City of Demorest

The council meeting addressed several public hearing requests, including a zoning request for a multi-family residential subdivision and a special use permit petition. Other agenda items included the discussion of a water conservation plan, a DDA map, and multiple service contracts regarding GoGov, cleaning services, and a July 4th band. The council also considered an alley closure, a Georgia Municipal Employee Benefit System proposal, an ordinance amendment to the city charter regarding quorum and voting, an opioid settlement, a memorandum of understanding with the Board of Education for fuel purchases, and a review of the manager's report and financial statements.

The meeting agenda included the invocation, a call to order, and the administration of the oath of office for the Mayor and Council members.

The agenda for this meeting included invocation, call to order, approval of the agenda, and public comment sessions. Key considerations involved the renewal of commercial insurance and health insurance policies, consideration of a fireworks agreement with Pyrotecnico, review of an ACG contract, and the consideration of declaring two police vehicles (a 2011 Chevy Tahoe and a 2016 Dodge Charger) as surplus. The meeting also scheduled a manager's report with a review of financials and a potential executive session.

The agenda for this regular session included an invocation, call to order, approval of the agenda, and general public comment periods. A public hearing was scheduled concerning proposed amendments to the City Charter regarding the sale or lease of property, ordinance procedures, powers and duties of the Mayor (including appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem and check signers), and contracting procedures. Other key considerations included the Workers Compensation Policy, a proposal for gym damage, 2026 water rates, LMIG funding, the surplus of a 1997 fire truck, and the City Manager contract review, followed by a Manager's Report and review of financials.

The meeting includes a public hearing on the FY2026 budget and a public hearing on the 2025 millage rate. The council will also consider and approve the renewal of a certificate of deposit at Traditions, additional concept plans for city hall renovations and parking, and a resolution for the Land Water Conservation Fund Grant.