FINAL AGENDA

 

 

 

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

 GENERAL SESSION

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2006

3:00 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.     Community & Economic Development Loan Committee

C.    Domestic Violence Board

D.    EMS Advisory Committee

E.     Health Services District Board  

 

 

III.         Receive information in reference to Duke Energy’s Utility Emergency Response Procedures.  (Mr. George Acker, Duke Energy, to present) 

 

 

IV.        Adjourn

           

 

           

 

 


 

AGENDA

PUBLIC HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 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.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution approving the issuance by the Housing Authority of the City of Spartanburg of its Tax-exempt Multi-family Housing Revenue Bonds (Page Lake Project) to satisfy the requirements of Section 147 (f) of the Internal Revenue Code in the aggregate principal amount of not exceeding $5,900,000.  (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution) – (Mr. Roy Johnson, Spartanburg Housing Authority, to present)

 

 

III.                  Other

 

 

IV.               Adjourn

 

 


 

AGENDA

PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 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 addition of two grant funded positions in the Circuit Solicitor’s Office.  (Hon. Trey Gowdy, Solicitor, or Mr. Todd Wilson, Administrator, to present)

B.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to Procurement Ordinance.  (Action Requested:  Render first reading to Ordinance) – (Mr. Tom Gates to present)

C.    Receive updated personnel vacancy report.

 

 

III.                  Other

 

 

IV.               Adjourn

 

 


 

AGENDA

RECREATION COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 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, SEPTEMBER 18, 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 Ordinance consenting to a five-year extension of the investment period for Edscha Spartanburg LLC (formerly known as Premier Roof Systems, LLC) under its lease agreement with Spartanburg County pursuant to Section 4-12-30(C)(2), Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended.  (Action Requested:  Render first reading to Ordinance) – (Mr. Carter Smith, Spartanburg County Economic Development Corporation, and Mr. Brad Love, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, to present)

B.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of an infrastructure finance agreement by and among Spartanburg County, South Carolina, 290 Properties LLC and Knights Apparel, Inc. with respect to certain economic development property in the county, whereby such property will receive certain infrastructure credits in respect of its investment in related infrastructure; and other matters related thereto.  (Action Requested:  Render first reading to Ordinance) – (Mr. Carter Smith, Spartanburg County Economic Development Corporation, Mr. Brad Love, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, and Mr. Steve Collins, Owner of 290 Properties, to present)

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 by and between Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and Kohler Co., 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.  (Action Requested:  Render first reading to Ordinance) – (Mr. Carter Smith, Spartanburg County Economic Development Corporation, to present)

D.    Receive information and take desired action in reference 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 Spartanburg 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.  (Kohler) - (Action Requested:  Render first reading to Ordinance) – (Mr. Carter Smith, Spartanburg County Economic Development Corporation, to present)

 

 

III.                  Other

 

 

IV.        Adjourn


 

AGENDA

PUBLIC SAFETY and JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 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 Abandoned Mobile Home Abatement Program.  (Mr. Tom Gates to present)

B.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to a proposed Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-04-06 to provide for expiration periods for demolition permits and provide for the requirement of performance bonds or letters of credit on commercial demolition projects.  (Action Requested:  Render first reading to Ordinance) - (Mr. Chris Story to present)     

C.    Receive information regarding activities of Building Codes Department.

 

 

III.         Other

 

 

IV.        Adjourn

 

 

 


 

AGENDA

LAND USE COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 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, SEPTEMBER 18, 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 and take desired action in reference to analysis of sewer service alternatives and scenarios for sewer service in the Abner Creek area.  (Mr. Graham Rich, Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District, to present; Mayor Rick Danner, City of Greer, to speak; and Mr. Randy Garrett, Laurens Electric Cooperative Director of Governmental and Industrial Affairs, to speak) 

