{"id":24712,"date":"2025-01-12T14:34:09","date_gmt":"2025-01-12T19:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/?p=24712"},"modified":"2025-01-12T14:34:09","modified_gmt":"2025-01-12T19:34:09","slug":"agenda-development-authority-appointment-voca-grants-coleman-road-paving-lmig-water-projects-windstream-lcc-2025-01-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/2025\/01\/agenda-development-authority-appointment-voca-grants-coleman-road-paving-lmig-water-projects-windstream-lcc-2025-01-13.html","title":{"rendered":"Agenda: Development Authority appointment, VOCA grants, Coleman Road paving, LMIG, Water projects, Windstream @ LCC 2025-01-13"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nIt’s a busy first agenda of the year for the Lowndes County Commission,
\nWork Session Monday morning, voting Regular Session Tuesday evening.<\/p>\n

\n
\n\"[Agenda:<\/a>
\n
Agenda: VLDA appointment, Coleman Road paving, LMIG, VOCA grants, Water projects, Windstream @ LCC 2025-01-13<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

Terri Lupo’s term has expired for the Development Authority.
\nRobert Green and Brice Evans also want to be appointed.
\nUsually the Commission reappoints the incumbent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\nCost<\/th>\n\nWhat<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
$1,300,000.00<\/td>\nColeman Road NW Paving and Drainage Improvements, P.1.0016279 Supplemental Agreement No. 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
$635,000.00<\/td>\nGEFA Loan DWLSL2023097 for Lead Service Line Inventory<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
$160,122.00<\/td>\nBid for Six Compact SUV Vehicles for Multiple Departments<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
$79,380.00<\/td>\nEmergency Repair – Lowndes County Fire Station #5<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
$50,000.00<\/td>\nLowndes County Local Bridge Replacement at Jumping Gully Road at Bevel Creek (0019937)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
$45,761.60<\/td>\nUnion Road Lift Station Pump Replacement<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
$33,232.00<\/td>\nApproval of the Solicitor General’s FY25 VOCA Grant Award<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
$2,303,495.60<\/td>\nTotal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

\nThe above table, generated by LAKE from the agenda items, is hard to add up because
\nof items where the BUDGET IMPACT is actually incoming funds from a new source, such as this one:<\/p>\n

“After reviewing the initial TIA budget, bid amount, and projected tax collections for TIA, the TIA
\noffice has agreed to provide additional funds of $1,300,000.00, to cover the total cost of the project.”
\nColeman Road NW Paving and Drainage Improvements, P.I.0016279 Supplemental Agreement No. 1<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\nThis station,
\nEmergency Repair – Lowndes County Fire Station #5<\/a>, is at 4970 Bemiss Road, Valdosta, GA 31601<\/a>,
\nnorth and across from Pine Grove Road.<\/p>\n

\n2025 Georgia Department of Transportation Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) Application<\/a>:
\n“As a part of the Georgia Department of Transportation Local Maintenance and
\nImprovement Grant Program, Lowndes County has been allocated $1,366,958.46 for FY 2025. As a part of this
\ngrant program, Lowndes County will be responsible for a minimum 10% match in local funding, which is
\nallocated in SPLOST VIII. The grant money is proposed to be used for resurfacing the roads listed in the
\nattachment in the board packet.”
\nThat would be the board packet that is not posted where the public can see it.<\/p>\n

\nGetting ahead of sewage problems before they become spills!
\nGEFA Loan Modification<\/a>:
\n“Lowndes County received a loan from Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
\n(GEFA) for a project to rehabilitate the sewer collection system and related appurtenances. This project has
\ntaken longer to complete than initially anticipated. After consulting with GEFA it was recommended that the
\nloan be modified to extend the completion date to June 2026 for the manhole and lift station rehab. Staff
\nrecommends approval and authorize the Chairman to sign the modification documents.”<\/p>\n

