{"id":17997,"date":"2017-01-09T09:15:02","date_gmt":"2017-01-09T14:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/?p=17997"},"modified":"2017-01-09T09:15:02","modified_gmt":"2017-01-09T14:15:02","slug":"videos-turnberry-branham-peterson-road-lift-station-and-commissioner-comments-lcc-2016-12-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/2017\/01\/videos-turnberry-branham-peterson-road-lift-station-and-commissioner-comments-lcc-2016-12-13.html","title":{"rendered":"Videos: Turnberry, Branham, Peterson Road Lift Station, and Commissioner Comments @ LCC 2016-12-13"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float:right;border:none;\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/HyInpKViXq4\/mqdefault.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n24 minutes on <a href=\"#REZ-2016-19\">\r\nREZ-2016-19 Turnberry at Thompson  E-A to R-21<\/a> which changed to R-1\r\nat the last minute,\r\n14 minutes on\r\nBill Branham&#8217;s\r\n<a href=\"#REZ-2016-23\">\r\nREZ-2016-23 Copeland Road development<\/a>,\r\n4 on\r\n<a href=\"#REZ-2016-24\">REZ-2016-24 Martin<\/a><\r\n3 on\r\n<a href=\"#REZ-2016-25\"> REZ-2016-25 Cain&#8217;s Creekside RV Park<\/a>,\r\nand\r\n3 on the\r\n<a href=\"#N-8-a-Peterson-Road-Lift-Station-Rehab\">\r\nPeterson Road Lift Station Rehab<\/a>,\r\nplus\r\nalmost 5 minutes of\r\n<a href=\"#Chairman-and-Commission-Comments\">\r\nChairman and Commission Comments<\/a>!\r\nReal discussion and revealing their opinions in public?\r\nWhat&#8217;s gotten into them?\r\nDid they see in advance\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.valdostadailytimes.com\/news\/local_news\/sunlight-on-the-horizon\/article_c48bf7aa-c16b-555e-b35d-3bd5a8af08ad.html\">\r\nthe VDT&#8217;s Sunlight on the horizon<\/a>?\r\n<p>\r\nYet the Chairman said nobody could ask the audience to stand up on\r\n<a href=\"#REZ-2016-19\">\r\nREZ-2016-19 Turnberry at Thompson<\/a>\r\nand while they were waiting for the room to clear before\r\n<a href=\"#REZ-2016-20\">\r\nthe next item could start<\/a>,<!--more-->\r\n\r\n\r\nCommissioner Clay Griner said he was taking notes on all the people who left.\r\nAt the January Valdosta City Council meeting he got up and left after\r\nthe item he was interested in.\r\n<p>\r\nThe County Commissioners also\r\n<a href=\"#N-5-a-Lowndes-County-Board-of-Health\">\r\nreappointed<\/a> Dr. Randy Smith for another six years on the Board of Health,\r\nalthough the public still hasn&#8217;t seen the\r\n&ldquo;letter from Dr. Grove supporting Dr. Smith,&rdquo;\r\nnor for that matter the\r\n<a href=\"#N-9a-Quarterly-Financial-Report\">\r\nquarterly financial report<\/a>.\r\nIf\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/2013\/05\/if-effingham-county-can-do-it-why-not-lowndes.html\">\r\ntiny Effingham County can publish its County Commission packets,\r\nmighty Lowndes County could to it, too<\/a>.\r\n<p>\r\nThey also adopted the\r\n<a href=\"#N-7c-Soil-Erosion\">\r\nSoil Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control Ordinance<\/a>\r\nand a resolution to re-apply for the grant for the\r\n<a href=\"#N-7-d-Grant-Re-Application-for-Rural-Transportation-Program\">\r\nrural transportation service run by MIDS<\/a>.\r\n<p>\r\nBelow are links to each of the LAKE videos, with a few notes, followed by a video playlist.\r\nGretchen put further notes directly in the YouTube video comments.\r\nSee also <a href=\"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/2016\/12\/health-appointment-7-rezonings-abandonment-soil-erosion-wastewater-and-alcohol-lcc-2016-12-12.html\">the agenda<\/a>,\r\nand for the rezonings the LAKE videos of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/2016\/12\/videos-7-county-cases-2-city-rezonings-an-ldr-and-a-cup-glpc-2016-11-28.html\">the preceding Planning Commission meeting<\/a>.\r\nIf I&#8217;m not mistaken, GLPC recommended for all of the rezonings,\r\nalthough the Branham one was a split 6:2 vote.\r\nAnd see the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/2016\/12\/videos-health-appointment-7-rezonings-abandonment-soil-erosion-wastewater-and-alcohol-lcc-2016-12-12.html\">LAKE videos of the previous morning&#8217;s Work Session<\/a>.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center;font-style:italic\">Investigative reporting costs money, for open records requests, copying, web hosting, gasoline, and cameras, and with sufficient funds we can pay students to do further research.  You can <a href=\"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/donate\">donate to LAKE today<\/a>!<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Order\" href=\"#Order\">\r\n      1. Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. Pledge\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      1. Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. Pledge\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mDlMHSTBD6A&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      1. Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. Pledge\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/mDlMHSTBD6A\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=kxvyBYjHhreV5gczemo_GryqmaY\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mDlMHSTBD6A&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=1\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-4-Minutes-for-Approval\" href=\"#N-4-Minutes-for-Approval\">\r\n      4. Minutes for Approval\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      4. Minutes for Approval\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QyfF_DWtwOI&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=2\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      4. Minutes for Approval\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/QyfF_DWtwOI\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=5MQofyIufD6WjD92DoiQjHoHjIQ\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QyfF_DWtwOI&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=2\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-5-a-Lowndes-County-Board-of-Health\" href=\"#N-5-a-Lowndes-County-Board-of-Health\">\r\n      5 a. Lowndes County Board of Health\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      5 a. Lowndes County Board of Health\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WYb1j_euK6w&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=3\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      5 a. Lowndes County Board of Health\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/WYb1j_euK6w\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=HM7v-c838XntxLkjfkp-3SdbLZk\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WYb1j_euK6w&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=3\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"REZ-2016-19\" href=\"#REZ-2016-19\">\r\n      6 a. REZ-2016-19 Turnberry at Thompson  E-A to R-21\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      6 a. REZ-2016-19 Turnberry at Thompson  E-A to R-21\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HyInpKViXq4&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=4\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      6 a. REZ-2016-19 Turnberry at Thompson  E-A to R-21\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/HyInpKViXq4\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=TxuTBXL3ZyjE-39pcE50_w05Atk\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HyInpKViXq4&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=4\">Video.<\/a>\r\nLast-minute change to R-1 instead of R-21,\r\nrevised site plan not yet even approved by staff,\r\nand they expected the Commission to vote on it?\r\nAt least two Commissioners (Marshall and Griner)\r\nobjected to the last-minute changes.\r\nCommissioner Clay Griner said he would have supported one-acre lots\r\nif he&#8217;d seen it &#8220;yesterday&#8221; (at the Work Session), and there&#8217;s the\r\nproblem of nearby Barber Circle.\r\nMark Wisenbaker said he didn&#8217;t like the last-minute change,\r\nalthough it was hard to deny it with one-acre Barber Circle directly across the street.\r\nJoyce Evans said she couldn&#8217;t support a last-minute entry.\r\nGriner made a motion to table, Wisenbaker seconded,\r\nall voted aye to table until January (today).\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"REZ-2016-20\" href=\"#REZ-2016-20\">\r\n      6b. REZ-2016-20 Weldon\/Bailey, 5571 Ivey Ln E-A to R-1\/E-A\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      6b. REZ-2016-20 Weldon\/Bailey, 5571 Ivey Ln E-A to R-1\/E-A\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8wiDW0ehL7E&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=5\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      6b. REZ-2016-20 Weldon\/Bailey, 5571 Ivey Ln E-A to R-1\/E-A\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/8wiDW0ehL7E\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=4udy9cMYzFEjkJb3w68ERc5sGZc\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8wiDW0ehL7E&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=5\">Video.<\/a>\r\nThey had to wait a minute for the room to clear from the previous item.\r\nCommissioner Clay Griner said he was taking notes on all the people who left.\r\nThey approved the rezoning unanimously.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"REZ-2016-21\" href=\"#REZ-2016-21\">\r\n      6 c. REZ-2016-21 Seago, 4678 US Hwy 41 S R-1 to R-A\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      6 c. REZ-2016-21 Seago, 4678 US Hwy 41 S R-1 to R-A\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gguKw4iLek0&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=6\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      6 c. REZ-2016-21 Seago, 4678 US Hwy 41 S R-1 to R-A\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/gguKw4iLek0\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=13u3n0d1P6GpEQYF0QA31uTwjYQ\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gguKw4iLek0&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=6\">Video.<\/a>\r\nTabled at staff request.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"REZ-2016-22\" href=\"#REZ-2016-22\">\r\n      6d. REZ-2016-22 Exit 13 Development,  C-H to M-2\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      6d. REZ-2016-22 Exit 13 Development,  C-H to M-2\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VmD1Zzw3kVU&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=7\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      6d. REZ-2016-22 Exit 13 Development,  C-H to M-2\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/VmD1Zzw3kVU\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=mDPNw3YS8Rhx7Z8w52dea0_bxcI\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VmD1Zzw3kVU&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=7\">Video.<\/a>\r\nApproved unanimously with the one condition recommended by GLPC.