FINAL AGENDA

 

Spartanburg County Council

Monday, November 19, 2001

Time 2:00 p.m.

Conference Room Two

County Administrative Office Building

 

 

  1. Call to Order……………………….Honorable Karen Floyd, Chairman
  2.  

    II. Administrative Briefing - Follow up from Financial Retreat

     

    III. Adjourn

     

     

    Spartanburg County Council

    Monday, November 19, 2001

    Conference Room Two

    County Administrative Office Building

     

    I. Call to Order…………………………….Honorable Karen Floyd, Chariman

     

  3. Receive information and take desired action regarding vacancies on various Boards and Commissions:
    1. Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee
    2. Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission
    3. Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee
    4. Community & Economic Development Loan Committee
    5. EMS Advisory Committee
    6. Hobbyville Fire District Board

 

III. Adjourn

 

 

 

AGENDA

PUBLIC HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2001

CONFERENCE ROOM TWO

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

 

 

 

I. Call to Order - Hon. Johnnye Code Stewart, Chairman

Hon. Ken Huckaby, Member

Hon. Jeff Horton, Member

  1. Matters before Committee:
    1. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a request from Disabilities and Special Needs Board regarding special needs athletic field.
    2. (Ms. Pam Dean to appear)

    3. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a request from New Day, Inc. regarding handicapped assessable van.

(Ms. Jane Clemmer, Executive Director, to appear)

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2001

CONFERENCE ROOM TWO

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

 

 

 

 

I. Call to Order- Hon. Ken Huckaby, Chairman

Hon. Johnnye Code Stewart, member

Hon. David Britt, Member

  1. Matters before Committee:
    1. Receive information and take desired action in reference to the lease of a dwelling at 205 RC Thompson Road, Chesnee, SC, and the lease of farm property located at 205 R. C. Thompson Road, Chesnee, SC.
    2. Receive information and take desired action in reference to Department of Social Services lease agreement. (Ms. Gaynelle West to appear)
    3. Update on Cable TV Ordinance and Franchise Agreement.
    4. Receive updated financial data.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

 

AGENDA

RECREATION COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2001

CONFERENCE ROOM TWO

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

 

 

 

 

I. Call to Order- Hon. Jeff Horton, Chairman

Hon. Johnnye Code Stewart, Member

Hon. Rock Adams, Member

 

  1. Matters before Committee:
    1. Receive monthly progress report regarding Cleveland Park Renovation project, including fundraising status and project implementation.
    2. (Mr. Jeff Caton to appear)

    3. Receive monthly progress report and take desired action regarding USCS Soccer Complex. (Mr. Jeff Caton to appear.)
    4. Discuss improvements to Va-du-Mar McMillan Park.

(Mr. Jeff Caton to appear)

 

III. Other

 

IV. Adjourn

 

AGENDA

ECONOMIC RECRUITMENT AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2001

CONFERENCE ROOM TWO

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

I. Call to Order- Honorable David Britt, Chairman

Honorable Frank Nutt, Member

Honorable Ken Huckaby, Member

  1. Matters before Committee:
    1. Executive Session to discuss sale or purchase of property and matters relating to Economic Development.
    2. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution in support of the issuance by the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority of its Economic Development Revenue Bonds (T&WA of South Carolina, L.L.C. Project) Series 2001, pursuant to the provisions of Title 41, Chapter 43, of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended, in the aggregate principal amount of not exceeding $9,000,000. (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)
    3. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution approving the financing of the acquisition, construction and equipping of certain Industrial Facilities in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, through the issuance of not exceeding eight hundred million dollars ($800,000,000) Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (BMW Project) Series 2001; authorizing a petition to the South Carolina State Budget and Control Board for its approval of such undertaking pursuant to Title 4 Chapter 29 Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended; providing for a Public Hearing to be held in connection with the Leasing of certain land to be owned by the county; and other matters relating thereto. (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)
    4. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution regarding the two-year investment period extension approved pursuant to Ordinance No. 0-01-04 with respect to the lease agreement adopted December 1, 1996 between Spartanburg County and Johns-Manville International, Inc.
    5. (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

    6. Receive information and take desired action in reference to incentive package for the corporate recruitment and headquarters relocation of Extended Stay America Inc.
    7. Authorize agent to conduct Sale of County Property

 

  1. Other
  2. Adjourn

 

AGENDA

PUBLIC SAFETY and JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2001

CONFERENCE ROOM TWO

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

 

I. Call to Order- Hon. Rock Adams, Chairman

Hon. Ken Huckaby, Member

Hon. Frank Nutt, Member

  1. Matters before Committee:
    1. Receive information regarding relocation of Medic 8 EMS Station (Lyman).
    2. Receive information regarding activities of Building Codes Department.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

LAND USE COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2001

CONFERENCE ROOM TWO

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

 

 

  1. Call to Order- Hon. David Britt, Chairman
  2. Hon. Jeff Horton

    Hon. Frank Nutt

  3. Matters before Committee
  4. No items scheduled.

    III. Other

    IV. Adjourn

     

