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2024-10-03 · Historic Preservation Commission · Regular meeting
Elect Shawn McKeehan as chairHistoric Preservation Commission · PASSED
Meeting: · Historic Preservation Commission · Regular meeting
Elect Shawn McKeehan as chairperson.
Unanimous; individual votes not listed
Moved by Jordan Curtis; seconded by Tyler Boyd.
Require matching gutters for 108 Blount Street porchHistoric Preservation Commission · PASSED
Meeting: · Historic Preservation Commission · Regular meeting
Amend the porch approval to require gutters appropriate to the house style and matching the color of the existing gutters.
Unanimous; individual votes not listed
Moved by Jordan Curtis; seconded by Jona Garrett.
2024-09-18 · Board of Zoning Appeals · Regular meeting
Approve May 15, 2024 regular-meeting minutesBoard of Zoning Appeals · PASSED
Meeting: · Board of Zoning Appeals · Regular meeting
Approve May 15, 2024 regular-meeting minutes.
Unanimous
Moved by Sam Stephens; seconded by Kenny Charles.
Approve multifamily use on review for Brenda Vargas on Frye Street and Benton RoadBoard of Zoning Appeals · PASSED
Meeting: · Board of Zoning Appeals · Regular meeting
Approve multifamily use on review for Brenda Vargas on Frye Street and Benton Road.
Unanimous
Moved by Kenny Charles; seconded by Sam Stephens.
Move regular BZA meetings to the fourth Wednesday of each monthBoard of Zoning Appeals · PASSED
Meeting: · Board of Zoning Appeals · Regular meeting
Move regular BZA meetings to the fourth Wednesday of each month.
Unanimous
Moved by Sam Stephens; seconded by Wesley Kite.
2024-09-17 · City Council · Regular session
Approve August 19, August 20, and August 30, 2024 meeting minutesCity Council · PASSED
Meeting: · City Council · Regular session
Approve the August 19 called-meeting, August 20 regular-meeting, and August 30 called-meeting minutes.
- Curtis: Yea
- Eaton: Yea
- Pelley: Yea
- Sherlin: Yea
- Witt-McMahan: Yea
Approve Ordinance 1132 updating the occupational safety and health programCity Council · PASSED
Meeting: · City Council · Regular session
Approve Ordinance 1132 updating the occupational safety and health program plan.
The source mentions a correction. Check the minutes for the corrected record.
- Curtis: Yea
- Eaton: Yea
- Pelley: Yea
- Sherlin: Yea
- Witt-McMahan: Yea
Approve Ordinance 1133 regulating campingCity Council · PASSED — first reading
Meeting: · City Council · Regular session
Approve Ordinance 1133 regulating camping within Athens city limits.
The source mentions a correction. Check the minutes for the corrected record.
- Curtis: Yea
- Eaton: Yea
- Pelley: Yea
- Sherlin: Yea
- Witt-McMahan: Yea
Approve Tennessee Wesleyan University lease agreementCity Council · PASSED
Meeting: · City Council · Regular session
Approve the lease agreement between the City of Athens and Tennessee Wesleyan University.
- Curtis: Yea
- Eaton: Yea
- Pelley: Yea
- Sherlin: Yea
- Witt-McMahan: Yea
Approve the September 2024 consent agendaCity Council · PASSED — consent agenda
Meeting: · City Council · Regular session
Approve all consent-agenda items as read, including school-fund transfer, policies, purchases, appointments, street acceptance, and grant application.
The source mentions a correction. Check the minutes for the corrected record.
- Curtis: Yea
- Eaton: Yea
- Pelley: Yea
- Sherlin: Yea
- Witt-McMahan: Yea
Confirm Justin White's Historic Preservation Commission appointmentCity Council · PASSED
Meeting: · City Council · Regular session
Confirm Justin White's appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission.
- Eaton: Yea
- Pelley: Yea
- Sherlin: Yea
- Witt-McMahan: Yea
- Curtis: Nay
Postpone the Athens Regional Park Christmas-lights purchaseCity Council · FAILED
Meeting: · City Council · Regular session
Postpone the Athens Regional Park Christmas-lights purchase.
The source mentions a correction. Check the minutes for the corrected record.
End debate on FY2024-25 tourism-fund requestsCity Council · PASSED
Meeting: · City Council · Regular session
Call the question after the motions concerning Athens Area Council for the Arts tourism-fund requests were withdrawn.
The source mentions a correction. Check the minutes for the corrected record.