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"REZ-2016-23\" href=\"#REZ-2016-23\">\r\n      6 e. REZ-2016-23 Branham Project,  R-1 to R-21\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      6 e. REZ-2016-23 Branham Project,  R-1 to R-21\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sffTpou-OL0&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=8\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      6 e. REZ-2016-23 Branham Project,  R-1 to R-21\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/sffTpou-OL0\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=0kIDfEaVJo_f-l9PfQvo7DIQNLU\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sffTpou-OL0&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=8\">Video.<\/a>\r\nOne acre to half acre rezoning request.\r\nLarge update: neighbor petition in opposition.\r\nStaff had not had time to contact petitioners, but made a map showing the\r\naddresses the signatories gave, which showed most of them to the south of\r\nthe land.\r\nThere was also a map of petition signatories from last year,\r\nalthough County Planner Jason Davenport said many of last year&#8217;s\r\nsignatures were forged.\r\nAlso, Engineering recommended two conditions about traffic.\r\nAnd still no new site plan updated from the one a year ago.\r\nSite plan is actually not required, said County Planner Jason Davenport.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\nJuana Heath of 2971 Lester Road said Copeland Road owuld need a turning lane, red light, and crosswalk.\r\nThat and wildlife including eagles would be affected,\r\nand deer, foxes, and indigo snakes.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p>\r\nBut they are God&#8217;s creatures, and they have a right to this land just like we do.\r\nAnd it&#8217;s up to us to try to protect them, to give them that safe haven.\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\nDeanna Lindsey of Copeland Road said there was not enough room for expansion\r\nof houses, and too much traffic.\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\nWilliam Branham spoke and said he didn&#8217;t remember any mention of animals\r\nfrom last year, he wanted to put solar on the property, and he would have\r\nan electric solar-powered bus system.\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\nCommissioner Demarcus Marshall recused himself because property of some\r\nof his immediate family members adjoin the subject property.\r\nCommissioner Mark Wisenbaker moved to table awaiting more information\r\nabout &#8220;the electric business&#8221; and lot and house designs.\r\nThe Commissioners tabled it 3:1 and with Marshall recusing himself.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"REZ-2016-24\" href=\"#REZ-2016-24\">\r\n      6 f. REZ-2016-24 Martin, 3824 Newsome Rd E-A\/R-1\/M-2 to E-A\/M-2\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      6 f. REZ-2016-24 Martin, 3824 Newsome Rd E-A\/R-1\/M-2 to E-A\/M-2\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cm8lxfkvHXs&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=9\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      6 f. REZ-2016-24 Martin, 3824 Newsome Rd E-A\/R-1\/M-2 to E-A\/M-2\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/cm8lxfkvHXs\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=tse5wONReNAFvpz5f3WPP4PkFfc\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cm8lxfkvHXs&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=9\">Video.<\/a>\r\nApplicant said he was just trying to get it rezoned to continue the family business.\r\nCommissioners approved it with the GLPC-recommended condition to keep it used\r\nas a junk and salvage yard and vehicle repair.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"REZ-2016-25\" href=\"#REZ-2016-25\">\r\n      6 g. REZ-2016-25 Cain&#8217;s Creekside RV Park,  PD-R Amendment\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      6 g. REZ-2016-25 Cain's Creekside RV Park,  PD-R Amendment\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OCzLhfVEuUc&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=10\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      6 g. REZ-2016-25 Cain's Creekside RV Park,  PD-R Amendment\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/OCzLhfVEuUc\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=ONPXfbtmHo3jhcPdHanPPv7b0V0\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OCzLhfVEuUc&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=10\">Video.<\/a>\r\nBusiness has been so successful applicant wants to expand.\r\nMinor changes in plan.\r\nCommissioners approved amendment to the PD 4:1.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-6-h-Proposed-2016-Special-Tax-Lighting-Districts\" href=\"#N-6-h-Proposed-2016-Special-Tax-Lighting-Districts\">\r\n      6 h. Proposed 2016 Special Tax Lighting Districts\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      6 h. Proposed 2016 Special Tax Lighting Districts\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DFqbTa8FpoU&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=11\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      6 h. Proposed 2016 Special Tax Lighting Districts\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/DFqbTa8FpoU\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=xbAmB32MBH1hV79cZEt7kdO5xXM\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DFqbTa8FpoU&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=11\">Video.<\/a>\r\nStaff batched a bunch of special lighting districts together,\r\nand Commissioners approved all of them unanimously,\r\nincluding Nelson Hill.\r\nOr did they?\r\nSee\r\n<a href=\"#N-6h-do-over-Proposed-2016-Special-Tax-Lighting-Districts\">\r\ndo-over<\/a>.