Packet: Three rezonings, three tax items, Sheriff Office and Water Wells bids @ LCC 2025-04-07

This week’s agenda for the Lowndes County Commission looks long (and the board packet is 90 pages), but I predict everything will get approved unanimously in little time.

[Collage: LCC Packet 2025-04-07]
Collage: LCC Packet 2025-04-07

The three rezonings had no opposition at the Greater Lowndes Planning Commission (GLPC), which recommended all three unanimously.

The three tax items are thoroughly supported by evidence.

The county is not going to not pay for the repairs already done to the hurricane damage at the Sheriff’s office.

And the county has to drill two new water wells for Alapaha Plantation because of a Consent Order from GA-EPD.

Here is the agenda.

The board packet, received in response to a LAKE open records request, is on the LAKE website.

See also the board packet for the preceding GLPC meeting.

LOWNDES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROPOSED AGENDA
WORK SESSION, MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2025, 8:30 a.m.
REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
327 N. Ashley Street – 2nd Floor

  1. Call to Order
  2. Invocation
  3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
  4. Georgia 811 Safe Digging Month Proclamation
  5. Minutes for Approval
    1. Work Session – March 24, 2025 & Regular Session – March 25, 2025
  6. Public Hearing
    1. REZ-2025-05 Creasy Property, ~19.8ac, Cindy St. Ext. & Creasy Drive, R-A & MAZ-3 to R-10 & MAZ- 3, County Utilities

      Documents:REZ-2025-05 Creasy Property.pdf

    2. REZ-2025-06 Bailey Property, ~4.2ac, Sumner Road, E-A & R-1 to R-1, Well & Septic

      Documents:REZ-2025-06 Bailey Property.pdf

    3. REZ-2025-07 JHR & LL, LLC, ~7.3ac, New Statenville Hwy, E-A to C-H, Well & Septic

      Documents:REZ-2025-07 JHR and LL, LLC.pdf

  7. For Consideration
    1. Insolvent List – Tax Commissioner

      Documents:Insolvent List – Tax Commissioner 2025.pdf

    2. Valdosta Junior Service League Petition for Tax Exemption

      Documents:Valdosta Junior Service League Petition for Tax Exemption.pdf

    3. Meacham Claim for Tax Refund

      Documents:Meacham Claim for Tax Refund.pdf

  8. Bid
    1. Emergency Repair Bid – Lowndes County Sheriff's Office Special Operation Division Building and Work Detail Building

      Documents:Emergency Repair Bid – Lowndes County Sheriffs Office Special Operation Division Building and Work Detail Building.pdf

    2. Alapaha Plantation Water Treatment Plant New Wells & Water Main Extension

      Documents:Alapaha Plantation Water Treatment Plant New Wells and Water Main Extension.pdf

  9. Reports – County Manager
  10. Citizens Wishing to be Heard-Please State Your Name and Address
  11. Adjournment

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[Rezoning Public Hearings and For Consideration]
Rezoning Public Hearings and For Consideration
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REZ-2025-05 Creasy Property, ~19.8ac, Cindy St. Ext. & Creasy Drive, R-A & MAZ-3 to R-10 & MAZ- 3, County Utilities

[to combine and then subdivide the property into conforming lots for individual residences. GLPC recommended approval 7:0.]
to combine and then subdivide the property into conforming lots for individual residences. GLPC recommended approval 7:0.
PDF

REZ-2025-06 Bailey Property, ~4.2ac, Sumner Road, E-A & R-1 to R-1, Well & Septic

[to unify the zoning across the subject property. GLPC recommended approval 7:0.]
to unify the zoning across the subject property. GLPC recommended approval 7:0.
PDF

REZ-2025-07 JHR & LL, LLC, ~7.3ac, New Statenville Hwy, E- Ato C-H, Well & Septic

[to market the property for commercial development. GLPC recommended approval 7:0.]
to market the property for commercial development. GLPC recommended approval 7:0.
PDF

Insolvent List – Tax Commissioner

[in accordance with OCGA 48-3-21, which establishes a seven-year statute of limitations for delinquent taxes.]
in accordance with OCGA 48-3-21, which establishes a seven-year statute of limitations for delinquent taxes.
PDF

Valdosta Junior Service League Petition for Tax Exemption

[In accordance with the attached 1978 Resolution, the Valdosta Junior Service League, Inc. (the “VJSL”) has filed the attached Petition setting forth appropriately documented information that the Converse Dalton Ferrell House (the “CDF House”), located at 305 North Patterson Street, and the VJSL meet the criteria in the attached 1978 Resolution.]
In accordance with the attached 1978 Resolution, the Valdosta Junior Service League, Inc. (the “VJSL”) has filed the attached Petition setting forth appropriately documented information that the Converse Dalton Ferrell House (the “CDF House”), located at 305 North Patterson Street, and the VJSL meet the criteria in the attached 1978 Resolution.
PDF

[RESOLUTION 1978-10-04]
RESOLUTION 1978-10-04
PDF

[PETITION FOR AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION]
PETITION FOR AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION
PDF

[Historic Places,° it satisfies Section C of the 1978 Resolution.]
Historic Places,° it satisfies Section C of the 1978 Resolution.
PDF

[from federal income tax as a charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the]
from federal income tax as a charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the
PDF

[Respectfully]
Respectfully
PDF

[Exhibit A: RESOLUTION 1978-10-04]
Exhibit A: RESOLUTION 1978-10-04
PDF

[Exhibit B: State Constitutional Amendment]
Exhibit B: State Constitutional Amendment
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[Exhibit C: LOCAL AND SPECIAL ACTS AND RESOLUTIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA 1985]
Exhibit C: LOCAL AND SPECIAL ACTS AND RESOLUTIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA 1985
PDF

