FINAL AGENDA

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

GENERAL SESSION

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2009

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. Building Code Board of Appeals and Adjustments

C. Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee

D. Cooley Springs/Fingerville Fire Service Area

E. Lakewood Hills Special Tax District

F. Twin Lakes Special Tax District

G. Una Community Fire Service Area Board

III. Receive information in reference to the “Upstate Reality Check” initiative and an upcoming Collaborative Regional Visioning Exercise to be held in April. (Mr. Hal Johnson, Upstate Alliance, to present)

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

ECONOMIC RECRUITMENT AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2009

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

I. Call to Order- Hon. David Britt, Chairman

Hon. Jeff Horton, Member

Hon. Michael Brown, Member

II. Matters before Committee:

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance to provide for certain amendments to industrial and business park agreements between Spartanburg County and Union County in connection with the distribution of fee in lieu of tax revenues within Spartanburg County, and other matters related thereto. (Mr. David Cordeau, Chief Executive Officer and President, Economic Futures Group, and Mr. Brad Love, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, to present) – (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)

B. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance to provide for the Order of Distribution of fee in lieu of tax revenues generated from Spartanburg County parcels located in certain joint county industrial and business parks, and other matters related thereto in support of the Economic Futures Group. (Mr. David Cordeau, Chief Executive Officer and President, Economic Futures Group, and Mr. Brad Love, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, 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 in lieu of tax agreement by and between Spartanburg County, South Carolina and Rochling Automotive Duncan, LLP with respect to certain economic development property, whereby such property will be subject to certain payments in lieu of taxes; and other matters related thereto. (Mr. Carter Smith, Economic Futures Group, and Mr. Brad Love, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, to present) – (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)

D. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance to develop a jointly owned and operated Industrial/Business Park in conjunction with Cherokee County, such Industrial/Business Park to be geographically located in Spartanburg County and established pursuant to South Carolina Code of Laws for 1976, Section 4-1-170 et sequitur, as amended; to provide for a written agreement with Cherokee 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. (Project Mizzou and O.P. Carolina, LLC) - (Mr. Carter Smith, Economic Futures Group, to present) – (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)

E. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a fee in lieu of tax agreement between Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and Gas Turbine Efficiency, LLC (Project Thermal); and other matters relating thereto including, without limitation, payment of a fee in lieu of taxes. (Mr. Carter Smith, Economic Futures Group, to present) – (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)

F. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution recognizing that the Food Lion Shopping Center located at 95 Garner Road in Spartanburg, South Carolina is exempt from ad valorem taxes for years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010, directing the Spartanburg County Treasurer to reimburse the ad valorem taxes paid for tax years 2006, 2007 and 2008, and directing the Spartanburg County Tax Assessor to note the exemption of the subject property on the County records for tax years 2009 and 2010. (Mr. Sean Faulkner, Roe Cassidy Coates & Price, PA, to present) – (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

PUBLIC HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2009

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

I. Call to Order - Hon. Jane Hall, Chairman

Hon. Tom Foster, Member

Hon. O’Neal Mintz, Member

II. Matters before Committee:

A. Receive information in reference to Victor Mill. (Mr. Chris Story to present) – (Mr. Tom McAbee, President, Victor Mill Neighborhood Association, to appear)

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2009

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

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

Hon. Jeff Horton, Member

Hon. Jane Hall, Member

II. Matters before Committee:

A. Update on Voluntary Time Off (VTO) Program. (Mr. Tony Bell, Director of Human Resources, to present)

B. Receive information in reference to Retention and Recruitment Program at the Detention Center. (Warden Larry Powers, Director of Detention Facility, and Mr. Tony Bell, Director of Human Resources, to present)

C. Sheriff Chuck Wright

D. Receive updated financial data and personnel vacancy report.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

LIVABILITY COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2009

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. Receive information in reference to upcoming Library events. (Mr. Todd Stephens, County Librarian, and Ms. Mary Speed Lynch, Library Board Chairman, to present)

B. Receive information and take desired action in reference to Lease Agreement with Wellford Parks and Recreation. (Mr. Jeff Caton, Director of Parks and Recreation, and Mr. Jeff Hardee, Chairman of Parks and Recreation Commission, to present) – (Action Requested: Motion to approve Lease Agreement)

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

PUBLIC SAFETY and JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2009

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

I. Call to Order- Hon. Michael Brown, Chairman

Hon. Jane Hall, Member

Hon. Dale Culbreth, 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, FEBRUARY 23, 2009

