{"id":21045,"date":"2019-05-19T11:49:32","date_gmt":"2019-05-19T15:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/?p=21045"},"modified":"2019-05-19T13:25:33","modified_gmt":"2019-05-19T17:25:33","slug":"videos-tower-appointments-sewer-main-boat-ramp-water-trails-paddle-georgia-lcc-2019-05-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/2019\/05\/videos-tower-appointments-sewer-main-boat-ramp-water-trails-paddle-georgia-lcc-2019-05-14.html","title":{"rendered":"Videos: Tower, appointments, sewer main, boat ramp, water trails, Paddle Georgia @ LCC 2019-05-14"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\nAll three rezonings breezed through, except slightly the longest was the\r\n<a href=\"#TWR-2019-01\">\r\ntabling of the proposed 300&#8242; communications tower off of US 84 East<\/a>.\r\nThe tower had the most people: those sitting in the back.\r\n<p>\r\nSurprisingly, \r\n<a href=\"#N-5-a-Appointments-Hospital-Authority\">\r\none<\/a>\r\nof the\r\n<a href=\"#N-5-b-Appointments-Airport-Authority\">\r\ntwo<\/a>\r\nAuthority appointments was <em>not<\/em> the incumbent.\r\nNone of the candidates were introduced, and none spoke.\r\n<p>\r\nOne Citizen spoke, me, on behalf of WWALS, \r\n<a href=\"#N-10-CTBH-John-S-Quarterman\">\r\nthanking them and inviting them<\/a>.\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center;font-size:80%;font-style:italic\">\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;disable_polymer=true\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none;\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/vVrfTrdiHb0\/hqdefault.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Clay Griner was not present.\r\nThe other four voting Commissioners unanimously approved everything,\r\nincluding the one tabling.\r\nAt least two staff speakers were not introduced, one not named except by last name,\r\nand one never named at all.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nBelow are<!--more-->\r\n\r\n links to each LAKE video of each agenda item,\r\nwith some notes, followed by a LAKE video playlist.\r\nSee also\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/2019\/05\/sewer-main-replacement-2-authority-appointments-roads-and-rezonings-lcc-2019-05-13.html\">\r\nthe agenda<\/a>,\r\nthe\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/2019\/05\/videos-tower-and-online-packets-lcc-2019-05-13.html\">LAKE videos of the previous morning&#8217;s Work Session<\/a>,\r\nand\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/2019\/05\/videos-two-small-and-one-large-lowndes-county-rezonings-glpc-2019-04-29.html\">the LAKE videos of the preceding Planning Commission meeting<\/a>.\r\n<ul>\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Audience\" href=\"#Audience\">\r\n\r\n      Audience\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      Audience\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2pKhrP2G-gg&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=2&#038;t=0s\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      Audience\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/2pKhrP2G-gg\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEYCKgBEF5IVfKriqkDCwgBFQAAiEIYAXAB&#038;rs=AOn4CLAjZZIcBfUANmpEAoz4tTTbJcol0Q\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2pKhrP2G-gg&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=2&#038;t=0s\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Before\" href=\"#Before\">\r\n\r\n      Before\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      Before\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xfGwR7y9R5k&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=3&#038;t=0s\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      Before\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/xfGwR7y9R5k\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEYCKgBEF5IVfKriqkDCwgBFQAAiEIYAXAB&#038;rs=AOn4CLDqjAle5RtWgArJg78mWkcBGMhuNQ\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xfGwR7y9R5k&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=3&#038;t=0s\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Order\" href=\"#Order\">\r\n\r\n      1. Call to Order\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      1. Call to Order\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aFYXBSAoxHw&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=4&#038;t=0s\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      1. Call to Order\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/aFYXBSAoxHw\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEYCKgBEF5IVfKriqkDCwgBFQAAiEIYAXAB&#038;rs=AOn4CLCtDuveBZL4wzwj9XPKIGrvsKssbw\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aFYXBSAoxHw&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=4&#038;t=0s\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-2-Invocation-3-Pledge\" href=\"#N-2-Invocation-3-Pledge\">\r\n\r\n      2. Invocation 3. Pledge\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      2. Invocation 3. Pledge\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KVwU6UwppSU&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=5&#038;t=0s\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      2. Invocation 