\nGEFA Loan DWLSL2023097 for Lead Service Line Inventory<\/a>:
\n“The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) offers funding through the
\nDrinking Water State Revolving Fund, specifically for the lead service line inventory requirement. The lead
\nservice line inventory is a requirement from EPA and GA EPD for all public water systems. The loan can be
\nused for engineering, administration, service line investigation and potholing, devices and equipment.
\nLowndes County has been approved for a $635,000.00, loan with a 3.25% interest rate and a potential
\nforgiveness of $190,000.00, if all funds are used. Staff recommends approval and authorize the Chairman to
\nsign the documents.”<\/p>\n

\nHere is the
\n
\nagenda<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\nWe do not have the board packet yet, because I forgot to send the open records request until today.
\nOf course, the county could put the packet on their own website and save everybody the trouble of doing open records requests.<\/p>\n

\n

\nLOWNDES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
\n
\nPROPOSED AGENDA
\n
\nWORK SESSION, MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025, 8:30 a.m.
\n
\nREGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
\n
\n327 N. Ashley Street – 2nd Floor\n<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. \nCall to Order<\/a><\/p>\n
  2. \nInvocation<\/a><\/p>\n
  3. \nPledge of Allegiance to the Flag<\/a><\/p>\n
  4. \nMinutes for Approval<\/a><\/p>\n
      \n
    1. \nWork Session – December 9, 2024 & Regular Session – December 10, 2024<\/a>
      \n\n<\/ol>\n
    2. \nAppointments<\/a><\/p>\n
        \n
      1. \nValdosta Lowndes Development Authority<\/a>
        \n<\/p>\n

        \nDocuments:<\/strong>Valdosta Lowndes Development Authority -.pdf<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/ol>\n

      2. \nPublic Hearing<\/a><\/p>\n
          \n
        1. \nBeer, Wine & Liquor License – Brian Walker of Beezy Bee, LLC, DBA Rum Runner, 3988 N. Valdosta Rd., Valdosta, GA<\/a>
          \n<\/p>\n

          \nDocuments:<\/strong>Beer, Wine and Liquor License – Brian Walker of Beezy Bee, LLC, DBA Rum Runner, 3988 N. Valdosta Rd., Valdosta, GA.pdf<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/ol>\n

        2. \nFor Consideration<\/a><\/p>\n
            \n
          1. \nBudget Calendar for FY 2026 Operating Budget<\/a>
            \n<\/p>\n

            \nDocuments:<\/strong>Budget Calendar for FY 2026 Operating Budget.pdf<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

          2. \nBeer and Wine License – Heather Louise Holmstrom of Speedway, LLC, DBA Speedway Store # 42348 (1883), 2165 Old Clyattville Rd., Valdosta, GA<\/a>
            \n<\/p>\n

            \nDocuments:<\/strong>Beer and Wine License – Heather Louise Holmstrom of Speedway, LLC, DBA Speedway Store 42348 (1883), 2165 Old Clyattville Rd., Valdosta, GA.pdf<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

          3. \nApproval of DA\u2019s Federal VOCA Grant Application Renewal<\/a>
            \n<\/p>\n

            \nDocuments:<\/strong>Approval of District Attorney Federal VOCA Grant Application Renewal.pdf<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

          4. \nApproval of the Solicitor General's FY25 VOCA Grant Award<\/a>
            \n<\/p>\n

            \nDocuments:<\/strong>Approval of the Solicitor General FY25 VOCA Grant Award.pdf<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

          5. \nColeman Road NW Paving and Drainage Improvements, P.I.0016279 Supplemental Agreement No. 1<\/a>
            \n<\/p>\n

            \nDocuments:<\/strong>Coleman Road NW Paving and Drainage Improvements, P.I.0016279 Supplemental Agreement No. 1.pdf<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

          6. \nEmergency Repair – Lowndes County Fire Station #5<\/a>
            \n<\/p>\n

            \nDocuments:<\/strong>Emergency Repair – Lowndes County Fire Station 5.pdf<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

