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ATHENS CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF MEETING
May 21, 2024

The Athens City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, May 21, at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Sherlin

presiding. The invocation was given by Mayor Sherlin; and upon roll call, the following members
were present:

Curtis, Witt-McMahan, Pelley, Eaton, 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

Council Member Curtis moved, Vice Mayor Eaton seconded to approve the minutes of the April
16, 2024, regularly scheduled meeting. Roll call vote:

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

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COMMUNICATION AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

CITY MANAGER

City Manager Deb Wallace addressed the Council. She gave her formal resignation due to personal and
familial family situation. It was not an easy decision; however, her resignation is effective June 30, 2024.

Mayor Sherlin addressed City Manager Wallace and commended her for doing a great job for the City of
Athens. He said the Council does not vote on it, but they do accept her resignation.

Some Council members and City Attorney Caldwell expressed their gratitude to her and the job she has
done as City Manager.

Mayor Sherlin said they will deal with the appointment of an interim city manager at the work session in
June. If they have the need to, they will have a called meeting prior to that. He has two names that were
sent to them by MTAS for interim along with one additional name that was sent to him by an individual in
the city. He asked the council to look over them and reach out to them if they felt the need. When they
meet, they will discuss their applications. He asked the Council if they have any recommendations, submit