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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