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Laurens council votes to decommission city-hall elevator after 2023 flood damage
Summary
Council member Jean Swanson moved to decommission the city-hall elevator citing flood damage that left it irreparable in 2023; the motion was seconded by Aaron Christenson and carried by unanimous recorded vote in attendance.
The Laurens City Council voted Aug. 5 to decommission the elevator at city hall, citing flood damage sustained in 2023 that rendered the unit irreparable.
Council member Jean Swanson moved to decommission the elevator inside city hall; Council member Aaron Christenson seconded. The motion carried with all ayes. The minutes record the elevator as having been deemed irreparable during 2023 flood-related damage.
The council did not record additional details about replacement options, timeline or estimated costs during the meeting; staff follow-up will be required to document next steps and any budgetary requests.
