nominate Council Member Sherlin to serve as Mayor. There were no other nominations.
Roll call vote:

AYES: Curtis, Eaton, Pelley, Sherlin, Witt-McMahan,
NAYS: None

ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR

Mayor Sherlin requested nominations for the office of Vice Mayor. Council Member Pelley moved,
Council Member Witt-McMahan seconded, to nominate Council Member Eaton as Vice Mayor. There
were no other nominations. Roll call vote:

AYES: Curtis, Pelley, Witt-McMahan, Sherlin
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Eaton

Mayor Sherlin called the meeting back to order.
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COMMUNICATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UPDATE

Tracy Lee, the principal of Westside Elementary School expressed appreciation for what the council has
provided and the recent Fire Prevention Week.

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CONSENT AGENDA

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

a.) Approve contract extension for high mast lighting preventative maintenance and repair
with Stansell Electric through October 31, 2023.

b.) Approve contract extension for traffic signals maintenance and repair with Stansell
Electric through October 31, 2023.

c.) Approve recommendation to purchase police vehicle equipment from Trucker’s
Lighthouse.

d.) Approve recommendation to purchase stormwater drainage pipe from Contech

Engineered Solutions.
e.) Approve bid (Items 1, 2 and 3) in the amount of $2,757,391.13 as submitted by Adams

Contracting, LLC for Campus Transportation Improvements related to the construction of
the new school.

f.) Approve Resolution No. 2022-30 for the bid for the Public Safety Training Facility and
funding from McMinn County.

g.) Approve change order # 2 with Stantec for design services related to the Public Safety
Training Facility.

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