Tag Archives: 7 April 2011

Barry Hyatt @ VCC 7 April 2011

He was a metallurgical engineer (he spelled that for them) in Pittsburgh. People there were glad of the jobs, but the air is bad now. He said that air quality is important, and biomass is a detriment to the community. He reminds the council that they were elected to become involved.

Here’s the video:


Barry Hyatt @ VCC 7 April 2011
Regular monthly meeting of the Valdosta City Council (VCC),
Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, 7 April 2011,
Videos by Gretchen Quarterman for LAKE, the Lowndes Area Knowledge Exchange.

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6.b) Madison Highway Utility Extension Project @ VCC 7 April 2011

This kind of municipal government action enables subdivision building. From the agenda:
6. Bids, Contracts, Agreements and Expenditures

… Consideration of bids for the completion of the Madison Highway Utility Extension Project.

They approved staff’s recommendation for the low bid.

Here’s the video:


6.b) Madison Highway Utility Extension Project @ VCC 7 April 2011
Regular monthly meeting of the Valdosta City Council (VCC),
Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, 7 April 2011,
Videos by Gretchen Quarterman for LAKE, the Lowndes Area Knowledge Exchange.

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Frank Barnas @ VCC 7 April 2011

George Boston Rhynes said:
Every time Frank Barnas asks one of you representatives while you all are on that radio broadcast, he gets answers. So many people who come before the city council who have answers don’t get answers.
While George Rhynes was talking Frank Barnas seemed quite amused by all that.

Here’s the video:


Frank Barnas @ VCC 7 April 2011
Regular monthly meeting of the Valdosta City Council (VCC),
Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, 7 April 2011,
Videos by Gretchen Quarterman for LAKE, the Lowndes Area Knowledge Exchange.

You know, when Roy Taylor and George Rhynes, about as far apart on the political spectrum as two people can get, think there’s something wrong with your council, maybe it’s worth thinking about.

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PS: George Rhynes was not one of the people Scott Orenstein was saying don’t stay for the whole meeting; George was the videographer Scott referred to. George stayed even after the meeting was over, and talked to Council Deidra White on the way out of the building.

6.a) Four F-650 Trucks for Public Works, some from SPLOST @ VCC 7 April 2011

Do you ever wonder what your regular SPLOST 1% sales tax goes for? Some of it goes to buy vehicles for Valdosta Public Works.

Here’s the video:


6.a) Four F-650 Trucks for Public Works, some from SPLOST @ VCC 7 April 2011
Regular monthly meeting of the Valdosta City Council (VCC),
Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, 7 April 2011,
Videos by Gretchen Quarterman for LAKE, the Lowndes Area Knowledge Exchange.

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George Boston Rhynes says Brooks County does it better @ VCC 7 April 2011

George Boston Rhynes said he had recently been to a Brooks County Commission meeting and there was a lot of actual dialog. He said here in Lowndes County is the only place he’s seen the kind of refusal to answer questions he’d just observed earlier in this same Valdosta City Council meeting.

Here’s Part 1 of 2:


George Boston Rhynes says Brooks County does it better @ VCC 7 April 2011 Part 1 of 2:
Regular monthly meeting of the Valdosta City Council (VCC),
Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, 7 April 2011,
Videos by Gretchen Quarterman for LAKE, the Lowndes Area Knowledge Exchange.

Here’s Part 2 of 2: Continue reading →

5.d) 5.e) and 5.f) have all been withdrawn @ VCC 7 April 2011

5. Public Hearings

d. Consideration of an Ordinance to rezone 0.75 acres from Single-Family Residential (R10) to Single-Family Residential (R-6) as requested by Martha Rock, represented by Ken Garren (File No. VA-2011-07). The property is located at 1 Brookwood Circle. The Planning Commission did not review this request at their March Regular Meeting because the case had been withdrawn.

e. Consideration of an Ordinance for a Conditional Use Permit for a townhouse (SingleFamily Attached) development in a Single-Family Residential (R-6) Zoning District as requested by Martha Rock, represented by Ken Garren (File No. CU-2011-02). The property is located at 1 Brookwood Circle. The Planning Commission did not review this request at their March Regular Meeting because the case had been withdrawn.

f. Consideration of a request to change the name of a portion of Jackson Street Lane to Bivins Lane.

