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May 21, 2024
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Vice Mayor Eaton moved, Council Member Curtis seconded, that the Consent Agenda as stated

be approved. Council Member Witt-McMahan asked if Kimley Horn was a consulting firm and
not staff. The reply was correct. Roll call:

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

There were no ordinances.

Vice Mayor Eaton took the floor and requested that the Veteran’s Parade be put on the June
agenda.

Mayor Sherlin said it would be put on the June agenda.
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NEW BUSINESS

Purchase of property for fire station 3 (three).

Fire Chief Ainsworth chose not to speak about this. He said they are waiting for some additional
information. Council member Witt-McMahan asked if they found something that they thought was

going to be good. Chief Ainsworth said yes. Mayor Sherlin said it would be put on the work session
agenda for June.

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Approve Resolution 2024-10, amending the charter for the City of Athens, Tennessee.

Council Member Curtis moved, Council Member Witt-McMahan seconded to approve the
amending the charter for the City of Athens, Tennessee.

Vice-Mayor Eaton said every city municipality, county, federal, and state needs to do this. They
need term limits, and he appreciates everyone’s hard work.

Mayor Sherlin said the legislature did approve these amendments. They have the paperwork; it

needs to be signed and sent back to them. As soon as it is signed it becomes law, their charter,
and the charter changes will be made in accordance.