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-6-i-Abandonment-of-Unopened-Right-of-Way-Avenue-I\" href=\"#N-6-i-Abandonment-of-Unopened-Right-of-Way-Avenue-I\">\r\n      6 i. Abandonment of Unopened Right of Way &#8211; Avenue I\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      6 i. Abandonment of Unopened Right of Way - Avenue I\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aHVPu4NMvf0&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=12\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      6 i. Abandonment of Unopened Right of Way - Avenue I\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/aHVPu4NMvf0\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=4kNrqadgq4U4s9r5Eo9X101VbyU\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aHVPu4NMvf0&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=12\">Video.<\/a>\r\nNobody spoke against, and nobody for.\r\nCommissioners approved the abandonment unanimously.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-6h-do-over-Proposed-2016-Special-Tax-Lighting-Districts\" href=\"#N-6h-do-over-Proposed-2016-Special-Tax-Lighting-Districts\">\r\n      6h (do-over) Proposed 2016 Special Tax Lighting Districts\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      6h (do-over) Proposed 2016 Special Tax Lighting Districts\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2OYDCIXCFyQ&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=13\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      6h (do-over) Proposed 2016 Special Tax Lighting Districts\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/2OYDCIXCFyQ\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=oi1svdOzu9BuFIec9eUbyrT18EQ\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2OYDCIXCFyQ&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=13\">Video.<\/a>\r\nThey finally had the public hearing.\r\nNobody spoke for or against.\r\nCommissioners once again voted unanimously to approve.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-7-a-Quit-Claim-Deed-Abandoned-ROW-and-Utility-Easement-Avenue-I\" href=\"#N-7-a-Quit-Claim-Deed-Abandoned-ROW-and-Utility-Easement-Avenue-I\">\r\n      7 a. Quit Claim Deed Abandoned ROW and Utility Easement &#8211; Avenue I\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      7 a. Quit Claim Deed Abandoned ROW and Utility Easement - Avenue I\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CcA2IJrRil0&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=14\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      7 a. Quit Claim Deed Abandoned ROW and Utility Easement - Avenue I\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/CcA2IJrRil0\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=P6sidkme5AoOCyWsarsFLlfV3Ws\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CcA2IJrRil0&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=14\">Video.<\/a>\r\nThey approved it unanimously.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-7-b-Adopt-Resolution-accepting-infrastructure-for-Coventry-Subdivision\" href=\"#N-7-b-Adopt-Resolution-accepting-infrastructure-for-Coventry-Subdivision\">\r\n      7 b. Adopt Resolution accepting infrastructure for Coventry Subdivision\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      7 b. Adopt Resolution accepting infrastructure for Coventry Subdivision\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LGRVx11hXiU&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=15\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      7 b. Adopt Resolution accepting infrastructure for Coventry Subdivision\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/LGRVx11hXiU\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=XY_rZxCsVEZxpCu4F4BX2xqRve4\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LGRVx11hXiU&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=15\">Video.<\/a>\r\nOff of Mulligan Road.\r\nUnanimously approved.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-7c-Soil-Erosion\" href=\"#N-7c-Soil-Erosion\">\r\n      7c. Soil Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control Ordinance\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      7c. Soil Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control Ordinance\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JfifSWlSjjE&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=16\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      7c. Soil Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control Ordinance\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/JfifSWlSjjE\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=cWFOazTc0-ZMvdBsZph-_dFZUEs\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JfifSWlSjjE&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=16\">Video.<\/a>\r\nThey had to adopt this, modeling the state&#8217;s similar law,\r\nto keep their &#8220;local issuing authority status&#8221;.\r\nThe ULDC will be updated later to match,\r\nbut they had to go ahead and do this much by the end of the year,\r\nsaid County Engineer Mike Fletcher.\r\nHe also said there were no changes that affected Lowndes County;\r\nmostly about marshes and coastlines.