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Demorest council approves alley abandonment, LMIG street funding and updated water/sewer fees; tables several items
Summary
At its May 5 meeting the Demorest City Council unanimously approved an alley abandonment at Walnut & Ohio, accepted $45,653.89 in LMIG LRA funding for three streets, approved a second-reading ordinance updating water and sewer fees, accepted a DDA resignation and tabled several procurement items.
The Demorest City Council handled a series of routine approvals and postponements at its May 5 regular session.
Among the council's votes, members approved a resolution to abandon an alley at Walnut and Ohio streets, accepted $45,653.89 in FY2026 LMIG LRA funding to be applied to Georgia Street (1,208 ft.), Wisconsin Street (958 ft.) and Fisk Avenue (444 ft.), and approved a second-reading ordinance updating the city's water and sewer fees and related code language. Council also accepted the resignation of Patti Davis from the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), leaving that seat vacant.
Several items were tabled for additional work: consideration of the GoGov contract and bids related to City Hall renovations, the parking lot and the U.S. Post Office lease at 250 Alabama Street were postponed while staff continues work on bids and bond documents.
Votes and key motions at a glance: • Approve agenda as amended to add Election of GMA District 2 Officers — motion by Donnie Bennett, seconded by Jimmy Davis; approved unanimously (4-0). • Accept April 7 minutes — motion by Shawn Allen, seconded by Andrew Ferguson; approved unanimously (4-0). • Accept resignation of Patti Davis (DDA) — motion by Donnie Bennett, seconded by Shawn Allen; approved unanimously (4-0). • Table GoGov contract — motion by Shawn Allen, seconded by Jimmy Davis; approved unanimously (4-0). • Accept alley abandonment resolution for Walnut & Ohio — motion by Shawn Allen, seconded by Andrew Ferguson; approved unanimously (4-0). • Postpone Georgia Municipal Employee Benefit System decision for additional cost study — motion by Jimmy Davis, seconded by Shawn Allen; approved unanimously (4-0). • Accept FY2026 LMIG LRA funding of $45,653.89 and proceed with documents; recommended allocation to Georgia St., Wisconsin St., Fisk Ave. — motion by Shawn Allen, seconded by Donnie Bennett; approved unanimously (4-0). • Table bids for City Hall renovations, parking lot and post office lease at 250 Alabama St. — motion by Shawn Allen, seconded by Andrew Ferguson; approved unanimously (4-0). • Approve amended water and sewer fee ordinance (second reading) — motion by Andrew Ferguson, seconded by Jimmy Davis; approved unanimously (4-0). (Transcript does not specify the exact fee changes.) • Approve GMA District 2 officer appointments for 2027 — motion by Donnie Bennett, seconded by Jimmy Davis; approved unanimously (4-0).
City Manager Mark Musselwhite reviewed March financials and department reports and noted the city has requested Bates & Carter to audit GCIC and courts processes. Councilman Shawn Allen announced that the election will take place May 19. The council adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
