Meghan Barwick

The meeting addressed several agenda items, including a beer and wine license request for Racetrack Incorporated, the renewal of the Section 125 plan document, and a GEA loan for lift station bypass pumps. Discussions also covered the demolition of the Lounge County Fire Rescue Station number three and the Bemis road mowing contract. Additionally, there was a county manager report with updates on FEMA reimbursements for Hurricane Adelia and Helen, as well as a fire prevention report.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on various agenda items. These included the abandonment of a portion of Bradford Road North, setting the special assessment rate for 2018, and a beer and wine license for JK food market. The board also discussed and approved a community and economic development strategy plan, stop loss insurance coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia, and a resolution supporting House Resolution 158 to stop a diversion of state fees.

The meeting included announcements regarding leadership and a memorial for the 9/11 tragedy and fallen deputies. The board addressed appointments to the Greater Lounge Planning Commission, reappointing Mr. Edie Hightower and electing Miss Vicki Bowels. A public hearing was held regarding the abandonment of an unopened right-of-way of Avondale Circle. Additionally, a rezoning case was discussed for property on Bal Dail Road, and a commissioner recused himself from the vote. The board also approved the Motorola SUA to the Evergreen contract and a resolution for refunding revenue bonds on behalf of BSU.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on several key items. Appointments were made to the Development Authority of Lowndes County, the Greater Lowndes Planning Commission, and the Lowndes County Board of Health. The adoption of the 2018-2019 budget calendar was approved, along with a beer and wine license for a Fred's store. The workers' compensation insurance renewal was addressed, and qualifying fees for county offices were set. A bid was awarded for self-contained breathing apparatus for the fire department. Updates were provided on the scrap tire program, and a hearing was held regarding a request for a tax refund from Union Cathedral, with a decision pending.

The meeting addressed several agenda items, including replacing core network equipment, considering a liquor license for a food store, and discussing the FY 2017 juvenile justice incentive grant. Additional discussions covered quit claim deeds for road closures, emergency fiber replacement, and a worn well pump. The contract for paving Stewart Circle was reviewed, as well as the replacement of the Beatty Creek Bridge. The resurfacing of three county roads was also addressed. A citizen raised concerns about truck traffic on Hambrick Road.