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-7-d-Grant-Re-Application-for-Rural-Transportation-Program\" href=\"#N-7-d-Grant-Re-Application-for-Rural-Transportation-Program\">\r\n      7 d. Grant Re-Application for Rural Transportation Program\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      7 d. Grant Re-Application for Rural Transportation Program\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WAPjSaQCDpY&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=17\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      7 d. Grant Re-Application for Rural Transportation Program\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/WAPjSaQCDpY\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=nunJKt06jnLwfyOvQOEegVaKVf0\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WAPjSaQCDpY&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=17\">Video.<\/a>\r\nThe MIDS on-call bus service.\r\nThey approved the grant application unanimously.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-7-e-Pilot-Travel-Center-073-3495-Madison-Hwy\" href=\"#N-7-e-Pilot-Travel-Center-073-3495-Madison-Hwy\">\r\n      7 e. Beer and Wine License &#8211; Pilot Travel Center #073 &#8211; 3495 Madison Hwy.\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      7 e. Beer and Wine License - Pilot Travel Center #073 - 3495 Madison Hwy.\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wFPcdVXtDIw&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=18\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      7 e. Beer and Wine License - Pilot Travel Center #073 - 3495 Madison Hwy.\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/wFPcdVXtDIw\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=U2s9EJj6tthUPnI7ceQ0PoVSdIs\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wFPcdVXtDIw&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=18\">Video.<\/a>\r\nUnanimously approved.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-7f-Pilot-Travel-Center-631-7001-Lake-Park-Bellville\" href=\"#N-7f-Pilot-Travel-Center-631-7001-Lake-Park-Bellville\">\r\n      7f. Beer &#038; Wine License &#8211; Pilot Travel Center 631 7001 Lake Park-Bellville\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      7f. Beer &#038; Wine License - Pilot Travel Center 631 7001 Lake Park-Bellville\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0wJfic-rNbI&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=19\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      7f. Beer &#038; Wine License - Pilot Travel Center 631 7001 Lake Park-Bellville\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/0wJfic-rNbI\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=6JXacX-CSxHNnwCjmJoHoYawY14\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0wJfic-rNbI&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=19\">Video.<\/a>\r\nUnanimously approved.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-7-g-Assistance-to-Firefighters-Grant-Application\" href=\"#N-7-g-Assistance-to-Firefighters-Grant-Application\">\r\n      7 g. Assistance to Firefighters Grant Application\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      7 g. Assistance to Firefighters Grant Application\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0q_Um73nXV4&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=20\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      7 g. Assistance to Firefighters Grant Application\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/0q_Um73nXV4\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=qq5PlSMeh1Bt2WvvJA14CW2fFKU\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0q_Um73nXV4&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=20\">Video.<\/a>\r\nUnanimously approved.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-7-h-Request-to-Purchase-Demo-Extrication-Tools\" href=\"#N-7-h-Request-to-Purchase-Demo-Extrication-Tools\">\r\n      7 h. Request to Purchase Demo Extrication Tools\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      7 h. Request to Purchase Demo Extrication Tools\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FvfhHCYM1oc&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=21\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      7 h. Request to Purchase Demo Extrication Tools\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/FvfhHCYM1oc\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=RFRbBBFDxsbr8H-KJviilIlpsJU\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FvfhHCYM1oc&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=21\">Video.<\/a>\r\nUnanimously approved.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-7-i-Approval-of-DA-s-Federal-VOCA-Grant-Application-Renewal\" href=\"#N-7-i-Approval-of-DA-s-Federal-VOCA-Grant-Application-Renewal\">\r\n      7 i. Approval of DA&#8217;s Federal VOCA Grant Application Renewal\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      7 i. Approval of DA's Federal VOCA Grant Application Renewal\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EwVCHOGKyug&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=22\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      7 i. Approval of DA's Federal VOCA Grant Application Renewal\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/EwVCHOGKyug\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=CB4Uu43CEDeiFvx8O5viD0mKBhM\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EwVCHOGKyug&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=22\">Video.<\/a>\r\nUnanimously approved.