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Commission approves $67,500 settlement in Elijah Dye case and hires assistant city clerk
Summary
In executive-session business reported aloud, the commission approved settlement of Elijah Dye v. City of Albany for $67,500 and later voted to hire Athena Ponder as assistant city clerk; both items were approved by roll call.
The commission reported the outcome of matters discussed in executive session and acted on personnel decisions during its Nov. 25 meeting.
The mayor reported that the city commission approved settlement of the case "Elijah Dye versus City of Albany" pending in Dougherty County state court, with a settlement payment of $67,500 in exchange for a full and final release.
On personnel, the commission moved and seconded to hire Athena Ponder as assistant city clerk. After a roll-call voice vote, the motion carried with all present voting yes; the mayor registered an abstention in one part of the roll call discussion but the appointment motion was approved.
Next steps: staff will execute settlement documentation in the litigation matter and complete onboarding for the new assistant city clerk.
