FINAL AGENDA

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

GENERAL SESSION

MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2007

3:00 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

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

II. Adopt current Council Rules and Procedures to accept changes of new Council Members.

III. Selection of Vice-Chairperson

Per Council Rules and Procedures, at the first meeting of the Council in January following each general election, the Council shall select one of its members to serve as Vice-Chairperson for a two year (2) term. (4-9-110)

IV. Appointment of County Attorney

Per Council Rules and Procedures, the Council shall appoint a County Attorney at its first regularly scheduled meeting in January following each general election who shall serve at the pleasure of Council.

V. Appointment of three Council Members to Appalachian Council of Governments Board.

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

A. Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee

B. Airport Environs Planning Commission

C. Cross Anchor Community Fire Service Area

D. Domestic Violence Board

E. Health Services District Board

F. Spartanburg County Planning Commission

G. Spartanburg County ULMO Board of Appeals

H. Una Community Fire Service Area

VII. Presentation of 2008-2012 Capital Improvement Plan

X. Adjourn

AGENDA

ECONOMIC RECRUITMENT AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2007

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

I. Call to Order- Hon. Jeff Horton – Pending Appointments

II. Matters before Committee:

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of an Inducement Agreement by and between Spartanburg County, South Carolina and BASF Corporation whereby, under certain conditions, Spartanburg County will execute a fee-in-lieu of tax agreement for a project involving an investment of approximately six million dollars ($6,000,000). (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution) – (Mr. Carter Smith, Spartanburg County Economic Development Corporation, and Mr. Jeremy Cook, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, to present)

B. 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 among Spartanburg County, South Carolina and BASF Corporation and its assignees; and other matters relating thereto including, without limitation, payment of a fee-in-lieu of taxes. (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance) - (Mr. Carter Smith, Spartanburg County Economic Development Corporation, and Mr. Jeremy Cook, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, to present)

C. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of an Inducement Agreement by and between Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and 3G Mermet Corporation whereby, under certain conditions, said Corporation will acquire, by construction and purchase, certain facilities in Spartanburg County and Spartanburg County will execute fee-in-lieu-of-tax and lease agreement(s) and provide certain economic development inducements to 3G Mermet Corporation and execute certain documents and enact certain further legislation for said corporation’s project involving not less than six million dollars ($6,000,000) in investment. (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution) – (Mr. Carter Smith, Spartanburg County Economic Development Corporation, and Mr. Jim Price, McNair Law Firm, to present)

D. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution approving the financing of the construction and installation of certain Infrastructure Improvements in Spartanburg County in connection with the establishment by Liberty Property Limited Partnership of an industrial and business park within Spartanburg County through the issuance and delivery of a Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Special Source Revenue Bond (Liberty Property Limited Partnership Project) Series 2007 (the “bond”) in the principal amount of $1,000,000; authorizing a petition to the State Budget and Control Board of South Carolina for its approval of such undertaking pursuant to Title 4, Chapter 29, Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended; and providing for other matters relating thereto. (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution) - (Mr. Carter Smith, Spartanburg County Economic Development Corporation, and Mr. Robert Galloway, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, to present)

E. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of a $1,000,000 principal amount Spartanburg County, South Carolina Special Source Revenue Bond (Liberty Property Limited Partnership Project) Series 1007; the application of the proceeds of said bond to defray the costs of construction and installation of certain infrastructure improvements in the county; and other matters relating thereto. (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance) - (Mr. Carter Smith, Spartanburg County Economic Development Corporation, and Mr. Robert Galloway, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, to present)

F. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance to develop a jointly owned and operated Industrial/Business Park in Conjunction with Cherokee County, such Industrial/Business Park to be geographically located in Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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. (Carthuplas) – (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance) - (Mr. Will Johnson, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, to present)

G. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution in support of the issuance by the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Revenue Bonds (Blue Ridge Log Cabins, LLC Project) Series 2007), pursuant to the provisions of Title 41, Chapter 43, of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 19976, as amended, in the aggregate principal amount of not exceeding $8,000,000. (Ms. Kathleen McKinney, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, to present) - (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

PUBLIC HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2007

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

I. Call to Order - Hon. Jeff Horton – Pending Appointments

II. Matters before Committee:

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Continuing Resolution of Spartanburg County Council expressing Support to Apply for Federal Transit Administration Funds, State Mass Transit Funds and State Transportation Assistance Program Funds under SAFETEA-LU. (Mr. Chris Story to present) – (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2007

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

I. Call to Order- Hon. Jeff Horton – Pending Appointments

II. Matters before Committee:

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution to authorize financing for Sheriff’s Office Vehicles. (Mr. Tom Gates to present) – (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

B. Receive updated financial data and personnel vacancy report.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

RECREATION COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2007

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

I. Call to Order- Hon. Jeff Horton – Pending Appointments

II. Matters before Committee:

No items scheduled.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

PUBLIC SAFETY and JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2007

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

I. Call to Order- Hon. Jeff Horton – Pending Appointments

II. Matters before Committee:

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to authorizing County Administrator to execute revised contract with the Spartanburg Humane Society Inc. for animal sheltering and euthanasia services. (Mr. Chris Story to present)

B. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a six month extension to the Mobile Home Amnesty Program. (Mr. Chris Story to present)

C. Receive information and take desired action in reference to authorizing Commission of Danny Ray Hart, Andrew Smith, and Mark Gwinn as Environmental Enforcement Officers of Spartanburg County. (Tom Gates to present) - (Action Requested: Authorize Commission)

D. Receive information regarding activities of Building Codes Department.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

LAND USE COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2007

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

I. Call to Order- Hon. Jeff Horton – Pending Appointments

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, JANUARY 22, 2007

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

I. Call to Order- Hon. Jeff Horton – Pending Appointments

II. Matters before Committee:

A. Discussion regarding Road Maintenance Program and related funding sources.

B. Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Department.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

MAIN AGENDA

County Council Meeting

MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2007, 5:30 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SPARTANBURG, SC

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

Invocation ……………………………….……….…..… Pastor Odell Moseley,

Buck Creek Baptist Church

Pledge of Allegiance

2. Presentations:

Resolution in recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon Spartanburg County by the services of Hubert Eugene Odom of Wellford, South Carolina.