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-7-j-Solicitor-General-s-VOCA-Continuation-Grant\" href=\"#N-7-j-Solicitor-General-s-VOCA-Continuation-Grant\">\r\n      7 j. Solicitor-General&#8217;s VOCA Continuation Grant\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      7 j. Solicitor-General's VOCA Continuation Grant\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hVDHJtoeSbo&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=23\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      7 j. Solicitor-General's VOCA Continuation Grant\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/hVDHJtoeSbo\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=2FaJn2OyIDlYFyySHFUzZAA-FW8\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hVDHJtoeSbo&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=23\">Video.<\/a>\r\nUnanimously approved.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-7-k-2017-Holiday-Schedule\" href=\"#N-7-k-2017-Holiday-Schedule\">\r\n      7 k. 2017 Holiday Schedule\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      7 k. 2017 Holiday Schedule\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Czusb79OWIg&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=24\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      7 k. 2017 Holiday Schedule\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/Czusb79OWIg\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=KmxTouetww9a_YqOGY4g3GlyEro\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Czusb79OWIg&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=24\">Video.<\/a>\r\nUnanimously approved.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-7-l-Section-125-Plan-Document-Renewal-for-2017\" href=\"#N-7-l-Section-125-Plan-Document-Renewal-for-2017\">\r\n      7 l. Section 125 Plan Document Renewal for 2017\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      7 l. Section 125 Plan Document Renewal for 2017\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eKtHLpCIiAg&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=25\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      7 l. Section 125 Plan Document Renewal for 2017\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/eKtHLpCIiAg\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=IFKf2LZ-PNJJqnBANX8V6rLvaYY\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eKtHLpCIiAg&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=25\">Video.<\/a>\r\nThis is about employee health insurance deductions.\r\nUnanimously approved.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-7-m-Commission-Meeting-Calendar-2017\" href=\"#N-7-m-Commission-Meeting-Calendar-2017\">\r\n      7 m. Commission Meeting Calendar 2017\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      7 m. Commission Meeting Calendar 2017\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0PYrWH5gCjc&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=26\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      7 m. Commission Meeting Calendar 2017\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/0PYrWH5gCjc\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=aSIkYWxYXSaQW3zRMzlwsWU3bY8\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0PYrWH5gCjc&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=26\">Video.<\/a>\r\nUnanimously approved.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-7-n-Court-Software-Purchase\" href=\"#N-7-n-Court-Software-Purchase\">\r\n      7 n. Court Software Purchase\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      7 n. Court Software Purchase\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Y4-yQQpeFCY&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=27\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      7 n. Court Software Purchase\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/Y4-yQQpeFCY\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=cz357L9WrjMdypsvBxxFW-fogBg\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Y4-yQQpeFCY&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=27\">Video.<\/a>\r\nUnanimously approved.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-7-o-GEFA-Loan-Application\" href=\"#N-7-o-GEFA-Loan-Application\">\r\n      7 o. GEFA Loan Application\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      7 o. GEFA Loan Application\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PPC8zwxaSco&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=28\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      7 o. GEFA Loan Application\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/PPC8zwxaSco\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=39GhBy25a-H9qaf6K6_DqQ46CGY\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PPC8zwxaSco&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=28\">Video.<\/a>\r\nFor several utility projects, including solar panels at the storage pond.\r\nUnanimously approved.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-7-p-Authorize-Housing-Authority-of-Valdosta-to-Issue-Bonds\" href=\"#N-7-p-Authorize-Housing-Authority-of-Valdosta-to-Issue-Bonds\">\r\n      7 p. Authorize Housing Authority of Valdosta to Issue Bonds\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      7 p. Authorize Housing Authority of Valdosta to Issue Bonds\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wH4ZRjrN_SM&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=29\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      7 p. Authorize Housing Authority of Valdosta to Issue Bonds\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/wH4ZRjrN_SM\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=LlQ8GTdm0_tPowCCJLw1OAcu8YE\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wH4ZRjrN_SM&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=29\">Video.<\/a>\r\nYet another bond-issuing authority.