- Curtis: Yea
- Eaton: Yea
- Pelley: Yea
- Sherlin: Yea
- Witt-McMahan: Yea
Investigate Public Entity Partners representationCity Council · FAILED
Meeting: · City Council · Regular session
Investigate whether Public Entity Partners represented people unaffiliated with the City of Athens.
The source mentions a correction. Check the minutes for the corrected record.
- Pelley: Yea
- Witt-McMahan: Nay
- Sherlin: Nay
- Curtis: Nay
- Eaton: Nay
End debate on investigating Public Entity Partners representationCity Council · PASSED
Meeting: · City Council · Regular session
Call the question on the motion to investigate allegations concerning Public Entity Partners' representation of unaffiliated individuals.
- Eaton: Yea
- Pelley: Yea
- Sherlin: Yea
- Witt-McMahan: Yea
- Curtis: Nay
Approve North City School Bell bailment agreementCity Council · PASSED
Meeting: · City Council · Regular session
Approve the bailment agreement for the North City School Bell between the City of Athens and the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum.
- Curtis: Yea
- Eaton: Yea
- Pelley: Yea
- Sherlin: Yea
- Witt-McMahan: Yea
Adjourn the September 17, 2024 meetingCity Council · PASSED
Meeting: · City Council · Regular session
Adjourn the meeting at 7:44 p.m.
- Curtis: Yea
- Eaton: Yea
- Pelley: Yea
- Sherlin: Yea
- Witt-McMahan: Yea
2024-09-17 · Beer Board · Regular meeting
Approve August 20, 2024 minutesBeer Board · PASSED
Meeting: · Beer Board · Regular meeting
Approve the August 20, 2024 regular-meeting minutes.
5 yeas, 0 nays
Moved by Curtis; seconded by Pelley.
- Curtis: Yea
- Witt-McMahan: Yea
- Pelley: Yea
- Eaton: Yea
- Sherlin: Yea
Issue Grocery Outlet #03 beer permitBeer Board · PASSED
Meeting: · Beer Board · Regular meeting
Issue Grocery Outlet #03 at 1625 Decatur Pike an off-premises consumption beer permit for a grocery store larger than 10,000 square feet.
5 yeas, 0 nays
Moved by Eaton; seconded by Curtis.
- Curtis: Yea
- Witt-McMahan: Yea
- Pelley: Yea
- Eaton: Yea
- Sherlin: Yea
Issue Vamana 1 beer permitBeer Board · PASSED
Meeting: · Beer Board · Regular meeting
Issue Vamana 1 LLC at 117 Park Street an off-premises consumption beer permit for a grocery store smaller than 10,000 square feet.
5 yeas, 0 nays
Moved by Curtis; seconded by Witt-McMahan.
- Curtis: Yea
- Witt-McMahan: Yea
- Pelley: Yea
- Eaton: Yea
- Sherlin: Yea
Adjourn the meetingBeer Board · PASSED
Meeting: · Beer Board · Regular meeting
Adjourn the meeting.
5 yeas, 0 nays
Moved by Eaton; seconded by Witt-McMahan.
- Curtis: Yea
- Witt-McMahan: Yea
- Pelley: Yea
- Eaton: Yea
- Sherlin: Yea
2024-08-30 · City Council · Called session
Approve Randall Dowling employment agreement and October 7 start dateCity Council · PASSED
Meeting: · City Council · Called session
Approve the employment agreement with Dr. Randall Dowling as presented and set his start date for October 7, 2024.
The source mentions a correction. Check the minutes for the corrected record.
- Curtis: Yea
- Eaton: Yea
- Sherlin: Yea
- Pelley: Nay
- Witt-McMahan: Absent
Amend Randall Dowling's proposed employment agreementCity Council · FAILED
Meeting: · City Council · Called session
Councilmember Pelley's amendment to change the proposed $130,000 salary and vacation terms received no second and failed.
Adjourn the August 30, 2024 called meetingCity Council · PASSED
Meeting: · City Council · Called session
Adjourn the called meeting at approximately 9:25 a.m.
- Curtis: Yea
- Pelley: Yea
- Eaton: Yea
- Sherlin: Yea
- Witt-McMahan: Absent
2024-08-20 · City Council · Regular session
Approve July 16, July 29, and August 1, 2024 meeting minutesCity Council · PASSED
Meeting: · City Council · Regular session
Approve the July 16 regular-meeting, July 29 called-meeting, and August 1 called-meeting minutes.
