The longest item at 2:23 was the Val Del Road rezoning case, for which one Commissioner recused himself. The others passed it unanimously.

Second longest was the GLPC appointments. No surprise, Ed Hightower was reappointed, and the second appointment was….

Third longest was the Chairman’s unscheduled recognition of Leadership Lowndes and advertisement for a 9/11 ceremony. If he’s going to do this every time, maybe it could be put on the agenda.

Below are links to each LAKE video of each agenda item, with a few notes (mostly from the minutes), followed by a LAKE video playlist. See also the board packet on the LAKE website, the LAKE videos of the preceding Work Session, the previous version of the agenda, and the agenda item added at the Work Session:

7. For Consideration
   2. Refunding Revenue Bonds to be issued by South Regional Joint Development Authority for the Benefit of VSU ASRE Georgia, Reade, Hopper, LLC

      Documents:Refunding Revenue Bonds to be issued by SRJDA for the benefit of VSU ASRE Georgia, Reade, Hopper, LLC.pdf

• 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. Pledge

  Video.

• Chairman Comments and Recognitions

  Video. From the minutes:

  Chairman Slaughter recognized the presence of Leadership Lowndes class members and thanked them for their interest in the community.

  Chairman Slaughter reminded those in attendance of the 9-11 Memorial Ceremony the following morning at 11:00 a.m., and of Sheriff Paulk’s event to dedicate a monument to Lowndes County deputies killed in the line of duty.

• 4. Minutes for Approval

  Video. From the minutes:

  The minutes were presented for the work session of August 26, 2019, and the regular session of August 27, 2019. Vice Chairman Wisenbaker made a motion to approve the minutes as presented, Commissioner Orenstein second. All voted in favor, no one opposed. Motion carried.

• 5a. Appointment Greater Lowndes Planning Commission

  Video. It’s unfortunate about Jody Hall’s health situation. From the minutes:

  County Manager, Joe Pritchard, presented the appointments. Mr. Pritchard stated the seat currently held by Mr. Ed Hightower expired on September 9, adding Mr. Hightower has expressed a desire to continue to serve. Mr. Pritchard further stated Mr. Jody Hall has resigned, effective August 26, 2019. Mr. Pritchard stated Keith Jackson, Bryan Inman, James Warren, Sharah Denton, Paul Alvarado and Vicky Biles have all expressed a desire to fill the unexpired term. Chairman Slaughter requested the appointments be addressed individually and nominated Mr. Ed Hightower for reappointment. There being no other nominations, Mr. Hightower was appointed by acclamation. Chairman Slaughter called for the second appointment and nominated Mrs. Vicky Biles. Commissioner Orenstein also nominated Mr. James Warren. Vice Chairman Wisenbaker and Commissioners Evans and Marshall voted for Mrs. Biles. Mrs. Biles was appointed by majority vote.

• 6a. Abandonment of Unopened Right of Way Off Ivandale Circle

  Video. From the minutes:

  County Engineer, Mike Fletcher, presented the item. Mr. Fletcher stated the Commission made the initial determination at the last regular meeting, adding the request has been advertised and remains ready for consideration. No one spoke for or against the request. Vice Chairman Wisenbaker made a motion to abandon the unopened right of way as presented, Commissioner Orenstein second. All voted in favor, no one opposed. Motion carried.

• 6b. REZ-2019-12 Val Del 61, Val Del Road R-1 to P-D 28.436 acres

  Video. From the minutes:

  Planning Representative, Molly Stevenson, presented the item. Mrs. Stevenson stated the applicant would like to rezone the property so that it can be developed at a greater density. Mrs. Stevenson further stated the Planning Commission recommended approval and the TRC has no objectionable comments. No one spoke for or against the request. Commissioner Orenstein requested he be recused due to his company having a contractual agreement with one of the applicants on another matter. Chairman Slaughter accepted Commissioner Orenstein’s request. Commissioner Marshall made a motion to approve the request as presented, Commissioner Evans second. All voted in favor, no one opposed. Motion carried.

• 7 a. Motorola SUAII (Evergreen)

  Video. From the minutes:

  911 Director, Danny Weeks, presented an agreement with Motorola in the amount of $489,370.00, for maintenance and upgrades related to the system used by 911. Mr. Weeks stated the agreement provides for all maintenance and upgrades and will be paid monthly in the amount of $40,779.00. Commissioner Orenstein made a motion to approve the agreement as presented, Commissioner Evans second. All voted in favor, no one opposed. Motion carried.

• 7b. Refunding Revenue Bonds (VSU ASRE)

  Video. This is the item added at the Work Session. From the minutes:

  County Attorney Walter Elliott, presented a resolution Refunding Revenue Bonds to be issued by the South Regional Joint Development Authority for the benefit of VSU ASRE Georgia, Reade, Hopper, LLC. Commissioner Marshall made a motion to approve the resolution as presented, Commissioner Orenstein second. All voted in favor, no one opposed. Motion carried.

• 8. Reports (none) 9. CWTBH (none) 10. Adjournment

  Video. From the minutes:

  Commissioner Griner made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Commissioner Evans second. Chairman Slaughter adjourned the regular meeting at 5:43 p.m.

Here’s a LAKE video playlist:

Videos: Bonds, Val Del Road, GLPC appointments, 1/2 million to Motorola
Regular Session, Lowndes County Commission (LCC),
Video by Gretchen Quarterman for Lowndes Area Knowledge Exchange (LAKE),
Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, 2019-09-10.

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