The Chickamauga City Council will hold a special called meeting on Friday, October 23, to consider a resolution authorizing settlement negotiations related to PFAS litigation involving the city.
According to the meeting agenda, the special called session is scheduled for 5 p.m. at 1817 Lee Clarkson Road in Chickamauga.
The primary item of business will be the consideration and possible adoption of a resolution authorizing settlement negotiations in the city’s PFAS litigation and related actions.
PFAS, commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” are a group of manufactured chemicals that have been used in a variety of industrial and consumer products. The chemicals have drawn increasing attention nationwide due to concerns about their persistence in the environment and potential health effects.
The proposed resolution would authorize settlement negotiations related to the city’s litigation. The agenda does not provide details about the potential settlement terms or the parties involved.
The meeting will be led by Mayor Evitte Parrish, with members of the Chickamauga City Council also expected to participate.
The agenda includes an opportunity for public comments, although it specifies that no action items may be brought before the council during that portion of the meeting.
Mayor and council comments are also scheduled before adjournment.
The special called meeting is open to the public.