FINAL AGENDA

 

 

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

 GENERAL SESSION

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

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.     Community & Economic Development Loan Committee

C.    Domestic Violence Board

D.    Hobbysville Fire District

E.     Lakewood Hills Special Tax District

F.     Spartanburg County ULMO Board of Appeals

G.    Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

H.     Twin Lakes Special Tax District

I.         Water and Sewer Advisory Committee

 

 

III.       Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance to amend Section 2-53 of the Spartanburg County Code of Ordinances relative to County Administrator’s authority to execute documents which do not obligate County funds.  (Katherine Hubbard, County Administrator, to present) – (Action Requested:  Render first reading to Ordinance)

 

 

IV.      Adjourn

 

 

 

 


 

AGENDA

ECONOMIC RECRUITMENT AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

 

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

 

 

 

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

                                                            Hon. Michael Brown, Member

                                                            Hon. Jane Hall, Member

 

 

II.                   Matters before Committee:

 

A.  Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution to authorize the County Administrator to execute denials of State PT-444 forms submitted by the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce Economic Futures Group for the benefit of targeted economic projects.  (Katherine Hubbard, County Administrator, to present) – (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution)

     

 

III.                  Other

 

 

IV.        Adjourn


 

AGENDA

PUBLIC HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

 

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

 

 

 

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

                                                            Hon. Roger Nutt, 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, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

 

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.     Receive information and take desired action on results of annual financial audit (fiscal year 2011) and the Single Audit Report on Expenditures of Federal Awards for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011.  (Mr. Stan Halliday, McAbee, Talbert, Halliday & Co., to present)

B.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution to approve an extended Special Assessment Period under Section 70-171 of the Spartanburg County, South Carolina Code of Ordinances for that certain parcel of improved real property known as the Arcadia Mill.  (Chris Rogers, Rogers Law Firm, to present) – (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution)

C.    Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution to approve an extended Special Assessment Period under Section 70-171 of the Spartanburg County, South Carolina Code of Ordinances for that certain parcel of improved real property known as the Mayfair Lofts.  (Chris Rogers, Rogers Law Firm, to present) – (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution)

D.    Receive information and take desired action in reference to Municipal Fee Agreements with the City of Spartanburg, Town of Duncan, City of Landrum, Town of Pacolet, and the City of Greer.  (Jim Hipp, Deputy County Administrator, to present) – (Action Requested:  Authorize County Administrator to execute agreements)

E.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution to amend the scope of the Detention Laundry Room Expansion project and the transfer of funding related thereto.  (Major Neal Urch, Sheriff’s Office, and Cole Alverson, Budget Director, to present) – (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution)

F.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution authorizing the Master Lease Agreement in the principal amount of not exceeding $1,613,450 relating to the financing of equipment for public purposes; authorizing the execution and delivery of various documents; and other matters relating thereto.  (Mr. Cole Alverson, Budget Director, to present) – (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution) 

G.    Receive Budget Report and information in reference to FY11-12 Budget.  (Mr. Cole Alverson, Budget Director, to present)

H.     Receive updated financial data and personnel vacancy report. 

 

 

III.                  Other

 

 

IV.               Adjourn


 

AGENDA

LIVABILITY COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

 

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

 

 

 

I.          Call to Order-             Hon. Roger Nutt, Chairman

                                                            Hon. David Britt, Member

                                                            Hon. Michael Brown, Member

 

 

II.                   Matters before Committee:

 

A.    Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution to adopt the Holston Creek Park Master Plan and to revise the Capital Improvement Program Budget for that project.  (Mr. Jim Campbell, Interim Parks Director, to present) – (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution)

B.    Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution to adopt the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Traffic Engineering Guidelines on wayfinding signs.  (Mr. Jim Campbell, Interim Parks Director, to present) – (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution)

C.    Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution to reallocate funds budgeted for Tyger River Park in order to realign the budget with anticipated expenditures, to address unfunded needs at Tyger River Park and North Spartanburg Parks, and to transfer Certificates of Participation (COPS) funds among four project accounts in order to better utilize the COPS Funds.  (Mr. Jim Campbell, Interim Parks Director, to present) – (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution) 

 

       

III.         Other

 

 

IV.        Adjourn


 

AGENDA

PUBLIC SAFETY and JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

 

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.     Spartanburg County Fire Advisory Committee Update.  (Chief Jamie Caggiano, Chairman, to present)

B.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance to amend Chapter 46, Article II of the Spartanburg County  Code of Ordinances to reinstate provisions relative to the Voluntary  Work Release Program, the Home Detention Program and Workers Compensation coverage for prison laborers and to delete Division 2 of the same Chapter and Article relative to the Department Head in accordance with the assumption of the custody of the County Jail by the Sheriff of Spartanburg County.  (Major Neal Urch, Sheriff’s Office, to present) – (Action Requested:  Render first reading to Ordinance)

