FINAL AGENDA

 

 

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

 EXECUTIVE SESSION

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2005

3:00 P.M.

CONFERENCE ROOM TWO

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

 

 

 

I.          Call to Order………………………………Honorable Jeff Horton, Chairman

 

 

II.                   Executive Session to discuss a personnel issue.

 

 

III.         Adjourn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

                                               

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

 GENERAL SESSION

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2005

 

CONFERENCE ROOM TWO

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

 

 

 

I.          Call to Order………………………………Honorable Jeff Horton, Chairman

 

 

II           Receive information in reference to Jamboread! Reading Festival to be held March 5, 2005.  (Mr. Todd Stephens, Spartanburg County Public Library, to present)

 

 

III.         Receive an update on Appalachian Council of Governments activities in Spartanburg County.  (Mr. Bob Strother, Executive Director, to present)

 

 

IV.        Receive information and take desired action regarding various Boards and Commissions:

 

A.     Chesnee Community Fire District Commission

One new nominee is needed.

B.     Cooley Springs/Fingerville Fire Service Area

C.    Employee Grievance Committee

D.    Lakewood Hills Special Tax District

E.     Piedmont Community Actions, Inc. Board of Trustees

F.     Spartanburg County Planning Commission

G.    Twin Lakes Special Tax District

H.     Una Community Fire Service Area

 

 

V.        Other

 

 

VI.        Adjourn


 

AGENDA

PUBLIC HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2005

 

CONFERENCE ROOM TWO

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

 

 

 

 

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

Hon. Ken Huckaby, Member

Hon. Steve Parker, Member

 

II.                   Matters before Committee:

 

No Items Scheduled.

 

 

III.                  Other

 

 

IV.               Adjourn

 

 


 

AGENDA

PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2005

 

CONFERENCE ROOM TWO

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

 

 

 

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

Hon. Johnnye Code Stewart, Member

Hon. David Britt, Member

 

 

II.                   Matters before Committee:

 

A.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance extending the date for filing returns and the payment of property taxes for persons serving with United States Armed Forces or National Guard in or near a hazard duty zone.  (Hon. Sharon West to present - (Action Requested:  Render first reading to Ordinance)

B.     Receive updated financial data and personnel vacancy report.

 

 

III.                  Other

 

 

IV.               Adjourn

 

 


 

AGENDA

RECREATION COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, FEBRAURY 21, 2005

 

CONFERENCE ROOM TWO

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

 

 

 

 

 

I.          Call to Order-             Hon. Steve Parker, Chairman

Hon. Johnnye Code Stewart, Member

Hon. Rock Adams, Member

 

 

II.                   Matters before Committee:

 

No items scheduled.

 

 

III.         Other

 

 

IV.        Adjourn

 

 

 

 

 


AGENDA

ECONOMIC RECRUITMENT AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2005

 

CONFERENCE ROOM TWO

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

 

I.         Call to Order-              Honorable David Britt, Chairman

                                                            Honorable Frank Nutt, Member

                                                            Honorable Ken Huckaby, Member

 

II.                   Matters before Committee:

 

A.      Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution approving the execution by Spartanburg County, South Carolina (The “County”) of an acknowledgement and notification agreement by and among Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Benore Logistics Systems, Inc. (The “Borrower”, Benore Properties, LLC (The Guarantor) and Great Lakes Business Credit, LLC (The “Lender”).  (Mr. Wesley Crum, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, to present) - (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution)

B.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of an Inducement and Millage Rate Agreement by and between Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and Benteler Automotive Corporation, whereby, under certain conditions, Spartanburg County will (1) execute a fee in lieu of tax agreement with Benteler Automotive Corporation with respect to an industrial project to be established in the county, whereby the project would be subject to payment of certain fees in lieu of taxes, and (2) provide certain credits against such payments in reimbursement of investment in related qualified infrastructure; and providing for related matters.  (Mr. Carter Smith, Spartanburg County Economic Development Corporation, Mr. Frank Davis, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, and Mr. Chuck Jordan, Benteler Automotive Corporation, to present) - (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution)

