{"id":24761,"date":"2025-02-07T11:39:14","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T16:39:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/?p=24761"},"modified":"2025-02-10T12:10:23","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T17:10:23","slug":"packet-tax-assessor-and-land-bank-appointments-assessment-rate-vawa-alcohol-lcc-2025-01-27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/2025\/02\/packet-tax-assessor-and-land-bank-appointments-assessment-rate-vawa-alcohol-lcc-2025-01-27.html","title":{"rendered":"Packet: Tax Assessor and Land Bank appointments, Assessment rate, VAWA, alcohol @ LCC 2025-01-27"},"content":{"rendered":"

Update 2025-02-10<\/strong>:\r\nVideos: Tax Assessor and Land Bank appointments, Assessment rate, VAWA, alcohol @ LCC Regular 2025-01-28<\/a>.\r\n

\r\nFinally received on February 6, 2025, the board packet materials are\r\n\r\non the LAKE website<\/a>\r\nfor the January 27 and 28, 2025, Lowndes County Commission meetings.\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Packet:<\/a>\r\n
Packet: Collage @ LCC 2025-01-27<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\nSee also\r\n\r\nthe agenda<\/a>\r\nand the\r\n\r\nLAKE videos of the Work Session<\/a>; \r\nRegular Session up soon.\r\n

\r\nLowndes County included this note with the board materials:\r\n

\r\n

\r\nThe January 27-28, 2025 meeting packet is attached. We did not receive the email on January 25th. Thank you for resending it.\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

\r\nAs I mentioned in response:\r\n\r\n\r\n

\r\n

\r\nOne way to avoid any issue of not getting mail would be to publish the board packet on lowndescounty.com along with the agenda,\r\nunder the pulldown that says Packet.\r\n

\r\nOr put the packet on bluesky, make it public, and publish the link.\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

\r\nThe bluesky I mean here is \r\nbluesky.lowndescounty.com,\r\nwhere they put the January 27, 2025, board packet at this URL:\r\n
\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/bluesky.lowndescounty.com\/index.php\/s\/3a6dJHrFQCRL6n9<\/a>\r\n

\r\nWhich you can’t read, because the county password protected it.\r\n

\r\nIt has been mysterious for many years why Lowndes County does not simply\r\npublish their board packet materials on their own website for the tax-paying\r\nand voting public to see.\r\n

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

Agenda 2025-01-27-28<\/a><\/H4>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[PROPOSED<\/a>\r\n
PROPOSED AGENDA<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Adjournment]\"<\/a>\r\n
Adjournment<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award<\/a><\/H4>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[There<\/a>\r\n
There are over 1,700 participants in the award program throughout the United States and Canada. Lowndes County has received this award for nineteen consecutive years.<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

Appointment to the Board of Tax Assessors<\/a><\/H4>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Candidates<\/a>\r\n
Candidates Gretchen Quarterman and James Michael Tanner<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
Page 5<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Gretchen<\/a>\r\n
Gretchen Quarterman application<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[granddaughters<\/a>\r\n
granddaughters most school days.<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[James<\/a>\r\n
James Michael Tanner application<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

Valdosta-Lowndes County Land Bank Authority<\/a><\/H4>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Reappoint<\/a>\r\n
Reappoint Commissioner Joyce Evans.<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

Beer, Wine & Liquor License – Lisa Ash of Lisa’s Billiards and<\/a><\/H4>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Change<\/a>\r\n
Change in ownership.<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Alcoholic<\/a>\r\n
Alcoholic Beverage License Application<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
Page 12<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[beverages<\/a>\r\n
beverages within 300 feet of any church building. The ordinance also prohibits the distribution, sale or<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[If<\/a>\r\n
If the Applicant is a partnership, joint venture or firm, list the names and addresses of all owners of the<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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

\r\n\r\n\"[16.<\/a>\r\n
16. If the establishment for which a license is sought is or was licensed under the Lowndes County<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[CERTIFICATION<\/a>\r\n
CERTIFICATION REGARDING APPLICATION<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[AFFIDAVIT<\/a>\r\n
AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE WITH O.C.G.A. \u00a750-36-1<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[AFFIDAVIT<\/a>\r\n
AFFIDAVIT OF PRIVATE EMPLOYER OF COMPLIANCE PURSUANT TO O.C.G.A. \u00a736-60-6<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Aerial<\/a>\r\n
Aerial Map and Photograph: 5129 Mill Store Road<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Nearest<\/a>\r\n
Nearest School (Name) Laaces Lake Facs\u00e9 Baptist (Gx steo)<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
Page 22<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

Special Assessment Rate for 2025<\/a><\/H4>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[The<\/a>\r\n
The current prime rate is 7.5%; therefore, the rate for special assessments should be set at 9.5%. The prime rate was 8.5% in 2024, 9.5% in 2023 and 5.25% in 2022.<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

Approval of Elected Officials Using County Issued Purchase<\/a><\/H4>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[requests<\/a>\r\n
requests from Clay Guess, Tax Commissioner and H. Burke Sherwood, Probate Judge for county issued purchasing cards.<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

Approval of the Solicitor General\u2019s FY2025 VAWA Continuance Grant Application<\/a><\/H4>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[BUDGET<\/a>\r\n
BUDGET IMPACT: $26,371 Cash Match<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[CJCC<\/a>\r\n
CJCC Budget Detail Worksheet<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[[Continuance<\/a>\r\n
Continuance Notices. $136.30 3.00 Colson Printing \u2018$408.90<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[estimated<\/a>\r\n
estimated number of units (eg., 1 hour of therapy).<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[VAWA<\/a>\r\n
VAWA Budget Narrative<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Continuance<\/a>\r\n
Continuance notices purchased three times a year at $136.30 each $408.90<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
Page 31<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[FY2024<\/a>\r\n
FY2024 VAWA Continuation Award Recommendation (Prosecution)<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

January-13-2025–Minutes<\/a><\/H4>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
Page 1<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
Page 2<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
Page 3<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Amendment<\/a>\r\n
Amendment #1 to Windstream Build Agreement<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

January-14-2025-Regular-Session-Minutes<\/a><\/H4>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
Page 1<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Coleman<\/a>\r\n
Coleman Road NW Paving and Drainage Improvements, P.I.0016279 Supplemental Agreement<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
Page 3<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Amendment<\/a>\r\n
Amendment #1 to Windstream Build Agreement<\/a>\r\n
PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[ADJOURNMENT]\"<\/a>\r\n
ADJOURNMENT<\/a>\r\n
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