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Demorest council approves restoration estimates, engineering contract and new truck; tables fire-alarm quote
Summary
Council unanimously approved two Pro Restoration estimates for fire and police, an engineering contract for the City Hall complex, a Water Department truck purchase (authorized up to $45,000), and two MPE lift-station invoices; an ACG Solutions fire-alarm quote was tabled pending engineering input.
The Demorest City Council on May 12 approved a series of contracts, invoices and a vehicle purchase and tabled one equipment quote pending additional engineering review.
Council approved two Pro Restoration estimates: Estimate 3554 for the Fire Department ($18,994) and Estimate 3585 for the Police Department ($18,940). The council also approved an engineering-services contract with Blake Rainwater for $19,600. Both actions were moved and seconded and carried unanimously (3-0).
A quote from ACG Solutions for additional fire-alarm devices for the City Hall complex ($11,147.28) was presented but tabled. Councilman Jimmy Davis moved to table the item until engineering weighs in; Councilman Andrew Ferguson seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
The council approved purchasing a new F-150 for the Water Department at a listed price of $41,301, with authorization not to exceed $45,000. The motion was made by Councilman Donnie Bennett and seconded by Councilman Andrew Ferguson and passed unanimously (3-0).
Finally, the council approved two MPE Services invoices for pump-station work: Demorest Elementary School Invoice #25464 ($28,220.48) and South Habersham Middle School Invoice #25465 ($41,576.28). Councilman Andrew Ferguson moved to approve payment and Councilman Jimmy Davis seconded; the motion passed 3-0.
Each vote on these items was unanimous according to the meeting record. The council did not discuss alternative funding sources or financing details during the meeting.
