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Demorest council approves payment for emergency pump replacements at two school lift stations

The city had authorized emergency pump repairs by email before the vote, keeping sewer lift stations serving Demorest Elementary and South Habersham Middle running.

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May 12, 2025: MPE Services invoices

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What this means now

Where it stands

The Demorest City Council voted 3-0 to approve payment of the invoices.

The story

Before a formal vote, the mayor and council gave emergency approval by email to replace pumps at the lift stations serving Demorest Elementary and South Habersham Middle schools. The pumps were replaced, and staff then needed an official council vote to approve payment.

SourcesCity Council Minutes — 5.12.25 CC WS SIGNED MIN.pdf

The May 12 council meeting agenda listed the MPE Services invoices for the two pump stations, totaling $28,220.48 and $41,576.28.

SourcesCity Council Agenda — 5.12.25 CC RS Agenda.docxCity Council Agenda — 5.12.25 WS Agenda.docx

The Demorest City Council voted 3-0 to approve payment of the invoices.

SourcesCity Council Minutes — 5.12.25 CC RS MIN SIGNED.pdf

What happened

How this issue got here

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Appeared on agenda
proposed

MPE Services invoices for pump station lift stations at Demorest Elementary and South Habersham Middle schools

CONSIDERATION OF MPE SERVICES INVOICES FOR PUMP STATIONS

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MPE Services invoices for Demorest Elementary School and South Habersham Middle School lift stations

The motion to approve payment was unanimously approved (3-0).

Discussed
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MPE Services invoices for Demorest Elementary and South Habersham Middle School lift station pump replacements

Mayor and Council gave an emergency approval to replaced the pumps via email. The pumps were replaced and Mr. Musselwhite is needing an official vote for approval of payment.

Appeared on agenda
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MPE Services invoices

DISCUSSION OF MPE SERVICES INVOICES Mark Invoice# 25464 ($28,220.48)

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