{"id":19833,"date":"2018-03-16T10:16:49","date_gmt":"2018-03-16T14:16:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/?p=19833"},"modified":"2018-03-16T10:16:49","modified_gmt":"2018-03-16T14:16:49","slug":"valdosta-strategic-initiatives-summit-2018-03-16-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/2018\/03\/valdosta-strategic-initiatives-summit-2018-03-16-17.html","title":{"rendered":"Valdosta Strategic Initiatives Summit 2018-03-16-17"},"content":{"rendered":"

\r\nOnce again the Valdosta Mayor and Council hold their retreat\r\noutside Valdosta and outside Lowndes County at Lenox River Ranch, Lenox, Cook County, Georgia, today and tomorrow.\r\nExcuse me: Strategic Initiatives Summit (SIS)<\/a>.\r\nI compliment them on publishing\r\non their website before<\/em> the event\r\nthe agenda<\/a>,\r\nthe\r\ntopics submitted by each council member<\/a>,\r\nand the\r\nMayor and Council Goals for Fiscal Year 2018<\/a>\r\n(I got this four days ago).\r\nHm, what’s this about:\r\n

\r\n

\r\n5. Find additional resources for the executive director of Valdosta-Lowndes Keep Lowndes-Valdosta Beautiful (KLVB) to include the Mayor’s Adopt-A-Street program.\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

\r\nHowever, I don’t see who else they are meeting\r\nwith for it to be called a Summit.\r\nOh wait: the Chamber.\r\nProbably George Boston Rhynes will be there to video like last year.\r\n

Valdosta SIS Agenda<\/a><\/H4>\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"Friday<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\nI don’t know why the\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nsource PDF<\/a> says Page 2.\r\n

\r\n

\r\nVALDOSTA\r\n

\r\nA City Without Limits\r\n

\r\nAGENDA\r\n
\r\n2018 Mayor\/ Council Strategic Initiatives Summit\r\n
\r\nLenox River Ranch, Lenox Georgia\r\n
\r\nMarch 16-17, 2018\r\n

\r\nFriday, March 16, 2018\r\n\r\n
\r\n9:00 am — 9:30 am\r\n
\r\n9:30 am — 10:30 am\r\n
\r\n10:30 am — 11:30 am\r\n
\r\n11:30 am — 12:00 pm\r\n
\r\n12:00 pm — 1:00 pm\r\n
\r\n1:00 pm — 1:30 pm\r\n
\r\n1:30 pm — 2:15 pm\r\n
\r\n2:15 pm — 3:30 pm\r\n
\r\n3:30 pm — 3:45 pm\r\n
\r\n3:45 pm — 5:30 pm\r\n
\r\n5:30 pm\r\n
\r\n6:00 pm — 8:00 pm\r\n<\/td>		\r\nBreakfast\r\n
\r\nUpdate of Mayor Council Goals\/Accomplishments\r\n
\r\nFinancial Overview\/LOST and SPLOST Update\r\n
\r\nEconomic Development Update\/Discussion\r\n
\r\nLunch\r\n
\r\nUpdate From Chamber\r\n
\r\nLegal Update\r\n
\r\nMayor\/Council Issues\r\n
\r\nBreak\r\n
\r\nMayor\/Council Issues\r\n
\r\nAdjourn Until Dinner\r\n
\r\nGathering and Dinner Served\r\n<\/td><\/tr><\/table>\r\n

\r\nSaturday, March 17, 2018\r\n\r\n
\r\n8:30am —9:00 am\r\n
\r\n9:00 am — 10:00 am\r\n
\r\n10:00 am — 10:15 am\r\n
\r\n10:15 am — 11:15 am\r\n
\r\n11:15 am — 12:00 pm\r\n
\r\n12:00 pm — 1:00 pm\r\n<\/td>		\r\nBreakfast\r\n
\r\nMayor\/Council Issues\r\n
\r\nBreak\r\n
\r\nGoal Setting and Establish Dates for 2019 Retreat\r\n
\r\nMayor\/Council Discussion\r\n
\r\nLunch and Adjourn\r\n<\/td><\/tr><\/table>\r\n

\r\n2018 Mayor\/Council Strategic Initiatives Summit\r\n

\r\nPage 2<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

Topics by Valdosta City Council District<\/a><\/H4>\r\nHere are what\r\n\r\neach City Council member asked to discuss<\/a>.\r\nTim Carroll tells me each one also gets to bring up other topics\r\nat the event.\r\n
\r\n

