The city of Demorest will hold a second town hall meeting from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Demorest City Hall (250 Alabama St.).
Hosted by council members and city administrators, the town hall will be open to Demorest residents to see that taxpayers’ voices are heard and their opinions are considered for short and long-term planning purposes.
Input gathered during the meeting will be reviewed and considered by officials during a planning retreat on March 8.
Much of the feedback gathered from constituents also will serve as a foundation for the city’s creation of minimum development standards and aspects of zoning, which have gone unaddressed for the last 15 years.
During an open forum at a previous town hall on Jan. 28, residents touched on various issues involving parking, zoning and historical district boundaries. Councilman Shawn Allen noted an additional need for a park committee after questions regarding Demorest Springs Park were raised.
Residents then made their way to various stations at City Hall, identifying weaknesses, strengths and opportunities throughout the city for officials to assess over the next month.
The data could later shape the city’s long-term plan for parking, growth/development and other issues across the board regarding the future of Demorest.
