There was so much discussion at the Work Session this morning that the meeting was 30 minutes long. They spent ten minutes on the ULDC Text Amendments; the ones that remove pine trees from being protected species. Even the UPS replacement got discussion.
Regarding the purchase of VSU South Campus, Commissioner Mark Wisenbaker wondered how this could so easily move forward when the proposed animal shelter is taking so long. There was a little discussion.
They vote at 5:30 PM this evening.
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Collage @ LCC 12 November 2024
Here are LAKE videos of each agenda item, with a few notes by Gretchen Quarterman, followed by a LAKE video playlist.
See also the agenda.
And the ULDC Text Amendments.
We don’t have the board packet, because I forgot to send in the open records request. However, the packet materials for the rezonings will probably be much like the ones from the preceding GLPC meeting, and the ULDC amendments should be somewhat similar to those the Lowndes County Commission previously tabled.
For the VSU South Campus, see Packet: DRC Emergency Services and VSU South Campus Purchase @ LCC 2024-10-22.
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1. Call to Order 4. MInutes for Approval
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5.a. Appointments – Greater Lowndes Planning Commission
Video:
https://youtu.be/taFEkeFE-48There are two vacancies – Ed Hightower (possible reappointment) and vacant former Vicki Biles (she moved out of the county). In addition to Mr. Hightower, there were three more applicants. Calvin Graham was mentioned as having previous planning commission experience.
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6.a. TXT-2024-03 ULDC Amendments
Video:
https://youtu.be/h-Eha_e5EZUThere were several text amendments discussed. One of them changes were being made through the weekend and yesterday. How is possible for the public to comment on something that has hardly been finished? A call to the planning office at 1:30PM resulted in being told they were still in draft but I asked for a copy to be emailed anyway.
Text amendments are no longer presented at GLPC so today is the ONLY chance for public comment.
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6.c. REZ-2024-17 Evans Property, 4836 Bemiss Rd, ~1.4ac, R-1 to C-H
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6.d. Basic Decorative Street Lighting Districts
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6.e. Beer and Wine License – Uncle Carlo’s Gelato, LLC – 1024 Lakes Blvd.
Video:
https://youtu.be/RnglafCuLAUDue to change of owner.
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6.f. Beer, Wine – Liquor License – Twin Lakes Club and Grill, 1068 Lakes Blvd.
Video:
https://youtu.be/MrNRxYqE1moNew establishment. There is not yet a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) for the building/business so a conditional permit was discussed.
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7.a. UPS Replacement at VLD and Clyattville Public Safety Radio System Sites
Video:
https://youtu.be/sRLSoywyF-sThere was some question / discussion about this item in the next agenda item video. Answer was that the cost is 27K plus 18K (installation at 9K each)
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7.b. Acceptance of Infrastructure for Quarterman Estates Phase V
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7.c. FY26 5311 Regional Transit Resolution
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7.d. Acceptance of Infrastructure for an additional 0.29 miles of Hunt Road
Video:
https://youtu.be/UggATtQJbzcExpansion at one of the industrial parks.
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7.e. Georgia Power Utility Easement (5333 Mill Store Road)
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7.f. Purchase of VSU South Campus Property
Video:
https://youtu.be/Zs2VP7ZyBmQPurchase of the old GA Power building that has housed VSU continuing education and Marriage and Family Therapy (Family Works) at the corner of North Patterson and East Gordon for the board of elections office and other county needs.
Mark Wisenbaker wondered how this could so easily move forward when the proposed animal shelter is taking so long. There was a little discussion.
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8.a. LMIG Supplemental Local Road Assistance (LRA) 2024 Restriping Bids
Video:
https://youtu.be/Ifv0bYLm8nAHow hard would it be to list the roads being re-painted?
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8.b. Bid for 60 SCBA Cylinders for the Fire Department
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9. Reports – County Manager – deferred until evening
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11. Adjournment
Here is the LAKE video playlist:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLshUv86fYkiH3F3aFIxSkzvTBV59OZFVx&si=QKa8S3bpNrJn8yBE
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