3. Conduct Public Hearings Pertaining to the Following:

A. To consider an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a fee in lieu of tax agreement between Spartanburg County, South Carolina, as lessor, and Blue Ridge Log Cabins, LLC; and other matters relating thereto including, without limitation, payment of a fee in lieu of taxes and granting certain infrastructure credits to Blue Ridge Log Cabins, LLC.

B. To consider a proposed issuance by JEDA of not exceeding $8,000,000 aggregate principal amount Economic Development Revenue Bonds (Blue Ridge Log Cabins, LLC Project) (the “Bonds”). The proceeds of the Bonds will be made available to Blue Ridge Log Cabins, LLC and BRLC Properties LLC (collectively, the “Borrower”) to defray the cost of acquiring, by construction and purchase, approximately 35 acres of land, an approximately 93,000 square foot building or buildings, other improvements, and certain machinery and equipment for the manufacture of modular log homes (the “Project”), to be located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

4. Appearing Before Council:

A. Mr. Larry Cooper to comment on positive results on issues addressed in the Croft area.

B. Mr. Joe B. Burgess to comment on social and community standards.

C. Mr. Robin Wright to comment on safety concerns.

5. Committee Reports:

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

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

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of an Inducement Agreement by and between Spartanburg County, South Carolina and BASF Corporation whereby, under certain conditions, Spartanburg County will execute a fee-in-lieu of tax agreement for a project involving an investment of approximately six million dollars ($6,000,000). (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

B. 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 among Spartanburg County, South Carolina and BASF Corporation and its assignees; and other matters relating thereto including, without limitation, payment of a fee-in-lieu of taxes. (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)

C. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of an Inducement Agreement by and between Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and 3G Mermet Corporation whereby, under certain conditions, said Corporation will acquire, by construction and purchase, certain facilities in Spartanburg County and Spartanburg County will execute fee-in-lieu-of-tax and lease agreement(s) and provide certain economic development inducements to 3G Mermet Corporation and execute certain documents and enact certain further legislation for said corporation’s project involving not less than six million dollars ($6,000,000) in investment. (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

D. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution approving the financing of the construction and installation of certain Infrastructure Improvements in Spartanburg County in connection with the establishment by Liberty Property Limited Partnership of an industrial and business park within Spartanburg County through the issuance and delivery of a Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Special Source Revenue Bond (Liberty Property Limited Partnership Project) Series 2007 (the “bond”) in the principal amount of $1,000,000; authorizing a petition to the State Budget and Control Board of South Carolina for its approval of such undertaking pursuant to Title 4, Chapter 29, Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended; and providing for other matters relating thereto. (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

E. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of a $1,000,000 principal amount Spartanburg County, South Carolina Special Source Revenue Bond (Liberty Property Limited Partnership Project) Series 1007; the application of the proceeds of said bond to defray the costs of construction and installation of certain infrastructure improvements in the county; and other matters relating thereto. (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)

F. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance to develop a jointly owned and operated Industrial/Business Park in Conjunction with Cherokee County, such Industrial/Business Park to be geographically located in Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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. (Carthuplas) – (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)

G. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution in support of the issuance by the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Revenue Bonds (Blue Ridge Log Cabins, LLC Project) Series 2007), pursuant to the provisions of Title 41, Chapter 43, of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 19976, as amended, in the aggregate principal amount of not exceeding $8,000,000. (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

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

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Continuing Resolution of Spartanburg County Council expressing Support to Apply for Federal Transit Administration Funds, State Mass Transit Funds and State Transportation Assistance Program Funds under SAFETEA-LU. (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE - Hon. Ken Huckaby, Chairman

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution to authorize financing for Sheriff’s Office Vehicles. (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

B. Receive updated financial data and personnel vacancy report.

RECREATION COMMITTEE - Hon. Steve Parker, Chairman

No items scheduled.

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

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to authorizing County Administrator to execute revised contract with the Spartanburg Humane Society Inc. for animal sheltering and euthanasia services.

B. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a six month extension to the Mobile Home Amnesty Program. (Mr. Chris Story to present)

C. Receive information and take desired action in reference to authorizing Commission of Danny Ray Hart, Andrew Smith, and Mark Gwinn as Environmental Enforcement Officers of Spartanburg County. (Action Requested: Authorize Commission)

D. 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. Discussion regarding Road Maintenance Program and related funding sources.

B. Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Department.

6. Old Business:

A. Render third reading to an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a fee in lieu of tax agreement between Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and Blue Ridge Log Cabins, LLC; and other matters relating thereto including, without limitation, payment of a fee in lieu of taxes and granting certain infrastructure credits to Blue Ridge Log Cabins, LLC.

B. Render third reading to an Ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 General Fund Annual Operating Budget by authorizing the procurement of Sheriff Department Vehicles, entering into a financing agreement to fund said vehicles, and for the establishment of an equipment replacement program; amending the Debt Service Fund to recognize a General Fund transfer of dollars to meet the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 debt payment requirement.

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: December 18, 2006 (Regular Meeting)

11. Adjourn