\r\n\r\n\r\nCity of Valdosta Mayor\/Council Discussion Topics<\/span>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\nStrategic Initiatives Summit – 2018<\/span>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\nMayor John Gayle<\/span>\r\n

    \r\n
  1. \r\nBlight Tax<\/span>\r\n*<\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
  2. \r\nOverlay District<\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
  3. \r\nFacilities Study<\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
  4. \r\nMayor Pro Tem Selection<\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

    \r\nCouncilwoman Vivian-Miller Cody — District 1<\/span>\r\n

      \r\n
    1. \r\nSidewalk and bicycle trail from E. Hill Avenue to Fry Street to connect with existing sidewalk at Hudson Street<\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
    2. \r\nWoodlawn Park Part 2 is in need of a pavilion shelter, lights, water, and concrete flooring<\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
    3. \r\nThree-lane widening or turn lane for Forrest Street. (E. Hill Avenue @ Forrest to Bemiss Road)<\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
    4. \r\nCitywide ordinance holding landlords\/owners responsible for maintaining rental property up to homeowners’ standard<\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
    5. \r\nExisting entranceway signs — place lighting to stir and welcome newcomers into our city<\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

      \r\nCouncilwoman Sandra Tooley — District 2<\/span>\r\n

        \r\n
      1. \r\nDedication of T-SPLOST <\/span>\r\n***<\/span>\r\nFunds to Public Transportation for city bus line<\/span>\r\n**<\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
      2. \r\nQuarterly meetings with Lowndes County Commissioners<\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
      3. \r\nRevision of City Charter as it pertains to appointments to Boards and Commissions<\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
      4. \r\nTelevising of City Council meeting on Channel 17<\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
      5. \r\nUpdate\/revision of City’s Personnel Policy regarding internal\r\npromotions\r\n\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

        \r\nCouncilman Joseph “Sonny” Vickers — District 3<\/span>\r\n

          \r\n
        1. \r\nEmployee Salaries<\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
        2. \r\nMayor\/Council Salaries<\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
        3. \r\nNeighborhood Beautification<\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
        4. \r\nSPLOST<\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
        5. \r\nGovernment Transportation<\/span>\r\n**<\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
        6. \r\nT-SPLOST<\/span>\r\n***<\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nCouncilman Eric Howard — District 4<\/span>\r\n
            \r\n
          1. \r\nSidewalks on Northside and Connell<\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
          2. \r\nBathroom in parks on Bemiss and Tyndall<\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
          3. \r\nFunding for programs — Projects and night basketball leagues<\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
          4. \r\nImproved\/New lightning in older areas of town<\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
          5. \r\nBasketball courts in Parks<\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nCouncil Tim Carroll — District 5<\/span>\r\n
              \r\n
            1. \r\nIdentifying and working to address the two or three biggest issues our city faces. Issues that hurt our economic growth and issues that harm our residential areas. Do we need to approach these independent of each other? Do we need to form a working group? What other groups are already working on some of this? M\/C discuss and work to develop an approach.<\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
            2. \r\nAre we doing everything we can to recruit new businesses? What should be the role of the city? Update from the Development Authority. Update from the Chamber on the business incubator.<\/span>\r\n ****<\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
            3. \r\nBlight Tax<\/span>\r\n*<\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
            4. \r\nRe-cap by district of all projects that have been completed or are planned for 2018 from the last five (5) years. <\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
            5. \r\nCommunity Internet\/TV system? Would the city be interested in partnering with other community stakeholders in hosting a Technology Symposium and invite experts in the field to discuss what other communities are doing to provide high quality internet access?<\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nCouncilman Andy Gibbs — District 6<\/span>\r\n
                \r\n
              1. \r\nDowntown — shops that focus more on families. Additionally, work to get all downtown shops involved in Fist Fridays; maybe offer incentives to shops that participate. VSU night that offer specials for college students and the same for families.<\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
              2. \r\nRecognition of new companies in the city. Chamber does this but city could take it to the next level and we could also personally thank shops for opening<\/span>\r\n****<\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
              3. \r\nTransit System — needed for downtown to VSU and other parts of the City.<\/span>\r\n **<\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
              4. \r\nBring Valdosta and Moody together<\/span>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n*Indicates duplicate topics<\/span>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

                Valdosta Mayor and Council Goals for Fiscal Year 2018<\/a><\/H4>\r\n
                \r\n

                The following<\/a> goals and action items were approved at the March 11-12 Mayor-Council Retreat.<\/p>\r\n

