FINAL AGENDA

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

GENERAL SESSION

MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2008

4:00 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. Board of Assessment Appeals

B. Spartanburg County ULMO Board of Appeals

C. Chesnee Community Fire District Commission

D. Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee

E. Domestic Violence Board

F. EMS Advisory Committee

G. Parks and Recreation Special Tax District Commission

III. National Association of Home Builders Presentation (Dr. Elliot Eisenberg, National Association of Home Builders, to present)

IV. Receive information and take desired action in reference to Spartanburg County Tourism Action Plan. (Honorable Elaine Harris, Mayor of Pacolet, to present)

V. Receive information and take desired action in reference to Community Center Concept. (Ms. Kelley Ezell, Upstate Family Resource Center, and Ms. Wanda Fowler, Middle Tyger Community Center, to present)

VI. Budget Appeals from Outside Agencies

· Veterans Administration (Ms. Tina Connell, Assistant Veterans Administration Officer, to present)

· Spartanburg Historic Museum (Ms. Nannie Jefferies, Museum Administrator, to present)

VII. Administrator Amendments to the Recommended Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Budget.

VIII. Adjourn

AGENDA

ECONOMIC RECRUITMENT AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, JUNE 16, 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 related to a Right-of-Way transfer from Spartanburg County to Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC to allow for the relocation of utilities for the BMW expansion project. (Mr. Carter Smith, Economic Futures Group, to present) – (Action Requested: Authorize County Administrator to execute documents)

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

PUBLIC HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, JUNE 16, 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:

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance to regulate Open Burning. (Mr. Chris Story, Mr. Don Arnold, Environmental Enforcement Director, and Fire Marshal Bill Hall, to present) – (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, JUNE 16, 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 Ethics Policy. (Ms. Lisa Benfield, Internal Auditor, to present)

B. Receive updated financial data and personnel vacancy report.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

LIVABILITY COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, JUNE 16, 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:

No items scheduled.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

PUBLIC SAFETY and JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, JUNE 16, 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, JUNE 16, 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, JUNE 16, 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 regarding activities of Public Works Department.

III. Other

V. Adjourn

MAIN AGENDA

County Council Meeting

MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2008, 5:30 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SPARTANBURG, SC

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

Invocation …………………………………….… Chaplain Jerry Clevenger

Pledge of Allegiance

2. Presentations:

A. Resolution expressing recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon Spartanburg County by the achievements of Boiling Springs High School’s Baseball Team, The Bulldogs, for winning the 2008 4A State Championship. (Head Coach Jeff Lipscomb to receive)

B. Resolution proclaiming June 2008 as National Homeownership Month in Spartanburg County. (Ms. Kathy Rivers, Community and Economic Development Director, to receive)

C. Recognition of additional Graduates of the Second Spartanburg County Citizens’ Academy.

3. Conduct Public Hearings Pertaining to the Following:

A. To consider 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.)

B. To consider 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)

C. To consider 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.

D. To consider an Ordinance to 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.

E. To consider 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.

F. To consider an Application for special Public Event Exclusion from the Noise Ordinance requested by Austin D. Kelley Jr. from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on June 28, 2008, for a Neighborhood Watch Block Party at 301, 303, and 305 North Celestial Drive, Greer.

4. Appearing Before Council:

No appearances scheduled.

5. Committee Reports:

(Committee Meetings to be held at 4:00 p.m.)

ECONOMIC RECRUITMENT and DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE –

Hon. David Britt, Chairman

A. Receive information and take desired action related to a Right-of-Way transfer from Spartanburg County to Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC to allow for the relocation of utilities for the BMW expansion project. (Action Requested: Authorize County Administrator to execute documents)

PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE –

Hon. Jeff Horton, Chairman

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance to regulate Open Burning. (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)

PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE - Hon. Dale Culbreth, Chairman

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

B. 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 regarding activities of Public Works Department.

6. Old Business:

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

C. Render third reading to a Budget Ordinance as amended 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.

D. Render second reading 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.)

E. Render second reading 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)

F. Render second reading 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.

G. Render second reading 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.

H. Render second reading 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.

7. New Business

A. Consider an Application for special Public Event Exclusion from the Noise Ordinance requested by Austin D. Kelley Jr. from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on June 28, 2008, for a Neighborhood Watch Block Party at 301, 303, and 305 North Celestial Drive, Greer.

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: May 13, 2008 (Special Meeting)

May 19, 2008 (Regular Meeting)

11. Adjourn