FINAL AGENDA

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

GENERAL SESSION

MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008

3:30 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. Appalachian Council of Governments

C. Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee

D. Community & Economic Development Loan Committee

E. Domestic Violence Board

F. Hobbysville Fire District

G. Library Board of Trustees

H. Spartanburg County ULMO Board of Appeals

I. Spartanburg County Planning Commission

III. Review and discuss proposed Ordinances related to appointment to County Boards and Commissions.

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

ECONOMIC RECRUITMENT AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008

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 authorizing the execution and delivery of an Inducement Agreement by and between Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and American Yuncheng Plate Making, Inc. whereby, under certain conditions, said company 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 American Yuncheng Plate Making, Inc. and execute certain documents and enact certain further legislation for said company’s project involving not less than six million dollars ($6,000,000) in investment. (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution) – (Mr. Carter Smith, Economic Futures Group, and Mr. Jim Price, McNair Law Firm, to present)

B. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance authorizing a fee-in-lieu-of-tax arrangement on behalf of American Yuncheng Plate Making, Inc. (the “company”) pursuant to a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement between Spartanburg County, South Carolina (the “county”) 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. (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance) - (Mr. Carter Smith, Economic Futures Group, and Mr. Jim Price, McNair Law Firm, to present)

C. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance to develop a jointly owned and operated industrial/business park (“American Yuncheng Park Project”) in conjunction with Union County, such industrial/business park to be geographically located in Spartanburg County and established pursuant to South Carolina Code of Laws of 1976 §4-1-170, et sequitur, as amended; to provide for a written agreement with Union County providing for the expenses of the park, the percentage of revenue application, and the distribution of fees in lieu of ad valorem taxes to the counties and relevant taxing entities; to provide that jobs tax credits allowed by law be provided for businesses locating in said park; and to permit a user fee in lieu of ad valorem taxation within said park. (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance) - (Mr. Carter Smith, Economic Futures Group, and Mr. Jim Price, McNair Law Firm, to present)

D. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution authorizing the extension of the project acquisition period under the lease agreement by and between Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC, revised and restated as of December 20, 2001 to allow the completion of the project, and other matters relating thereto. (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution) - (Mr. Carter Smith, Economic Futures Group, and Mr. George Wolfe, Nelson Mullins, to present)

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

PUBLIC HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008

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, JANUARY 28, 2008

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 a Resolution authorizing the County Council of Spartanburg County to publish a notice of public hearing regarding whether it may be in the interest of the Cherokee Springs Fire District for the Spartanburg County Council to authorize the Board of Fire Control to issue General Obligation Bonds of the district in the principal amount of not exceeding $2,190,000 subject to the favorable results of a referendum conducted in the district; approving the form of such notice of public hearing; and other related matters. (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution) – (Mr. Daniel McLeod, Jr., McNair Law Firm, to present)

B. Update on Capital Improvement Program. (Mr. Chris Bever to present)

C. Presentation of Sheriff/Detention Facility Financial Information. (Mr. Tom Gates to present)

D. Employee Classification and Compensation Update. (Mr. Ted Benevides, Waters Consulting Group, to present)

E. Receive information and take desired action in reference to Ethics Policy. (Ms. Lisa Benfield, Internal Auditor, to present)

F. Receive updated financial data and personnel vacancy report.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

LIVABILITY COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008

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:

No items scheduled.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

PUBLIC SAFETY and JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008

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 regarding activities of Building Codes Department.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

LAND USE COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008

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, JANUARY 28, 2008

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 and take desired action in reference to a Resolution ordering a public hearing to be held for the purpose of considering the enlargement of the Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District to include certain areas within the municipal boundaries of The Town of Chesnee, South Carolina, and a portion of Cherokee County, South Carolina. (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution) - (Mr. Alex Evins, Attorney representing Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District, to present)

B. Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Department.

