Once again the Special Recognition – E911 Center Award, this time up front, added several minutes to an otherwise brief meeting on a light agenda, for the Lowndes County Commission Regular Session Tuesday evening.

Collage @ LCC 25 March 2025

About 5.a. Seven Rivers Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc., Commissioner Mark Wisenbaker said he had asked the incumbent, Jake Price, who said Corey Milirons was a good candidate. So the Commissioners appointed him.

They approved everything else unanimously as well.

For the 6.b. Advanced Dispoal Services Residential Solid Waste Franchise Renewal, Commissioner Demarcus Marshall asked about price increases.

Answer from Kevin L. Beals: not-to-exceed price is already set to $25 back in 2023. Current cost is $20/month and neither franchisee is asking for any raise.

Commissioner Mark Wisenbaker asked if the two franchisees are aware they are not supposed to start collecting before 7 AM.

Answer: it’s in their agreement, and if they do, contact Mr. Beals to get them to stop.

In 7. Reports – County Manager – Chairman gave comments, County Manager Bill Slaughter said County Manager Paige Dukes was in Atlanta “clearing the path for us” to be recognized in the state House and Senate for the county’s 200th anniversary.

One Citizen was heard, 8. CWTBH – Brittany Bayshore 5630 Emily Lane Home School event invitation.

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

See also the LAKE videos of the previous morning’s Work Session and agenda and the board packet, received in response to a LAKE open records request.

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

  Video:
  https://youtu.be/xAmeGeDoNtg

  Lowndes County Board of Commissioners (LCC) – Regular Session – 2025-03-25

  Videos by Gretchen Quarterman for Lowndes Area Knowledge Exchange (LAKE).

• Special Recognition – E911 Center Award
  

  Video:
  https://youtu.be/TyQN5RKRxIE

• 4. MInutes for Approval
  

  Video:
  https://youtu.be/4t4hdfIkBO4

• 5.a. Seven Rivers Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc.
  

  Video:
  https://youtu.be/-rw7wqjaNQg

• 6.a. Network Hardware Replacement
  

  Video:
  https://youtu.be/Bkg-gJgo9Ng

• 6.b. Advanced Dispoal Services Residential Solid Waste Franchise Renewal
  

  Video:
  https://youtu.be/R4FbuMyZJww

• 6.c. Deep South Sanitation, LLC, Residential Solid Waste Franchise Renewal
  

  Video:
  https://youtu.be/iPMft6R9BM4

• 7. Reports – County Manager – Chairman gave comments
  

  Video:
  https://youtu.be/6h3W-7kxvSc

  jsq: The Georgia Senate already approved SR 327 on March 4, 2025:

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  Senate Resolution 327

  By: Senators Goodman of the 8th, Watson of the 11th, Summers of the 13th, Echols of the 49th, Dixon of the 45th and others

  A RESOLUTION

  1 Recognizing and commending Lowndes County on the occasion of its Bicentennial; and for
  2 other purposes.

  3 WHEREAS, Lowndes County was created by an act of the Georgia General Assembly on
  4 December 23, 1825, marking 200 years of rich history and progress; and

  5 WHEREAS, the county was named in honor of William J. Lowndes, a distinguished
  6 statesman from South Carolina; and

  7 WHEREAS, Valdosta was established in 1860 and has since played a significant role in the
  8 county’s economic and infrastructural growth; and

  9 WHEREAS, today, Lowndes County is home to a thriving population of approximately
  10 120,700 residents and serves as a regional hub for economic growth and vitality; and

  11 WHEREAS, the county boasts key industries such as advanced manufacturing, agribusiness,
  12 food processing, warehousing, and distribution, making it an essential contributor to
  13 Georgia’s economy; and

  14 WHEREAS, Lowndes County is home to Moody Air Force Base, which plays a crucial role
  15 in national defense and the local economy; and

  16 WHEREAS, the municipalities of Lowndes County, including Valdosta, Hahira, Dasher,
  17 Lake Park, and Remerton, contribute to the county’s diverse and vibrant community; and

  18 WHEREAS, as Lowndes County commemorates its Bicentennial, it is fitting to recognize
  19 and celebrate the county’s rich heritage, economic progress, and the enduring spirit of its
  20 residents.

  21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
  22 recognize and commend Lowndes County on the occasion of its Bicentennial and extend best
  23 wishes for continued prosperity and success.

  24 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
  25 to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to Lowndes County
  26 officials and community leaders.

• 8. CWTBH – Brittany Bayshore 5630 Emily Lane Home School event invitation
  

  Video:
  https://youtu.be/dVfz2epSGXk

• Commission Comments (none)
  

  Video:
  https://youtu.be/DFo8kIeKl6Y

• 9. Adjournment
  

  Video:
  https://youtu.be/SUk3EFib3fs

Here is the LAKE video playlist:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLshUv86fYkiHPxS2KSblTcQzozSjaw40F&si=QPv__DrFvnLI4AOr

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