- Curtis: Yea
- Eaton: Yea
- Pelley: Yea
- Sherlin: Yea
- Witt-McMahan: Yea
Council approves shared janitorial service including shelterCity Council · PASSED — consent agenda
Meeting: · City Council · Regular session
Consent item f accepted the TMA Services janitorial bid for City Hall, Public Works, and the Animal Shelter, effective October 1, 2024. Curtis moved and Eaton seconded consent-agenda approval. No amount is stated. This shared operating service is not a shelter construction cost. AYES: Curtis, Witt-McMahan, Pelley, Eaton, Sherlin. NAYS: None.
- Curtis: Yea
- Witt-McMahan: Yea
- Pelley: Yea
- Eaton: Yea
- Sherlin: Yea
Approve the August 2024 consent agendaCity Council · PASSED — consent agenda
Meeting: · City Council · Regular session
Approve all consent-agenda items as read, including resolutions, grants, purchases, contracts, surplus property, and board appointments.
The source mentions a correction. Check the minutes for the corrected record.
- Curtis: Yea
- Eaton: Yea
- Pelley: Yea
- Sherlin: Yea
- Witt-McMahan: Yea
Approve Ordinance 1132 updating the occupational safety and health programCity Council · PASSED — first reading
Meeting: · City Council · Regular session
Approve Ordinance 1132 updating the occupational safety and health program plan.
The source mentions a correction. Check the minutes for the corrected record.
- Curtis: Yea
- Pelley: Yea
- Eaton: Yea
- Sherlin: Yea
- Witt-McMahan: Absent
Adjourn the August 20, 2024 meetingCity Council · PASSED
Meeting: · City Council · Regular session
Adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
- Curtis: Yea
- Eaton: Yea
- Pelley: Yea
- Sherlin: Yea
- Witt-McMahan: Yea
2024-08-20 · Beer Board · Regular meeting
Approve July 16, 2024 meeting minutesBeer Board · PASSED
Meeting: · Beer Board · Regular meeting
Approve the July 16, 2024 regular meeting minutes.
Passed 5-0
Moved by Pelley; seconded by Eaton.
- Curtis: Yea
- Witt-McMahan: Yea
- Pelley: Yea
- Eaton: Yea
- Sherlin: Yea
Issue Holy Smoky off-premises beer permitBeer Board · PASSED
Meeting: · Beer Board · Regular meeting
Issue an off-premises package-store beer permit for Holy Smoky Beer, Tobacco, and Gift Store at 914 Dupit Street.
Passed 5-0
Moved by Curtis; seconded by Witt-McMahan.
- Curtis: Yea
- Witt-McMahan: Yea
- Pelley: Yea
- Eaton: Yea
- Sherlin: Yea
2024-08-19 · City Council · Called session
Select Randall Dowling as City Manager and begin negotiationsCity Council · PASSED
Meeting: · City Council · Called session
Select Dr. Randall Dowling as the next City Manager and authorize the mayor and city attorney to begin negotiations.
- Curtis: Yea
- Eaton: Yea
- Pelley: Yea
- Sherlin: Yea
- Witt-McMahan: Yea
Provide up to $6,000 for City Manager moving expensesCity Council · PASSED
Meeting: · City Council · Called session
Allow the City of Athens to cover up to $6,000 in actual moving expenses for the City Manager hire.
- Curtis: Yea
- Eaton: Yea
- Pelley: Yea
- Sherlin: Yea
- Witt-McMahan: Yea
Adjourn the August 19, 2024 called meetingCity Council · PASSED
Meeting: · City Council · Called session
Adjourn the called meeting at 3:24 p.m.
- Curtis: Yea
- Eaton: Yea
- Pelley: Yea
- Sherlin: Yea
- Witt-McMahan: Yea
2024-08-15 · Recreation Advisory Board · Board meeting
Approve June 20, 2024 meeting minutesRecreation Advisory Board · PASSED
Meeting: · Recreation Advisory Board · Board meeting
Approve the June 20, 2024 meeting minutes.
Outcome recorded; individual votes not listed
Moved by Bob Miller; seconded by Larry Rhodes.
Recommend first-come court access and tournament-only feesRecreation Advisory Board · PASSED
Meeting: · Recreation Advisory Board · Board meeting
Recommend keeping Ingleside tennis and pickleball courts first-come, first-served and charging reservation fees only for tournaments while staff research comparable fees.
Decision recorded; vote details not listed
2024-08-07 · Sister Cities Committee · Committee meeting
Approve June 26, 2024 minutesSister Cities Committee · PASSED
Meeting: · Sister Cities Committee · Committee meeting
Approve the June 26, 2024 meeting minutes.
