There was some discussion in the 7-minute Monday morning Work Session of the Lowndes County Commission. They vote today (Tuesday) at 5:30 PM.

Collage @ LCC 12 August 2024

Regarding the Love’s Travel Stop Beer and Wine license, no public hearing is necessary if the license is for consumption off premises.

On 7.a. Pump Station Rehab, Chairman Bill Slaughter wanted to know how many lift stations the county has.

Utilities Director Steve Stalvey said the total number of lift stations is about 59.

Interestingly, the Chairman had trouble hearing him, as often happens when staff do not speak into their microphones.

Commissioner Scottie Orenstein said something, but I don’t know what, because he was leaning back away from his microphone. There was some discussion about bid prices, so apparently his question was about that.

Commissioner Mark Wisenbaker wanted to know whether this bid number was a good number. Answer: yes, it’s below the $2 million expected. County Manager Paige Dukes chimed in saying it’s within budget.

Below are links to each LAKE video of each agenda item, with a few notes by Gretchen Quarterman, followed by a LAKE video playlist.

See also the agenda and The board packet, received in response to a LAKE open records request.

• 1. Call to Order 4. Minutes for Approval
  

  Video.

• 5.a. Lowndes County Division of Family and Children Services (DFACS) Board
  

  Video.

• 5.b. Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks and Recreation Authority
  

  Video.

• 6.a. Beer and Wine License – Love’s Travel Stop #550, 2319 Old Clyattville Rd.
  

  Video.

  No public hearing is necessary if the license is for consumption off premises.

• 7.a. Pump Station Rehab
  

  Video.

• 7.b. Utilities Forklift
  

  Video.

• 8. Reports – County Manager
  

  Video.

  Report deferred until tomorrow evening (8/13/2024).

• 10. Meeting Adjournment
  

  Video.

Here is the LAKE video playlist:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLshUv86fYkiHZTKhBJBB4sbjwk3JEKHcB&si=SuQ-t0k6941hw1yH

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