    AGENDA

    PUBLIC WORKS, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE

    SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

    MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2001

    CONFERENCE ROOM TWO

    COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

     

     

    I. Call to Order- Hon. Frank Nutt, Chairman

    Hon. Jeff Horton, Member

    Hon. Rock Adams, Member

  5. Matters before Committee:
    1. Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Departments.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

 

MAIN AGENDA

County Council Meeting

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2001, 5:30 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SPARTANBURG, SC

 

1. Call to Order..................................….......................Karen Floyd, Chairman

Invocation……Pastor Charles J.J. Jackson, III. of Cornerstone Baptist Church

Pledge of Allegiance

 

2. Presentations:

No Presentations Scheduled

 

  1. Conduct Public Hearings Pertaining to the Following:
    1. To consider the enlarging of the boundaries of the Una Fire Service Area to include the entire area of the Arcadia Community Fire Service Area pursuant to § 4-19-10, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended, the dissolution of the Arcadia Community Fire Service Area, and for the purpose of making a determination as to the area to be included within the boundaries of the service area.
    2. To consider an Ordinance to amend the Spartanburg County Transportation Ordinance #640 to delete the requirement of the County Treasurer to accept, hold and refund fines pending the outcome of trial, to provide that fines otherwise collected by Magistrates Court shall be paid into the County Treasurer and expended as may be authorized by County Council and to provide that the intent of the Ordinance is to regulate the size and weight of certain vehicles on county roads based on road capacity, design and construction. The Ordinance is enacted for the implementation and enforcement of the powers of the County Council in reference to Public Health, Public Safety, Police Protection and Sanitation as referred to in S.C. Code 1976, § 4-9-30 (5) and as allowed by S. C. Code 1976 §§ 56-5-4020 et. seq.
    3. To consider the lease of a dwelling at 205 RC Thompson Road, Chesnee, SC, and the lease of farm property located at 205 R. C. Thompson Road, Chesnee, SC.
    4. To consider a proposed Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 439 so as to redefine the boundaries of the Six Single Member Election Districts, based upon the results of the release of the 2000 Census for Redistricting Proposed, in order that the population of such districts shall comply with the population requirements set forth in the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
    5. To consider an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 0-99-014 relating to the Joint County Industrial and Business Park (Park No. 2) of Cherokee and Spartanburg Counties so as to enlarge the park.
    6. To consider an Ordinance to provide for the issuance and sale of not exceeding fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000) General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002, of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, to prescribe the purposes for which the proceeds shall be expended, to provide for the payment thereof, and other matters relating thereto.
    7. To consider a Resolution in support of the issuance by the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority of its Economic Development Revenue Bonds (T&WA of South Carolina, L.L.C. Project) Series 2001, pursuant to the provisions of Title 41, Chapter 43, of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended, in the aggregate principal amount of not exceeding $9,000,000.
    8. To consider the proposed modification of an existing arrangement involving the leasing and sale by the County to BMW Manufacturing Corp. and SB Acquisitions, Inc. of certain industrial facilities which include real and personal property or interests therein to be acquired by the County through the issuance of additional Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (BMW Project) Series 2001, not exceeding $800,000,000, pursuant to the Industrial Revenue Bond Act, Title 4 Chapter 29 Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended.

4. Appearing Before Council:

No appearances scheduled.

5. Committee Reports: (Committee Meetings to be held at 2:00 p.m.)

PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE- Hon. Johnnye Code Stewart, Chairman

    1. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a request from DSN Board regarding special needs athletic field.
    2. (Ms. Pam Dean to appear)

    3. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a request from New Day, Inc. regarding handicapped assessable van.

(Ms. Jane Clemmer, Executive Director, to appear)

PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE - Hon. Ken Huckaby, Chairman

    1. Receive information and take desired action in reference to the lease of a dwelling at 205 RC Thompson Road, Chesnee, SC, and the lease of farm property located at 205 R. C. Thompson Road, Chesnee, SC.
    2. Receive information and take desired action in reference to Department of Social Services lease agreement.
    3. (Ms. Gaynelle West to appear)

    4. Update on Cable TV Ordinance and Franchise Agreement.
    5. Receive updated financial data.

RECREATION COMMITTEE - Hon. Jeff Horton, Chairman

A. Receive monthly information regarding Cleveland Park Renovation project, including fundraising status and project implementation.

(Mr. Jeff Caton to appear)

    1. Receive monthly progress report and take desired action regarding USCS Soccer Complex. (Mr. Jeff Caton to appear)
    2. Discuss improvements to Va-du-Mar McMillan Park.

(Mr. Jeff Caton to appear)

ECONOMIC RECRUITMENT and DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - Hon. David Britt, Chairman

    1. Executive Session to discuss sale or purchase of property and matters relating to Economic Development.
    2. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution in support of the issuance by the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority of its Economic Development Revenue Bonds (T&WA of South Carolina, L.L.C. Project) Series 2001, pursuant to the provisions of Title 41, Chapter 43, of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended, in the aggregate principal amount of not exceeding $9,000,000.
    3. (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

    4. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution approving the financing of the acquisition, construction and equipping of certain Industrial Facilities in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, through the issuance of not exceeding eight hundred million dollars ($800,000,000) Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (BMW Project) Series 2001; authorizing a petition to the South Carolina State Budget and Control Board for its approval of such undertaking pursuant to Title 4 Chapter 29 Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended; providing for a Public Hearing to be held in connection with the Leasing of certain land to be owned by the county; and other matters relating thereto.

(Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

    1. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution regarding the two-year investment period extension approved pursuant to Ordinance No. 0-01-04 with respect to the lease agreement adopted December 1, 1996 between Spartanburg County and Johns-Manville International, Inc.
    2. (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

    3. Receive information and take desired action in reference to incentive package for the corporate recruitment and headquarters relocation of Extended Stay America Inc.
    4. Authorize agent to conduct Sale of County Property

PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - Hon. Rock Adams, Chairman

    1. Receive information regarding relocation of Medic 8 EMS Station (Lyman).
    2. Receive information regarding activities of Building Codes Department.

 

LAND USE COMMITTEE -Hon. David Britt, Chairman

No items scheduled.

PUBLIC WORKS, BUILDINGS and GROUNDS COMMITTEE - Hon. Frank Nutt Chairman

    1. Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Departments.
  1. Old Business:
    1. Render second reading to an Ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 557 and 649 and Articles of Incorporation to change the expiration date of terms of Directors of Spartanburg Regional Health Services District, Inc.
    2. Render second reading to an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 439 so as to redefine the boundaries of the Six Single Member Election Districts, based upon the results of the release of the 2000 Census for Redistricting Proposed, in order that the population of such districts shall comply with the population requirements set forth in the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
    3. Render second reading to Ordinance enlarging of the boundaries of the Una Fire Service Area to include the entire area of the Arcadia Community Fire Service Area pursuant to § 4-19-10, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended, the dissolution of the Arcadia Community Fire Service Area, and for the purpose of making a determination as to the area to be included within the boundaries of the service area.
    4. Render second reading to an Ordinance to provide for the issuance and sale of not exceeding fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000) General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2002, of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, to prescribe the purposes for which the proceeds shall be expended, to provide for the payment thereof, and other matters relating thereto.
    5. Render second reading to an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 0-99-014 relating to the Joint County Industrial and Business Park (Park No. 2) of Cherokee and Spartanburg Counties so as to enlarge the park.
    6. Render second reading to an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a fee in lieu of tax agreement by and between Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and INA USA Corporation, with respect to certain Economic Development property, whereby such property will be subject to certain payments in lieu of taxes; and other matters related thereto.
    7. Render second reading to an Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of not exceeding $800,000,000 principal amount Spartanburg County, South Carolina Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (BMW Project) Series 2001; the application of the proceeds of said bonds to defray the costs of the acquisition of certain land, the construction thereon of certain Industrial Facilities and the acquisition of certain machinery, equipment and other personal property for use in conjunction therewith; the execution and delivery of certain instruments relating to the issuance of the aforesaid bonds; the leasing and sale of certain real property by the County to BMW Manufacturing Corp. and SB Acquisitions, Inc.; and other matters relating thereto.
    8. Render second reading to an Ordinance to amend the Spartanburg County Transportation Ordinance #640 to delete the requirement of the County Treasurer to accept, hold and refund fines pending the outcome of trial, to provide that fines otherwise collected by Magistrates Court shall be paid into the County Treasurer and expended as may be authorized by County Council and to provide that the intent of the Ordinance is to regulate the size and weight of certain vehicles on county roads based on road capacity, design and construction. The Ordinance is enacted for the implementation and enforcement of the powers of the County Council in reference to Public Health, Public Safety, Police Protection and Sanitation as referred to in S.C. Code 1976, § 4-9-30 (5) and as allowed by S. C. Code 1976 §§ 56-5-4020 et. seq.
    9. Render third reading to Ordinance/Franchise Agreement between Spartanburg County and Charter Communications.
    10. Render third reading to an Ordinance to provide for a Home Detention Program as an alternative to incarceration in certain cases in Spartanburg County.
    11. Render third reading to Renaissance Park Ordinance to develop a jointly owned and operated industrial/business park in conjunction with Union County, such industrial/business park to be geographically located in Spartanburg County and the city of Spartanburg; to provide for a written agreement with Union County providing for the expenses of the park, the percentage of revenue application, and the distribution of fees-in-lieu-of-taxes to the relevant taxing entities; to permit a user fee-in-lieu-of-ad valorem taxes within said park; to provide for an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Spartanburg and agreement for the development of joint county industrial/business park within the City of Spartanburg.
  1. New Business:

No items scheduled.

8. Reading and approval of resolutions, ordinances, agreements, petitions,

and other documents for the financing of certain industrial facilities through the issuance of Spartanburg County, industrial development or similar bonds or notes, or Fee-In-Lieu of Tax (FILOT) agreements.

  1. Miscellaneous Council/Administrative Matters
  2.  

  3. Approval of Minutes: September 11, 2001 (special meeting) September 17, 2001 (regular meeting)
  4. Adjourn