1. Resolution expressing recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon Spartanburg County by the achievements of Ann Ashley Wood of Spartanburg, South Carolina for winning the title of Miss South Carolina 2004.

3. Conduct Public Hearings Pertaining to the Following:

1. To consider a proposed Ordinance regarding adoption of property tax roll back relief referendum to levy and impose a one percent sales and use tax on the gross proceeds of sales within the county area which are subject to tax under Chapter 36 of Title 12, subject to a referendum within Spartanburg County pursuant to the Local Option Sales Tax Act, S.C. Code Ann. Section 4-10-10, et seq.; to provide for a county-wide referendum to be held at a General Election on November 2, 2004 and to prescribe the contents of the ballot question in such referendum; to provide for publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county the anticipated credit against property taxes in the first year of implementation of property tax credit fund; to provide for the conduct of such referendum by the Registration and Election Commission of Spartanburg County; to provide for the administration of such tax, if approved; to provide for the payment of such tax; and to provide for other matters relating thereto.
2. To consider a proposed Ordinance to repeal out-of-date Technical Codes set forth in Section 10-91, 10-101, 10-111, 10-121, 10-141, and 34-26 of the Spartanburg County Code and to adopt by reference pursuant to S.C. Code Section 6-9-50(1976) the latest edition of the Building, Residential, Gas, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fire, and Energy Codes as promulgated, published, or made available by the International Code Council, Inc. and the National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association.
3. To consider proposed revisions to the Unified Land Management Ordinance # O-99-15.
4. To consider an Application for special Public Event Exclusion from Noise Ordinance for July 25, 2004, from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. through September 26, 2004, from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. for a Tent Revival at 314 Bethlehem Church Road, Moore, SC.
5. To consider an Application for special Public Event Exclusion from Noise Ordinance for August 7, 2004, at 12:00 p.m. for a Drag Race at Greer Dragway, 1477 Hwy. 357, Lyman, SC.
6. To consider an Application for special Public Event Exclusion from Noise Ordinance for July 24, 2004, at 4:00 p.m. until July 25, 2004, at 2:00 a.m. for an "In Remembrance Celebration" at 274 Pioneer Place, Spartanburg, SC.

4. Appearing Before Council:

No appearances scheduled.

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

No items scheduled.

PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE - Hon. Ken Huckaby, Chairman

1. Receive updated financial data and personnel vacancy report.

RECREATION COMMITTEE - Hon. Steve Parker, Chairman

A. Receive Parks Projects Update.

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

1. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance acknowledging the exercise of the option to purchase the project pursuant to the terms of the lease agreement between Spartanburg County, South Carolina and Waukesha Bearings Corporation dated as of June 1, 2000 and the payment of all amounts due pursuant to the lease agreement.

(Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

2. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution authorizing County Administrator to execute Quickclaim Deed for SEW-Eurodrive property in conjunction with Jackson Mills Sewer project.

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

1. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a request from North Spartanburg Fire and Emergency Services District in reference to Millage Rate Increase Request.
2. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a letter of support to the Poplar Springs Fire Service Area regarding a USDA Rural Development Loan.
3. Receive information and take desired action in reference to annual contract agreements with Rescue Squads and funds distribution.
4. Receive information and take desired action in reference to transfer of District Magistrate Clerk from Greer to Woodruff per Judge Cash's request. (Judge Cash to present)
5. Receive information regarding activities of Building Codes Department.

LAND USE COMMITTEE -Hon. David Britt, Chairman

1. Receive update from Land Use Committee meeting held on July 15, 2004.
2. Receive Planning Department Reports on Development Activity.

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

1. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an award of a professional services contract to B. P. Barber & Associates, Inc. to provide design, permitting, bidding and construction management services associated with the construction of a new Una Community Volunteer Fire Department.
2. Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Department.

6. Old Business:

1. Adopt a Resolution calling for a referendum for Tuesday, November 2, 2004 on the question of implementing the Local Option Sales and Use Tax within the Spartanburg County Area to provide for property tax roll back relief.
2. Render third reading to an Ordinance to provide for Local Option Sales Tax and property tax roll back relief referendum; to levy and impose a one percent sales and use tax on the gross proceeds of sales within the county area which are subject to tax under Chapter 36 of Title 12, subject to a referendum within Spartanburg County pursuant to the Local Option Sales Tax Act, S.C. Code Ann. Section 4-10-10, et seq.; to provide for a county-wide referendum to be held at a General Election on November 2, 2004 and to prescribe the contents of the ballot question in such referendum; to provide for publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county the anticipated credit against property taxes in the first year of implementation of property tax credit fund; to provide for the conduct of such referendum by the Registration and Election Commission of Spartanburg County; to provide for the administration of such tax, if approved; to provide for the payment of such tax; and to provide for other matters relating thereto.
3. Render third reading to an Ordinance to repeal out-of-date Technical Codes set forth in Section 10-91, 10-101, 10-111, 10-121, 10-141, and 34-26 of the Spartanburg County Code and to adopt by reference pursuant to S.C. Code Section 6-9-50(1976) the latest edition of the Building, Residential, Gas, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fire, and Energy Codes as promulgated, published, or made available by the International Code Council, Inc. and the National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association.
4. Render third reading to an Ordinance amending Spartanburg County Unified Land Management Ordinance, Ordinance No. O-99-015, as amended.
5. Render second reading to an Ordinance to amend Section 2-121 of the Spartanburg County Code to provide that all members of a Board or Commission appointed by County Council shall be a resident of Spartanburg County and at the time of nomination, registered to vote in Spartanburg County.

6. New Business

1. Consider an Application for special Public Event Exclusion from Noise Ordinance for July 25, 2004, from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. through September 26, 2004, from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. for a Tent Revival at 314 Bethlehem Church Road, Moore, SC.
2. Consider an Application for special Public Event Exclusion from Noise Ordinance for August 7, 2004, at 12:00 p.m. for a Drag Race at Greer Dragway, 1477 Hwy. 357, Lyman, SC.
3. Consider an Application for special Public Event Exclusion from Noise Ordinance for July 24, 2004, at 4:00 p.m. until July 25, 2004, at 2:00 a.m. for an "In Remembrance Celebration" at 274 Pioneer Place, Spartanburg, SC.

9. Miscellaneous Council/Administrative Matters

 

10. Approval of Minutes: June 14, 2004 (Regular Meeting)

 

11. Adjourn