{"id":24020,"date":"2023-12-10T19:47:46","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T00:47:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/?p=24020"},"modified":"2024-01-07T11:02:20","modified_gmt":"2024-01-07T16:02:20","slug":"packet-expand-board-of-tax-assessors-new-water-tower-appointments-election-qualifying-fees-insurance-and-bids-lcc-2023-12-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/2023\/12\/packet-expand-board-of-tax-assessors-new-water-tower-appointments-election-qualifying-fees-insurance-and-bids-lcc-2023-12-11.html","title":{"rendered":"Packet: expand Board of Tax Assessors, new water tower, appointments, election qualifying fees, insurance, and bids @ LCC 2023-12-11"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Update 2023-12-28<\/strong>:\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/2023\/12\/videos-expand-board-of-tax-assessors-new-water-tower-appointments-election-qualifying-fees-insurance-and-bids-lcc-work-2023-12-11.html\">\r\nVideos: expand Board of Tax Assessors, new water tower, appointments, election qualifying fees, insurance, and bids @ LCC Work 2023-12-11<\/a>.\r\n<p>\r\nOnly tomorrow morning at 8:30 AM (or in the following LAKE video) will you hear from\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gacasa.org\/programs\/casa-of-lowndes-and-echols-counties-inc\/\">Elaine Grice<\/a>,\r\nExecutive Director of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)\r\n for Lowndes and Echols Counties.\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center;font-size:80%;font-style:italic\">\r\n<a title=\"Collage, LCC Packet, 2023-12-11\" name=\"M:Collage-LCC-Packet-20231211\" href=\"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/govt\/loco\/2023-12-11--lcc-packet\/many.html\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/govt\/loco\/2023-12-11--lcc-packet\/many.jpg\"  alt=\"[Collage, LCC Packet, 2023-12-11]\"><\/a>\r\n<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/govt\/loco\/2023-12-11--lcc-packet\/many.html\">Collage, LCC Packet, 2023-12-11<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nThe rest of the <a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Agenda\/_12122023-471?html=true\">agenda<\/a> for the Lowndes County Commission is quite busy,\r\nwith appointments to two boards, expansion of the Board of Tax Assessors from 3 to 5 members, among other items.\r\n<table style=\"color:black\">\r\n<tr>\r\n<th style=\"text-transform:none\">\r\nCost<\/th>\r\n<th style=\"text-transform:none\">\r\nWhat<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr><td style=\"text-align:right\">$3,551,666.00<\/td><td><a href=\"#New-Elevated-Water-Tower-located-at-2650-James-Road-Extension\">New Elevated Water Tower located at 2650 James Road Extension<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td style=\"text-align:right\">$886,352.50<\/td><td><a href=\"#Moody-AFB-Emergency-Backup-Water-Connection\">Moody AFB Emergency Backup Water Connection<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td style=\"text-align:right\">$171,593.00<\/td><td>2024 ACCG Workers&#8217; Compensation Insurance Renewal<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td style=\"text-align:right\">$70,500.00<\/td><td>UPS Replacement at the Naylor and Hahira Public Safety Radio System<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td style=\"text-align:right\">$63,580.00<\/td><td><a href=\"#Bid-for-Security-Services-at-the-Human-Resources-Building\">Bid for Security Services at the Human Resources Building<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td style=\"text-align:right\">$1,473.00<\/td><td><a href=\"#Lowndes-County-Juvenile-Accountability-Court-LCJAC-FY24-Enhancement-and-Innovation-Award\">Lowndes County Juvenile Accountability Court (LCJAC) FY24 Enhancement and Innovation Award<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td style=\"text-align:right\">$0.00<\/td><td><a href=\"#Loan-to-Valdosta-Housing-Authority\">Loan to Valdosta Housing Authority<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td style=\"text-align:right\">$4,745,164.50<\/td><td>Total<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p>\r\nOh, and $3.5 million for a new water tower.\r\n<p>\r\nThe board packet, received in response to a LAKE open records request is\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/govt\/loco\/2023-12-11--lcc-packet\">on the LAKE website<\/a>.\r\nHere is the agenda.\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, DECEMBER 11, 2023, 8:30 a.m.\r\n<br>\r\nREGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2023, 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=\"Introduction-of-the-CASA-Executive-Director-Work-Session-\" href=\"#Introduction-of-the-CASA-Executive-Director-Work-Session-\">Introduction of the CASA Executive Director (Work Session)<\/a>\r\n<br>\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\" href=\"#Work-Session\">Work Session &#8211; November 13, 2023 &amp; Regular Session &#8211; November 14, 2023<\/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-County-Conference-Center-and-Tourism-Authority\" href=\"#Valdosta-Lowndes-County-Conference-Center-and-Tourism-Authority\">Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center and Tourism Authority<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Documents:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/4162?fileID=5501\">Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center and Tourism Authority (2).pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Lowndes-County-Public-Facilities-Authority\" href=\"#Lowndes-County-Public-Facilities-Authority\">Lowndes County Public Facilities Authority<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Documents:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/4163?fileID=5502\">Lowndes County Public Facilities Authority (2).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=\"Beer-and-Wine-License\" href=\"#Beer-and-Wine-License\">Beer and Wine License &#8211; Mohammad Warraich of Bahagaywalia Corporation DBA Citgo &#8211; 4460 Shiloh Rd., Valdosta, GA<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Documents:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/4164?fileID=5503\">Beer and Wine License &#8211; Mohammad Warraich of Bahagaywalia Corporation DBA Citgo &#8211; 4460 Shiloh Rd.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Beer-and-Wine-License\" href=\"#Beer-and-Wine-License\">Beer and Wine License &#8211; Neel Patel of Neel Om Ent LLC, DBA One Stop #4 &#8211; 5112 Clyattville Lake Park Rd., Valdosta, GA<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Documents:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/4165?fileID=5504\">Beer and Wine License &#8211; Neel Patel of Neel Om Ent LLC, DBA One Stop 4 &#8211; 5112 Clyattville Lake Park Rd.