3. Pledge\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/KVwU6UwppSU\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEYCKgBEF5IVfKriqkDCwgBFQAAiEIYAXAB&#038;rs=AOn4CLBcSq7EpIjzF164beZU1Yr0GFgusQ\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KVwU6UwppSU&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=5&#038;t=0s\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-4-Minutes-for-Approval\" href=\"#N-4-Minutes-for-Approval\">\r\n\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=43je8jfmjL4&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=6&#038;t=0s\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      4. Minutes for Approval\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/43je8jfmjL4\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEYCKgBEF5IVfKriqkDCwgBFQAAiEIYAXAB&#038;rs=AOn4CLDK-zEN-fbHcqtCI1ufaNVQeImbpg\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=43je8jfmjL4&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=6&#038;t=0s\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-5-a-Appointments-Hospital-Authority\" href=\"#N-5-a-Appointments-Hospital-Authority\">\r\n\r\n      5.a. Appointments: Hospital Authority\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      5.a. Appointments: Hospital Authority\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RkZ7C7-9BhA&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=7&#038;t=0s\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      5.a. Appointments: Hospital Authority\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/RkZ7C7-9BhA\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEYCKgBEF5IVfKriqkDCwgBFQAAiEIYAXAB&#038;rs=AOn4CLAF-Mg8lMi3fGbrHtSqYemKpkzQFA\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RkZ7C7-9BhA&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=7&#038;t=0s\">Video.<\/a>\r\nIn a surprise move, the incumbent was <em>not<\/em> appointed.\r\nInstead, Commissioner Joyce Evans nominated Shirley Garland,\r\nwho was appointed.\r\nThe appointee did not speak and was not introduced.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-5-b-Appointments-Airport-Authority\" href=\"#N-5-b-Appointments-Airport-Authority\">\r\n\r\n      5.b. Appointments: Airport Authority\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      5.b. Appointments: Airport Authority\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=j_QFiNNlKtY&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=8&#038;t=0s\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      5.b. Appointments: Airport Authority\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/j_QFiNNlKtY\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEYCKgBEF5IVfKriqkDCwgBFQAAiEIYAXAB&#038;rs=AOn4CLA960H6mEZla492-TkL-_mwK8Z2pA\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=j_QFiNNlKtY&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=8&#038;t=0s\">Video.<\/a>\r\nAnthony Payton nominated by Commissioner Demarcus Marshall and reappointed.\r\nThe appointee did not speak and was not introduced.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"REZ-2019-06\" href=\"#REZ-2019-06\">\r\n\r\n      6.a. REZ-2019-06 Glenn Gregory, Stallings Road\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      6.a. REZ-2019-06 Glenn Gregory, Stallings Road\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vVrfTrdiHb0&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=9&#038;t=0s\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      6.a. REZ-2019-06 Glenn Gregory, Stallings Road\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/vVrfTrdiHb0\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEYCKgBEF5IVfKriqkDCwgBFQAAiEIYAXAB&#038;rs=AOn4CLCRTuGfDS_tL6DS25HtLHZ6UG_A6g\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vVrfTrdiHb0&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=9&#038;t=0s\">Video.<\/a>\r\nPlanning Technician Molly Stevenson said \r\none parcel was to reconcile with zoning; the other to subdivide.\r\nGLPC, TRC, and staff have no objections.\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\nNobody spoke against.\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\nNobody spoke for.\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\nCommissioners had no questions.\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\nCommissioner Mark Wisenbaker moved to approve.\r\nCommissioner Scottie Orenstein seconded.\r\nAll voted aye.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"REZ-2019-07\" href=\"#REZ-2019-07\">\r\n\r\n      6.b. REZ-2019-07 Lake Park CFA, Lakes Blvd\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      6.b. REZ-2019-07 Lake Park CFA, Lakes Blvd\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EDoOpip9a1s&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=10&#038;t=0s\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      6.b. REZ-2019-07 Lake Park CFA, Lakes Blvd\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/EDoOpip9a1s\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEYCKgBEF5IVfKriqkDCwgBFQAAiEIYAXAB&#038;rs=AOn4CLD1LToeae8hS_fZJBrvWxY_9NLJzw\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EDoOpip9a1s&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=10&#038;t=0s\">Video.<\/a>\r\nPlanning Technician Molly Stevenson said it was to\r\nrezone 4\/10 of an acre to develop part of an existing hotel,\r\nand remove the split zoning.\r\nGLPC, TRC, and staff like it.\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\nNobody spoke against.\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\nBill Nijem, 1007 N. Patterson St., Valdosta, spoke for by saying\r\nhe was ready to answer questions.