{"id":25630,"date":"2026-04-26T15:57:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T19:57:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/?p=25630"},"modified":"2026-04-26T15:57:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T19:57:17","slug":"packet-emergencies-disasters-judges-drugs-and-wells-lcc-2026-04-28","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/2026\/04\/packet-emergencies-disasters-judges-drugs-and-wells-lcc-2026-04-28.html","title":{"rendered":"Packet: Emergencies, Disasters, Judges, Drugs, and Wells @ LCC 2026-04-28"},"content":{"rendered":"

\r\nThe Lowndes County Commission has no rezonings and no appointments to review\r\nMonday morning at its Work Session, nor to vote on at 5:30 PM, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at its Regular Session.\r\n

\r\nMost of the agenda items are continuation or updating of things they were already doing, such as\r\n5.c. Renewal of Disaster Related Debris Contracts<\/a>, since we seem to keep having disasters.\r\n

\r\n\r\n\"[Packet:<\/a>\r\n
Packet: Emergencies, Disasters, Judges, Drugs, and Wells @ LCC 2026-04-27-28<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\nBut two items are cleaning up projects that failed.\r\n5.d. Consideration of Procurement Determination Declaring Initial Proposal Non-Responsive and Award of Contract to Cowart Electric<\/a>\r\nis because Current Edge Solutions failed to meet requirements.\r\n

\r\n5.g.\r\nPotable Well Testing<\/a>\r\nis to try once again to get water wells working correctly at Alapaha Plantation.\r\n

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

\r\nThe board packet, received in response to a LAKE open records request, is\r\non the LAKE website<\/a>, with images of each page below.\r\n

\r\n

\r\nLOWNDES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS\r\n
\r\nPROPOSED AGENDA\r\n
\r\nWORK SESSION, MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026, 8:30 a.m.\r\n
\r\nREGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026, 5:30 p.m.\r\n
\r\n327 N. Ashley Street – 2nd Floor\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

    \r\n
  1. \r\nCall To Order<\/a>\r\n
    \r\n
  2. \r\nInvocation<\/a>\r\n
    \r\n
  3. \r\nPledge Of Allegiance To The Flag<\/a>\r\n
    \r\n
  4. \r\nMinutes For Approval<\/a>\r\n
    \r\n
      \r\n
    1. \r\nWork Session – April 13, 2026 & Regular Session – April 14, 2026<\/a>\r\n
      \r\n<\/ol>\r\n
    2. \r\nFor Consideration<\/a>\r\n
      \r\n
        \r\n
      1. \r\nAdoption of the Lowndes County Resolution for Emergency Management and Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP)<\/a>\r\n
        \r\n

        \r\nDocuments:<\/strong>Adoption of Emergency Management Resolution and LEOP.html<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

      2. \r\nFY2027 Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant Application<\/a>\r\n
        \r\n

        \r\nDocuments:<\/strong>FY2027 Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant Application.html<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

      3. \r\nRenewal of Disaster Related Debris Contracts<\/a>\r\n
        \r\n

        \r\nDocuments:<\/strong>Renewal of Disaster Related Debris Contracts.html<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

      4. \r\nConsideration of Procurement Determination Declaring Initial Proposal Non-Responsive and Award of Contract to Cowart Electric<\/a>\r\n
        \r\n

        \r\nDocuments:<\/strong>Consideration of Procurement Determination.html<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

      5. \r\nVAWA Continuation Grant Application<\/a>\r\n
        \r\n

        \r\nDocuments:<\/strong>VAWA Continuation Grant Application.html<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

      6. \r\nOpioid Litigation – Six (6) Remnant Defendants<\/a>\r\n
        \r\n

        \r\nDocuments:<\/strong>Opioid Litigation – Six (6) Remnant Defendants.html<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

      7. \r\nPotable Well Testing<\/a>\r\n
        \r\n

        \r\nDocuments:<\/strong>Potable Well Testing.html<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

      8. \r\nReports – County Manager<\/a>\r\n
        \r\n
      9. \r\nCitizens Wishing To Be Heard – Please State Your Name and Address<\/a>\r\n
        \r\n
      10. \r\nAdjournment<\/a>\r\n
        \r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/blockquote>\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\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\"[Adjournment]\"<\/a>\r\n
        Adjournment<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        Adoption of the Lowndes County Resolution for Emergency Management and Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP)<\/a><\/H4>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[to<\/a>\r\n
        to modernize the document, maintain consistency with the Georgia Emergency Management Act of 1981, and clarify roles and responsibilities, including designation of the Chairman as the authorized official to declare a local state of emergency.<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[DEPARTMENT:<\/a>\r\n
        DEPARTMENT: Emergency Management DEPARTMENT HEAD: Ashley Tye<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[RESOLUTION<\/a>\r\n
        RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Articles<\/a>\r\n
        Articles 1, 2, and 3 of Chapter 3, Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia.<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[SECTION<\/a>\r\n
        SECTION VII \u2014- LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[3.<\/a>\r\n
        3. Coordinate with municipal, state, and federal agencies; and<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[SECTION<\/a>\r\n
        SECTION XII – LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

