Richard Raines answered again.
He continues to be communicative and genial.
-gretchen

From: Richard Raines

To: Gretchen Quarterman

Subject: RE: Text Amendment

The motion to table the issue is made by the Commissioners. Chairman


Paulk thinks (and I agree) that this issue cannot be satisfactorily
settled by December 11th and that the new Commission should take it
up. It is not unusual for Chairman Paulk to weigh in on whether or
not we should table an item. Often times he is in a unique position
to give an informed opinion and in this case I concur.

The proposed text amendments, if approved, do not endanger Moody’s
mission or survival. If I have my way, the MAZ will be strengthened
in the areas closer to the base while easing development
restrictions in the areas furthest away. Even a cursory glance at
the ULDC and MAZ 1-3 reveals certain issues which must be addressed
in an effort to be equitable.

I reject the template which argues

that adjusting the MAZ at all
equals a disdain or lack of affection or appreciation for all that
MAFB brings to Lowndes County. Moody Air Force Base grants this
County a distinctive which other communities envy. The proposed text
amendments are no more or less complicated than this: we have an
ordinance which needs to be reviewed and adjusted in order to more
equitable land use policy.

Regarding Mr. Joyner, I must admit that I’m a little lost as I am
not aware of previous Commissions’ relationship to him. I simply
don’t know what you are referring to. Regarding the proposed text
amendments, however (which is what we’ve been discussing) he has
nothing to do with that.

My family and I are spending the day out at Moody with the 41st RSQ
tomorrow so I will try and give you a call Monday. I have to travel
out of town immediately after the work session to meet with an
employee on Monday but perhaps we can chat then.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Richard