\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\nCommissioners had no questions.\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\nCommissioner Demarcus Marshall moved to approve.\r\nCommissioner Scottie Orenstein (I think) seconded.\r\nAll voted aye.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"TWR-2019-01\" href=\"#TWR-2019-01\">\r\n\r\n      6.c. TWR-2019-01 Value Concepts, Inc., US Hwy 84 E. E-A, New 300&#8242; Telecom. Tower\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      6.c. TWR-2019-01 Value Concepts, Inc., US Hwy 84 E. E-A, New 300' Telecom. Tower\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4Fo9Qw9lQb8&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=11&#038;t=0s\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      6.c. TWR-2019-01 Value Concepts, Inc., US Hwy 84 E. E-A, New 300' Telecom. Tower\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/4Fo9Qw9lQb8\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEYCKgBEF5IVfKriqkDCwgBFQAAiEIYAXAB&#038;rs=AOn4CLCB6kMJ7O0m1LthLqWVB40tHXiikQ\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4Fo9Qw9lQb8&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=11&#038;t=0s\">Video.<\/a>\r\nPlanning Technician Molly Stevenson said the proposed 300&#8242; tower would be\r\nabout 800 feet south of an existing 300&#8242; tower.\r\nColocation was studied but deemed infeasible.\r\nMoody AFB said the tower would not be a big problem for their\r\nhelicopter training path.\r\nStill waiting on Moody AFB TERP resport and a response from the FAA.\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\nChairman Bill Slaughter recommended tabling.\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\nCommissioner Demarcus Marshall moved to table.\r\nCommissioner Joyce Evans seconded.\r\nAll aye.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-7-a-Purchase-of-Computer-Server-Blades-and-Software\" href=\"#N-7-a-Purchase-of-Computer-Server-Blades-and-Software\">\r\n\r\n      7.a. Purchase of Computer Server Blades and Software\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      7.a. Purchase of Computer Server Blades and Software\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=u1kRmvukMmE&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=12&#038;t=0s\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      7.a. Purchase of Computer Server Blades and Software\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/u1kRmvukMmE\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEYCKgBEF5IVfKriqkDCwgBFQAAiEIYAXAB&#038;rs=AOn4CLC1kLb9oO94UVrcuK8RdaaGI1Rhvw\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=u1kRmvukMmE&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=12&#038;t=0s\">Video.<\/a>\r\nIT Director Aaron Kostyu said the existing hardware had reached end of life.\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\nCommissioner Scottie Orenstein asked if there was any value in the old blades.\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\nAnswer: There is some. They will be put on govdeals.\r\nThe issue with the old ones is they don&#8217;t have maintenance.\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\nCommissioner Scottie Orenstein moved to approve.\r\nCommissioner Mark Wisenbaker seconded.\r\nAll aye.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-7-b-Backup-Appliance\" href=\"#N-7-b-Backup-Appliance\">\r\n\r\n      7.b. Backup Appliance\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      7.b. Backup Appliance\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uftgG65NQrs&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=13&#038;t=0s\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      7.b. Backup Appliance\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/uftgG65NQrs\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEYCKgBEF5IVfKriqkDCwgBFQAAiEIYAXAB&#038;rs=AOn4CLBCpuaLGyHLB8c5Ooqa-fXYiDenYg\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uftgG65NQrs&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=13&#038;t=0s\">Video.<\/a>\r\nIT Director Aaron Kostyu said, like for the previous item, the existing hardware had reached end of life.\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\nCommissioner Demarcus Marshall moved to approve.\r\nCommissioner Scottie Orenstein seconded.\r\nAll aye.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-7-c-Professional-Services-for-Coleman-Road-Lift-Station-Force-Main-Replacement\" href=\"#N-7-c-Professional-Services-for-Coleman-Road-Lift-Station-Force-Main-Replacement\">\r\n\r\n      7.c. Professional Services for Coleman Road Lift Station Force Main Replacement\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      7.c. Professional Services for Coleman Road Lift Station Force Main Replacement\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XTnLKwawnww&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=14&#038;t=0s\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      7.c. Professional Services for Coleman Road Lift Station Force Main Replacement\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/XTnLKwawnww\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEYCKgBEF5IVfKriqkDCwgBFQAAiEIYAXAB&#038;rs=AOn4CLASIpOEdlFXSN4k-Gt_p8A1RGgihw\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XTnLKwawnww&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=14&#038;t=0s\">Video.