What does a bill of attainder mean, anyway?
Perhaps Lowndes County should ask their Attorney to look it up.
Here's an interesting presentation by a group of 4-H people
to the Lowndes County Commission in their Regular Sessino of 11 October 2011.
Hm, first they said the pledge, and what's that I see?
Why look, it's a camera!
Here during the 4-H presentation,
she's moved up to the second row from the front, right side:
I and LAKE will wear it proudly.
The VDT doesn't have one of these.
WCTV doesn't have one; WALB doesn't have one.
Only LAKE posts news so good, there's a law against it!
So, our only clues are Commissioner Raines' remarks that it had something
to do with videoing and photographing.
And his remarks that he believed that the Chairman could do it on his own,
but he'd like to make a motion for the Commission to approve it.
So we have to guess it had something to do with
Ashley Paulk's outburst of the previous morning,
in which he
flattered me
by addressing me and only me by name,
even though there were at least two video cameras recording the meeting.
This is what he was going on about:
The County Commission wishes from this day forward that any filming be
done from the media area in the back corner of the room.
He didn't say anything about still photography, or for that matter
about digital videoing, so I don't know whether what he said
had anything to do with whatever it was that
Commissioner Raines moved Tuesday and the Commission approved.
Nor does anybody else know.
William Branham talked about solar initiatives he's involved in
and a variety of public officials he's talked to who are positive
on solar and renewable energy for generating jobs.
He pointed out that solar grew faster than any other energy source.
He mentioned the Chamber's
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Network
(of which I am also a member).
After Branham spoke, Commissioner Raines cited one solar company that
had failed together with financing concerns and indicated he didn't
think it was time for solar here.
I don't agree with Commissioner Raines. What do you think?
Solar for Georgia —Bill Branham @ LCC 12 September 2011
Work Session, Lowndes County Commission (LCC),
Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, 12 September 2011.
Videos by John S. Quarterman for LAKE, the Lowndes Area Knowledge Exchange.
No, not every intemperate outburst!
We can't be everywhere.
Just the outstanding ones from the podium as chairman in
County Commission meetings.
Ashley Paulk is code enforcement
Citizens were opposing a rezoning on Old Pine Road,
8 June 2010.
A Mr. Mulligan of Bemiss Road
wanted to know who does code enforcement.
Chairman Paulk responded:
You're looking at him. Me.
I locked up some of my best friends!
While he was interrogating Dr. Noll
12 January 2011
who had the temerity to come to invite the Commission to a meeting,
Ashley Paulk remarked:
"I was the sheriff sixteen years; I locked up some of my best friends;
that's the way I operate."
Three prison work details, one will be assigned to
School board or runoff; the other two to road maintenance and public parks,
for $39,500 per detail.
Commissioner Powell wondered about the start date, total hours per year,
etc., and those questions were clarified by staff (about 200 days per year
depending on weather).
It seems like a great opportunity and a great deal for us.
Is three crews enough to do what we need to accomplish,
or is there an additional need for an additional crew.
Answer by Chairman and staff:
no more are available.
Nobody questioned whether using prisoners for cheap was a good idea
when there are many people out of work around town.
8. For Consideration - 2011-2012 Prison Detail Contract @ LCC 12 Sep 2011
Work Session, Lowndes County Commission (LCC),
Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, 12 September 2011.
Videos by John S. Quarterman for LAKE, the Lowndes Area Knowledge Exchange.
Commissioner Powell wanted to know if County Planner Jason Davenport
had sent these changes out to any engineers or developers to see
if they had any concerns.
County Planner said some of them had been on the mass email
that he had sent, in addition to the notice in the newspaper,
plus he had called surveyors' offices.
Commissioner Powell seemed satisfied.
TXT-2011-01 Combination Plats, Administrative/Clerical Changes, Zoning Map, & Other Amendments
Work Session, Lowndes County Commission (LCC),
Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, 12 September 2011.
Videos by John S. Quarterman for LAKE, the Lowndes Area Knowledge Exchange.
7.b. REZ-2011-12 Cardwell, 5415 Railroad Ave @ LCC 12 Sep 2011
Work Session, Lowndes County Commission (LCC),
Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, 12 September 2011.
Videos by John S. Quarterman for LAKE, the Lowndes Area Knowledge Exchange.
Commissioners and staff concerned with ironing out issues about
rezoning before voting on it!
County Planner Jason Davenport
said he wanted to talk one more time to the two parties
before it comes to the Commission tomorrow.
7.a. REZ-2011-11 West-Fuller, 5303 Tucker Road, 137-25 & 25A, ~1.31 ac, E-A & R-1 to R-1 and R-21, well/septic
Commissioner Powell wondered whether it would be best to send it
back to the Planning Commission first.
Commissioner Evans said it was her understanding that the
Planning Commission wanted it to come back to them.
The County Planner said he thought they would enjoy seeing it again,
but they might understand not making the applicant waiting another
30 days, so he wanted to talk to the applicant one more time first.
Commissioner Powell wanted to be sure there would be documentation
in the file so if something came up ten years down the road
they'd know what went on.
7.a. REZ-2011-11 West-Fuller, 5303 Tucker Road @ LCC 12 Sep 2011
Work Session, Lowndes County Commission (LCC),
Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, 12 September 2011.
Videos by John S. Quarterman for LAKE, the Lowndes Area Knowledge Exchange.
Chairman: Mr Quarterman, The County Commission wishes
from this day forward that any filming be done from the
media area in the back corner of the room.
jsq: Has the Commission taken a vote on that?
Chairman: Yes sir, we uh independently; I will submit the chairman without the
Commission ... do not question my authority.
jsq: So the Commission has not taken a vote on that.
Chairman: Commission doesn't have to.
jsq: And you believe that legally you can do that?
Chairman: Yes sir I believe that. I do my research.
jsq: Can I see that legal opinion please?
Chairman: You're looking at it.
jsq: In writing if you would.
Chairman: Mr Quarterman, I will not argue with you.
Do not film except in the media area.
Do you understand me?
Don't say you weren't aware of it. It's on the web site.
The previous member of the
Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Addictive Diseases Regional Planning Board retired from the board after a term that expired in July.
Previously they appointed Mrs. Henderson, I think at the meeting
a month ago,
but for some reason she could not serve.
Another person is applying.
She has not yet supplied a resume; they hope to see that by tomorrow.
Appointment - DBHDD Regional Planning Board @ LCC 12 September 2011
Work Session, Lowndes County Commission (LCC),
Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, 12 September 2011.
Videos by John S. Quarterman for LAKE, the Lowndes Area Knowledge Exchange.
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