{"id":21579,"date":"2020-02-10T17:18:36","date_gmt":"2020-02-10T22:18:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/?p=21579"},"modified":"2020-02-10T17:18:36","modified_gmt":"2020-02-10T22:18:36","slug":"half-way-house-for-ex-offenders-country-club-tower-six-appointments-vcc-2020-02-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/2020\/02\/half-way-house-for-ex-offenders-country-club-tower-six-appointments-vcc-2020-02-10.html","title":{"rendered":"Half-way house for ex-offenders, Country Club tower, six Appointments @ VCC 2020-02-10"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\nPostponed from last Thursday due to weather, the Valdosta City Council meets\r\ntonight, to consider some rather contentious cases from the Planning Commission,\r\nand to make a bunch of appointments, plus some bids for equipment.\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center;font-size:80%;font-style:italic\">\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IsjdwbL4iJw&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFbpsWBF3vFZNQuq-Mwvjlm&#038;index=7&#038;t=0s\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"CU-2020-02 Natalie Bailey, 4019 Forrest Run Circle - Halfway House @ GLPC 2020-01-27\" style=\"border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/IsjdwbL4iJw\/hqdefault.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n<br>\r\nPhoto: Gretchen Quarterman for LAKE,\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IsjdwbL4iJw&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiFbpsWBF3vFZNQuq-Mwvjlm&#038;index=7&#038;t=0s\">\r\nCU-2020-02 Natalie Bailey, 4019 Forrest Run Circle &#8211; Halfway House @ GLPC 2020-01-27<\/a>.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThis Valdosta City Council bid item is interesting:\r\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:100%\">\r\n4.d) Consideration of bids for a Trailer-Mounted Mobile Televising Unit for the Utilities Department (Bid No. 27-19-20 A).\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p>\r\nMaybe with that Valdosta Utilities can see what&#8217;s happening with equipment they leave in a park overnight,\r\nfor example maybe in McKey Park after\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/wwals.net\/2020\/02\/10\/200-gallons-sewage-into-twomile-branch-n-patterson-st-valdosta-2020-02-10\/\">today&#8217;s 200-gallon sewage spill<\/a>.\r\n<p>\r\nHere is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.valdostacity.com\/file\/3876\/download?token=PLad_GlN\">the agenda<\/a>.\r\nIt says February 6, but the\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.valdostacity.com\/event\/rescheduled-valdosta-city-council-meeting\">Valdosta calendar entry for today<\/a>\r\nsays\r\n&ldquo;RESCHEDULED &#8211; Valdosta City Council Meeting,\r\nMonday, February 10, 2020 &#8211; 5:30pm&rdquo;\r\nSee also<!--more-->\r\n\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/2020\/01\/lowndes-county-and-every-city-except-dasher-glpc-2020-01-27.html\">the January 27, 2020, Planning Commission meeting<\/a>.\r\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:100%\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\r\n<br>\r\nAGENDA\r\nREGULAR MEETING OF THE VALDOSTA CITY COUNCIL\r\n<br>\r\n5:30 PM Thursday, February 6, 2020\r\n<br>\r\nCOUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL\r\n<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>\r\n<strong><a name=\"Opening-Ceremonies\" href=\"#Opening-Ceremonies\">\r\nOpening Ceremonies<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n<li>\r\n<strong><a name=\"Order\" href=\"#Order\">\r\nCall to Order<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<li>\r\n<strong><a name=\"Invocation\" href=\"#Invocation\">\r\nInvocation<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<li>\r\n<strong><a name=\"Pledge\" href=\"#Pledge\">\r\nPledge of Allegiance to the American Flag<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<li>\r\n<strong><a name=\"Minutes-Approval\" href=\"#Minutes-Approval\">\r\nMinutes Approval<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n<li>\r\n<strong><a