{"id":18085,"date":"2017-02-13T08:16:19","date_gmt":"2017-02-13T13:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/?p=18085"},"modified":"2017-02-13T08:39:54","modified_gmt":"2017-02-13T13:39:54","slug":"2-vlmpo-appointments-2-rezonings-3-water-credit-cards-alcohol-lcc-2017-02-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/2017\/02\/2-vlmpo-appointments-2-rezonings-3-water-credit-cards-alcohol-lcc-2017-02-13.html","title":{"rendered":"2 VLMPO appointments, 2 rezonings, 3 water + credit cards, alcohol @ LCC 2017-02-13"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\nOn\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Agenda\/_02142017-227?html=true\">\r\nthe agenda<\/a> for 8:30 AM this morning,\r\n<a href=\"#Valdosta-Lowndes-Metropolitan-Planning-Organization-Board-VLMPO-\">\r\nthree candidates for two VLMPO vacancies<\/a>,\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/image.slidesharecdn.com\/2040transportationvisionplanopenhosuepresentation-140827072929-phpapp01\/95\/2040-transportation-vision-plan-1-638.jpg?cb=1409124669\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float:right;border:none;width:300px\" src=\"https:\/\/image.slidesharecdn.com\/2040transportationvisionplanopenhosuepresentation-140827072929-phpapp01\/95\/2040-transportation-vision-plan-1-638.jpg?cb=1409124669\"><\/a>\r\nand none of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lowndescounty.com\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/1091?fileID=1396\">candidates<\/a> are \r\nincumbents, according to\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.valdostacity.com\/Data\/Sites\/1\/media\/boards--commissions\/mpo-cac\/mpo-cac-membership-list-062216.pdf\">\r\nValdosta<\/a>\r\nor\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.valdostacity.com\/Data\/Sites\/1\/media\/boards--commissions\/mpo-cac\/mpo-cac-membership-list-062216.pdf\">Lowndes County<\/a>.\r\nRezonings on\r\n<a href=\"#REZ-2017-01\">Madison Hwy<\/a>\r\nand\r\n<a href=\"#REZ-2017-02\">Alexandria St<\/a>,\r\nboth probably uncontroversial; see the\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/UynmCNnFZPc\/hqdefault.jpg?custom=true&#038;w=120&#038;h=90&#038;jpg444=true&#038;jpgq=90&#038;sp=68&#038;sigh=rHGAk2uMiy66Esms1muApy9n4f0\">LAKE videos of the preceding GLPC meeting for those two items<\/a>.\r\nYet again\r\n<a href=\"#Approval-of-Elected-Officials-Using-County-Issued-Purchasing-Cards-and-Credit-Cards\">Approval of Elected Officials Using County Issued Purchasing Cards and Credit Cards<\/a>\r\nand as usual a\r\n<a href=\"#Beer-License\">Beer License<\/a>.\r\nThree water items:\r\n<a href=\"#Bevel-Creek-Lift-Station-Automatic-Transfer-Switch\">Bevel Creek Lift Station Automatic Transfer Switch<\/a>,\r\n<a href=\"#Professional-Engineering-Services-and-Environmental-Permitting-for-Jumping-Gully-Road-Bridge-Replacement\">Professional Engineering Services and Environmental Permitting for Jumping Gully Road Bridge Replacement<\/a>,\r\n<a href=\"#Drainage-Improvements\">Drainage Improvements &#8211; Valencia Street<\/a>.\r\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:100%\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">\r\nLOWNDES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS\r\n<br>\r\nPROPOSED AGENDA\r\n<br>\r\nWORK SESSION, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2017, 8:30 a.m.\r\n<br>\r\nREGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2017, 5:30 p.m.\r\n<br>\r\n327 N. Ashley Street &#8211; 2nd Floor\r\n<\/p><!--more-->\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Call-to-Order\" href=\"#Call-to-Order\">Call to Order<\/a>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Invocation\" href=\"#Invocation\">Invocation<\/a>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Pledge\" href=\"#Pledge\">Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag<\/a>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Minutes-for-Approval\" href=\"#Minutes-for-Approval\">Minutes for Approval<\/a>\r\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Work-Session-January-23-2017\" href=\"#Work-Session-January-23-2017\">Work Session- January 23, 2017<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Regular-Session-January-24-2017\" href=\"#Regular-Session-January-24-2017\">Regular Session- January 24, 2017<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Appointments\" href=\"#Appointments\">Appointments<\/a>\r\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Valdosta-Lowndes-Metropolitan-Planning-Organization-Board-VLMPO-\" href=\"#Valdosta-Lowndes-Metropolitan-Planning-Organization-Board-VLMPO-\">\r\nValdosta Lowndes Metropolitan Planning Organization Board (VLMPO)<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n\t\t\tAppoint&nbsp;2 members\t\t\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Documents:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/1091?fileID=1396\">MPO Appointments.