FINAL AGENDA

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

GENERAL SESSION

MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2006

3:30 P.M.

CONFERENCE ROOM TWO

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

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

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

A. Airport Environs Planning Commission

B. Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium Commission

C. Chesnee Community Fire District Commission

D. Community & Economic Development Loan Committee

E. Domestic Violence Board

F. EMS Advisory Committee

G. Employee Grievance Committee

H. Health Services District Board

I. Una Community Fire Service Area

III. Air Quality Update

IV. Emergency Management Presentation

(Mr. David Jones, Director of Emergency Services, and Mr. Doug Bryson, Emergency Management Coordinator, to present)

V. Adjourn

AGENDA

PUBLIC HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2006

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:

A. County Transit System Overview and Update (Mr. Jimmy Greene, Director – EMS, Transportation and Regional One, to present.)

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2006

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 the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee Recommendations.

B. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution to enhance procurement efficiencies and authorize Corporate purchasing cards. (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution) - (Mr. Tom Gates to present)

C. Receive updated personnel vacancy report.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

RECREATION COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2006

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, AUGUST 21, 2006

CONFERENCE ROOM TWO

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

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

Hon. Frank Nutt, Member

Hon. Ken Huckaby, Member

II. Matters before Committee:

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Inducement and Millage Rate Resolution identifying a project in order to satisfy the requirements of South Carolina Code Section 12-44-40, so as to allow investment expenditures incurred by Project Form Fill, its affiliated and related entities, including one or more sponsor affiliates, to qualify as expenditures eligible for a fee-in-lieu of taxes arrangement with Spartanburg County, South Carolina; the grant of certain incentive funds; the inclusion of the company in a multi-county business or industrial park; and committing to enter into such necessary agreements with this company to effectuate the intent of this Resolution, and other matters related thereto. (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution) – (Mr. Carter Smith, Spartanburg County Economic Development Corporation, and Mr. George H. Pretty II, Parker Poe, to present)

B. 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 (Goodwill Industries of Upper South Carolina, Inc. Project) Series 2006, 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 $14,000,000. (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution) – (Mr. Robert Galloway, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, to present)

C. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution to endorse the 2006 Annual Progress Report to the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Plan from the South Carolina Appalachian Council of Governments and to request that the Economic Development Administration continue its designation of the South Carolina Appalachian Region as an Economic Development District. (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution) – (Mr. George McDaniel, SC Appalachian Council of Governments, to present)

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

PUBLIC SAFETY and JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2006

CONFERENCE ROOM TWO

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

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

Hon. Ken Huckaby, Member

Hon. Frank Nutt, Member

II. Matters before Committee:

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a request from North Spartanburg Fire and Emergency Services District for reauthorization to maintain current millage levy at 22 mills. (Chief Larry Brady to present)

B. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance to regulate the sale and possession of copper, copper products and equipment containing copper; to establish reporting and recordation requirements when copper related products are purchased and/or transferred; to prohibit the burning of copper wiring; and to establish criminal penalties for violation. (Action Requested: Render second reading to Ordinance) – (Mr. Edwin Haskell to present)

C. Receive information regarding activities of Building Codes Department.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

LAND USE COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2006

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 Planning Department Reports on Development Activity.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

PUBLIC WORKS, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2006

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 regarding activities of Public Works Department.

B. To discuss and to take appropriate action regarding the proposed titling of a building in the name of the County for use as an EMS sub-station. (Glenn Breed to present)

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

MAIN AGENDA

County Council Meeting

MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2006, 5:30 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SPARTANBURG, SC

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

Invocation…………………………….. Rev. Sam Davis, Associate Pastor,

First Baptist Spartanburg

Pledge of Allegiance

2. Presentations:

No Presentations Scheduled.

3. Conduct Public Hearings Pertaining to the Following:

A. To consider a proposed Ordinance to change the assessment of Aircraft subject to ad valorem taxation in Spartanburg County from a 10.5% assessment ratio to a 4% assessment ratio.

B. To consider a proposed Ordinance to regulate the sale and possession of copper; copper products and equipment containing copper; to establish reporting and recordation requirements when copper related products are purchased and/or transferred; to prohibit the burning of copper wiring; and to establish criminal penalties for violation.

C. To consider a proposed 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 Union County and established pursuant to Sec. 4-1-170 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended; to provide for a written agreement with Union County to provide for the expenses of the park, the percentage of revenue application, and the distribution of fees in lieu of ad valorem taxation; and other matters related thereto. (LSP Automotive Systems, LLC)

D. To consider a proposed Resolution in support of the issuance by the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority of its Economic Development Revenue Bonds (Goodwill Industries of Upper South Carolina, Inc. Project) Series 2006, 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 $14,000,000.

E. To consider an Application for special Public Event Exclusion from the Noise Ordinance requested by Greer Dragway for September 9 from 12:00 noon until 11:30 p.m. for a Drag Race at 1792 Dragway Road.

4. Appearing Before Council:

No appearances scheduled.

5. Committee Reports:

(Committee Meetings to be held at 3:30 p.m.)

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

A. County Transit System Overview and Update.

PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE - Hon. Ken Huckaby, Chairman

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee Recommendations.

B. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution to enhance procurement efficiencies and authorize Corporate purchasing cards. (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

C. Receive updated personnel vacancy report.

RECREATION COMMITTEE - Hon. Steve Parker, Chairman

No items scheduled.

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

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

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a request from North Spartanburg Fire and Emergency Services District for reauthorization to maintain current millage levy at 22 mills.

C. Receive information regarding activities of Building Codes Department.

LAND USE COMMITTEE -Hon. David Britt, Chairman

A. Receive Planning Department Reports on Development Activity.

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

A. Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Department.

B. To discuss and to take appropriate action regarding the proposed titling of a building in the name of the County for use as an EMS sub-station.

6. Old Business:

A. Render third reading to an 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 Union County and established pursuant to Sec. 4-1-170 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended; to provide for a written agreement with Union County to provide for the expenses of the park, the percentage of revenue application, and the distribution of fees in lieu of ad valorem taxation; and other matters related thereto. (LSP Automotive Systems, LLC)

B. Render second reading to an Ordinance to change the assessment of Aircraft subject to ad valorem taxation in Spartanburg County from a 10.5% assessment ratio to a 4% assessment ratio.

7. New Business

A. Consider an Application for special Public Event Exclusion from the Noise Ordinance requested by Greer Dragway for September 9 from 12:00 noon until 11:30 p.m. for a Drag Race at 1792 Dragway Road.

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: July 17, 2006 (Regular Meeting)

July 19, 2006 (Special Meeting)

11. Adjourn