Motion carried; vote count and individual votes not listed
Moved by Ersa Henry; seconded by Becky Simpson.
2024-08-05 · Planning Commission · Planning Commission meeting
Approve the July 1, 2024 regular meeting minutesPlanning Commission · PASSED
Meeting: · Planning Commission · Planning Commission meeting
Approve the July 1, 2024 regular meeting minutes.
Unanimous; individual votes not listed
Moved by Eric Newberry; seconded by John Proffitt.
Approve the July 29, 2024 work session minutesPlanning Commission · PASSED
Meeting: · Planning Commission · Planning Commission meeting
Approve the July 29, 2024 work session minutes.
Unanimous; individual votes not listed
Moved by Eric Newberry; seconded by John Proffitt.
Approve the Jinks final platPlanning Commission · PASSED
Meeting: · Planning Commission · Planning Commission meeting
Approve the Dustin Jinks final plat on Highway 39 West and County Road 134.
Unanimous; individual votes not listed
Moved by Eric Newberry; seconded by Sam Stephens.
Approve the Johnson final platPlanning Commission · PASSED
Meeting: · Planning Commission · Planning Commission meeting
Approve the Emmitt Johnson final plat on Call Drive.
Unanimous; individual votes not listed
Moved by Jordan Curtis; seconded by Janice Hardaway.
Recommend accepting and naming three street extensionsPlanning Commission · PASSED
Meeting: · Planning Commission · Planning Commission meeting
Recommend accepting and naming extensions of Valley and Housley Drive, Skyridge Drive, and Ridge Estate Drive, contingent on the maintenance bond.
Unanimous; individual votes not listed
Moved by John Proffitt; seconded by Jordan Curtis.
2024-08-01 · Historic Preservation Commission · Regular meeting
Approve June 6, 2024 meeting minutesHistoric Preservation Commission · PASSED
Meeting: · Historic Preservation Commission · Regular meeting
Approve the June 6 meeting minutes.
Unanimous; individual votes not listed
Moved by Shawn McKeehan; seconded by Jona Garrett.
Approve porch repairs at 13 Walcon LaneHistoric Preservation Commission · PASSED
Meeting: · Historic Preservation Commission · Regular meeting
Grant repair of porch decking and support beams.
Unanimous; individual votes not listed
Moved by Timberly Guffey; seconded by Jona Garrett.
Approve repairs and painting at 511 Madison AvenueHistoric Preservation Commission · PASSED
Meeting: · Historic Preservation Commission · Regular meeting
Approve repairs and painting, noting moisture issues at the stained-glass storm window.
Unanimous; individual votes not listed
Moved by Laura Lenoir; seconded by Shawn McKeehan.
Ratify emergency protection at 511 Madison AvenueHistoric Preservation Commission · PASSED
Meeting: · Historic Preservation Commission · Regular meeting
Ratify emergency work to secure the structure from the elements.
Unanimous; individual votes not listed
Moved by Timberly Guffey; seconded by Shawn McKeehan.
2024-08-01 · City Council · Called session
Advance the top three city-manager candidates to interviewsCity Council · PASSED
Meeting: · City Council · Called session
Invite the three city-manager candidates with the highest interview scores to the next stage.
The source mentions a correction. Check the minutes for the corrected record.
- Curtis: Yea
- Witt-McMahan: Yea
- Sherlin: Yea
- Eaton: Yea
- Pelley: Yea
Discuss the City Manager hire on August 20, 2024City Council · PASSED
Meeting: · City Council · Called session
Discuss hiring a City Manager at the August 20, 2024 regular meeting.
- Curtis: Yea
- Eaton: Yea
- Pelley: Yea
- Sherlin: Yea
- Witt-McMahan: Yea
Expand City Manager finalist interviews from two candidates to threeCity Council · PASSED
Meeting: · City Council · Called session
Amend the agenda item to interview three City Manager candidates instead of two.
The source mentions a correction. Check the minutes for the corrected record.
- Curtis: Yea
- Eaton: Yea
- Witt-McMahan: Yea
- Pelley: Nay
- Sherlin: Nay
Pay travel expenses for three City Manager candidatesCity Council · PASSED
Meeting: · City Council · Called session
Pay travel expenses for each of the three City Manager candidates being interviewed.
- Curtis: Yea
- Eaton: Yea
- Pelley: Yea
- Sherlin: Yea
- Witt-McMahan: Yea
This collection is not a complete voting record. An agenda item alone does not establish approval.