C.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a Fee in lieu of Tax Agreement and an Infrastructure Finance Agreement by and between Spartanburg County, South Carolina and Benteler Automotive Corporation with respect to certain economic development property in the county, whereby such property will be subject to certain payments in lieu of taxes and Benteler Automotive Corporation will receive certain infrastructure credits in respect of its investment in related infrastructure; and other matters related thereto.  (Mr. Carter Smith, Spartanburg County Economic Development Corporation, and Mr. Frank Davis, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, to present) – (Action Requested:  Render first reading to Ordinance)

D.     Demonstration of Infomentum Mapping, Demographic and Economic Development Tool.  (Ms. Martie Bean, SPATS Transportation Demographer, to present)

III.                  Other

IV.               Adjourn     


 

AGENDA

PUBLIC SAFETY and JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2005

 

CONFERENCE ROOM TWO

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

 

 

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

Hon. Ken Huckaby, Member

Hon. Frank Nutt, Member

 

I.                     Matters before Committee:

 

A.     Receive information regarding activities of Building Codes Department.

 

 

III.         Other

 

 

IV.        Adjourn

 

 

 

 


 

AGENDA

LAND USE COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2005

 

CONFERENCE ROOM TWO

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

 

 

 

I.          Call to Order-                         Hon. David Britt, Chairman

Hon. Jeff Horton

                                                                        Hon. Frank Nutt

 

II.          Matters before Committee

 

A.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance amending County Ordinance #O-99-015, as amended, (The Unified Land Management Ordinance); providing a new Article (Section 3.26) setting forth siting standards for the placement of Tattoo Establishments in Spartanburg County; amending Table 3-Setbacks and Other Requirements to include Section 3.26; and to add new definitions pertaining to tattooing.  (Mr. Emory Price to present) - (Action Requested:  Render first reading by title to Ordinance)

B.     Receive Planning Department Reports on Development Activity.

 

 

III.       Other

 

 

IV.       Adjourn


 

AGENDA

PUBLIC WORKS, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2005

 

CONFERENCE ROOM TWO

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

 

 

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

Hon. Steve Parker, Member

Hon. Rock Adams, Member

 

II.          Matters before Committee:

 

A.           Receive information and take desired action in reference to proposed County service as “Local Government Entity Sponsor” of three proposed enhancement projects.  (Mr. Chris Story and Ms. Lisa Bollinger to present)

B.           Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Department.

 

 

III.         Other                                                              

 

IV.        Adjourn


 

MAIN AGENDA

County Council Meeting

 

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2005, 5:30 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SPARTANBURG, SC

 

 

1.         Call to Order.................…...............…...............…....Jeff Horton, Chairman

 

Invocation   

 

                                    Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

2.         Presentations:

 

A.     Resolution remembering and recognizing First Lt. Andrew C. Shields of Campobello, South Carolina, and member of the South Carolina Army National Guard for his military service.  (Parents Don and Emily Shields and Twin Brother Philip Shields to receive)

B.     Resolution expressing recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon Spartanburg County by the acts of bravery of Chelsea Rollins of Boiling Springs, South Carolina. 

C.    Resolution recognizing the Honorable Raymond C. Eubanks, Jr., for his dedicated service as Spartanburg County Probate Judge.

D.    Resolution proclaiming March 6th through March 12th, 2005, as “National Women in Construction Week” in Spartanburg County.  (Ms. Carol DeShields, DeShield’s Grading, and Ms. Ann Fesperman, Executive Director, Upstate Workforce Investment Board, to receive)   

E.     Award recognizing and awarding David Taylor for his outstanding service and initiative. 

 

 

3.                  Conduct Public Hearings Pertaining to the Following:

 

A.     To consider a proposed Ordinance to consolidate Riverdale Mills Water District and Woodruff-Roebuck Water District, provide for the constitution of the governing body of the consolidated district, and other matters related thereto. 