<\/a>\r\nUtility Director Steve Stalvey said this is the beginning of\r\n&#8220;our main trunk line that transports wastewater from the\r\nnorthern end of the county down to the LAS. Fees will be 9% of construction.\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n\r\nCommissioner Scottie Orenstein moved to approve.\r\n\r\nCommissioner Mark Wisenbaker seconded.\r\n\r\nAll aye.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-7-d-Professional-Engineering-and-Surveying-Services-for-TIA-Projects\" href=\"#N-7-d-Professional-Engineering-and-Surveying-Services-for-TIA-Projects\">\r\n\r\n      7.d. Professional Engineering and Surveying Services for TIA Projects\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      7.d. Professional Engineering and Surveying Services for TIA Projects\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kMp55rH4SEY&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=15&#038;t=0s\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      7.d. Professional Engineering and Surveying Services for TIA Projects\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/kMp55rH4SEY\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEYCKgBEF5IVfKriqkDCwgBFQAAiEIYAXAB&#038;rs=AOn4CLAsa87FDo_RR3IBE-AZXtc0rzfXoA\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kMp55rH4SEY&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=15&#038;t=0s\">Video.<\/a>\r\nCounty Engineer Mike Fletcher said staff had met with local engineering firms.\r\nA fee schedule has been devleoped, with 4% for engineering, \r\n2% for surveying,\r\n2% environmental, and\r\n1% right of way deed acquisition.\r\nStaff will distribute to firms.\r\nNot all fees will apply to all projects.\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n\r\nCommissioner Joyce Evans moved to approve.\r\n\r\nCommissioner Scottie Orenstein seconded.\r\n\r\nAll aye.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-7-e-GDOT-TIA-Agreement\" href=\"#N-7-e-GDOT-TIA-Agreement\">\r\n\r\n      7.e. GDOT TIA Agreement, Hightower Rd\/Cooper Rd NE Paving,  Drainage Improvements\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      7.e. GDOT TIA Agreement, Hightower Rd\/Cooper Rd NE Paving,  Drainage Improvements\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=niGcykMdY2s&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=16&#038;t=0s\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      7.e. GDOT TIA Agreement, Hightower Rd\/Cooper Rd NE Paving,  Drainage Improvements\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/niGcykMdY2s\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEYCKgBEF5IVfKriqkDCwgBFQAAiEIYAXAB&#038;rs=AOn4CLC7JcFAiJCqueY0Exyb3IFTs18jyw\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=niGcykMdY2s&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=16&#038;t=0s\">Video.<\/a>\r\nCounty Engineer Mike Fletcher said it&#8217;s an administration contract between GDOT and Lowndes County.\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n\r\nCommissioner Demarcus Marshall moved to approve.\r\n\r\nCommissioner Mark Wisenbaker seconded.\r\n\r\nAll aye.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-7-f-Amendment-Lowndes-County-Fire-Rescue-Standard-Operating-Procedures-SOP\" href=\"#N-7-f-Amendment-Lowndes-County-Fire-Rescue-Standard-Operating-Procedures-SOP\">\r\n\r\n      7.f. Amendment Lowndes County Fire Rescue Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      7.f. Amendment Lowndes County Fire Rescue Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WKduuCY5nWM&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=17&#038;t=0s\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      7.f. Amendment Lowndes County Fire Rescue Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/WKduuCY5nWM\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEYCKgBEF5IVfKriqkDCwgBFQAAiEIYAXAB&#038;rs=AOn4CLCEDhLksy72CbXqk65FRHKE_1W56w\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WKduuCY5nWM&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=17&#038;t=0s\">Video.<\/a>\r\nThe presenter never said his name, nor did the Commissioners say who he was.\r\nWhowever he was said the hospital recently changed their medical director,\r\nwhich made existing protocols invalid.\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n\r\nAfter some joking, Commissioners had no actual questions.\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n\r\nCommissioner Mark Wisenbaker moved to approve.\r\n\r\nCommissioner Scottie Orenstein moved to approve.\r\n\r\nAll aye.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-7-g-2020-Juvenile-Justice-Incentive-Grant-Program-Request-for-Proposals-RFP\" href=\"#N-7-g-2020-Juvenile-Justice-Incentive-Grant-Program-Request-for-Proposals-RFP\">\r\n\r\n      7.g. 2020 Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant Program Request for Proposals (RFP)\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      7.g. 2020 Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant Program Request for Proposals (RFP)\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1SJuSW57ZoI&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=18&#038;t=0s\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      7.g. 2020 Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant Program Request for Proposals (RFP)\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/1SJuSW57ZoI\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEYCKgBEF5IVfKriqkDCwgBFQAAiEIYAXAB&#038;rs=AOn4CLBHio1cy-y78XperEIXcXJ0hM4XTw\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1SJuSW57ZoI&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=18&#038;t=0s\">Video.