DEMOREST, Ga. — The Demorest City Council will tackle a wide-ranging agenda Tuesday evening that includes a proposed multifamily residential development, zoning ordinance amendments, budget discussions, and several financial and infrastructure-related matters.
The council’s work session begins at 6 p.m., followed by the regular meeting at 7 p.m. Both meetings will be held at the Demorest Municipal Conference Center, 250 Alabama St.
Among the evening’s most notable items is a public hearing regarding a request from Alan Baker and Philip Smith for a special use permit to allow multifamily residential development on approximately 4.14 acres located at 415 Fisk Avenue.
The property is located at 415 Fisk Avenue and consists of approximately 4.14 acres. Following the public hearing, council members are expected to consider the request.
Another public hearing will focus on proposed amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance. The proposed changes would amend the city’s use chart to make Pilates studios and similar exercise-related businesses a permitted use within the B-1 zoning district. Additional amendments would remove references to High Intensity (HI), Medium Intensity (MI), and Low Intensity (LI) classifications from other sections of the city code.
Council members are also scheduled to hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the city’s 2025 budget. A second public hearing is planned for June 9, with a vote on the amended budget expected that same evening.
The evening’s work session will begin with an update on Demorest’s upcoming Fourth of July activities, followed by a presentation from Bates & Carter regarding the city’s 2025 audit.
Several items appearing on the regular meeting agenda will first be discussed during the work session, including:
- Approval of a plat for property located at 151 Ivy Street.
- A proposed GoGov contract.
- A proposal from the Georgia Municipal Employee Benefit System.
- Proposals to enclose bays at the city’s Water Department.
- Acceptance of a cyber security grant.
- An ACG firewall quote.
- Opening a new Water and Sewer operating account and closing the current account.
- A resolution concerning the sale of common stock held through Principal Financial.
Council members are expected to take formal action on many of those items during the regular meeting.
The agenda also includes the city manager’s report and a review of city financials.
Residents will have opportunities to address city officials during public comment periods near the beginning and end of the regular meeting. Public comments are limited to two minutes per speaker.
Both the work session and regular meeting are open to the public.
