FINAL AGENDA

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

GENERAL SESSION

MONDAY, MAY 19, 2008

2:00 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. Airport Environs Planning Commission

B. Building Code Board of Appeals and Adjustments

C. Spartanburg County ULMO Board of Appeals

D. Chesnee Community Fire District Commission

E. Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee

F. Domestic Violence Board

G. EMS Advisory Committee

H. Parks and Recreation Special Tax District Commission

III. Presentation of Request for Uniform Service Charge – Twin Lakes Tax District (Ms. Susan Glenn, Twin Lakes Special Tax District Board, to present)

IV. Introduction of Ms. Sandra Owensby, new Senior Center Director.

V. Presentation on Growth Projections for Spartanburg County. (Dr. Jeff Allen, Strom Thurmond Institute at Clemson University, Ms. Angela Viney, Upstate Forever, to present)

VI. Fire Service Areas

A. Discussion of Revenue and Millage (rollback and Act 388)

B. Requests for millage in excess of Recommendation

· Tyger River Fire Service Area

· Poplar Springs Fire Service Area

VII. Presentation on New Prospect EMS Station (Mr. Jimmy Greene, Emergency Services Director, to present)

VIII. Presentation on Detention Facility Design Alternatives (Mr. Buddy Golson, Rosser International, to present)

IX. Budget Appeals from Outside Agencies.

X. Administrator Amendments to the Recommended Operating Budget.

XI. Adjourn

AGENDA

ECONOMIC RECRUITMENT AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, MAY 19, 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 an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 543, as previously amended by Ordinance Nos. O-05-10 and O-05-20, relating to the Joint County Industrial Park (Hillside Industrial Park) of Spartanburg and Union Counties so as to enlarge the park. (Adidas Sales, Inc.) (Mr. Carter Smith, Economic Futures Group, and Mr. Jeremy Cook, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, to present) – (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)

B. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance authorizing the amendment and restatement of Ordinance No. O-07-17 authorizing the development of a Joint-County Industrial and Business Park in Spartanburg County in conjunction with Union County. A written agreement with Union County to provide for the manner by which expenses and revenues from such park will be allocated, and a written agreement with the City of Spartanburg consenting to the creation of such park and relating to the allocation and payment of certain fee-in-lieu of tax revenues from said park. (Easton (Lan-Yair) Multi-County Industrial Park) - (Ms. Julie Franklin, City of Spartanburg Economic Development Director, and Mr. Gary Hutcher, Centennial American Properties, to present) – (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)

C. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a fee agreement between Spartanburg County and Iljin America Corp. and other matters relating thereto including without limitation payment of a fee–in-lieu of taxes. (Mr. Carter Smith, Economic Futures Group, and Mr. Matthew Trent, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC, to present) – (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

PUBLIC HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, MAY 19, 2008

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

I. Call to Order - Hon. Jeff Horton, 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 19, 2008

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

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

Hon. Jeff Horton, 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 for Fiscal Year 2009. (Mr. Chris Bever, Program Evaluation Manager, to present)

B. 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 Mayo Area 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 $400,000 subject to the results of a favorable referendum in the district; approving the form of such notice of public hearing; and other related matters. (Mr. Mike Burns, McNair Law Firm, to present) – (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

C. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance authorizing the Board of Fire Control of the Mayo Area Fire District in Spartanburg County to issue General Obligation Bonds in the principal amount of not exceeding $400,000 to be issued by the Mayo Area Fire District subject to the results of a favorable referendum in the district; and other matters relating thereto. (Mr. Mike Burns, McNair Law Firm, to present) – (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)

D. Receive updated financial data and personnel vacancy report.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

LIVABILITY COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, MAY 19, 2008

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

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

Hon. David Britt, Member

Hon. Jeff Horton, Member

II. Matters before Committee:

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a proposal from the Inman Mills/Riverdale Foundation regarding recreation programs.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

PUBLIC SAFETY and JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, MAY 19, 2008

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

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

Hon. Jeff Horton, 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, MAY 19, 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, MAY 19, 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 calling for a public hearing to be held upon the question of the issuance of not exceeding $2,388,000 of General Obligation Bonds of Woodruff-Roebuck Water District and to provide for the publication of the notice of such hearing. (Mr. Curt Dillard, Woodruff-Roebuck Water District, and Mr. Theodore DuBose, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, to present) – (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

B. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance finding that Woodruff-Roebuck Water District may issue not exceeding $2,388,000 General Obligation Bonds; to authorize Woodruff-Roebuck Water District Commission to issue such bonds and to provide for the publication of notice of the said finding and authorization. (Mr. Curt Dillard, Woodruff-Roebuck Water District, and Mr. Theodore DuBose, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, to present) – (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)

C. Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Department.

III. Other

V. Adjourn

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, MAY 19, 2008

5:00 P.M.

CONFERENCE ROOM TWO

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

Reception with Graduates of the Second Spartanburg County Citizens’ Academy and the Project Civics Class at Boiling Springs High School.

MAIN AGENDA

County Council Meeting

MONDAY, MAY 19, 2008, 5:30 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SPARTANBURG, SC

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

Invocation …………………………………….………….. Rev. Glenn Rusher,

Pastor of Bethany Baptist Church

Pledge of Allegiance

2. Presentations:

A. Resolution expressing recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon Spartanburg County by the military service of Captain Travis A. Moore.