name=\"Jan-9\" href=\"#Jan-9\">\r\nValdosta City Council &#8211; Regular Meeting &#8211; Jan 9, 2020 5:30 PM<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<li>\r\n<strong><a name=\"Jan-23\" href=\"#Jan-23\">\r\nValdosta City Council &#8211; Regular Meeting &#8211; Jan 23, 2020 5:30 PM<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<li>\r\n<strong><a name=\"Public-Hearings\" href=\"#Public-Hearings\">\r\nPublic Hearings<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n<li>\r\n<strong><a name=\"VA-2020-01\" href=\"#VA-2020-01\">\r\nConsideration of an Ordinance to rezone 0.67 acres from Single-Family Residential (R-6) Zoning District (0.50 acres) and Community-Commercial (C-C) Zoning District (0.17 acres) to Highway-Commercial (C-H) Zoning District as requested by Pete&#8217;s Otto (File No. VA-2020-01). The property is located at 401 East Ann Street and 1100-1102 Marion Street. The Greater Lowndes Planning Commission reviewed this request at their January Regular Meeting and recommended approval (10-0 Vote).<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<li>\r\n<strong><a name=\"CU-2020-01\" href=\"#CU-2020-01\">\r\nConsideration of an Ordinance for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a new Telecommunications Tower in a Single-Family Residential (R-15) Zoning District as requested by Verizon Wireless (File No. CU-2020-01). The property is a portion of the Valdosta Country Club&#8217;s main property which is located at 3500 Country Club Road.  The Greater Lowndes Planning Commission reviewed this request at their January Regular Meeting and recommended denial (6-3-1 Vote).<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<li>\r\n<strong><a name=\"CU-2020-02\" href=\"#CU-2020-02\">\r\nConsideration of an Ordinance for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to establish a Halfway House for ex-offenders in a Residential-Professional (R-P) Zoning District as requested by Natalie Bailey (File No. CU-2020-02). The property consists of 0.14 acres and is located at 4019 Forrest Run Circle. The Greater Lowndes Planning Commission reviewed this request at their January Regular Meeting and recommended denial (10-0 Vote).<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<li>\r\n<strong><a name=\"VA-2020-02\" href=\"#VA-2020-02\">\r\nConsideration of an Ordinance to rezone 3.56 acres from Residential-Professional (R-P) Zoning District to Office-Professional (O-P) Zoning District as requested by Travis Carter (File No. VA-2020-02). The property is located at 3905 Inner Perimeter Road.  The Greater Lowndes Planning Commission reviewed this request at their January Regular Meeting and recommended approval (10-0 Vote).<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<li>\r\n<strong><a name=\"CUP\" href=\"#CUP\">\r\nConsideration of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a commercial Daycare Center in Office-Professional (O-P) Zoning District as requested by Travis Carter (File No. CU- 2020-03). The property is located at 3905 Inner Perimeter Road. The Greater Lowndes Planning Commission reviewed this request at their January Regular Meeting and recommended approval (10-0 Vote) with four conditions.<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<li>\r\n<strong><a name=\"Bids\" href=\"#Bids\">\r\nBids, Contracts, Agreements and Expenditures<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n<li>\r\n<strong><a name=\"a-Live-Valve-Insertion-Machine-for-the-Utilities-Department-Bid-No-24-19-20\" href=\"#a-Live-Valve-Insertion-Machine-for-the-Utilities-Department-Bid-No-24-19-20\">\r\nConsideration of bids for a Live Valve Insertion Machine for the Utilities Department (Bid No. 24-19-20).<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<li>\r\n<strong><a name=\"a-one-half-ton-Crew-Cab-Pickup-Truck-for-the-Police-Department-Bid-No-25-19-20\" href=\"#a-one-half-ton-Crew-Cab-Pickup-Truck-for-the-Police-Department-Bid-No-25-19-20\">\r\nConsideration of bids for a one-half ton Crew Cab Pickup Truck for the Police Department (Bid No. 25-19-20).