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Set-Qualifying-Fees-for-the-2024-Elections\" href=\"#Set-Qualifying-Fees-for-the-2024-Elections\">Set Qualifying Fees for the 2024 Elections<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Documents:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/4166?fileID=5505\">Set Qualifying Fees for the 2024 Elections.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"2024-Holiday-Schedule\" href=\"#2024-Holiday-Schedule\">2024 Holiday Schedule<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Documents:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/4167?fileID=5506\">2024 Holiday Schedule.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Section-125-Plan-Document-Renewal-for-2024\" href=\"#Section-125-Plan-Document-Renewal-for-2024\">Section 125 Plan Document Renewal for 2024<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Documents:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/4168?fileID=5507\">Section 125 Plan Document Renewal for 2024.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"2024-ACCG-Workers-39-Compensation-Insurance-Renewal\" href=\"#2024-ACCG-Workers-39-Compensation-Insurance-Renewal\">2024 ACCG Workers&#39; Compensation Insurance Renewal<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Documents:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/4169?fileID=5508\">2024 ACCG Workers Compensation Insurance Renewal.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"2024-Stop-Loss-Insurance-Coverage-Renewal-\" href=\"#2024-Stop-Loss-Insurance-Coverage-Renewal-\">2024 Stop Loss Insurance Coverage Renewal <\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Documents:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/4170?fileID=5509\">2024 Stop Loss Insurance Coverage Renewal.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"2024-Commission-Meeting-Calendar\" href=\"#2024-Commission-Meeting-Calendar\">2024 Commission Meeting Calendar<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Documents:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/4171?fileID=5510\">2024 Commission Meeting Calendar Item.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Adoption-of-FY-2024\" href=\"#Adoption-of-FY-2024\">Adoption of FY 2024 &#8211; 2025 Budget Calendar<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Documents:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/4172?fileID=5511\">Adoption of FY 2024 &#8211; 2025 Budget Calendar.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Lowndes-County-Juvenile-Accountability-Court-LCJAC-FY24-Enhancement-and-Innovation-Award\" href=\"#Lowndes-County-Juvenile-Accountability-Court-LCJAC-FY24-Enhancement-and-Innovation-Award\">Lowndes County Juvenile Accountability Court (LCJAC) FY24 Enhancement and Innovation Award<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Documents:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/4173?fileID=5512\">Lowndes County Juvenile Accountability Court FY24 Enhancement and Innovation Award.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"UPS-Replacement-at-the-Naylor-and-Hahira-Public-Safety-Radio-System-Tower-Sites\" href=\"#UPS-Replacement-at-the-Naylor-and-Hahira-Public-Safety-Radio-System-Tower-Sites\">UPS Replacement at the Naylor and Hahira Public Safety Radio System Tower Sites<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Documents:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/4174?fileID=5513\">UPS Replacement at the Naylor and Hahira Public Safety Radio System Tower Sites.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Expanding-Board-of-Tax-Assessors\" href=\"#Expanding-Board-of-Tax-Assessors\">Expanding Board of Tax Assessors<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Documents:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/4175?fileID=5514\">Expanding Board of Tax Assessors.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Loan-to-Valdosta-Housing-Authority\" href=\"#Loan-to-Valdosta-Housing-Authority\">Loan to Valdosta Housing Authority<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Documents:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/4180?fileID=5519\">Loan to Valdosta Housing Authority.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Bid\" href=\"#Bid\">Bid<\/a>\r\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Bid-on-3-Roll-Up-Doors-for-County-Buildings\" href=\"#Bid-on-3-Roll-Up-Doors-for-County-Buildings\">Bid on 3 Roll-Up Doors for County Buildings<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Documents:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/4176?fileID=5515\">Bid on 3 Roll-Up Doors for County Buildings.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Bid-for-Security-Services-at-the-Human-Resources-Building\" href=\"#Bid-for-Security-Services-at-the-Human-Resources-Building\">Bid for Security Services at the Human Resources Building<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Documents:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/4177?fileID=5516\">Bid for Security Services at the Human Resources Building.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Moody-AFB-Emergency-Backup-Water-Connection\" href=\"#Moody-AFB-Emergency-Backup-Water-Connection\">Moody AFB Emergency Backup Water Connection<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Documents:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/4178?fileID=5517\">Moody AFB Emergency Backup Water Connection.pdf<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"New-Elevated-Water-Tower-located-at-2650-James-Road-Extension\" href=\"#New-Elevated-Water-Tower-located-at-2650-James-Road-Extension\">New Elevated Water Tower located at 2650 James Road Extension<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>Documents:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lowndescounty.com\/\/AgendaCenter\/ViewFile\/Item\/4179?fileID=5518\">New Elevated Water Tower located at 2650 James Road Extension.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>!\r\n<br>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/donate\">\r\nhttp:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/donate<\/a>\r\n<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Update 2023-12-28: Videos: expand Board of Tax Assessors, new water tower, appointments, election qualifying fees, insurance, and bids @ LCC Work 2023-12-11. Only tomorrow morning at 8:30 AM (or in the following LAKE video) will you hear from Elaine Grice, Executive Director of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Lowndes and Echols Counties. 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