        FY2027 Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant Application<\/a><\/H4>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[More<\/a>\r\n
        More with Functional Family Therapy (FFT). BUDGET IMPACT: $374,205.14 – All expenses will be fully reimbursed through the grant FUNDING SOURCE: (X) CJCC Funding<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[DEPARTMENT:<\/a>\r\n
        DEPARTMENT: Emergency Management DEPARTMENT HEAD: Ashley Tye<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

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

        \r\n\r\n\"[3.<\/a>\r\n
        3. Target Population<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[4.<\/a>\r\n
        4. Methods and Procedures<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[substance<\/a>\r\n
        substance abuse. Few youth are ineligible for FFT services other than primarily youth with<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
        Page 16<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
        Page 17<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
        Page 18<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
        Page 19<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[7.<\/a>\r\n
        7. Previous Accomplishments<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
        Page 21<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Attachment<\/a>\r\n
        Attachment A. Program Timeline<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
        Page 23<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
        Page 24<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[MEMORANDUM<\/a>\r\n
        MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
        Page 26<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
        Page 27<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
        Page 28<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
        Page 29<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
        Page 30<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

        Renewal of Disaster Related Debris Contracts<\/a><\/H4>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Renew<\/a>\r\n
        Renew contracts through June 24, 2027, with Ashbritt Environmental, DRC Emergency Services, and Southern Disaster Recovery (SDR).<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Ashbritt<\/a>\r\n
        Ashbritt AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR DISASTER DEBRIS REMOVAL, REDUCTION AND HAULING SERVICES<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[IN<\/a>\r\n
        IN WITNESS WHEREOF<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[DRC<\/a>\r\n
        DRC Emergency Services<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[DRC<\/a>\r\n
        DRC AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR DISASTER DEBRIS REMOVAL, REDUCTION AND HAULING SERVICES<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[IN<\/a>\r\n
        IN WITNESS WHEREOF<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

        Consideration of Procurement Determination Declaring Initial Proposal Non-Responsive and Award of Contract to Cowart<\/a><\/H4>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Current<\/a>\r\n
        Current Edge Solutions failed to meet requirements. BUDGET IMPACT: $1,845,280.00 – Lowndes County to receive 100%<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Additionally,<\/a>\r\n
        Additionally, under 2 CFR \u00a7200.318(k), the County is required to maintain oversight to ensure that contractors perform in accordance with the contract\u2019s terms, conditions, and specifications.<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Attachment<\/a>\r\n
        Attachment B Pricing Proposal Cowart Electric Inc.<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[PROPOSAL<\/a>\r\n
        PROPOSAL COWART ELECTRIC & INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTORS, INC<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
        Page 41<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
        Page 42<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
        Page 43<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
        Page 44<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
        Page 45<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
        Page 46<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

        VAWA Continuation Grant Application<\/a><\/H4>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[BUDGET<\/a>\r\n
        BUDGET IMPACT: $105,483.00 FUNDING SOURCE: (X) Annual $26,371 Cash Match (X) CJCC Funding $79,112<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
        Page 48<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
        Page 49<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

        Opioid Litigation – Six (6) Remnant Defendants<\/a><\/H4>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[These<\/a>\r\n
        These defendants are as follows: (1) Associated Pharmacies, Inc. (and American Associated Pharmacies), (2) J M Smith Corporation, (3) Morris and Dickson Co., L.L.C., (4) Louisiance Wholesale Drug Company, Inc. (5) North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc., and (6) United Natural Foods, Inc. (and SuperValu).<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
        Page 51<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
        Page 52<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
        Page 53<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

        Potable Well Testing<\/a><\/H4>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Stone<\/a>\r\n
        Stone Creek well testing led to need to test to Alapaha Plantation wells. BUDGET IMPACT: $87,820.00 FUNDING SOURCE: (x) Annual<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Existing<\/a>\r\n
        Existing Well at Alapaha: Jim Stidham and Associates, Inc. (JSA) proposed scope of work and budget level cost estimate.<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Scott<\/a>\r\n
        Scott Sigler, MS, PG, CPG, LWC, Vice President and Principal Geologist<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Existing<\/a>\r\n
        Existing Well at Stone Creek: Jim Stidham and Associates, Inc. (JSA) proposed scope of work and budget level cost estimate.<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n

        \r\n\r\n\"[Stone<\/a>\r\n
        Stone Creek Hydrogeological Evaluation Scope and Estimate<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

        April-13-2026-Work-Session-Minutes<\/a><\/H4>\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\"[ADJOURNMENT]\"<\/a>\r\n
        ADJOURNMENT<\/a>\r\n
        PDF<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

        April-14-2026-Regular-Session-Minutes<\/a><\/H4>\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\"[Page<\/a>\r\n
        Page 2<\/a>\r\n
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        \r\n\r\n\"[changes<\/a>\r\n
        changes related to the maximum number of domestic animals allowed per acre. Mr. West expressed concern<\/a>\r\n
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