          7. \n2025 Georgia Department of Transportation Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) Application<\/a>
            \n<\/p>\n

            \nDocuments:<\/strong>2025 Georgia Department of Transportation Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) Application.pdf<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

          8. \nLowndes County Local Bridge Replacement at Jumping Gully Road at Bevel Creek (0019937)<\/a>
            \n<\/p>\n

            \nDocuments:<\/strong>Lowndes County Local Bridge Replacement at Jumping Gully Road at Bevel Creek.pdf<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

          9. \nUnion Road Lift Station Pump Replacement<\/a>
            \n<\/p>\n

            \nDocuments:<\/strong>Union Road Lift Station Pump Replacement.pdf<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

          10. \nGEFA Loan Modification<\/a>
            \n<\/p>\n

            \nDocuments:<\/strong>GEFA Loan Modification.pdf<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

          11. \nGEFA Loan DWLSL2023097 for Lead Service Line Inventory<\/a>
            \n<\/p>\n

            \nDocuments:<\/strong>GEFA Loan DWLSL2023097 for Lead Service Line Inventory.pdf<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

          12. \nAmendment #1 to Windstream Build Agreement<\/a>
            \n<\/p>\n

            \nDocuments:<\/strong>Amendment 1 to Windstream Build Agreement.pdf<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/ol>\n

          13. \nBid<\/a><\/p>\n
              \n
            1. \nBid for Six Compact SUV Vehicles for Multiple Departments<\/a>
              \n<\/p>\n

              \nDocuments:<\/strong>Bid for Six Compact SUV Vehicles for Multiple Departments.pdf<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/ol>\n

            2. \nReports – County Manager<\/a><\/p>\n
            3. \nCitizens Wishing to be Heard-Please State Your Name and Address<\/a>
              \n<\/p>\n
            4. \nAdjournment<\/a>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n

              \n -jsq\n<\/p>\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>!
              \n
              \n
              \nhttp:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/donate<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

              \n
              \n\"[VLDA<\/a>
              \n
              VLDA appointment, Alcohol, Budget Calendar<\/a>
              \n
              PDF<\/strong><\/a>\n<\/p>\n

              \n

              \n
              \n\"[VOCA<\/a>
              \n
              VOCA grants, Coleman Road NW paving, Fire Station #5 repair, LMIG, Bevel Creek bridge, Union Road Lift Station<\/a>
              \n
              PDF<\/strong><\/a>\n<\/p>\n

              \n
              \n\"[GEFA<\/a>
              \n
              GEFA Loans, Amendment #1 To Windstream Build Agreement, SUVs<\/a>
              \n
              PDF<\/strong><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

              Valdosta Lowndes Development Authority<\/a><\/H4><\/p>\n

              \n
              \n\"[Page<\/a>
              \n
              Page 4<\/a>
              \n
              PDF<\/strong><\/a>\n<\/p>\n

              \n<\/div>\n

              Beer, Wine & Liquor License – Brian Walker of Beezy Bee, LLC, DBA Rum Runner, 3988 N. Valdosta Rd., Valdosta, GA<\/a><\/H4><\/p>\n

              \n
              \n\"[Change<\/a>
              \n
              Change of ownership<\/a>
              \n
              PDF<\/strong><\/a>\n<\/p>\n

              \n<\/div>\n

              Budget Calendar for FY 2026 Operating Budget<\/a><\/H4><\/p>\n

              \n
              \n\"[Page<\/a>
              \n
              Page 6<\/a>
              \n
              PDF<\/strong><\/a>\n<\/p>\n

              \n<\/div>\n

              Beer and Wine License – Heather Louise Holmstrom of Speedway, LLC, DBA Speedway Store # 42348 (1883), 2165 Old Clyattville Rd., Valdosta, GA<\/a><\/H4><\/p>\n

              \n
              \n\"[New<\/a>
              \n
              New establishment.<\/a>
              \n
              PDF<\/strong><\/a>\n<\/p>\n