[GA HB 107 1985]
GA HB 107 1985
PDF

[District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to]
District, and that the attached copy of Notice of Intention to
PDF

[Exhibit D-1: Quit-Claim Deed 1982-04-20 to The Valdosta Junior Service League]
Exhibit D-1: Quit-Claim Deed 1982-04-20 to The Valdosta Junior Service League
PDF

[Exhibit D-2: Warranty Deed 1982-05-07 to The Valdosta Junior Service League]
Exhibit D-2: Warranty Deed 1982-05-07 to The Valdosta Junior Service League
PDF

[Exhibit D-2: Warranty Deed 1982-05-07]
Exhibit D-2: Warranty Deed 1982-05-07
PDF

[S/14/46 relating to the column encroachment; said agreement]
S/14/46 relating to the column encroachment; said agreement
PDF

[Page 49]
Page 49
PDF

[Signed, sealed,* and delivered]
Signed, sealed,* and delivered
PDF

[Exhibit D-3: Warranty Deed, Miss Vallie Ferrell to Valdost Junior Service League, Inc. 1982-05-07]
Exhibit D-3: Warranty Deed, Miss Vallie Ferrell to Valdost Junior Service League, Inc. 1982-05-07
PDF

[Exhibit E: DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES HISTORIC PRESERVATION SECTION certifies that CONVERSE-DALTON HOUSE has been entered on THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES by the United States Department of the Interior under provisions of National Historic Preservation Act of 1966]
Exhibit E: DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES HISTORIC PRESERVATION SECTION certifies that CONVERSE-DALTON HOUSE has been entered on THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES by the United States Department of the Interior under provisions of National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
PDF

[Exhibit F: Search Properties Listed in the National Register of Historic Places]
Exhibit F: Search Properties Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
PDF

[Page 54]
Page 54
PDF

[Exhibit G: IRS says 501(c)(3) 2006-01-20]
Exhibit G: IRS says 501(c)(3) 2006-01-20
PDF

[Exhibit H: GA Sec State certifies incoroporation of Valdosta Junior Service League, Inc. 1963-03-30]
Exhibit H: GA Sec State certifies incoroporation of Valdosta Junior Service League, Inc. 1963-03-30
PDF

[Page 57]
Page 57
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[Page 58]
Page 58
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[Page 59]
Page 59
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[Page 60]
Page 60
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[ORDERED AND]
ORDERED AND
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[S/14/46 relating to the column encroachment; said agreement]
S/14/46 relating to the column encroachment; said agreement
PDF

[Page 49]
Page 49
PDF

[Signed, sealed,* and delivered]
Signed, sealed,* and delivered
PDF

[Page 51]
Page 51
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[IN WITNESS WHEREOF]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF
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[Page 53]
Page 53
PDF

[Page 54]
Page 54
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[This is in response to your request of January 20, 2006, regarding your organization's tax-]
This is in response to your request of January 20, 2006, regarding your organization’s tax-
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[Page 56]
Page 56
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[Page 57]
Page 57
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[Page 58]
Page 58
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[Page 59]
Page 59
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[Page 60]
Page 60
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[ORDERED AND ADJUDGED]
ORDERED AND ADJUDGED
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[AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICA TI OW]
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICA TI OW
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[Page 63]
Page 63
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[Page 64]
Page 64
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[after due notice was given to said membership. A copy of the]
after due notice was given to said membership. A copy of the
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[meeting 10 days' notice was given of the time, plece and Purpose of the]
meeting 10 days’ notice was given of the time, plece and Purpose of the
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[Page 67]
Page 67
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[Page 68]
Page 68
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[Sugan Mitchan, Trainable School Chairnan, reported that the]
Sugan Mitchan, Trainable School Chairnan, reported that the
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[Respectfully]
Respectfully
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[Page 71]
Page 71
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[Page 72]
Page 72
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[and that the costs required by Section 22-1804 Ga.Code Ann.,]
and that the costs required by Section 22-1804 Ga.Code Ann.,
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[Page 74]
Page 74
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[AFFIDAVIT AND CERTIFICATION]
AFFIDAVIT AND CERTIFICATION
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[A Resolution Exempting Property of Historic Interest from Ad Valorem Taxation by Board of Commissioners of Lowndes County 2025-04-08]
A Resolution Exempting Property of Historic Interest from Ad Valorem Taxation by Board of Commissioners of Lowndes County 2025-04-08
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Meacham Claim for Tax Refund

[Meachem should be refunded $34,110.73 taxes based on a change in value from $6,784,960 to $3,731,728.]
Meachem should be refunded $34,110.73 taxes based on a change in value from $6,784,960 to $3,731,728.
PDF

Emergency Repair Bid – Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office Special Operation Division Building and Work Detail Building

[BUDGET IMPACT: $59,369.34 Staff has issued a Notice to Proceed to Superior Metal Buildings, work is 50% complete.]
BUDGET IMPACT: $59,369.34 Staff has issued a Notice to Proceed to Superior Metal Buildings, work is 50% complete.
PDF

Alapaha Plantation Water Treatment Plant New Wells & Water Main Extension

[BUDGET IMPACT: $1,711,265.60 Staff in conjunction with Lovell Engineering, TTL geologist, and Georgia EPD have determined the need to drill two new supply wells to provide water to Alapaha Plantation.]
BUDGET IMPACT: $1,711,265.60 Staff in conjunction with Lovell Engineering, TTL geologist, and Georgia EPD have determined the need to drill two new supply wells to provide water to Alapaha Plantation.
PDF

March-24-2025-Work-Session-Minutes

[Page 1]
Page 1
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March-25-2025-Regular-Session-Minutes

[Page 1]
Page 1
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