The Demorest City Council will review several key reappointments during its first meeting of the year on Tuesday, January 7. The council will discuss the reappointment of various city officials and department heads, as well as consider a series of important proposals for 2025.
Reappointments
A significant portion of the council’s agenda will focus on reappointments within the city government. Council members will be reappointed to serve in various advisory roles across different departments and committees. These positions are not management roles but are essential for overseeing city operations and ensuring smooth communication among council members during meetings.
The council will also consider reappointing key department heads for the upcoming year. These include the City Manager, City Clerk, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Code Enforcement Officer, and Public Works Director. Additional reappointments will be made for advisory positions, including City Attorney, Magistrate Judge, City Solicitor, City Accountant, and City Engineer.
Other business
In addition to the reappointments, the Demorest City Council will consider an inmate housing agreement with the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office. This agreement would allow the Demorest Police Department to house offenders arrested by city police at the Habersham County Jail for a nominal fee.
Another important matter on the agenda is the 2025 Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant, which is distributed by the Georgia Department of Transportation. The grant provides funding for road maintenance and improvements within local jurisdictions, and the council will review proposals for its allocation in Demorest.
The council will also evaluate a range of proposals for the upcoming year, including insurance plans, development services and fees, and potential upgrades to the city’s public works shop.
Meeting details
The Demorest City Council will convene for its work session at 6:00 p.m., followed by the regular council meeting at 7:00 p.m. Both meetings will take place on Tuesday, January 7, at the Demorest Municipal Conference Center, located at 250 Alabama Street in Demorest.
