FINAL AGENDA

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

GENERAL SESSION

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2009

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. Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission

B. Board of Assessment Appeals

C. Building Code Board of Appeals and Adjustments

D. Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee

E. Cooley Springs/Fingerville Fire Service Area

F. Lakewood Hills Special Tax District

G. Twin Lakes Special Tax District

III. Adjourn

AGENDA

ECONOMIC RECRUITMENT AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 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 a Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of an Inducement Agreement by and between Spartanburg County, South Carolina and Wal-Mart Stores East, LP, whereby, under certain conditions, Spartanburg County will execute a fee in lieu of tax agreement for a project involving not less than thirteen million five hundred thousand dollars ($13,500,000) investment. (Mr. Carter Smith, Economic Futures Group, and Wesley Crum, Attorney at Law, 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 Wal-Mart Stores East, LP, whereby, under certain conditions, Spartanburg County will execute a fee in lieu of tax agreement for a project involving not less than thirteen million five hundred thousand dollars ($13,500,000) investment and a special source revenue credit. (Mr. Carter Smith, Economic Futures Group, and Wesley Crum, Attorney at Law, to present) – (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance by title)

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

PUBLIC HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 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 and take desired action in reference to Community Development Block Grant Program, Home Investment Partnerships Program, and American Dream Down Payment Initiative Funding Recommendations. (Ms. Kathy Rivers to present) – (Action Requested: Approval of FY 2009 Annual Action Plan)

B. Receive information and take desired action in reference to Victor Mill. (Mr. Chris Story to present) – (Action Requested: Authorize County Administrator to execute Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate the redevelopment of Victor Mill)

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 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. Presentation of the FY 2008/09 Capital Improvement Plan Status Report. (Mr. Cole Alverson, Program Evaluation Manager, to present)

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. Chris Story to present) – (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

C. Receive updated financial data and personnel vacancy report.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

LIVABILITY COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 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 the Convention and Visitors Bureau Plan of Action for 2009 and receive the new Spartanburg County Visitor’s Guide. (Ms. Lauren Ponder, Spartanburg Convention & Visitors Bureau, to present)

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

PUBLIC SAFETY and JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 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, MARCH 16, 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 and Design Manual. (Mr. Chris Story to present) – (Action Requested: Render third 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, MARCH 16, 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 regarding activities of Public Works Department.

III. Other

V. Adjourn

MAIN AGENDA

County Council Meeting

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 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. Resolution proclaiming April 12-18, 2009 as Community Development Block Grant Week in Spartanburg County. (Ms. Kathy Rivers, Director of Community & Economic Development Department, to receive)

B. Resolution proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month in Spartanburg County. (Ms. Kathy Rivers, Director of Community & Economic Development Department, to receive)

C. Recognition of Graduates of the Project Civics Class at Broome High School.

3. Conduct Public Hearings Pertaining to the Following:

A. To consider an Ordinance to amend the Storm Water Management Ordinance.

B. To consider the proposed lease of certain property located at 280 North Craft Street, Wellford, to the Town of Wellford for recreation purposes.

C. To consider 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.

D. To consider 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.

E. To consider 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.

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 in reference to a Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of an Inducement Agreement by and between Spartanburg County, South Carolina and Wal-Mart Stores East, LP, whereby, under certain conditions, Spartanburg County will execute a fee in lieu of tax agreement for a project involving not less than thirteen million five hundred thousand dollars ($13,500,000) investment. (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 Wal-Mart Stores East, LP, whereby, under certain conditions, Spartanburg County will execute a fee in lieu of tax agreement for a project involving not less than thirteen million five hundred thousand dollars ($13,500,000) investment and a special source revenue credit. (Action Requested: Render first reading to Ordinance by title)

PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE –

Hon. Jane Hall, Chairman

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to Community Development Block Grant Program, Home Investment Partnerships Program, and American Dream Down Payment Initiative Funding Recommendations. (Action Requested: Approval of FY 2009 Annual Action Plan)

B. Receive information and take desired action in reference to Victor Mill. (Action Requested: Authorize County Administrator to execute Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate the redevelopment of Victor Mill)

PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE - Hon. Dale Culbreth, Chairman

A. Presentation of the FY 2008/09 Capital Improvement Plan Status Report.

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. Chris Story to present) – (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

C. Receive updated financial data and personnel vacancy report.

LIVABILITY COMMITTEE - Hon. Tom Foster, Chairman

A. Receive information in reference to the Convention and Visitors Bureau Plan of Action for 2009 and receive the new Spartanburg County Visitor’s Guide.

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 and Design Manual. (Action Requested: Render third 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 regarding activities of Public Works Department.

6. Old Business:

A. Render second reading 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.

B. Render second reading 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.

C. Render second reading 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.

D. Render second reading 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. (Wal-Mart Stores East, LP (Project Mizzou), O.P. Carolinas, LLC, and Tasty Blend Foods, Inc.)

E. Render second reading 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.

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: February 23, 2009 (Regular Meeting)

11. Adjourn