City of Athens City Council met Oct. 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor Bob Dowell opened the meeting at 8:04 pm, thanked everyone for attending, and led the pledge of allegiance. Clerk Cindy McFarland called roll. Those in attendance were Mayor Bob Dowell, and Aldermen: Larry Buhr, Amy Chernowsky, Rachel Lantz, Butch Nichols, Chris Reichert, and Angella Thompson. Persons in the audience included Gary Richardson, Derrick Fritz, Nicole McCormick, and Michael Lockwood.
Motion made by Alderman Lantz, seconded by Alderman Buhr, to approve the September police, treasurers', water, sewer, streets and alleys, fleet maintenance, cemetery, and office manager's reports. Ayes: Buhr, Chernowsky, Lantz, Nichols, Reichert, and Thompson. Motion passed.
Mayor Dowell said that he had reviewed the monthly bills and found no discrepancies. Motion made by Alderman Nichols, seconded by Alderman Reichert, to approve the September council meeting minutes and the payment of the September bills. All ayes. Motion passed.
Next on the voting agenda was approval to hire part-time streets employee Andrew Gunderson as a full-time employee at $14 per hour. Motion made by Alderman Buhr, seconded by Alderman Chernowsky. All ayes. Motion passed.
The Mayor thanked everyone, and the meeting adjourned at 8:15pm.
https://www.athensil.com/documents/75/Oct_minutes_2.pdf