In an outbreak of transparency and due diligence in the last Lowndes County Commission of 2017, they took ten minutes replacing Mary Goodman on the Industrial Authority, hearing from three nominees, and appointing Brad Folsom. They took three and a half minutes to choose among three nominees to the Tourism Authority to appoint Robert Jefferson. None of those nominees spoke, but the vote was so split they actually had a runoff, which ended in a 3:2 final vote. They also reappointed Joyce Evans by silent “acclamation”.

Leadership Lowndes spoke for 12 minutes (as long as three citizens get), citizen Willie Mae Jones wanted to know what next to get her Black Road paved, and County Engineer Mike Fletcher said the signatures were verified as 84% of the property owners on the road, so it would go on the paving list with the 74 projects already on there. Chairman Bill Slaughter actually asked for Commissioner comments, and each of them said a few words, mostly thanks to the staff and Merry Christmas. Chairman Bill Slaughter even thanked citizens for coming to the meetings. Merry Christmas, Commissioners!

The longest rezoning public hearing was REZ-2017-13 Quattlebaum-Meadors, N Valdosta RD, R-21 to C-H.

Below are links to each LAKE video of each item with a few notes, followed by a LAKE video playlist. See also the LAKE videos of the previous morning’s Work Session, and the agenda, and the LAKE videos of the preceding Planning Commission meeting.

• 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. Pledge

  Video.

• 4. Proclamation Presentation to WAAC Rivers Radio

  Video.

• 5. Leadership Lowndes Presentation

  Video.

• 6. Minutes for Approval

  Video.

• 7a. Conference Center and Tourism Authority

  Video.

• 7 b. Valdosta-Lowndes County Development (Industrial) Authority

  Video.

• 8 a. REZ-2017-12 West Ridge Business Park, C-G to C-H, 1.2 acres

  Video.

• 8b.REZ-2017-13 Quattlebaum-Meadors, N Valdosta RD, R-21 to C-H

  Video. Fred Stickle spoke against, about lighting and water drainage. County Planner Jason Davenport said there was no known commercial developer, the owner merely wanted rezonging for saleability, and showed a map to demonstrate the property was 500 feet away from Foxborough. Nobody spoke in favor. They unanimously rezoned it.

• 8 c. REZ-2017-14 Cothron, Tucker Rd, E-A to R-A, ~5 acres

  Video.

• 8d. REZ-2017-15 Flythe Co., 3885 Old US Hwy 41 N, E-A to C-G, .41 acres

  Video.

• 8e. 2017 Special Tax Lighting Districts

  Video.

• 8 f. Abandonment of Lane Rd. and a portion Sheavette Rd.

  Video.

• 8g.Beer, Wine and Liquor License – Rascal’s Bar & Grill, 4875 Hwy 41 S.

  Video.

• 9 a. Accept infrastructure for Brookwood Place Subdivision

  Video.

• 9 b. Accept infrastructure for Grove Pointe Subdivision Phase VI

  Video.

• 9c. ACCG IRMA Firefighters’ Cancer and Long Term Disability Benefit

  Video.

• 9 d. 2018 Holiday Schedule

  Video.

• 9 e. Approval of the 2018 Commission Meeting Calendar

  Video.

• 9 f. Accountability Court DUI Court

  Video.

• 9 g. Resolution Authorizing the Valdosta Housing Authority to Issue Bonds

  Video.

• 9 h. Administration of OCGA 48-5-380

  Video.

• 9 i. Deen’s LLC & MW Consulting & Associates LLC Contract

  Video.

• 9 j. GMASS Rural Land Maintenance Contract

  Video.

• 10 a. Bids – Fire/Rescue Station 10 Warehouse Build Out

  Video.

• 11. Reports – County Manager – Thank you to Public works

  Video.

• 12. CWTBH – Willie Mae Jones

  Video.

• 13. Chairman and Commission Comments and Meeting Adjournment

  Video.

Here’s a LAKE video playlist:

Videos: Leadership Lowndes, VLCIA appointment, Rivers Radio
Regular Session, Lowndes County Commission (LCC),
Video by Gretchen Quarterman for Lowndes Area Knowledge Exchange (LAKE),
Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, December 12, 2017.

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