B. Resolution proclaiming the month of May 2008 as Older Americans Month in Spartanburg County. (Ms. Barbara Jardno, South Carolina Appalachian Council of Governments, to receive)

C. Resolution proclaiming the month of May 2008 as Mental Health Month in Spartanburg County. (Ms. Jane Clemmer, New Day Clubhouse, and Ms. Dee Richardson, Partnership Chair, to receive.

D. Resolution recognizing the P.A.C.E. Center on its one year Anniversary and in being chosen for National Presentation. (Ms. Susan Bird, Chair of the Board of the P.A.C.E. Center, to receive)

E. Recognition of Graduates of the Second Spartanburg County Citizens’ Academy.

F. Recognition of Graduates of the Project Civics Class at Boiling Springs High School.

3. Conduct Public Hearings Pertaining to the Following:

A. To consider an Ordinance to amend the jointly owned and operated Industrial Business Park in conjunction with Union County, dated as of July 11, 1994; such Industrial/Business Park being located in Spartanburg County and established pursuant to the South Carolina Code of Laws of 1976 Section 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 tax to the counties and relevant taxing entities; and, to provide that Jobs Tax Credits allowed by law be provided for industries locating in said park, and to permit a user fee in lieu of ad valorem taxation. (Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc. – Herald-Journal Industrial Park)

B. To consider a Budget Ordinance relating to the fiscal Affairs of Spartanburg County making appropriations therefore, levying taxes for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2009; to provide for budget control of said appropriation by the Spartanburg County Council.

4. Appearing Before Council:

No appearances scheduled.

5. Committee Reports:

(Committee Meetings to be held at 2:00 p.m.)

ECONOMIC RECRUITMENT and DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE –

Hon. David Britt, Chairman

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 543, as previously amended by Ordinance Nos. O-05-10 and O-05-20, relating to the Joint County Industrial Park (Hillside Industrial Park) of Spartanburg and Union Counties so as to enlarge the park. (Adidas Sales, Inc.) – (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)

B. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance authorizing the amendment and restatement of Ordinance No. O-07-17 authorizing the development of a Joint-County Industrial and Business Park in Spartanburg County in conjunction with Union County. A written agreement with Union County to provide for the manner by which expenses and revenues from such park will be allocated, and a written agreement with the City of Spartanburg consenting to the creation of such park and relating to the allocation and payment of certain fee-in-lieu of tax revenues from said park. (Easton (Lan-Yair) Multi-County Industrial Park) – (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)

PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE –

Hon. Jeff Horton, 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 for Fiscal Year 2009.

C. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance authorizing the Board of Fire Control of the Mayo Area Fire District in Spartanburg County to issue General Obligation Bonds in the principal amount of not exceeding $400,000 to be issued by the Mayo Area Fire District subject to the results of a favorable referendum in the district; and other matters relating thereto. (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)

D. Receive updated financial data and personnel vacancy report.

LIVABILITY COMMITTEE - Hon. Tom Foster, Chairman

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a proposal from the Inman Mills/Riverdale Foundation regarding recreation programs.

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

B. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance finding that Woodruff-Roebuck Water District may issue not exceeding $2,388,000 General Obligation Bonds; to authorize Woodruff-Roebuck Water District Commission to issue such bonds and to provide for the publication of notice of the said finding and authorization. (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)

C. 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 Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc (Project Cliffs); and other matters relating thereto including, without limitation, payment of a fee in lieu of taxes.

B. Render second Ordinance to amend the jointly owned and operated Industrial Business Park in conjunction with Union County, dated as of July 11, 1994; such Industrial/Business Park being located in Spartanburg County and established pursuant to the South Carolina Code of Laws of 1976 Section 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 tax to the counties and relevant taxing entities; and, to provide that Jobs Tax Credits allowed by law be provided for industries locating in said park, and to permit a user fee in lieu of ad valorem taxation. (Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc. – Herald-Journal Industrial Park)

C. Render second reading to an Ordinance to amend that certain agreement for the development of a joint Industrial and Business Park between Spartanburg County and Cherokee County dated March 19, 2007. (Iljin America Corp.)

D. Motion to remove from table an Ordinance to establish Capital Project Budgets for the 2008-2009 Budget Year of the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan.

E. Render second reading to an Ordinance as amended to establish Capital Project Budgets for the 2008-2009 Budget Year of the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan.

F. 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, 2008 and ending June 30, 2009; to provide for budget control of said appropriation by the Spartanburg County Council.

G. Render third reading to an Ordinance to amend Article IV of the Spartanburg County Code relating to the Spartanburg County Fire Prevention and Protection Advisory Committee to revise criteria for funding eligibility of fire departments and for other purposes.

H. Render third reading an Ordinance of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, authorizing a Master Lease Agreement in the principal amount of not exceeding $807,821 relating to the financing of equipment for public purposes; authorizing the execution and delivery of various documents including a Master Lease Agreement; and other matters relating thereto.

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 21, 2008 (Regular Meeting)

May 1, 2008 (Budget Work Session)

11. Adjourn