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Lake Park council approves equipment and contracts, hears residents’ complaints about dogs, speeding and storm damage
Summary
Council approved purchases (mower, engine repair, time clock), awarded a concrete contract, approved Carter & Sloope for administrative and engineering services, and heard residents complain about vicious dogs, speeding and unrepaired Hurricane Helene damage.
At its Sept. 2 meeting, the Lake Park City Council approved a series of operating purchases and contracts and heard extended public comment about neighborhood safety and storm damage.
City Clerk Lisa Johnson presented maintenance and administrative reports. Council Member Oscar Griffith moved to purchase a finishing mower (not to exceed $3,000) and to replace a blown engine for $3,543.14 from SPLOST 8; Council Member Michelle Lane seconded and the motion passed 4‑0 as recorded. Council approved Jose Gomez for concrete work not to exceed $12,000 if dirt is required; that motion passed 4‑0. Council authorized purchase of a time clock not to exceed $500 and approved Carter & Sloope for administrative and grants‑related services and engineering; those motions passed 4‑0 as recorded. In addition, the council approved the unaudited financial report dated July 30, 2025; that motion passed 3‑1 with Council Member Oscar Griffith opposed.
During citizens’ concerns, multiple residents described off‑property dogs that bite and roam, and asked the city to act. Sandy Cole and Patricia Brown said dogs had left their property, bitten a child, and that the property owner failed to maintain the premises. Brian Knigge asked for assistance with landlord maintenance and described "vicious dogs." The mayor and clerk advised residents to contact the police department for immediate animal‑control response and said the city would evaluate the issue against nuisance ordinances.
Resident Jim Kannberry and Melissa Cason asked the council to consider speed deterrents on Sheavette Road and Long Pond because of heavy truck traffic near areas where children play. Scott Orenstein, a Lowndes County commissioner, congratulated the city on approval of a GEFA loan for water and sewer infrastructure and said the county is drafting an animal‑control ordinance that could affect retail pet sales; he also raised a water‑pressure complaint reported by a restaurant contractor.
Council tabled discussion of repairs related to Hurricane Helene and the appointment of the budget officer until the October meeting. The council went into executive session to discuss real estate and personnel and reconvened to take personnel actions.