                Goals<\/h3>\r\n
                  \r\n\t
                1. Review the Land Development Regulations (LDR) for modifications to the requirements for the replacement of owner-occupied manufactured homes to include a requirement for assisting homeowners with housing options.
                  \r\n\t <\/li>\r\n\t
                2. Hold meetings of city elected officials and staff with the city school system and parents to identify and encourage good life decisions for our youth and to help prepare them for future success.
                  \r\n\t <\/li>\r\n\t
                3. Continue to work with the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), county and other entities to pursue public transportation in the Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) urbanized area.
                  \r\n\t <\/li>\r\n\t
                4. Carry out the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) plan as amended through 2019.
                  \r\n\t <\/li>\r\n\t
                5. Continue to work in partnership with the Valdosta-Lowndes Development Authority and others to enhance economic development in the city and the community.
                  \r\n\t <\/li>\r\n\t
                6. In collaboration with the Valdosta Housing Authority, develop a plan to gain public and private support for a mixed-use housing development.
                  \r\n\t <\/li>\r\n\t
                7. Continue discussions with the Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center and Tourism Authority and appoint a Municipal Auditorium Steering Committee to discuss a public facility project to include funding, location, sale of Mathis Auditorium, and a timeline.
                  \r\n\t <\/li>\r\n\t
                8. Continue to support economic development downtown in partnership with the Central Valdosta Development Authority (CVDA).
                  \r\n\t <\/li>\r\n\t
                9. Collaborate with community and regional leaders to continue advocacy efforts on behalf of Moody Air Force Base in support of its value to national defense and our community and seek opportunities for base growth and expansion in preparation for any potential future Base Realignment and Closure Commissions (BRAC).
                  \r\n\t <\/li>\r\n\t
                10. Continue to operate the city in fiscally responsible manner.
                  \r\n\t <\/li>\r\n\t
                11. Develop a list of transportation projects in preparation for a regional T-SPLOST for the 18-county area.
                  \r\n\t <\/li>\r\n\t
                12. Set up a meeting with other governments and authorities in an effort to share current activities and establish a future community-wide vision and common goals.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

                  Action Items<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
                    \r\n\t
                  1. Continue to communicate the message of our significant investments in wastewater systems.
                    \r\n\t <\/li>\r\n\t
                  2. SPLOST VIII sidewalk from E. Hill Avenue\/Fry Street.
                    \r\n\t <\/li>\r\n\t
                  3. Evaluate and recommend term limits on authorities, boards and commissions.
                    \r\n\t <\/li>\r\n\t
                  4. Write a letter of support for the roundabout project at 5 points.
                    \r\n\t <\/li>\r\n\t
                  5. Find additional resources for the executive director of Valdosta-Lowndes Keep Lowndes-Valdosta Beautiful (KLVB) to include the Mayor’s Adopt-A-Street program.
                    \r\n\t <\/li>\r\n\t
                  6. Explore after-school activities at Forest Street facility through VLPRA.
                    \r\n\t <\/li>\r\n\t
                  7. Budget for Alden Avenue ditch piping and Alden Avenue\/Gordon Street intersection improvements.
                    \r\n\t <\/li>\r\n\t
                  8. Revise the Historic Preservation Ordinance to give council discretion.
                    \r\n\t <\/li>\r\n\t
                  9. Strengthen the current and proposed property maintenance ordinance.
                    \r\n\t <\/li>\r\n\t
                  10. Review the fine system\/structure (Carroll, Vickers and Yost).<\/em>
                    \r\n\t <\/li>\r\n\t
                  11. Develop plans for upgrading council chambers to include video, audio and City Hall refurbishing.
                    \r\n\t <\/li>\r\n\t
                  12. Conduct a review of the City Charter to consider any agreed upon revisions.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

                    \r\n -jsq\r\n<\/p>\r\n

                    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 donate to LAKE today<\/a>!<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Once again the Valdosta Mayor and Council hold their retreat outside Valdosta and outside Lowndes County at Lenox River Ranch, Lenox, Cook County, Georgia, today and tomorrow. Excuse me: Strategic Initiatives Summit (SIS). I compliment them on publishing on their website before the event the agenda, the topics submitted by each council member, and the […]","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[54],"tags":[2488,8701,8702,10207,9692,12,7,546,10206,6,8726],"class_list":["post-19833","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-valdosta-city-council","tag-cook-county","tag-georgia","tag-lake","tag-lenox","tag-lenox-river-ranch","tag-lowndes-area-knowledge-exchange","tag-lowndes-county","tag-retreat","tag-strategic-initiatives-summit","tag-valdosta","tag-valdosta-city-council"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p585fK-59T","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19833","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19833"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19833\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19837,"href":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19833\/revisions\/19837"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19833"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19833"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19833"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}