FINAL AGENDA

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

GENERAL SESSION

MONDAY, MAY 21, 2007

3:00 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. Airport Environs Planning Commission

C. Building Code Board of Appeals and Adjustments

D. Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee

E. Cooley Springs/Fingerville Fire Service Area

F. Domestic Violence Board

G. Lakewood Hills Special Tax District

H. Piedmont Community Actions

III. Budget Appeals

A. Solicitor’s Office – Honorable Trey Gowdy

B. Sheriff’s Office – Sheriff Chuck Wright

C. Veterans’ Affairs Office – Veterans’ Affairs Officer Jerry Kiehl

D. Clerk of Court – Honorable Marc Kitchens

E. Senior Centers of Spartanburg – Executive Director Nancy Ogle

IV. Council Amendments to Administrator’s FY08 Recommended Budget.

A. Fire Service Areas

B. Spartanburg Community College

C. Other Amendments of Council

V. Administrator Amendments to the Recommended Operating and Capital Improvement Plan.

VI. Adjourn

AGENDA

ECONOMIC RECRUITMENT AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, MAY 21, 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 an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a fee in lieu of tax agreement by and among Spartanburg County, South Carolina and Adidas Sales, Inc., OBP Spartanburg, LLC and their assignees and one or more sponsors; and other matters relating thereto including, without limitation, payment of a fee in lieu of taxes. (Mr. Carter Smith, Spartanburg County Economic Development Corporation, and Mr. Jeremy Cook, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, to present) - (Action Requested: Render second reading to Ordinance)

B. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of an agreement between Spartanburg County, South Carolina and Adidas Sales, Inc., OBP Spartanburg, LLC, their assignees and one or more sponsors granting certain Special Source Credits. (Mr. Carter Smith, Spartanburg County Economic Development Corporation, and Mr. Jeremy Cook, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, to present) - (Action Requested: Render second reading to Ordinance)

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

PUBLIC HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, MAY 21, 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:

No items scheduled.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, MAY 21, 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 and take desired action in reference to the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee Recommendations. (Mr. Chris Bever, Program Evaluation Manager, to present)

B. Waters Consulting Group– Employee Classification and Compensation Update. (Ms. Ruth Ann Eledge to present)

C. Receive updated financial data and personnel vacancy report.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

LIVABILITY COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, MAY 21, 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, MAY 21, 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 prohibiting loitering for purposes of soliciting prostitution or engaging in illegal drug activity in Spartanburg County. (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)

B. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance to prohibit the sale, manufacture, possession or delivery of certain drug paraphernalia in Spartanburg County. (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)

C. Receive information regarding activities of Building Codes Department.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

LAND USE COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, MAY 21, 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 information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance amending the Spartanburg County Unified Land Management Ordinance (ULMO), Ordinance No. O-99-015, as amended, to require the removal of signs from within the right-of-way of any highway, county road, or public road, to establish procedure for such removal and to make other editorial corrections. (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance) – (Mr. Chris Story to present)

B. Receive Planning Department Reports on Development Activity.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

PUBLIC WORKS, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, MAY 21, 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 on the Monks Grove Church Road Project and take desired action in regard to request for authorization to purchase necessary property through eminent domain procedures. (Mr. Chris Story, and Mr. Mike Garrett, Public Works Director, to present)

B. Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Department.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

MAIN AGENDA

County Council Meeting

MONDAY, MAY 21, 2007, 5:30 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SPARTANBURG, SC

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

Invocation …………………………………….……….…. Rev. Tommy Sparks,

Ben Avon Baptist Church

Pledge of Allegiance

2. Presentations:

A. Resolution declaring May as Mental Health Month. (Ms. Jill Smith, Community Relations Coordinator, New Day, Inc. of Spartanburg, to receive)

3. Conduct Public Hearings Pertaining to the Following:

A. To consider the adoption of an annual operating budget for Spartanburg County for the Fiscal Year 2007 – 2008.

B. To consider the adoption of the Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2007-2008, to implement the first year of the five-year Capital Improvement Plan.

4. Appearing Before Council:

A. Ms. Trez Clarke, Mental Health America of the Piedmont, to present “Mental Wellness Calendars” to County Council in honor of Mental Health Month.

B. Mr. Scott Wilson, 114 Monks Grove Church Road, to appear in reference to Monks Grove Church Road.

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 an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a fee in lieu of tax agreement by and among Spartanburg County, South Carolina and Adidas Sales, Inc., OBP Spartanburg, LLC and their assignees and one or more sponsors; and other matters relating thereto including, without limitation, payment of a fee in lieu of taxes. (Action Requested: Render second reading to Ordinance)

B. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of an agreement between Spartanburg County, South Carolina and Adidas Sales, Inc., OBP Spartanburg, LLC, their assignees and one or more sponsors granting certain Special Source Credits. (Action Requested: Render second reading to Ordinance)

PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE –

Hon. Johnnye Code Stewart, Chairman

No items scheduled.

PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE - Hon. Dale Culbreth, Chairman

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

B. Waters Consulting Group– Employee Classification and Compensation Update.

C. 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 prohibiting loitering for purposes of soliciting prostitution or engaging in illegal drug activity in Spartanburg County. (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)

B. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance to prohibit the sale, manufacture, possession or delivery of certain drug paraphernalia in Spartanburg County. (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)

C. Receive information regarding activities of Building Codes Department.

LAND USE COMMITTEE - Hon. Jeff Horton, Chairman

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance amending the Spartanburg County Unified Land Management Ordinance (ULMO), Ordinance No. O-99-015, as amended, to require the removal of signs from within the right-of-way of any highway, county road, or public road, to establish procedure for such removal and to make other editorial corrections. (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)

B. Receive Planning Department Reports on Development Activity.

PUBLIC WORKS, BUILDINGS and GROUNDS COMMITTEE –

Hon. O’Neal Mintz, Chairman

A. Receive information on the Monks Grove Church Road Project and take desired action in regard to request for authorization to purchase necessary property through eminent domain procedures. (Mr. Chris Story, and Mr. Mike Garrett, Public Works Director, to present)

B. Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Department.

6. Old Business:

A. Render third reading to 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.

B. Render second reading to a Budget Ordinance relating to the fiscal affairs of Spartanburg County making appropriations therefore, levying taxes for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2008; to provide for budget control of said appropriation by the Spartanburg County Council.

C. Render second reading to Budget Ordinance to establish Capital Project Budgets for the 2007-2008 Budget Year of the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan.

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: April 16, 2007 (Regular Meeting)

11. Adjourn