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