<\/a>\r\nMr. Green (they never said who he was) said it&#8217;s annual.\r\nA little under $461,000 will benefit 92 youth.\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n\r\nCommissioner Demarcus Marshall moved to approve.\r\n\r\nCommissioner Mark Wisenbaker seconded.\r\n\r\nAll aye.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-8-a-Bid-for-Two-New-Year-Model-Commercial-Rotary-Brush-Mowers\" href=\"#N-8-a-Bid-for-Two-New-Year-Model-Commercial-Rotary-Brush-Mowers\">\r\n\r\n      8.a. Bid for Two New-Year Model Commercial Rotary Brush Mowers\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      8.a. Bid for Two New-Year Model Commercial Rotary Brush Mowers\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fAfYmvL-s4o&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=19&#038;t=0s\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      8.a. Bid for Two New-Year Model Commercial Rotary Brush Mowers\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/fAfYmvL-s4o\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEYCKgBEF5IVfKriqkDCwgBFQAAiEIYAXAB&#038;rs=AOn4CLC-Lxj20qYMEzzXFz9JdepCZMbJrw\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fAfYmvL-s4o&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=19&#038;t=0s\">Video.<\/a>\r\nFinance Director Stephanie Black recapped yesterday morning&#8217;s discussion,\r\nbasically that the low bidders equipment did not meet the county&#8217;s needs.\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n\r\nCommissioner Scottie Orenstein wanted to know if additional mobility\r\nequipment would be required.\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n\r\nPublic Works Director Robin Cumbus said they&#8217;re low-profile mowers\r\nthat fit on standard trailers, so no new equipment would be needed.\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n\r\n\r\nCommissioner Demarcus Marshall moved to buy the Ridge Runners at $45,000 each.\r\n\r\nCommissioner Mark Wisenbaker seconded.\r\n\r\nAll aye.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-9-Reports-No-Report\" href=\"#N-9-Reports-No-Report\">\r\n\r\n      9. Reports: No Report\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      9. Reports: No Report\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vsx-FmQHaA0&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=20&#038;t=0s\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      9. Reports: No Report\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/vsx-FmQHaA0\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEYCKgBEF5IVfKriqkDCwgBFQAAiEIYAXAB&#038;rs=AOn4CLDBNCJxUr56QrL9m3MYPZUJFF5FTg\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vsx-FmQHaA0&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=20&#038;t=0s\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"N-10-CTBH-John-S-Quarterman\" href=\"#N-10-CTBH-John-S-Quarterman\">\r\n\r\n      10. CTBH: John S. Quarterman, Boat Ramp, WWALS Water Trails, Paddle Georgia, etc.\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: \r\n      10. CTBH: John S. Quarterman, Boat Ramp, WWALS Water Trails, Paddle Georgia, etc.\r\n    \" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rZUNfUpwPQc&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=21&#038;t=0s\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"\r\n      10. CTBH: John S. Quarterman, Boat Ramp, WWALS Water Trails, Paddle Georgia, etc.\r\n    \" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/rZUNfUpwPQc\/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEYCKgBEF5IVfKriqkDCwgBFQAAiEIYAXAB&#038;rs=AOn4CLAAYpvnNLhIDquUsBLBOltrfRZsFw\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rZUNfUpwPQc&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;index=21&#038;t=0s\">Video.<\/a>\r\nI thanked them for\r\nfor\r\n<a href=\"#N-7-c-Professional-Services-for-Coleman-Road-Lift-Station-Force-Main-Replacement\">\r\nfixing a force main before it breaks<\/a>,\r\nfor\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/wwals.net\/blog\/2019\/05\/09\/naylor-boat-ramp-framed-2019-05-08\/\">\r\nsoon being finished with the Naylor Boat Ramp<\/a>,\r\nand inviting the to pass <a href=\"http:\/\/wwals.net\/blog\/water-trails\/\">\r\nWater Trails<\/a> resolutions,\r\nas well as to\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/wwals.net\/donations\/#paddle-georgia\">\r\nPaddle Georgia<\/a>\r\nand the\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wwals.net\/pictures\/2019-08-24--suwannee-riverkeeper-songwriting-contest\/\">\r\nSuwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest<\/a>.\r\nFor details, see <a href=\"http:\/\/wwals.net\/2019\/05\/19\/naylor-boat-ramp-water-trails-and-paddle-georgia-wwals-to-lowndes-county-commission-2019-05-13\/\">separate WWALS blog post<\/a>.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>\r\nHere&#8217;s\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;disable_polymer=true\">\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=PLshUv86fYkiFYuFvcaPlrSHe2xsGcdqLJ&#038;disable_polymer=true\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\r\n<br>\r\nVideos: Tower, appointments, sewer main, boat ramp, water trails, Paddle Georgia\r\n<br>\r\nRegular Session, Lowndes County Commission (LCC),\r\n<br>\r\nVideo by John S. 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