Here’s the video: Continue reading →

Robert Hall on consequences of Dioxin @ VCC 7 April 2011

I’m pretty sure this is the picture Robert Hall showed the Valdosta City Council. He was showing it to VDT reporter David Rodock outside before the meeting. It’s not a pretty picture, which I think was part of his point. He said he was also exposed to dioxin in Vietnam, and continues to suffer several medical consequences.

Here’s the video:


Robert Hall on consequences of Dioxin @ VCC 7 April 2011
Regular monthly meeting of the Valdosta City Council (VCC),
Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, 7 April 2011,
Videos by Gretchen Quarterman for LAKE, the Lowndes Area Knowledge Exchange.

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5.c) LDR changes @ VCC 7 April 2011

From the agenda:
5.c) Consideration of an Ordinance for Text Amendments to the Land Development Regulations (LDR) for Section 106-1(C), Definitions, and Section 218-13 (TTT) Temporary Use – Commercial Retail as requested by the City of Valdosta (File No. VA2011-04). The Planning Commission reviewed this request at their March Regular Meeting and recommended approval (8-0 vote).
Valdosta City Council also approved.

Here’s Part 1 of 1:


5.c) LDR changes @ VCC 7 April 2011 Part 1 of 2
Regular monthly meeting of the Valdosta City Council (VCC),
Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, 7 April 2011,
Videos by Gretchen Quarterman for LAKE, the Lowndes Area Knowledge Exchange.

Update 5:30 PM 17 APr 2011: added the vote video. Continue reading →

Dr. Mark P. George wants a conversation @ VCC 7 April 2011

The mayor prefaced a comment that he’s read (apparently in this blog) that he’s been criticized for not paying attention while people are speaking. He clarified that he’s often taking notes. Then Dr. Mark P. George spoke, wondering when people would get answers to their more substantive questions.
I have an attorney. These folks have an attorney. He’s sitting right there.
Indicating the city attorney.

Here’s Part 1 of 3:


Dr. Mark P. George @ VCC 7 April 2011 Part 1 of 3:
Regular monthly meeting of the Valdosta City Council (VCC),
Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, 7 April 2011,
Videos by Gretchen Quarterman for LAKE, the Lowndes Area Knowledge Exchange.

Dr. George amplified the not paying attention comments by adding in body language, and saying he did appreciate taking notes. He asked if the meeting is recorded. Mayor Fretti answered yes.

Dr. George remarked:

It seems to me you are now cloaking the lack of response in legalities.

…

Legality does not equal morality.

Council Sonny Vickers remarked that he already told everyone he is for the biomass plant.

Dr. George recommended conversation, following up on new information.

The mayor asked Dr. George to wrap up. Dr. George responded:

There really is no end.

Here’s Part 2 of 3:


Dr. Mark P. George @ VCC 7 April 2011 Part 2 of 3:
Regular monthly meeting of the Valdosta City Council (VCC),
Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, 7 April 2011,
Videos by Gretchen Quarterman for LAKE, the Lowndes Area Knowledge Exchange.

More back and forth between Dr. George and the mayor about how or whether or when he or somebody might answer questions, followed by interchange between Dr. George and the audience.

Here’s Part 3 of 3:


Dr. Mark P. George @ VCC 7 April 2011 Part 3 of 3:
Regular monthly meeting of the Valdosta City Council (VCC),
Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, 7 April 2011,
Videos by Gretchen Quarterman for LAKE, the Lowndes Area Knowledge Exchange.

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5.b) VA-2011-08 rezoning Richard Terry @ VCC 7 April 2011

VA-2011-08 rezoning Richard Terry, presented by Matt Martin:


Regular monthly meeting of the Valdosta City Council (VCC),
Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, 7 April 2011,
Videos by Gretchen Quarterman for LAKE, the Lowndes Area Knowledge Exchange.

Richard Terry spoke for: Continue reading →