III. Other

V. Adjourn

MAIN AGENDA

County Council Meeting

MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008, 5:30 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SPARTANBURG, SC

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

Invocation ………………………………………. Missionary Rennie Campbell

Chaplain for the Prison System

Pledge of Allegiance

2. Presentations:

A. Resolution expressing recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon Spartanburg County by the achievements of Byrnes High School’s Football Team, The Rebels, for winning the 4A Division I State Championship. (Coach Chris Miller and players to receive Resolution)

3. Conduct Public Hearings Pertaining to the Following:

A. To consider the issuance, pursuant to the favorable results of a referendum, of a not exceeding $2,000,000 general obligation bond of the Boiling Springs Fire District District, the proceeds of which will be expended to defray the cost of acquiring a new main fire station and headquarters and title to a truck and paying all costs associated with the issuance of said bond.

4. Appearing Before Council:

No appearances scheduled.

5. Committee Reports:

(Committee Meetings to be held at 3:30 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 American Yuncheng Plate Making, Inc. whereby, under certain conditions, said company 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 American Yuncheng Plate Making, Inc. and execute certain documents and enact certain further legislation for said company’s project involving not less than six million dollars ($6,000,000) in investment. (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

B. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance authorizing a fee-in-lieu-of-tax arrangement on behalf of American Yuncheng Plate Making, Inc. (the “company”) pursuant to a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement between Spartanburg County, South Carolina (the “county”) 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. (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)

C. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance to develop a jointly owned and operated industrial/business park (“American Yuncheng Park Project”) in conjunction with Union County, such industrial/business park to be geographically located in Spartanburg County and established pursuant to South Carolina Code of Laws of 1976 §4-1-170, et sequitur, as amended; to provide for a written agreement with Union County providing for the expenses of the park, the percentage of revenue application, and the distribution of fees in lieu of ad valorem taxes to the counties and relevant taxing entities; to provide that jobs tax credits allowed by law be provided for businesses locating in said park; and to permit a user fee in lieu of ad valorem taxation within said park. (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)

D. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution authorizing the extension of the project acquisition period under the lease agreement by and between Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC, revised and restated as of December 20, 2001 to allow the completion of the project, and other matters relating thereto. (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

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 a Resolution authorizing the County Council of Spartanburg County to publish a notice of public hearing regarding whether it may be in the interest of the Cherokee Springs Fire District for the Spartanburg County Council to authorize the Board of Fire Control to issue General Obligation Bonds of the district in the principal amount of not exceeding $2,190,000, subject to the favorable results of a referendum conducted in the district; approving the form of such notice of public hearing; and other related matters. (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

B. Update on Capital Improvement Program.

C. Presentation of Sheriff/Detention Facility Financial Information.

D. Employee Classification and Compensation Update.

E. Receive information and take desired action in reference to Ethics Policy.

F. Receive updated financial data and personnel vacancy report.

LIVABILITY COMMITTEE - Hon. Tom Foster, Chairman

No items scheduled.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE –

Hon. Rock Adams, Chairman

A. 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 and take desired action in reference to a Resolution ordering a public hearing to be held for the purpose of considering the enlargement of the Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District to include certain areas within the municipal boundaries of The Town of Chesnee, South Carolina, and a portion of Cherokee County, South Carolina. (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

B. Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Department.

6. Old Business:

A. Render third reading to an Ordinance amending Section 30.27(13) of the Code of the County of Spartanburg, South Carolina to change the time during which certain vehicles are exempt from the provisions of Spartanburg County Noise Restrictions from 10:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.

B. Render third reading to an Ordinance finding that Boiling Springs Fire District may issue a not exceeding $2,000,000 General Obligation Bond; to authorize the Fire Control Board of the Boiling Springs Fire District to issue such bond and to provide for the publication of notice of the said finding and authorization subject to the favorable results of a referendum conducted in the district.

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 17, 2007 (Regular Meeting)

11. Adjourn