B.     To consider a proposed Ordinance finding that the boundaries of Woodruff-Roebuck Water District shall be expanded as provided herein, that Woodruff-Roebuck Water District may issue not exceeding $1,500,000 General Obligation Bonds; to authorize Woodruff-Roebuck Water District Commission to issue such bonds and to provide for the publication of notice of the said findings and authorization.

C.    To consider a proposed Ordinance establishing a uniform road maintenance fee for the maintenance and improvement of the County road system.

 

 

4.         Appearing Before Council:

           

            No appearances scheduled.                      

 

5.     Committee Reports:

       (Committee Meetings to be held at 3:00 p.m.)

 

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

           

            No Items Scheduled.

 

 

PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE - Hon. Ken Huckaby, Chairman

 

A.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance extending the date for filing returns and the payment of property taxes for persons serving with United States Armed Forces or National Guard in or near a hazard duty zone.  (Action Requested:  Render first reading to Ordinance)

B.     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

 

A.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution approving the execution by Spartanburg County, South Carolina (The “County”) of an acknowledgement and notification agreement by and among Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Benore Logistics Systems, Inc. (The “Borrower”, Benore Properties, LLC (The Guarantor) and Great Lakes Business Credit,, LLC (The “Lender”).  (Mr. Wesley Crum, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, to present) -   (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution)

B.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of an Inducement and Millage Rate Agreement by and between Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and Benteler Automotive Corporation, whereby, under certain conditions, Spartanburg County will (1) execute a fee in lieu of tax agreement with Benteler Automotive Corporation with respect to an industrial project to be established in the county, whereby the project would be subject to payment of certain fees in lieu of taxes, and (2) provide certain credits against such payments in reimbursement of investment in related qualified infrastructure; and providing for related matters.  (Mr. Carter Smith, and Mr. Frank Davis, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd to present) - (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution)

C.    Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a Fee in lieu of Tax Agreement and an Infrastructure Finance Agreement by and between Spartanburg County, South Carolina and Benteler Automotive Corporation with respect to certain economic development property in the county, whereby such property will be subject to certain payments in lieu of taxes and Benteler Automotive Corporation will receive certain infrastructure credits in respect of its investment in related infrastructure; and other matters related thereto.  (Mr. Carter Smith, and Mr. Frank Davis, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, to present) – (Action Requested:  Render first reading to Ordinance)

D.    Demonstration of Infomentum Mapping, Demographic and Economic Development Tool.

 

 

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

 

A.     Receive information regarding activities of Building Codes Department.

 

 

LAND USE COMMITTEE -Hon. David Britt, Chairman

 

A.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance amending County Ordinance #O-99-015, as amended, (The Unified Land Management Ordinance); providing a new Article (Section 3.26) setting forth siting standards for the placement of Tattoo Establishments in Spartanburg County; amending Table 3-Setbacks and Other Requirements to include Section 3.26; and to add new definitions pertaining to tattooing.  (Action Requested:  Render first reading by title to Ordinance)

B.     Receive Planning Department Reports on Development Activity.

 

 

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

 

A.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to proposed County service as “Local Government Entity Sponsor” of three proposed enhancement projects.   

B.     Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Department.

 

 

6.      Old Business:

 

A.     Render third reading to an Ordinance to consolidate Riverdale Mills Water District and Woodruff-Roebuck Water District, provide for the constitution of the governing body of the consolidated district, and other matters related thereto.

B.     Render third reading to an Ordinance finding that the boundaries of Woodruff-Roebuck Water District shall be expanded as provided herein, that Woodruff-Roebuck Water District may issue not exceeding $1,500,000 General Obligation Bonds; to authorize Woodruff-Roebuck Water District Commission to issue such bonds and to provide for the publication of notice of the said findings and authorization.

C.    Render second reading to an Ordinance establishing a uniform road maintenance fee for the maintenance and improvement of the County road system.

 

 

7.      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.

 

 

9.                  Miscellaneous Council/Administrative Matters

 

 

10.             Approval of Minutes:             January 10, 2005 (Regular Meeting)

 

 

11.             Adjourn