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Votes at a glance: Athens City Council, Jan. 21, 2025
Summary
Summary of formal votes taken by the Athens City Council at its Jan. 21, 2025 meeting, including resolutions, ordinance first reading, and board appointment attempts.
This summary lists the formal votes recorded by the Athens City Council during its Jan. 21, 2025 meeting.
- Consent agenda (items a–f): Approved unanimously (Council member John Dugan, Council member Pelley, Vice Mayor Curtis, Mayor Mary Eaton). Items included resolutions authorizing distribution of Athens Utilities Board in-lieu-of-tax payments (resolutions 2025-1 and 2025-2), a fiscal year 24–25 fund balance transfer, final closeout for a USDA Rural Development loan for the school building project, Resolution 2025-3 declaring Flood Awareness Week, and appointment of James Frias to a council advisory committee.
- Old business — Rescind North City School demolition vote: Motion to rescind the Dec. 17, 2024 demolition authorization failed 2-2 (John Dugan yes; Council member Pelley yes; Vice Mayor Curtis no; Mayor Mary Eaton no).
- Library board appointments: Motion to consider Jacob Burnett for the library board failed on roll call (John Dugan yes; Council member Pelley no; Vice Mayor Curtis no; Mayor Mary Eaton abstained). A subsequent motion to appoint Amy Sullins failed 2-1-1 (Council member Pelley yes; Vice Mayor Curtis yes; John Dugan no; Mayor Mary Eaton abstained); the seat remains unfilled.
- Ordinance 1136, H2 Historic Overlay District — First reading: Approved 3-1 (John Dugan yes; Vice Mayor Curtis yes; Mayor Mary Eaton yes; Council member Pelley no). The ordinance will return for public hearing and second reading.
- Appraisal of downtown building for possible city hall: Appraisal value reported as $3,440,000; staff noted they were continuing negotiations and provided no purchase/lease decision at the meeting.
- Authorize planning for a new fire station on Elizabeth Street: Council authorized the city manager to begin planning and design work; vote was unanimous (John Dugan yes; Council member Pelley yes; Vice Mayor Curtis yes; Mayor Mary Eaton yes).
