DEMOREST, Ga. — The Demorest City Council will take up a mix of personnel, development and fire services matters when it meets Tuesday for its monthly work session and regular meeting at the Demorest Municipal Conference Center.
The council’s work session begins at 6 p.m., followed by a regular session and public hearing at 7 p.m., both at 250 Alabama St.
Among the key items on the agenda are a proposed rezoning for a 34-lot subdivision, amendments to the city charter related to quorum and voting, and multiple actions involving fire equipment and intergovernmental agreements.
Proposed rezoning for Saluda Drive
During the 7 p.m. public hearing, council members will consider a request from McCain Investment Properties LLC to rezone approximately 10.74 acres off Saluda Drive from Agricultural to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential).
The rezoning would allow for a 34-lot single-family detached subdivision. The property is identified as part of Tax Map Number 078087A and lies within Habersham County’s District 10.
The City of Demorest will hold the public hearing Tuesday night before considering the request for final adoption at a future meeting.
133 Blue Ridge Ave. preliminary plat
Council also is scheduled to discuss and consider preliminary plat approval for property at 133 Blue Ridge Ave. during both the work session and regular meeting.
Details of the proposed plat were not included in the posted agenda, but the item signals potential additional development activity within the city.
Charter amendment on quorum and voting
Council members are expected to discuss and consider a home rule ordinance to amend Section 2.21 of the city charter regarding “quorum; voting.”
The proposed ordinance would define what constitutes a quorum, provide a procedure for handling tie votes and vacancies, repeal conflicting charter provisions and establish an effective date.
Fire services and equipment actions
Several agenda items focus on fire department operations and equipment.
Council will consider approval of a $24,800 payment to MPE Services for installation of an East Mize Road pump/motor.
Members also will discuss and consider an intergovernmental agreement for a fire station lease and a separate lease agreement for an E-One pumper truck.
In addition, the council is slated to consider an intent to sell Demorest fire equipment to the Habersham County Fire Department and a letter of intent from the City of Gainesville Fire Department to purchase equipment.
Employee benefits proposal
Another item on the agenda is consideration of a proposal from the Georgia Municipal Employee Benefit System.
Council members will first discuss the proposal during the work session before taking it up for possible action during the regular meeting.