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:100%\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">\r\nLOWNDES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS\r\n<br>\r\nCOMMISSION AGENDA ITEM\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"float:right;text-align:right\">\r\nRegular Meeting (X)\r\n<br>\r\nWork Session (X)\r\n<br>\r\nRecommendation (X)\r\n<br>\r\nPolicy\/Discussion ( )\r\n<br>\r\nReport ( )\r\n<br>\r\nOther ( )\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nSUBJECT: MPO Appointments\r\n<br>\r\nDATE OF MEETING: February 14, 2017\r\n<br>\r\n<br>\r\nBUDGET IMPACT $ -0-\r\n<br>\r\nFUNDING SOURCE\r\n<br>\r\n&nbsp; ( ) Annual\r\n<br>\r\n&nbsp; ( ) Capital\r\n<br>\r\n&nbsp; (x) N\/A\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nCOUNTY ACTION REQUESTED ON: Appoint Members\r\n<\/p>\r\n<hr>\r\n<p>\r\nHISTORY, FACTS AND ISSUES: There are two (2) vacant seats on the\r\nValdosta-Lowndes Metropolitan Planning Organization Citizens\r\nAdvisory Committee. The following citizens interested in filling\r\nthose seats are listed, in no particular order, for the Commission\r\nto consider appointing.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li> Mr. Richard Kerby &mdash; Environmental Health Specialist\r\n<li> Mr. Phil Hubbard &mdash; Division Manager, Dillard&#8217;s Outbound\r\nTransportation\r\n<li> Mr. Clayton Mulligan &mdash; Engineering Team Leader, LEA\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>\r\nOPTIONS:\r\n<ol>\r\n<li> Appoint Members\r\n<li> Board&#8217;s Pleasure\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>\r\nRECOMMENDED ACTION: Appornt Members\r\n<p style=\"float:right\">\r\n Department Head: Mike Fletcher\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nDEPARTMENT: Engineering\r\n<p>\r\nADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATION:\r\n<br>\r\n[signed: Joe Pritchard]\r\n<br>\r\nCounty Manager\r\n<p>\r\nAction Taken By Board:\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Public-Hearing\" href=\"#Public-Hearing\">Public Hearing<\/a>\r\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"REZ-2017-01\" href=\"#REZ-2017-01\">REZ-2017-01 Cone\/Malone, 3222 Madison Hwy, E-A &amp; CON to R-A, Well &amp; Septic, ~3 acres<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n\t\t\tTRC Recommendation: Various<br>\r\nGLPC Recommendation: Table\t\t\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Documents:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/1140?fileID=1393\">Rezoning Case REZ-2017-01.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"REZ-2017-02\" href=\"#REZ-2017-02\">REZ-2017-02 Calles, Alexandria St, R-10 and CON to E-A, Well and Septic, ~13 acres<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n\t\t\tTRC Recommendations: Approval or Approval with Conditions<br>\r\nGLPC Recommendation: Table&nbsp;\t\t\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Documents:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/1141?fileID=1394\">Rezoning Case REZ-2017-02.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"For-Consideration\" href=\"#For-Consideration\">For Consideration<\/a>\r\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Approval-of-Elected-Officials-Using-County-Issued-Purchasing-Cards-and-Credit-Cards\" href=\"#Approval-of-Elected-Officials-Using-County-Issued-Purchasing-Cards-and-Credit-Cards\">Approval of Elected Officials Using County Issued Purchasing Cards and Credit Cards<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n\t\t\t1. Board&#8217;s Pleasure\t\t\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Documents:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/1126?fileID=1385\">Approval of Elected Officials Using County Issued Purchasing Cards and Credit Cards.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Beer-License\" href=\"#Beer-License\">Beer License &#8211; Brijeshkuman N. Patel of Ishva 5758 Inc, DBA BP Food Mart &#8211; 1405 N. St. Augustine Rd., Valdosta, GA<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n\t\t\tApproval of the Beer License\t\t\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Documents:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/1136?fileID=1387\">Beer License- Brijeshkumar N. Patel of Ishva 5758 Inc. DBA Food Mart.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Request-for-Relief-for-Tuscany-Palms-Utility-Tax-District-\" href=\"#Request-for-Relief-for-Tuscany-Palms-Utility-Tax-District-\">Request for Relief for Tuscany Palms Utility Tax District <\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n\t\t\tBoard&#8217;s Pleasure\t\t\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Documents:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/1142?fileID=1392\">Request for Relief for Tuscany Palms Utility Tax District.