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

I. Call to Order- Hon. Jeff Horton, Chairman

Hon. Tom Foster, Member

Hon. O’Neal Mintz, Member

II. Matters before Committee

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance amending the Storm Water Management Ordinance. (Mr. Chris Story to present) – (Action Requested: Render second reading to Ordinance)

B. Receive Planning Department Reports on Development Activity.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

PUBLIC WORKS, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2009

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

I. Call to Order- Hon. O’Neal Mintz, Chairman

Hon. Dale Culbreth, Member

Hon. David Britt, Member

II. Matters before Committee:

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution for Capital Project Scope Change – Dairy Ridge Road Bridge Replacement (Project #BR0004). (Mr. Chris Story to present) (Representatives from Palmetto Conservation Foundation and the Croft State Natural Area to make a brief presentation) - (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

B. Initial Presentation on Strategic Planning for Solid Waste Collection. (Mr. Chris Story and Sandy Gutner P.E., Brown and Caldwell Engineers, to present)

C. Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Department.

III. Other

V. Adjourn

MAIN AGENDA

County Council Meeting

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2009, 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. Mr. John Henderson, South Carolina Association of Counties, to present the “Outstanding Safety Achievement Award” to County Council.

B. Resolution recognizing David Miller for his courageous and heroic act.

3. Conduct Public Hearings Pertaining to the Following:

No items scheduled.

4. Appearing Before Council:

A. Mr. Walter McSherry

5. Committee Reports:

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

ECONOMIC RECRUITMENT and DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE –

Hon. David Britt, Chairman

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance to provide for certain amendments to industrial and business park agreements between Spartanburg County and Union County in connection with the distribution of fee in lieu of tax revenues within Spartanburg County, and other matters related thereto. (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)

B. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance to provide for the Order of Distribution of fee in lieu of tax revenues generated from Spartanburg County parcels located in certain joint county industrial and business parks, and other matters related thereto in support of the Economic Futures Group. (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 in lieu of tax agreement by and between Spartanburg County, South Carolina and Rochling Automotive Duncan, LLP with respect to certain economic development property, whereby such property will be subject to certain payments in lieu of taxes; and other matters related thereto. (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)

D. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance to develop a jointly owned and operated Industrial/Business Park in conjunction with Cherokee County, such Industrial/Business Park to be geographically located in Spartanburg County and established pursuant to South Carolina Code of Laws for 1976, Section 4-1-170 et sequitur, as amended; to provide for a written agreement with Cherokee 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. (Project Mizzou and O.P. Carolina, LLC) - (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)

E. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a fee in lieu of tax agreement between Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and Gas Turbine Efficiency, LLC (Project Thermal); and other matters relating thereto including, without limitation, payment of a fee in lieu of taxes. (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance)

F. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution recognizing that the Food Lion Shopping Center located at 95 Garner Road in Spartanburg, South Carolina is exempt from ad valorem taxes for years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010, directing the Spartanburg County Treasurer to reimburse the ad valorem taxes paid for tax years 2006, 2007 and 2008, and directing the Spartanburg County Tax Assessor to note the exemption of the subject property on the County records for tax years 2009 and 2010. (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE –

Hon. Jane Hall, Chairman

A. Receive information in reference to Victor Mill.

PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE - Hon. Dale Culbreth, Chairman

A. Update on Voluntary Time Off (VTO) Program.

B. Receive information in reference to Retention and Recruitment Program at the Detention Center.

C. Sheriff Chuck Wright

D. Receive updated financial data and personnel vacancy report.

LIVABILITY COMMITTEE - Hon. Tom Foster, Chairman

A. Receive information in reference to upcoming Library events.

B. Receive information and take desired action in reference to Lease Agreement with Wellford Parks and Recreation. (Action Requested: Motion to approve Lease Agreement)

PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE –

Hon. Michael Brown, Chairman

A. Receive information regarding activities of Building Codes Department.

LAND USE COMMITTEE - Hon. Jeff Horton, Chairman

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance amending the Storm Water Management Ordinance. (Action Requested: Render second reading to Ordinance)

B. 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 for Capital Project Scope Change – Dairy Ridge Road Bridge Replacement (Project #BR0004). (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

B. Initial Presentation on Strategic Planning for Solid Waste Collection.

C. Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Department.

6. Old Business:

A. Render third reading to Ordinance amending the Unified Land Management Ordinance (ULMO), Ordinance No. 0-99-15, Article 3, Section 3.20 Billboards, as amended, to require the permission of dwelling owners whose dwellings are located within 600 feet of a proposed sign, to define “permanently maintained business,” and to make certain other editorial corrections.

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: January 26, 2009 (Regular Meeting)

11. Adjourn