B.           Receive information and take desired action to rescind previous resolutions related to the provision of sewer services by the City of Greer in certain area of Spartanburg County.  (Mr. Edwin Haskell, County Attorney, to present)    

C.          Receive information and take desired action regarding a proposed Resolution calling for a public hearing on the annexation of a certain area in the vicinity of Greer and Reidville into the Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District.  (Mr. Larry Flynn, Lister, Flynn, Kelly & Talley, PA, to present)    

D.          Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Department.

 

 

III.         Other                                                              

 

 

IV.        Adjourn


MAIN AGENDA

County Council Meeting

 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2006, 5:30 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SPARTANBURG, SC

 

 

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

 

Invocation ……………………………………….……… Pastor Richard Smith,

         Hope Point Community Church   

 

 

                                    Pledge of Allegiance …………..…….……… Spartanburg County 4-H Clubs

 

2.         Presentations:

 

A.     Award Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.  (Mr. Al Rickett to receive)

 

 

3.                  Conduct Public Hearings Pertaining to the Following:

 

A.          To consider a proposed Resolution approving the issuance by the Housing Authority of the City of Spartanburg of not exceeding $5,900,000 aggregate principal amount of the Authority’s Tax-Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Page Lake Project) pursuant to Title 31, Chapters 3 and 13 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended. 

 

 

4.         Appearing Before Council:

 

A.  Mr. Larry Cooper, Croft Homeowners’ Association, to appear. 

 

 

5.     Committee Reports:

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

 

 

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

 

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution approving the issuance by the Housing Authority of the City of Spartanburg of its Tax-exempt Multi-family Housing Revenue Bonds (Page Lake Project) to satisfy the requirements of Section 147 (f) of the Internal Revenue Code in the aggregate principal amount of not exceeding $5,900,000.  (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution)

 

 

PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE - Hon. Ken Huckaby, Chairman

 

A.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to the addition of two grant funded positions in the Circuit Solicitor’s Office. 

B.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to Procurement Ordinance.  (Action Requested:  Render first reading to Ordinance)

C.    Receive updated personnel vacancy report.

 

 

RECREATION COMMITTEE - Hon. Steve Parker, Chairman

 

            No items scheduled.

 

 

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

 

A.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance consenting to a five-year extension of the investment period for Edscha Spartanburg LLC (formerly known as Premier Roof Systems, LLC) under its lease agreement with Spartanburg County pursuant to Section 4-12-30(C)(2), Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended.  (Action Requested:  Render first reading to Ordinance)

B.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of an infrastructure finance agreement by and among Spartanburg County, South Carolina, 290 Properties LLC and Knights Apparel, Inc. with respect to certain economic development property in the county, whereby such property will receive certain infrastructure credits in respect of its investment in related infrastructure; and other matters related thereto.  (Action Requested:  Render first reading to Ordinance)

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 by and between Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and Kohler Co., 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.  (Action Requested:  Render first reading to Ordinance)

D.    Receive information and take desired action in reference 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 Spartanburg 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.  (Kohler) - (Action Requested:  Render first reading to Ordinance)

 

 

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

 

A.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to Abandoned Mobile Home Abatement Program.

B.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to a proposed Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-04-06 to provide for expiration periods for demolition permits and provide for the requirement of performance bonds or letters of credit on commercial demolition projects.  (Action Requested:  Render first reading to Ordinance)

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 and take desired action in reference to analysis of sewer service alternatives and scenarios for sewer service in the Abner Creek area.   

B.     Receive information and take desired action to rescind previous resolutions related to the provision of sewer services by the City of Greer in certain area of Spartanburg County.   

C.    Receive information and take desired action regarding a proposed Resolution calling for a public hearing on the annexation of a certain area in the vicinity of Greer and Reidville into the Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District.   

D.    Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Department.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.                  Old Business:

 

A.     Render third reading 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. 

B.     Render third 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

 

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:             August 21, 2006 (Regular Meeting)

 

 

11.             Adjourn