<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<li>\r\n<strong><a name=\"five-Traffic-Cabinets-for-the-Engineering-Department-Bid-No-26-19-20\" href=\"#five-Traffic-Cabinets-for-the-Engineering-Department-Bid-No-26-19-20\">\r\nConsideration of bids for five Traffic Cabinets for the Engineering Department (Bid No. 26-19-20).<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<li>\r\n<strong><a name=\"a-Trailer-Mounted-Mobile-Televising-Unit-for-the-Utilities-Department-Bid-No-27-19-20-A\" href=\"#a-Trailer-Mounted-Mobile-Televising-Unit-for-the-Utilities-Department-Bid-No-27-19-20-A\">\r\nConsideration of bids for a Trailer-Mounted Mobile Televising Unit for the Utilities Department (Bid No. 27-19-20 A).<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<li>\r\n<strong><a name=\"a-Ford-F-550-Truck-with-a-Chipper-Body-for-the-Engineering-Department-Bid-No-27-19-20-B\" href=\"#a-Ford-F-550-Truck-with-a-Chipper-Body-for-the-Engineering-Department-Bid-No-27-19-20-B\">\r\nConsideration of bids for a Ford F-550 Truck with a Chipper Body for the Engineering Department (Bid No. 27-19-20 B).<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<li>\r\n<strong><a name=\"Boards\" href=\"#Boards\">\r\nBoards, Commissions, Authorities, and Advisory Committees<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n<li>\r\n<strong><a name=\"Consideration-of-an-appointment-to-the-Central-Valdosta-Development-Authority-Downtown-Development-Authority\" href=\"#Consideration-of-an-appointment-to-the-Central-Valdosta-Development-Authority-Downtown-Development-Authority\">\r\nConsideration of an appointment to the Central Valdosta Development Authority\/Downtown Development Authority,<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<li>\r\n<strong><a name=\"Consideration-of-an-appointment-to-the-Hospital-Authority-of-Valdosta-and-Lowndes-County\" href=\"#Consideration-of-an-appointment-to-the-Hospital-Authority-of-Valdosta-and-Lowndes-County\">\r\nConsideration of an appointment to the Hospital Authority of Valdosta and Lowndes County.<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<li>\r\n<strong><a name=\"Consideration-of-appointments-to-the-Valdosta-Historic-Preservation-Commission\" href=\"#Consideration-of-appointments-to-the-Valdosta-Historic-Preservation-Commission\">\r\nConsideration of appointments to the Valdosta Historic Preservation Commission.<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<li>\r\n<strong><a name=\"Consideration-of-an-appointment-to-the-Valdosta-Lowndes-County-Conference-Center-Tourism-Authority\" href=\"#Consideration-of-an-appointment-to-the-Valdosta-Lowndes-County-Conference-Center-Tourism-Authority\">\r\nConsideration of an appointment to the Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center &#038; Tourism Authority.<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<li>\r\n<strong><a name=\"Consideration-of-an-appointment-to-the-Valdosta-Lowndes-County-Land-Bank-Authority\" href=\"#Consideration-of-an-appointment-to-the-Valdosta-Lowndes-County-Land-Bank-Authority\">\r\nConsideration of an appointment to the Valdosta-Lowndes County Land Bank Authority.<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<li>\r\n<strong><a name=\"MPO\" href=\"#MPO\">\r\nConsideration of an appointment to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Citizens Advisory Committee.<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<li>\r\n<strong><a name=\"Citizens-to-be-Heard\" href=\"#Citizens-to-be-Heard\">\r\nCitizens to be Heard<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<li>\r\n<strong><a name=\"City-Manager-s-Report\" href=\"#City-Manager-s-Report\">\r\nCity Manager&#8217;s Report<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<li>\r\n<strong><a name=\"Council-Comments\" href=\"#Council-Comments\">\r\nCouncil Comments<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<li>\r\n<strong><a name=\"Adjournment\" href=\"#Adjournment\">\r\nAdjournment<\/a><\/strong>\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.  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