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Bevel-Creek-Lift-Station-Automatic-Transfer-Switch\" href=\"#Bevel-Creek-Lift-Station-Automatic-Transfer-Switch\">Bevel Creek Lift Station Automatic Transfer Switch<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n\t\t\tThe automatic transfer switch at Bevel Creek lift station is not working. Due to extensive deterioration from hydrogen sulfide gas exposure, staff recommends a new ATS be purchased and installed, by Cowart Electric.\t\t\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Documents:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/1138?fileID=1388\">Bevel Creek Lift Station Automatic Transfer Switch.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Architectural-Services-for-Addition-and-Alterations-to-the-Lowndes-County-911-Facility\" href=\"#Architectural-Services-for-Addition-and-Alterations-to-the-Lowndes-County-911-Facility\">Architectural Services for Addition and Alterations to the Lowndes County 911 Facility<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n\t\t\tAddition and Alterations to the Lowndes County 911 Facility\t\t\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Documents:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/1148?fileID=1386\">Architectural Services for Addition and Alterations to the Lowndes County 911 Facility.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Professional-Engineering-Services-and-Environmental-Permitting-for-Jumping-Gully-Road-Bridge-Replacement\" href=\"#Professional-Engineering-Services-and-Environmental-Permitting-for-Jumping-Gully-Road-Bridge-Replacement\">Professional Engineering Services and Environmental Permitting for Jumping Gully Road Bridge Replacement<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n\t\t\tApprove EMC Engineering for professional engineering services to complete the construction plans for the Jumping Gully Road bridge replacement project.\t\t\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Documents:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/1146?fileID=1391\">Professional Engineering Services and Environmental Permitting for Jumping Gully Road Bridge Replacement.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Drainage-Improvements\" href=\"#Drainage-Improvements\">Drainage Improvements &#8211; Valencia Street<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n\t\t\tBoard&#8217;s Pleasure\t\t\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Documents:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/1154?fileID=1390\">Drainage Improvements- Valencia Street.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Data-Center-Battery-Replacement\" href=\"#Data-Center-Battery-Replacement\">Data Center Battery Replacement<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n\t\t\tApproval of battery replacement\t\t\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Documents:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/1149?fileID=1389\">Data Center Battery Replacement.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Server-Blades-Virtual-and-Operating-System-Software\" href=\"#Server-Blades-Virtual-and-Operating-System-Software\">Server Blades, Virtual and Operating System Software<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n\t\t\tApproval of new server blades, virtualization software, and operating system software\t\t\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Documents:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/1150?fileID=1395\">Server Blades, Virtual and Operating System Software.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"2017-Public-Defender-Contracts\" href=\"#2017-Public-Defender-Contracts\">2017 Public Defender Contracts<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n\t\t\tApproval of Contracts\t\t\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Documents:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/1153?fileID=1384\">2017 Public Defender Contracts.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Reports\" href=\"#Reports\">Reports &#8211; County Manager<\/a>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"CWTBH\" href=\"#CWTBH\">Citizens Wishing to be Heard-Please State Your Name and Address<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Adjournment\" href=\"#Adjournment\">Adjournment<\/a>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/blockquote>\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.  You can <a href=\"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/donate\">donate to LAKE today<\/a>!<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"On the agenda for 8:30 AM this morning, three candidates for two VLMPO vacancies, and none of the candidates are incumbents, according to Valdosta or Lowndes County. Rezonings on Madison Hwy and Alexandria St, both probably uncontroversial; see the LAKE videos of the preceding GLPC meeting for those two items. 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