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Council moves to make alcoholic beverage ordinance permanent; special meeting set for Thursday
Summary
Demorest council reviewed an alcoholic beverage ordinance that recently expired and recommended removing the sunset to make it permanent; City Attorney Thomas Mitchell called for a first reading that night and a special-called meeting Thursday at noon because of upcoming Piedmont events.
Council members discussed an alcoholic beverage ordinance that expired at the beginning of April and recommended eliminating a temporary time limit so the ordinance would be permanent.
Thomas Mitchell, the city attorney, recommended the council hold a first reading that night and schedule a special-called meeting at noon Thursday to finalize the measure because of upcoming Piedmont events that could be affected by the timing.
Council discussion at the work session centered on the ordinance text and removing the time limitation; councilmembers signaled support for pursuing a permanent ordinance but did not record a final vote during the work session.
The council instructed staff to prepare the ordinance for a first reading and to convene the special meeting on Thursday for further consideration.
