LOWNDES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  MINUTES WORK SESSION Monday, June 10, 2024  COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Bill Slaughter Vice Chairman Demarcus Marshall Commissioner Joyce Evans Commissioner Scott Orenstein Commissioner Mark Wisenbaker Commissioner Clay Griner  Chairman Slaughter called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.  County Manager, Paige Dukes, introduced Mary Beth Brownlee, the director of One Valdosta- Lowndes. Mrs. Brownlee gave the Commission an update regarding the Regional College and Career Academy. Chairman Slaughter thanked Mrs. Brownlee for her presentation. Vice Chairman Marshall asked regarding this upcoming generation and with going through COVID, what is the expectation of those that choose to work from home? Mrs. Brownlee responded that those skills will still be needed  and employers need to participate.  MINUTES  The minutes were presented fori the work session of May 28, 2024 and the regular session of May 28,  2024. No revisions were requested.  PUBLIC HEARING  REZ-2024-13 Carter, 6128 Glenn Road, -4.72ac, E-A to R-1, Well and Septic  County Planner, J.D. Dillard, presented the item. Mr. Dillard stated this request represents a change in zoning on the subject property from E-A (Estate Agricultural) zoning to R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning. The applicant would like to subdivide the property into conforming lots for individual residences. This property is a locally maintained county road and is within the rural service area and rural residential character area. The Planning Commission and the TRC recommended  approval of this request. FOR CONSIDERATION Valencia Street Quitclaim Deeds  Director of Engineering Services, Chad McLeod, presented this item stating that the owner of 6067 Valencia Street (tax parcel 0197A 136), Rouse Vallotton and the owners of 6078 Valencia Street (tax parcel 0197A 135), John David Wade and Kelly Lynn Wade have asked that the portions of the abandoned roadway that lie within their respective properties be quitclaimed to them. Mr. McLeod stated the County is retaining any utility and drainage easements it may have within the abandoned  roadway.    BID  P!# 0016278 Kinderlou Clyattville Road Paving and Drainage Improvements Bids Director of Engineering Services, Chad McLeod, presented the item stating the Kinderlou Clyattville Road Paving and Draining Improvements is a TSPLOST approved project which is 2.84 miles long. This project is located north of Clyattville and begins at Old Clyattville Road and ends at the end of the existing paved portion of Kinderlou Clyattville Road at Seckinger Road. Two bids were received with Reames and Son Construction being the low bidder in the amount of $3,495,208.06. Chairman Slaughter asked to verify if this is a TIA project? Mr. McLeod answered yes sir. Commissioner Wisenbaker asked why there is a two million dollar difference between the two bids received? Mr. McLeod responded that Reames and Son Construction was notified to verify the amounts that were submitted to the county and those amounts were correct. Also, Mr. McLeod stated Reames and Son  Construction owns property in this area. REPORTS County Manager  County Manager, Paige Dukes, mentioned the below:  A groundbreaking ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m. for the P&B Cold Storage located at On Thursday at 9:00 a.m. the historic courthouse team will be hosting our local hoteliers for a On Thursday at 9:00a a.m. the Budget Public Hearing willl be held in the Commission Chambers. On Saturday at 9:00 a.m., at Freedom Park, a charitable walk, ruck and raffle will be held with Wednesday, June 19th Lowndes County Offices will be closed in observance oft the Juneteenth Lastly, Mrs. Dukes mentioned she and EMA Director, Ashley Tye will be leaving for a meeting  1825 Bimbo QSR Blvd. tour of the historic courthouse.  proceeds benefiting the Griffith Family.  holiday.  tomorrow with Georgia Power for the 2024 Hurricane Preparedness Summit.  ADJOURNMENT  Commissioner Orenstein made a motion to adjourn the work session meeting, Commissioner Griner  seconded. Chairman Slaughter adjourned the meeting at 9:04 a.m.  2    LOWNDES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  MINUTES REGULAR SESSION Tuesday, June 11, 2024  COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Bill Slaughter Commissioner Joyce Evans Commissioner Scott Orenstein Commissioner Mark Wisenbaker Commissioner Clay Griner  Vice Chairman Marshall was not present.  