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2024-08-01 · City Council · Called session

Use the proposed city-manager employment agreementCity Council · PASSED

Meeting: · City Council · Called session

Use the employment agreement presented to the City Council for the city-manager appointment.

The source mentions a correction. Check the minutes for the corrected record.

  • Curtis: Yea
  • Witt-McMahan: Yea
  • Sherlin: Yea
  • Eaton: Yea
  • Pelley: Yea

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Interview all three City Manager candidates on the same dayCity Council · PASSED

Meeting: · City Council · Called session

Interview all three City Manager candidates on the same day through individual council interviews, lunch, a city tour, and a citizen-and-staff meet and greet.

  • Curtis: Yea
  • Eaton: Yea
  • Sherlin: Yea
  • Witt-McMahan: Yea
  • Pelley: Nay

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Adjourn the August 1, 2024 called meetingCity Council · PASSED

Meeting: · City Council · Called session

Adjourn the called meeting at approximately 4:00 p.m.

  • Curtis: Yea
  • Eaton: Yea
  • Pelley: Yea
  • Sherlin: Yea
  • Witt-McMahan: Yea

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2024-07-16 · City Council · Regular session

Approve three corrected meeting recordsCity Council · PASSED

Meeting: · City Council · Regular session

Council approved the corrected March 19 regular-meeting minutes, June 18 regular-meeting minutes, and June 25 called-meeting minutes.

The source mentions a correction. Check the minutes for the corrected record.

  • Eaton: Yea
  • Curtis: Yea
  • Pelley: Yea

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Approve the consent agendaCity Council · PASSED — consent agenda

Meeting: · City Council · Regular session

Approve consent items covering Market Park Pavilion use, police records software, and four grant applications.

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  • Curtis: Yea
  • Eaton: Yea
  • Pelley: Yea

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Approve Ordinance 1129 rezoning Young StreetCity Council · PASSED

Meeting: · City Council · Regular session

Approve Ordinance 1129 rezoning Young Street.

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  • Eaton: Yea
  • Curtis: Yea
  • Pelley: Yea

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Rezone Young Street property for residential useCity Council · PASSED

Meeting: · City Council · Regular session

Council approved Ordinance 1130 on second reading, rezoning Young Street property from Central Business to Medium Density Residential.

  • Eaton: Yea
  • Curtis: Yea
  • Pelley: Yea

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Approve Ordinance 1131 on second readingCity Council · PASSED

Meeting: · City Council · Regular session

Approve Ordinance 1131 on second reading to rezone West Madison Avenue property from residential estate to high-density residential.

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  • Curtis: Yea
  • Eaton: Yea
  • Pelley: Yea

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Challenge the chair’s rulingCity Council · FAILED

Meeting: · City Council · Regular session

Challenge the chair’s ruling.

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2024-07-16 · Beer Board · Regular meeting

Approve April 16, 2024 meeting minutesBeer Board · PASSED

Meeting: · Beer Board · Regular meeting

Approve the April 16, 2024 regular meeting minutes.

Passed 3-0

Moved by Curtis; seconded by Eaton.

  • Curtis: Yea
  • Pelley: Yea
  • Eaton: Yea

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Accept Chevron Food Mart beer-permit relinquishmentBeer Board · PASSED

Meeting: · Beer Board · Regular meeting

Accept relinquishment of the beer permit for Gas Express LLC, doing business as Chevron Food Mart at 2631 Decatur Pike.

Passed 3-0

Moved by Curtis; seconded by Eaton.

  • Curtis: Yea
  • Pelley: Yea
  • Eaton: Yea

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2024-07-01 · Planning Commission · Planning Commission meeting

Approve June 24, 2024 work session minutesPlanning Commission · PASSED

Meeting: · Planning Commission · Planning Commission meeting

Approve June 24, 2024 work session minutes.

Unanimous; individual votes are not listed.

Moved by John Proffitt; seconded by Jordan Curtis.

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Approve June 3, 2024 regular meeting minutesPlanning Commission · PASSED

Meeting: · Planning Commission · Planning Commission meeting

Approve June 3, 2024 regular meeting minutes.

Unanimous; individual votes are not listed.

Moved by John Proffitt; seconded by Jordan Curtis.

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Approve the Reynolds Property final platPlanning Commission · PASSED

Meeting: · Planning Commission · Planning Commission meeting

Approve the Reynolds Property final plat.

Unanimous; individual votes are not listed.

Moved by Frances Witt-McMahan; seconded by John Proffitt.

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2024-06-26 · Sister Cities Committee · Committee meeting

Approve April 8, 2024 meeting minutesSister Cities Committee · PASSED

Meeting: · Sister Cities Committee · Committee meeting

Approve the April 8, 2024 meeting minutes.

