The Lowndes County Commission started the Work Session yesterday morning by welcoming new Commissioner Michael Smith. He will vote for the first time at the Regular Session this evening at 5:30 PM.
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Chairman Bill Slaughter praised Terri Lupo, long-time baord member of the 5.a. Valdosta Lowndes Development Authority, although he noted there were two other applicants for her expired term.
There was some discussion on 7.f. Emergency Repair – Lowndes County Fire Station #5. Fire Station #5 is the one on Bemiss Road. Apparently after the November rain, there was a sewage back up in the fire station that was 3″ deep and everything from the floor to 2′ up the wall had to be replaced, including furniture. Insurance covered some of the cost.
Commissioner Mark Wisenbarker wanted to know whether the staff had a list of roads needing striping for 7.g. 2025 Georgia DoT Local Maintenance – Improvement Grant (LMIG) Application. Answer: yes.
They do not yet have a design for the 7.h. Local Bridge Replacement at Jumping Gully Road at Bevel Creek (0019937).
There was Commissioner discussion about the prices for the 7.i. Union Road Lift Station Pump Replacement.
There were two alcohol items. This one is due to change of ownership: 6.a. Beer, Wine – Liquor License – Rum Runner, 3988 N. Valdosta Rd.,
This one is a new establishment: 7.b. Beer and Wine License – Speedway Store, 2165 Old Clyattville Rd.,
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.
We have not posted the board packet yet, because I forgot to send the open records request until Monday. Of course, the county could put the packet on their own website and save everybody the trouble of doing open records requests. However, they just sent it within the hour, so LAKE will post it shortly.
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1. Call to Order ; Chairman welcome Commissioner Michael Smith
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4. Minutes for Approval
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5.a. Valdosta Lowndes Development Authority
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6.a. Beer, Wine – Liquor License – Rum Runner, 3988 N. Valdosta Rd.,
Video:
https://youtu.be/WqQRW1uxIAsChange of ownership.
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7.a. Budget Calendar for FY 2026 Operating Budget
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7.b. Beer and Wine License – Speedway Store, 2165 Old Clyattville Rd.,
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7.c. Approval of DA’s Federal VOCA Grant Application Renewal
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7.d. Approval of the Solicitor General’s FY25 VOCA Grant Award
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7.e. Coleman Road NW Paving and Drainage P.I.0016279 Supplemental Agreement #1
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7.f. Emergency Repair – Lowndes County Fire Station #5
Video:
https://youtu.be/mVu1-BW_dHQFire Station #5 is the one on Bemiss Road. Apparently after the November rain, there was a sewage back up in the fire station that was 3″ deep and everything from the floor to 2′ up the wall had to be replaced, including furniture. Insurance covered some of the cost.
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7.g. 2025 Georgia DoT Local Maintenance – Improvement Grant (LMIG) Application
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7.h. Local Bridge Replacement at Jumping Gully Road at Bevel Creek (0019937)
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7.i. Union Road Lift Station Pump Replacement
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7.j. GEFA Loan Modification
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7.k. GEFA Loan DWLSL2023097 for Lead Service Line Inventory
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7.l. Amendment #1 to Windstream Build Agreement
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8.a. Bid for Six Compact SUV Vehicles for Multiple Departments
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9. Reports – County Manager – Welcome Commissioner Michael Smith
Video:
https://youtu.be/FHBufFg4AUkRest of reports reserved for regular session tomorrow.
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11. Adjournment
Here is the LAKE video playlist:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLshUv86fYkiHp0rbt15j3EOfhSBDo9wVx&si=X6Fn0mMWVNTsQ9HB
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