FINAL AGENDA

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

GENERAL SESSION

MONDAY, JULY 21, 2008

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. Board of Assessment Appeals

B. Spartanburg County ULMO Board of Appeals

C. Chesnee Community Fire District Commission

D. Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee

E. Cooley Springs Fire District Advisory Board

F. EMS Advisory Committee

G. Poplar Springs Fire Department

III. Presentation of the Anderson County Land Use/Zoning Program. (Mr. Jeff Ricketson, Anderson County Planning Director, to present)

IV. Tourism Action Plan Presentation (Honorable Elaine Harris, Mayor of Pacolet, to present) – Actions requested are as follows:

· Council endorsement and support of the efforts of the Spartanburg Area Conservancy’s (SPACE) designation of the Pacolet River and Lawson’s Fork Creek as a South Carolina Scenic River as recommended by the Pacolet River/Lawson’s Fork Scenic River Task Force.

· Council consideration and approval of the formation of the Spartanburg County Tourism Action Plan Committee – Honorable Elaine Harris, Mayor of Pacolet and Nominated Chair. The Committee will be tasked with the development of the Spartanburg County Tourism Action Plan with members of the committee being experts in the field of Tourism (i.e. representatives of the Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce, Spartanburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, South Carolina Parks Recreation and Tourism, etc.). The Chair will be responsible for appointments.

V. Adjourn

AGENDA

ECONOMIC RECRUITMENT AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, JULY 21, 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 and Millage Rate Agreement by and between Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and Epsilon Plastics Inc. of South Carolina, whereby, under certain conditions, Spartanburg County will execute a fee in lieu of tax agreement with Alpha Industries, Inc. with respect to an industrial project in the county, whereby the project would be subject to certain fees in lieu of taxes; and providing for related matters. (Mr. Carter Smith, Economic Futures Group, and Mr. Frank Davis, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, to present) – (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

B. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a fee agreement by and between Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and Johnson Development Associates, Inc., its affiliates and assigns, to provide for a fee in lieu of taxes incentive, including the grant of an infrastructure credit; to provide for the inclusion of the project in a multi-county business or industrial park; and other matters thereto related. (Mr. Carter Smith, Economic Futures Group, and Mr. Alex Evins, Parker Poe, to present) – (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

PUBLIC HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, JULY 21, 2008

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

I. Call to Order - Hon. Michael Brown, 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, JULY 21, 2008

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

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

Hon. Michael Brown, Member

Hon. Tom Foster, Member

II. Matters before Committee:

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution ordering a referendum in the Mayo Area Fire District in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, to submit the question of whether the fire district shall be authorized to issue not exceeding $400,000 General Obligation Bonds; providing for the form of ballot to be used; providing for notice of the referendum; and providing for all other matters necessary to submit the aforesaid question. (Mr. Dan McLeod, McNair Law Firm, to present) – (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

B. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution to express the intention of the County Council of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, to cause Spartanburg County, South Carolina to be reimbursed for certain costs for certain public improvements with the proceeds of tax-exempt obligations. (Mr. Tom Gates to present) – (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

C. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution to authorize a change in Project Funding, Rehabilitation/Remediation of Fire Simulator Burn Rooms (PS0005), part of the FY 2008-09 Adopted Capital Budget. (Mr. Tom Gates to present) - (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

D. Presentation of the FY 2007/08 4^th Quarter Capital Projects Status Report. (Mr. Chris Bever, Program Evaluation Manager, to present)

E. Receive updated financial data and personnel vacancy report.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

LIVABILITY COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, JULY 21, 2008

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

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

Hon. David Britt, Member

Hon. Michael Brown, Member

II. Matters before Committee:

A. Progress report on litter activities in the County. (Mr. Don Arnold, Environmental Enforcement, to present)

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

PUBLIC SAFETY and JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, JULY 21, 2008

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

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

Hon. Michael Brown, Member

Hon. O’Neal Mintz, Member

II. Matters before Committee:

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to authorizing Commission of Connie Singletary as an Environmental Enforcement Animal Control Officer of Spartanburg County. (Action Requested: Authorize Commission)

B. Discussion of Municipal Prisoner Agreements.

C. Receive information regarding activities of Building Codes Department.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

LAND USE COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, JULY 21, 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, JULY 21, 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. To consider a petition requesting authorization to publish a public notice relating to the proposed removal of an abandoned cemetery. (Mr. Joseph Maddox, Jr., Attorney for Petitioner, to present)

B. Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Department.

III. Other

V. Adjourn

MAIN AGENDA

County Council Meeting

MONDAY, JULY 21, 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 exceptional and meritorious service of Chief William Ale, Don Arnold, Tony Barnett, Doug Bryson, Jim Campbell, Lt. John Dyas, Jimmy Greene, Marc Keenan, Christy Lanford, Robin Smith, Jeff Straub, and Robbie Swofford at the Region IV Dirty Bomb National Disaster Medical Service Exercise.

3. Conduct Public Hearings Pertaining to the Following:

A. To consider 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.)

B. To consider an Application for special Public Event Exclusion from the Noise Ordinance requested by Greer Dragway from 11:00 a.m. until midnight on August 16, 2008, for a Drag Race at 1792 Dragway Road, Greer.

4. Appearing Before Council:

A. Mr. Andrew Washington, Mr. Chris Emerson, and Mr. Dennis Deverin, residents of Cobb’s Creek subdivision in Boiling Springs, to present concerns about acts of vandalism, speeding in subdivision, and other occurrences.

B. Ms. Nannie Jefferies, Administrator for the History Museum; Ms. Jennifer Furrow, Executive Director, Historical Association; and Mr. Frank Sanders, Board Chairman, to appear.

5. Committee Reports:

(Committee Meetings to be held at 3:00 p.m.)

ECONOMIC RECRUITMENT and DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE –

Hon. David Britt, Chairman

B. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a fee agreement by and between Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and Johnson Development Associates, Inc., its affiliates and assigns, to provide for a fee in lieu of taxes incentive, including the grant of an infrastructure credit; to provide for the inclusion of the project in a multi-county business or industrial park; and other matters thereto related. (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)

PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE –

Hon. Michael Brown, Chairman

No items scheduled.

PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE - Hon. Dale Culbreth, Chairman

D. Presentation of the FY 2007/08 4^th Quarter Capital Projects Status Report.

E. Receive updated financial data and personnel vacancy report.

LIVABILITY COMMITTEE - Hon. Tom Foster, Chairman

A. Progress report on litter activities in the County.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE –

Hon. Rock Adams, Chairman

B. Discussion of Municipal Prisoner Agreements.

C. 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. To consider a petition requesting authorization to publish a public notice relating to the proposed removal of an abandoned cemetery.

B. Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Department.

6. Old Business:

A. Render third 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.)

B. Render third 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.)

C. Render third 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)

D. Render third 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.

E. Render third 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 Greer Dragway from 11:00 a.m. until midnight on August 16, 2008, for a Drag Race at 1792 Dragway Road, 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: June 16, 2008 (Regular Meeting)

June 19, 2008 (Special Meeting)

11. Adjourn