Chairman Slaughter called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  INVOCATION Commissioner Wisenbaker PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Commissioner Wisenbaker  MINUTES  The minutes were presented for the work session meeting of May 28, 2024 and the regular session meeting of May 28, 2024. No revisions to the minutes were requested. Commissioner Griner made a motion to approve the minutes as presented, Commissioner Orenstein seconded. All voted in  favor, no one opposed. Motion carried.  PUBLIC HEARING  REZ-2024-13 Carter, 6128 Glenn Road, -4.72ac, E-A to R-1, Well and Septic  County Planner, J.D. Dillard, presented the item. Mr. Dillard stated this request represents a change inzoning on the subject property from E-A (Estate Agricultural) zoning to R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning. The applicant would like to subdivide the property into conforming lots for individual residences. This property is a locally maintained county road and is within the rural service area and rural residential character area. Mr. Dillard stated there are wetlands on the back of the property and the owner plans to use this pond for personal recreation. Mr. Dillard stated the Planning Commission and the TRC recommended approval. Commissioner Wisenbaker asked regarding the ingresslegress? Mr. Dillard answered the existing house on the northeast corner ofl lot one, that is the main driveway and a secondary access point could be off of Glenn Road. No one spoke for or against this request. Commissioner Wisenbaker made a motion to approve this rezoning request as presented, Commissioner Orenstein seconded. All voted in favor, no one opposed. Motion carried.    FOR CONSIDERATION Valencia Street Quitclaim Deeds  Director of Engineering Services, Chad McLeod, presented this item stating that the owner of 6067 Valencia Street (tax parcel 0197A 136), Rouse Vallotton and the owners of 6078 Valencia Street (tax parcel 0197A 135), John David Wade and Kelly Lynn Wade have asked that the portions of the abandoned roadway that lie within their respective properties be quitclaimed to them. Mr. McLeod stated the County is retaining any utility and drainage easements it may have within the abandoned roadway. Commissioner Griner made a motion to approve the request as presented, Commissioner  Wisenbaker seconded. All voted in favor, no one opposed. Motion carried.  BID  P!# 0016278 Kinderlou Clyattville Road Paving and Drainage Improvements Bids Director of Engineering Services, Chad McLeod, presented the item stating the Kinderlou Clyattville Road Paving and Draining Improvements is a TSPLOST approved project which is 2.84 miles long. This project is located north of Clyattville and begins at Old Clyattville Road and ends at the end of the existing paved portion of Kinderlou Clyattville Road at Seckinger Road. Two bids were received with Reames and Son Construction being the low bidder in the amount of $3,495,208.06. Chairman Slaughter asked what was the budget number that was allocated in the TIA for this project? Mr. McLeod responded $3.1 million dollars has been allocated in TSPLOST and whatever amount is over, ith has been confirmed with the TIA office that they have the inflation money to cover. Commissioner Orenstein made a motion to approve thei item as presented, Commissioner Evans seconded. All voted  inf favor, no one opposed. Motion carried. REPORTS - County Manager  Chairman Slaughter mentioned Mrs. Dukes gave her report at the work session since she was going  out of town.  CITIZENS WISHING TO BE HEARD-  Patricia Scoby, 3012 Academy Drive, addressed the commission regarding issues with her septic tank. Mrs. Scoby stated she has lived at her address for 47 years, and she is unhappy with the recommendations made by the Lowndes County Health Department in order to resolve this issue. Chairman Slaughter stated he would discuss the matter with her after the meeting was adjourned. Commissioner Wisenbaker made a motion to adjourn the regular session meeting, Commissioner Evans seconded. All voted in favor, no one opposed. Chairman Slaughter adjourned the meeting at  ADJOURNMENT 5:41 p.m.  2