FINAL AGENDA

 

 

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

 GENERAL SESSION

MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2007

2:45 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

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.     Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee

B.     Building Code Board of Appeals and Adjustments

C.    Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee

D.    Cooley Springs/Fingerville Fire Service Area

E.     Domestic Violence Board

F.     Health Services District Board             

G.    Lakewood Hills Special Tax District

H.     Piedmont Community Actions

I.         Twin Lakes Special Tax District

J.      Una Community Fire Service Area

 

 

III.                  Receive information and take desired action in reference to reappointing Joan Holliday or recommending a new member to the Foothills Resource Conservation and Development Council.

 

 

IV.               Discuss and take desired action regarding amendments to the Spartanburg County Road Maintenance Fee Ordinance. 

 

 

V.                 Adjourn

 

 


AGENDA

ECONOMIC RECRUITMENT AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2007

 

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

 

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

                                                            Hon. Jeff Horton, Member

                                                            Hon. Dale Culbreth, Member

 

II.                   Matters before Committee:

 

A.     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 First Mortgage Health Care Facilities Refunding and Revenue Bonds (The Lutheran Homes of South Carolina, Inc.) Series 1999 pursuant to the provisions of Title 41, Chapter 43, Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended, in the principal amount of not exceeding $45,000,000.  (Mr. Jeremy Cook, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, to present) – (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution)

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 (Bondtex, Inc. Project) Series 2007, 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 $2,000,000.  (Mr. Carter Deupree, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, to present) – (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution)

C.    Receive information and take desired action in reference to Piedmont Natural Gas commitment of $50,000 to Spartanburg County for economic purposes.  (Mr. Hank McCullough, Piedmont Natural Gas, and Mr. Carter Smith, Spartanburg County Economic Development Board, to present - (Action Requested:  Authorize County Administrator to execute agreement with Piedmont Natural Gas)   

 

 

III.                  Other

 

 

IV.        Adjourn


 

AGENDA

PUBLIC HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2007

 

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

 

 

 

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

                                                            Hon. Rock Adams, Member

                                                            Hon. O’Neal Mintz, Member

 

 

II.                   Matters before Committee:

 

A.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to a request by the Spartanburg Housing Authority for establishment of an Affordable Housing Trust and establishment of dedicated source of revenue.  (Mr. Roy Johnson, Spartanburg Housing Authority, to present)

 

 

III.                  Other

 

 

IV.               Adjourn

 

 


 

AGENDA

PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2007

 

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

 

 

 

I.          Call to Order-             Hon. Dale Culbreth, Chairman

                                                            Hon. Johnnye Code-Stewart, Member

                                                            Hon. Tom Foster, Member

 

 

II.                   Matters before Committee:

 

A.     Receive information in reference to implications of State Revisions to Tax Legislation and Impact on Local Governments.  (Mr. Joe Newton, Appalachian Council of Governments, to present)

B.     Receive updated financial data and personnel vacancy report.

 

 

III.                  Other

 

 

IV.               Adjourn

 

 


 

AGENDA

LIVABILITY COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2007

 

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

 

 

 

I.          Call to Order-             Hon. Tom Foster, Chairman

                                                            Hon. David Britt, Member

                                                            Hon. Johnnye Code-Stewart, Member

 

 

II.                   Matters before Committee:

 

A.     Receive information and take desired action on proposed Traffic Calming Policy.  (Mr. Chris Story to present)

 

 

III.         Other

 

 

IV.        Adjourn

 

 

 

 

 


 

AGENDA

PUBLIC SAFETY and JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2007

 

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

 

 

 

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

                                                            Hon. Johnnye Code-Stewart, Member

                                                            Hon. O’Neal Mintz, Member

 

 

II.          Matters before Committee:

 

A.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance to prevent Loitering.  (Lieutenant Jeff Valentine and Master Deputy Marc Miller, Sheriff’s Office, to present)

B.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to State Case Management System for the Magistrate Court.  (Chief Magistrate Tommy Wall to present) - (Action Requested:  Authorization for creation of new position)

C.    Receive information regarding activities of Building Codes Department.

 

 

III.         Other

 

 

IV.        Adjourn

 

 

 


 

AGENDA

LAND USE COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2007

 

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

 

 

 

I.          Call to Order-             Hon. Jeff Horton, Chairman

                                                            Hon. Tom Foster, Member

                                                            Hon. Rock Adams, Member

 

 

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, APRIL 16, 2007

 

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

 

 

 

I.          Call to Order-             Hon. O’Neal Mintz, Chairman

                                                            Hon. Rock Adams, Member

                                                            Hon. David Britt, Member

 

 

II.          Matters before Committee:

 

A.           Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Department.

 

 

III.         Other                                                              

 

 

IV.        Adjourn


MAIN AGENDA

County Council Meeting

 

MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2007, 5:30 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SPARTANBURG, SC

 

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

 

Invocation ……………………………….……….…. Rev. Hub Blankenship, Jr.

       Spartanburg Community Church

 

                                    Pledge of Allegiance

 

2.         Presentations:

 

A.         Resolution expressing recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon Spartanburg County by the acts of bravery of Misha Marshall and her dog, Gandalf, of the South Carolina Search and Rescue Dog Association. 