\r\nUnanimously approved.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-8-a-Peterson-Road-Lift-Station-Rehab\" href=\"#N-8-a-Peterson-Road-Lift-Station-Rehab\">\r\n      8 a. Peterson Road Lift Station Rehab\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      8 a. Peterson Road Lift Station Rehab\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7yu60SyY_3s&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=30\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      8 a. Peterson Road Lift Station Rehab\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/7yu60SyY_3s\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=_JmUATY_fGxdKzhETlpUHGziNLk\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7yu60SyY_3s&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=30\">Video.<\/a>\r\nCommissioner Demarcus Marshall wanted to know if the bidder, RPI, was local.\r\nCommissioner Scott Orenstein said he didn&#8217;t consider it a technicality\r\nthat the bidder did not put his license number on the outside of the\r\nenvelope as required, nor &#8220;pending&#8221; since the state was in the process\r\nof issuing it.\r\nCommissioner Mark Wisenbaker wanted to know if the bidder had a license now.\r\nAnswer from Utilities Director Steve Stalvey: yes.\r\nCommissioner Scott Orenstein made a motion to dismiss the low bid\r\nand award the contract to the next-lowest.\r\nPassed 4:1.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-8-b-Approval-of-State-Contract-Purchase-of-Tiger-TrucKat-Boom-Mower\" href=\"#N-8-b-Approval-of-State-Contract-Purchase-of-Tiger-TrucKat-Boom-Mower\">\r\n      8 b. Approval of State Contract Purchase of Tiger TrucKat Boom Mower\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      8 b. Approval of State Contract Purchase of Tiger TrucKat Boom Mower\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mIDvux3eHXY&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=31\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      8 b. Approval of State Contract Purchase of Tiger TrucKat Boom Mower\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/mIDvux3eHXY\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=qFwIPSCSMvaOlnxw2HpqBMbcwdc\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mIDvux3eHXY&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=31\">Video.<\/a>\r\nUnanimously approved.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-9-Reports-County-Manager-Quarterly-Financial\" href=\"#N-9-Reports-County-Manager-Quarterly-Financial\">\r\n      9. Reports &#8211; County Manager &#8211; Quarterly Financial\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      9. Reports - County Manager - Quarterly Financial\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xcgiB40oJ3w&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=32\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      9. Reports - County Manager - Quarterly Financial\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/xcgiB40oJ3w\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=-u2-vk9nijPFuUTpaX5AxzEZIEU\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xcgiB40oJ3w&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=32\">Video.<\/a>\r\nThe financial report wasn&#8217;t on the agenda.\r\nAs usual, only the Commissioners could see it, not the public.\r\nApparently tax revenues are slow to come in,\r\nkind of like the Development Authority has been saying.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Chairman-and-Commission-Comments\" href=\"#Chairman-and-Commission-Comments\">\r\n      Chairman and Commission Comments\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      Chairman and Commission Comments\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hQlXCwPfE00&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=33\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      Chairman and Commission Comments\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/hQlXCwPfE00\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=Gi3MUuJ1-NQRzLVp8qWlKrZ7rak\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hQlXCwPfE00&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q&#038;index=33\">Video.<\/a>\r\nCounty Manager Joe Pritchard had to remind Chairman Bill Slaughter that they had agreed to do this.\r\nApparently it was so they could say Happy New Year and Merry Christmas.\r\nCommissioners thanked the staff.\r\nChairman also mentioned the public.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>\r\nHere&#8217;s\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q\">\r\na LAKE video playlist:<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center;font-size:80%\">\r\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PLshUv86fYkiHP5aaUQgy02ve3fDPI-a3q\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\r\n<br>\r\nVideos: Turnberry, Branham, Peterson Road Lift Station, and Commissioner Comments\r\n<br>\r\nRegular Session, Lowndes County Commission (LCC),\r\n<br>\r\nVideo by Gretchen Quarterman for Lowndes Area Knowledge Exchange (LAKE),\r\n<br>\r\nValdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, December 13, 2016.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n -jsq\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center;font-style:italic\">Investigative reporting costs money, for open records requests, copying, web hosting, gasoline, and cameras, and with sufficient funds we can pay students to do further research.  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