Motion carried; vote not stated

Moved by Ersa Henry; seconded by Betty Ruleman.

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Donate $2,500 to Knox Asian FestivalSister Cities Committee · PASSED

Meeting: · Sister Cities Committee · Committee meeting

Donate $2,500 to the Knox Asian Festival in exchange for the Japanese workshop series.

Motion carried; vote not stated

Moved by Ersa Henry; seconded by Deb Wallace.

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Request mayor promote welcome dinner and workshopsSister Cities Committee · PASSED

Meeting: · Sister Cities Committee · Committee meeting

Ask the mayor to mention the Chinzei Gakuin welcome dinner and Japanese workshop series at the July City Council study session.

Committee decision; vote not stated

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Retain current committee officersSister Cities Committee · PASSED

Meeting: · Sister Cities Committee · Committee meeting

Reelect Ersa Henry, Betty Ruleman, and Lindsey Ferguson to their current officer positions for another term.

Motion carried; vote not stated

Moved by Becky Simpson; seconded by Victoria White.

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2024-06-25 · City Council · Called session

Rescind the public-hearing motion concerning Councilmember PelleyCity Council · PASSED

Meeting: · City Council · Called session

Council rescinded its June 18 motion to hold a public hearing concerning Councilmember Pelley under T.C.A. 6-20-220.

  • Curtis: Yea
  • Witt-McMahan: Yea
  • Pelley: Yea
  • Eaton: Yea
  • Sherlin: Yea

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Authorize an ouster suit against Councilmember PelleyCity Council · PASSED

Meeting: · City Council · Called session

Authorize the city attorney to prepare and file an ouster suit against Councilmember Pelley under T.C.A. 8-47-101.

The source mentions a correction. Check the minutes for the corrected record.

  • Curtis: Yea
  • Eaton: Yea
  • Sherlin: Yea
  • Witt-McMahan: Yea
  • Pelley: Nay

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End debate on the proposed ouster suitCity Council · FAILED

Meeting: · City Council · Called session

Call the question on authorizing the city attorney to prepare and file an ouster suit against Councilmember Pelley.

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  • Curtis: Yea
  • Eaton: Yea
  • Witt-McMahan: Yea
  • Pelley: Nay
  • Sherlin: Nay

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Adjourn the June 25, 2024 called meetingCity Council · PASSED

Meeting: · City Council · Called session

Adjourn the called meeting at 4:27 p.m.

  • Curtis: Yea
  • Eaton: Yea
  • Sherlin: Yea
  • Witt-McMahan: Yea
  • Pelley: Nay

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2024-06-20 · Recreation Advisory Board · Board meeting

Approve February 22 and April 18, 2024 meeting minutesRecreation Advisory Board · PASSED

Meeting: · Recreation Advisory Board · Board meeting

Approve the February 22 and April 18, 2024 meeting minutes without changes.

Motion carried; vote not stated

Moved by Larry Rhodes; seconded by Bob Miller.

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2024-06-18 · City Council · Regular session

Approve the May 21 and June 6 meeting minutesCity Council · PASSED

Meeting: · City Council · Regular session

Council approved the May 21 regular-session minutes and June 6 called-meeting minutes.

  • Curtis: Yea
  • Witt-McMahan: Yea
  • Pelley: Yea
  • Eaton: Yea
  • Sherlin: Yea

Minutes PDF · page 1

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Adopt the FY2024-25 budget and property-tax rateCity Council · PASSED

Meeting: · City Council · Regular session

Council approved Ordinance 1128 on second reading, adopting the budget and setting the tax rate for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

  • Curtis: Yea
  • Witt-McMahan: Yea
  • Pelley: Yea
  • Eaton: Yea
  • Sherlin: Yea

Minutes PDF · page 2

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Approve Croy Engineering contract for the Mt. Verd ARC projectCity Council · PASSED

Meeting: · City Council · Regular session

Council approved Resolution 2024-12 authorizing a contract with Croy Engineering for the Mt. Verd ARC grant project.

  • Curtis: Yea
  • Witt-McMahan: Yea
  • Pelley: Yea
  • Eaton: Yea
  • Sherlin: Yea

Minutes PDF · page 5

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Purchase Elizabeth Street property for Fire Station 3City Council · PASSED

Meeting: · City Council · Regular session

Council approved purchasing property on Elizabeth Street for Fire Station 3.

