GENERAL SESSION
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE
I. Call
to Order………………………………Honorable
II.
Receive
information and take desired action regarding various Boards and Commissions:
A.
Accommodations
Tax Advisory Committee
B.
Appalachian
Council of Governments
C.
Community
& Economic Development Loan Committee
D.
Domestic
Violence Board
E.
Lakewood
Hills Special Tax District
F.
G.
Twin
Lakes Special Tax District
H.
Tyger
River Fire District Board
III.
Update
on Boiling Springs Library construction and Jamboread! Reading Festival. (Mr. Todd Stephens to present)
IV.
Presentation
on the City of
V.
Adjourn
AGENDA
ECONOMIC RECRUITMENT AND
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE
I. Call to Order- Hon.
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
B.
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 Master
Precision Global, LLC whereby, under certain conditions, said company will
acquire, by construction and purchase, certain property in Spartanburg County
and Spartanburg County will execute fee-in-lieu-of-tax or lease agreement(s)
and provide certain economic development inducements to Master Precision
Global, LLC 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.
III.
Other
IV. Adjourn
AGENDA
PUBLIC HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE
I. Call to
Order - Hon.
Hon.
Rock Adams, Member
Hon. O’Neal Mintz, Member
II. Matters before Committee:
A.
Update on Air Quality Efforts and Ground Level
Ozone Attainment. (Mr.
III. Other
IV. Adjourn
AGENDA
PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE
SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE
I. Call to
Order- Hon. Dale Culbreth, Chairman
Hon.
Hon.
II.
Matters
before Committee:
A.
Receive
information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution ordering a
referendum in the Cherokee Springs Fire
District in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, to submit the question of
whether the Fire District shall be authorized to issue not exceeding $2,190,000
B.
Receive
information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance authorizing
the Board of Fire Control of the Cherokee
Springs Fire District in
C.
Receive
information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution calling for a
public hearing to be held upon the question of the issuance of not exceeding $10,900,000
of
D.
Receive
information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance finding that Startex-Jackson-Wellford-Duncan Water
District may issue not exceeding $10,900,000
E.
Employee
Classification and Compensation Implementation Presentation. (Mr. Tom Gates to present)
F.
Receive
updated financial data and personnel vacancy report.
III. Other
IV. Adjourn
LIVABILITY COMMITTEE
SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE
I. Call to
Order- Hon. Tom Foster, Chairman
Hon.
David Britt, Member
Hon.
II. Matters before Committee:
A.
Presentation
on process and disposal of Mobiles Homes acquired through Delinquent Tax
Sale. (Mr. Steve Ford to present)
III. Other
IV. Adjourn
AGENDA
PUBLIC SAFETY and JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE
I. Call to
Order- Hon. Rock Adams, Chairman
Hon.
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
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE
I. Call to
Order- Hon. Jeff Horton, Chairman
Hon.
Tom Foster, Member
Hon. Rock Adams, Member
II. Matters before Committee
A. Presentation on Flood Prevention, Storm Water Management, Waterway Protection, and Water Quality. (Mr. Chris Story and Mr. Ron Kirby, Public Works, to present)
B.
Receive information and take desired action in
reference to Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance.
(Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)
C.
Receive information and take desired action in
reference to Storm Water Management Ordinance.
(Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)
D. Receive Planning Department Reports on Development Activity.
III. Other
IV. Adjourn
AGENDA
PUBLIC WORKS, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE
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
V. Adjourn
MAIN AGENDA
County Council Meeting
COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
1. Call to Order.................…................…...............
Hon.
Moment of Silence in Remembrance of Honorable Johnnye
Code-Stewart
Invocation …………………………………….…………. Dr. Randal
Senior Pastor of Evangel
Cathedral
Pledge of Allegiance
2. Presentations:
A.
Resolution remembering and recognizing Sgt. Shawn
F. Hill, of
B. Resolution endorsing and supporting the “Zero Tolerance for Litter” Campaign conducted by the South Carolina Litter Control Association, Keep America Beautiful of South Carolina, and Palmetto Pride, and proclaiming March 27-29, 2008 as Zero Tolerance for Litter Days.” (Mr. Don Arnold, Director of Environmental Enforcement, and Sgt. Jamie Nelson, Environmental Enforcement, to receive)
C. Resolution endorsing and supporting the Spartanburg County Environmental Enforcement Department and Palmetto Pride in their efforts to clean up litter and beautify Spartanburg County and proclaiming March 8-15, 2008 as “Spartanburg County Litter Awareness Week.” (Mr. Don Arnold, Director of Environmental Enforcement, and Mr. Rick Cothran, Director of Operations for Palmetto Pride, to receive)
3.
Conduct
Public Hearings Pertaining to the Following:
A.
To consider
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
B.
To
consider 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
C.
To
consider 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.
4. Appearing Before
Council:
No appearances scheduled.
5. Committee
Reports:
(Committee Meetings to be held at
ECONOMIC RECRUITMENT and DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE –
Hon.
A.
Receive
information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution authorizing
the execution and delivery of an Inducement Agreement by and between
B.
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 Master Precision Global, LLC whereby,
under certain conditions, said company will acquire, by construction and
purchase, certain property in Spartanburg County and Spartanburg County will
execute fee-in-lieu-of-tax or lease agreement(s) and provide certain economic
development inducements to Master Precision Global, LLC 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)
PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE –
Hon.
A. Update on Air Quality Efforts and Ground Level Ozone Attainment.
PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE - Hon. Dale Culbreth, Chairman
A.
Receive
information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution ordering a
referendum in the Cherokee Springs Fire
District in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, to submit the question of
whether the Fire District shall be authorized to issue not exceeding $2,190,000
B.
Receive
information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance authorizing
the Board of Fire Control of the Cherokee
Springs Fire District in
C.
Receive
information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution calling for a
public hearing to be held upon the question of the issuance of not exceeding
$10,900,000 of
D.
Receive
information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance finding that Startex-Jackson-Wellford-Duncan Water
District may issue not exceeding $10,900,000
E. Employee Classification and Compensation Implementation Presentation.
F. Receive updated financial data and personnel vacancy report.
LIVABILITY COMMITTEE
- Hon.
A.
Presentation
on process and disposal of Mobiles Homes acquired through Delinquent Tax Sale.
PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE –
Hon. Rock Adams, Chairman
A. Receive information regarding activities of Building Codes Department.
LAND USE COMMITTEE - Hon.
A. Presentation on Flood Prevention, Storm Water Management, Waterway Protection, and Water Quality.
B.
Receive information and take desired action in
reference to Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance.
(Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)
C.
Receive information and take desired action in
reference to Storm Water Management Ordinance.
(Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)
D. 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
second reading to an Ordinance amending Section 2-121(h) of the Spartanburg
County Code to require the unanimous vote of County Council for appointment to
a board or commission for more than two consecutive terms, to provide that a
partial term is not a term of office for purposes of this section and to
provide for service on a board or commission without the requirement of
unanimous vote of County Council if there is a break in service.
B.
Render
second reading 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
C.
Render
second reading 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.
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
A. Discussion in reference to possible Retreat Dates.
10.
Approval of Minutes:
11. Adjourn