              \n<\/div>\n

              Approval of DA\u2019s Federal VOCA Grant Application Renewal<\/a><\/H4><\/p>\n

              \n
              \n\"[BUDGET<\/a>
              \n
              BUDGET IMPACT: Zero Impact on County<\/a>
              \n
              PDF<\/strong><\/a>\n<\/p>\n

              \n<\/div>\n

              Approval of the Solicitor General’s FY25 VOCA Grant Award<\/a><\/H4><\/p>\n

              \n
              \n\"[BUDGET<\/a>
              \n
              BUDGET IMPACT: $33,232.00 Cash Match<\/a>
              \n
              PDF<\/strong><\/a>\n<\/p>\n

              \n<\/div>\n

              Coleman Road NW Paving and Drainage Improvements, P.1.0016279 Supplemental Agreement No. 1<\/a><\/H4><\/p>\n

              \n
              \n\"[BUDGET<\/a>
              \n
              BUDGET IMPACT: $1,300,000.00; additional TIA funds to cover the total cost of the project.<\/a>
              \n
              PDF<\/strong><\/a>\n<\/p>\n

              \n<\/div>\n

              Emergency Repair – Lowndes County Fire Station #5<\/a><\/H4><\/p>\n

              \n
              \n\"[BUDGET<\/a>
              \n
              BUDGET IMPACT: $79,380.00 due to sewage backup in the 2024-11-06 flash flood. Kellerman Construction.<\/a>
              \n
              PDF<\/strong><\/a>\n<\/p>\n

              \n<\/div>\n

              2025 Georgia Department of Transportation Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) Application<\/a><\/H4><\/p>\n

              \n
              \n\"[allocated<\/a>
              \n
              allocated in SPLOST VIII. The grant money is proposed to be used for resurfacing the roads listed in the<\/a>
              \n
              PDF<\/strong><\/a>\n<\/p>\n

              \n<\/div>\n

              Lowndes County Local Bridge Replacement at Jumping Gully Road at Bevel Creek (0019937)<\/a><\/H4><\/p>\n

              \n
              \n\"[BUDGET<\/a>
              \n
              BUDGET IMPACT: $50,000.00<\/a>
              \n
              PDF<\/strong><\/a>\n<\/p>\n

              \n<\/div>\n

              Union Road Lift Station Pump Replacement<\/a><\/H4><\/p>\n

              \n
              \n\"[BUDGET<\/a>
              \n
              BUDGET IMPACT: $51,196.00; repair would cost $45,761.60.<\/a>
              \n
              PDF<\/strong><\/a>\n<\/p>\n

              \n<\/div>\n

              GEFA Loan Modification<\/a><\/H4><\/p>\n

              \n
              \n\"[Page<\/a>
              \n
              Page 15<\/a>
              \n
              PDF<\/strong><\/a>\n<\/p>\n

              \n<\/div>\n

              GEFA Loan DWLSL2023097 for Lead Service Line Inventory<\/a><\/H4><\/p>\n

              \n
              \n\"[BUDGET<\/a>
              \n
              BUDGET IMPACT: $635,000.00<\/a>
              \n
              PDF<\/strong><\/a>\n<\/p>\n

              \n<\/div>\n

              Amendment #1 to Windstream Build Agreement<\/a><\/H4><\/p>\n

              \n
              \n\"[COUNTY<\/a>
              \n
              COUNTY ACTION REQUESTED ON: Amendment #1 to Windstream Build Agreement<\/a>
              \n
              PDF<\/strong><\/a>\n<\/p>\n

              \n<\/div>\n

              Bid for Six Compact SUV Vehicles for Multiple Departments<\/a><\/H4><\/p>\n

              \n
              \n\"[BUDGET<\/a>
              \n
              BUDGET IMPACT: $160,122.00<\/a>
              \n
              PDF<\/strong><\/a>\n<\/p>\n

              \n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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