  • Curtis: Yea
  • Witt-McMahan: Yea
  • Pelley: Yea
  • Eaton: Yea
  • Sherlin: Yea

Minutes PDF · page 4

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Rezone 509 Young Street for medium-density residential useCity Council · PASSED

Meeting: · City Council · Regular session

Council approved rezoning 509 Young Street from Central Business District to Medium-Density Residential District.

  • Curtis: Yea
  • Witt-McMahan: Yea
  • Pelley: Yea
  • Eaton: Yea
  • Sherlin: Yea

Minutes PDF · page 3 · Minutes PDF · page 4

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Use MTAS to assist with city manager candidate interviewsCity Council · PASSED

Meeting: · City Council · Regular session

Council approved using MTAS to research city manager candidates and arrange interviews.

  • Curtis: Yea
  • Witt-McMahan: Yea
  • Pelley: Yea
  • Sherlin: Yea
  • Eaton: Abstain

Minutes PDF · page 5

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Close the investigation into bans against Councilmember PelleyCity Council · PASSED

Meeting: · City Council · Regular session

Council closed the investigation into bans issued against Councilmember Pelley after receiving the city attorney's Report of Findings.

  • Curtis: Yea
  • Witt-McMahan: Yea
  • Pelley: Yea
  • Sherlin: Yea
  • Eaton: Abstain

Minutes PDF · page 2 · Minutes PDF · page 3

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Hold a public hearing concerning an ousterCity Council · PASSED

Meeting: · City Council · Regular session

Council voted to hold a public hearing to research or proceed with an ouster; the later June 25 minutes identify this as the approved motion concerning Councilmember Pelley.

  • Curtis: Yea
  • Witt-McMahan: Yea
  • Pelley: Yea
  • Sherlin: Yea
  • Eaton: Abstain

Minutes PDF · page 3

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Elizabeth Street property purchase approvedCity Council · PASSED

Meeting: · City Council · Regular session

Councilmember Curtis moved and Councilmember Witt-McMahan seconded approval to purchase property on Elizabeth Street for Fire Station 3. AYES: Curtis, Witt-McMahan, Pelley, Eaton, Sherlin. NAYS: None. The minutes state no purchase price and do not establish closing or payment.

  • Curtis: Yea
  • Witt-McMahan: Yea
  • Pelley: Yea
  • Eaton: Yea
  • Sherlin: Yea

Minutes PDF · page 4

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Approve the June 18 consent agendaCity Council · PASSED — consent agenda

Meeting: · City Council · Regular session

Council approved all ten consent-agenda items, including school budget actions, vehicle and equipment purchases, surplus declarations, and a sidewalk construction bid.

  • Curtis: Yea
  • Witt-McMahan: Yea
  • Pelley: Yea
  • Eaton: Yea
  • Sherlin: Yea

Minutes PDF · page 1 · Minutes PDF · page 2

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Rezone 507 Young Street for medium-density residential useCity Council · PASSED

Meeting: · City Council · Regular session

Council approved rezoning 507 Young Street from Central Business District to Medium-Density Residential District.

  • Curtis: Yea
  • Witt-McMahan: Yea
  • Pelley: Yea
  • Eaton: Yea
  • Sherlin: Yea

Minutes PDF · page 3

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Apply for the FY2024-25 School Resource Officer grantCity Council · PASSED

Meeting: · City Council · Regular session

Council approved submitting an application for the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security FY2024-25 School Resource Officer Grant.

  • Curtis: Yea
  • Witt-McMahan: Yea
  • Pelley: Yea
  • Eaton: Yea
  • Sherlin: Yea

Minutes PDF · page 4 · Minutes PDF · page 5

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Rezone 2128 West Madison Avenue for high-density residential useCity Council · PASSED

Meeting: · City Council · Regular session

Council approved rezoning 2128 West Madison Avenue from Residential Estate District to High Density Residential District.

  • Curtis: Yea
  • Witt-McMahan: Yea
  • Pelley: Yea
  • Eaton: Yea
  • Sherlin: Yea

Minutes PDF · page 4

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Donate police dog Kenna to the McMinn County Sheriff's OfficeCity Council · PASSED

Meeting: · City Council · Regular session

Council approved Resolution 2024-13 to declare drug canine Kenna surplus and donate her to the McMinn County Sheriff's Office.

  • Curtis: Yea
  • Witt-McMahan: Yea
  • Pelley: Yea
  • Eaton: Yea
  • Sherlin: Yea

Minutes PDF · page 5

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2024-06-06 · Historic Preservation Commission · Regular meeting

Approve corrected April 4, 2024 minutesHistoric Preservation Commission · PASSED

Meeting: · Historic Preservation Commission · Regular meeting

Approve the April 4, 2024 regular-meeting minutes on the condition that staff review the recording and correct the mover and missing seconder under item 2b.