B.         Resolution expressing recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon Spartanburg County by the achievements of Spartanburg Christian Academy’s Boys Basketball Team, The Warriors, for winning the 2006-07 2A South Carolina Independent Schools Association State Championship.  (Coach Kevin Padgett and players to receive) 

C.         Resolution expressing recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon Spartanburg County by the achievements of Spartanburg Christian Academy’s Varsity Girls Volleyball Team, The Lady Warriors, for winning the 2006-07 2A South Carolina Independent Schools Association State Championship.  (Coach Monica Fain and players to receive)

D.         Resolution expressing recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon Spartanburg County by the achievements of Spartanburg Christian Academy’s Varsity Girls Cross Country Team, The Lady Warriors, for winning the 2006-07 2A South Carolina Independent Schools Association State Championship.  (Coach Steve Conway and team to receive)

E.         Resolution expressing recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon Spartanburg County by the achievements of Spartanburg Christian Academy’s Cheerleading Team, The Phat Phive, for winning the 2006-07 South Carolina Independent Schools Association State Championship.  (Coach Robin Carlile and team to receive) 

F.          Resolution proclaiming the Week of April 8-14, 2007 as Telecommunicators Week.  (Mr. Keith Lee and Staff to receive)

G.         Resolution expressing recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon Spartanburg County by the achievements of Tiffany Lamkin of Spartanburg County Communications/9-1-1 in being named Telecommunicator-of-the-Year.

 

 

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 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.

B.          To consider a Resolution in support of the issuance by the South Carolina Jobs – Economic Development Authority of its First Mortgage Health Care Facilities Refunding and Revenue Bonds (The Lutheran Homes of South Carolina, Inc.) Series 1999 pursuant to the provisions of Title 41, Chapter 43, Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended, in the principal amount of not exceeding $45,000,000. 

C.          To consider a Resolution in support of the issuance by the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority of its Economic Development Revenue Bonds (Bondtex, Inc. Project) Series 2007, 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 $2,000,000.    

D.          To consider an Ordinance amending the Spartanburg County Unified Land Management Ordinance (ULMO), Ordinance Number O-99-015, as amended, to adjust the required spacing between buildings so as to allow for more efficient use of property while maintaining safety through the building code and to make certain other editorial corrections.

 

 

4.         Appearing Before Council:

 

            Jim and Gail Parres, 7281 New Cut Road, Inman, to appear concerning a water issue created by the new subdivision located adjacent to their property. 

 

 

5.     Committee Reports:

       (Committee Meetings to be held at 2:45 p.m.)

 

ECONOMIC RECRUITMENT and DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE –

Hon. David Britt, Chairman

 

A.     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 First Mortgage Health Care Facilities Refunding and Revenue Bonds (The Lutheran Homes of South Carolina, Inc.) Series 1999 pursuant to the provisions of Title 41, Chapter 43, Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended, in the principal amount of not exceeding $45,000,000.  (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution)

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 (Bondtex, Inc. Project) Series 2007, 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 $2,000,000.  (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution)

C.    Receive information and take desired action in reference to Piedmont Natural Gas commitment of $50,000 to Spartanburg County for economic purposes.  (Action Requested:  Authorize County Administrator to execute agreement with Piedmont Natural Gas)   

 

 

PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE –

Hon. Johnnye Code Stewart, Chairman

 

A.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to a request by the Spartanburg Housing Authority for establishment of an Affordable Housing Trust and establishment of dedicated source of revenue.   

 

 

PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE - Hon. Dale Culbreth, Chairman

 

A.     Receive information in reference to implications of State Revisions to Tax Legislation and Impact on Local Governments.  (Mr. Joe Newton, Appalachian Council of Governments, to present)

B.     Receive updated financial data and personnel vacancy report.

 

 

LIVABILITY COMMITTEE - Hon. Tom Foster, Chairman

 

A.     Receive information and take desired action on proposed Traffic Calming Policy. 

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE –

Hon. Rock Adams, Chairman

 

A.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance to prevent Loitering.  (Sheriff Chuck Wright and Mark Miller to present)

B.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to State Case Management System for the Magistrate Court.  (Action Requested:  Authorization for creation of new position)

C.    Receive information regarding activities of Building Codes Department.

 

 

LAND USE COMMITTEE - Hon. Jeff Horton, Chairman

 

A.     Receive Planning Department Reports on Development Activity.

 

 

PUBLIC WORKS, BUILDINGS and GROUNDS COMMITTEE –

Hon. O’Neal Mintz, Chairman

 

A.     Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Department.

 

 

6.                  Old Business:

 

A.     Render third reading to an Ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 557, 649, and O-01-22 and Articles of Incorporation to change the residence requirement of single member district board members of Spartanburg Regional Health Services District, Inc. as appointed by County Council to require residency in the county and to require Board Members to comply with the current Hospital District Conflicts of Interest Governance Policy.

B.     Render third reading to an Ordinance authorizing a fee-in-lieu-of-tax arrangement on behalf of 3G Mermet Corporation pursuant to a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement between Spartanburg County, South Carolina and the company; authorizing a 5-year extension of the investment period for all investments over the initial $6,000,000 investment; and other matters relating to the foregoing.

C.    Render third reading 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.

 

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:             March 19, 2007 (Regular Meeting)

March 26, 2007 (Special Meeting)

 

11.             Adjourn