Unanimous; individual votes not listed

Moved by Laura Lenoir; seconded by Tyler Boyd.

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Approve parking pad and handrail at 604 Ingleside AvenueHistoric Preservation Commission · PASSED

Meeting: · Historic Preservation Commission · Regular meeting

Approve replacing the existing concrete parking pad, adding an adjacent two-car concrete pad, and installing a handrail that matches the existing handrail's color and style at 604 Ingleside Avenue.

Unanimous; individual votes not listed

Moved by Jona Garrett; seconded by Laura Lenoir.

Minutes PDF · page 2

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2024-06-03 · Planning Commission · Planning Commission meeting

Approve the April 1, 2024 regular-meeting minutesPlanning Commission · PASSED

Meeting: · Planning Commission · Planning Commission meeting

The commission approved the April 1, 2024 regular-meeting.

Unanimous; individual votes not listed

Moved by Eric Newberry; seconded by Jona Garrett.

Minutes PDF · page 1

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Approve the April 29, 2024 work-session minutesPlanning Commission · PASSED

Meeting: · Planning Commission · Planning Commission meeting

The commission approved the April 29, 2024 work-session.

Unanimous; individual votes not listed

Moved by Eric Newberry; seconded by Jona Garrett.

Minutes PDF · page 1

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Approve the May 28, 2024 work-session minutesPlanning Commission · PASSED

Meeting: · Planning Commission · Planning Commission meeting

The commission approved the May 28, 2024 work-session.

Unanimous; individual votes not listed

Moved by Eric Newberry; seconded by Jona Garrett.

Minutes PDF · page 1

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Approve the Central Partners final platPlanning Commission · PASSED

Meeting: · Planning Commission · Planning Commission meeting

The commission approved the Central Partners three-lot final plat off Congress Parkway and Guthrie Street.

Unanimous; individual votes not listed

Moved by Jona Garrett; seconded by John Proffitt.

Minutes PDF · page 4

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Recommend rezoning 2128 West Madison AvenuePlanning Commission · PASSED

Meeting: · Planning Commission · Planning Commission meeting

The commission recommended rezoning 2128 West Madison Avenue from Residential Estate to High Density Residential.

Unanimous; individual votes not listed

Moved by Jordan Curtis; seconded by John Proffitt.

Minutes PDF · page 3

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Recommend rezoning 507 Young StreetPlanning Commission · PASSED

Meeting: · Planning Commission · Planning Commission meeting

The commission recommended rezoning 507 Young Street from Central Business to Medium Density Residential.

Unanimous; individual votes not listed

Moved by John Proffitt; seconded by Eric Newberry.

Minutes PDF · page 2

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Recommend rezoning 509 Young StreetPlanning Commission · PASSED

Meeting: · Planning Commission · Planning Commission meeting

The commission recommended rezoning 509 Young Street from Central Business to Medium Density Residential.

Unanimous; individual votes not listed

Moved by Janice Hardaway; seconded by Jordan Curtis.

Minutes PDF · page 2

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2024-05-21 · City Council · Regular session

Approve the April 16 meeting minutesCity Council · PASSED

Meeting: · City Council · Regular session

Council approved the minutes of the April 16, 2024 regular meeting.

  • Curtis: Yea
  • Witt-McMahan: Yea
  • Pelley: Yea
  • Eaton: Yea
  • Sherlin: Yea

Minutes PDF · page 1

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Approve amendments to the City of Athens charterCity Council · PASSED

Meeting: · City Council · Regular session

Council approved Resolution 2024-10 amending the City of Athens charter.

  • Curtis: Yea
  • Witt-McMahan: Yea
  • Eaton: Yea
  • Sherlin: Yea
  • Pelley: Nay

Minutes PDF · page 3 · Minutes PDF · page 4

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Approve charitable-organization donationsCity Council · PASSED

Meeting: · City Council · Regular session

Council approved Resolution 2024-11 distributing a total of $27,700 to five named charitable and community organizations.

  • Curtis: Yea
  • Witt-McMahan: Yea
  • Pelley: Yea
  • Eaton: Yea
  • Sherlin: Yea

Minutes PDF · page 4

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Approve the FY2024-25 City of Athens budgetCity Council · PASSED — first reading

Meeting: · City Council · Regular session

Council approved the proposed City of Athens budget for FY2024-25 on first reading.

  • Curtis: Yea
  • Witt-McMahan: Yea
  • Pelley: Yea
  • Eaton: Yea
  • Sherlin: Yea

Minutes PDF · page 4 · Minutes PDF · page 5

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This collection is not a complete voting record. An agenda item alone does not establish approval.