C.    Receive information and take desired action in reference to a  multijurisdictional agreement between the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Spartanburg.  (Sheriff Chuck Wright to present) – (Action Requested:  Approve Agreement and authorize County Administrator to execute agreements)

D.    Receive information and take desired action in reference to a  Resolution to approve the mutual aid agreement between the  Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office and Florence County Sheriff’s Office.  (Sheriff Chuck Wright to present) – (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution) 

E.     Receive information regarding activities of Building Codes Department.

 

 

III.         Other

 

 

IV.        Adjourn

 


 

AGENDA

LAND USE COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

 

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

 

 

 

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

                                                            Hon. Roger Nutt, Member

                                                            Hon. O’Neal Mintz, 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, FEBRUARY 20, 2012

 

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 Copper Line Drive Connector and agreement with Westside Neighborhood Association relative to same.  (Steve Belue, Public Works Director, to o present) – (Action Requested:  Approval of Memorandum of Agreement and authorization for County Administrator to sign)

B.     Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Department.

 

 

III.                  Other  

 

 

IV.        Adjourn

 

 


MAIN AGENDA

County Council Meeting

 

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012, 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 to the Girl Scouts  for one hundred years of providing girls in Spartanburg County and  throughout the United States of America the opportunity to develop and reach their full potential.  (Kim Hutzel, President & CEO of the Girl Scouts of South Carolina Mountains to Midlands, to receive)              

 

 

3.         Employee Recognition…………… Katherine Hubbard, County Administrator

 

 

4.         Conduct Public Hearings Pertaining to the Following:

 

A.  To consider an Ordinance to authorize the execution and delivery of the second amendment to the fee agreement by and between Spartanburg County and DAA Draexlmaier Automotive of America, LLC to include the purchase of real property; and to provide for other matters thereto. 

B.  To consider an Ordinance of Spartanburg County, South Carolina authorizing a fee-in-lieu of tax arrangement and the provision of certain infrastructure credits for the benefit of Highland Baking Company, Inc. (Project Rise), an Illinois Corporation, pursuant to a fee-in-lieu of tax agreement between the County and the Corporation; and other matters relating to the foregoing.

C.  To consider an Ordinance finding that the Woodruff-Roebuck Water District, South Carolina may issue not exceeding $4,000,000 General Obligation Bonds and to provide for the publication of notice of the said finding and authorization. 

D.  To consider an Application for special Public Event Exclusion from the Noise Ordinance requested by Greer Dragway from 4:00 p.m. until midnight on Saturday, March 17, 2012 for a drag race at 1792 Dragway Road, Greer.

E.  To consider an Application for special Public Event Exclusion from the Noise Ordinance requested by Greer Dragway from 4:00 p.m. until midnight on Saturday, March 31, 2012 for a drag race at 1792 Dragway Road, Greer.

 

 

5.         Appearing Before Council:

 

A.  Brian P. DeVito, 120 Wellington Road, Wellford, to appear..                

 

 

6.     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 a Resolution to authorize the County Administrator to execute denials of State PT-444 forms submitted by the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce Economic Futures Group for the benefit of targeted economic projects.  (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution)

       

 

PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

Hon. Jane Hall, Chairman

 

No items scheduled.   

 

 

PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE - Hon. Dale Culbreth, Chairman

 

A.     Receive information and take desired action on results of annual financial audit (fiscal year 2011) and the Single Audit Report on Expenditures of Federal Awards for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011. 

B.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution to approve an extended Special Assessment Period under Section 70-171 of the Spartanburg County, South Carolina Code of Ordinances for that certain parcel of improved real property known as the Arcadia Mill.  (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution)

C.    Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution to approve an extended Special Assessment Period under Section 70-171 of the Spartanburg County, South Carolina Code of Ordinances for that certain parcel of improved real property known as the Mayfair Lofts.  (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution)

D.    Receive information and take desired action in reference to Municipal Fee Agreements with the City of Spartanburg, Town of Duncan, City of Landrum, Town of Pacolet, and the City of Greer.  (Action Requested:  Authorize County Administrator to execute agreements)

E.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution to amend the scope of the Detention Laundry Room Expansion project and the transfer of funding related thereto.  (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution)

F.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution authorizing the Master Lease Agreement in the principal amount of not exceeding $1,613,450 relating to the financing of equipment for public purposes; authorizing the execution and delivery of various documents; and other matters relating thereto.  (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution) 

G.    Receive Budget Report and information in reference to FY11-12 Budget.  (Mr. Jim Hipp and Mr. Cole Alverson, Budget Director, to present)

H.     Receive updated financial data and personnel vacancy report. 

 

 

LIVABILITY COMMITTEE - Hon. Roger Nutt, Chairman

 

A.  Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution to adopt the Holston Creek Park Master Plan and to revise the Capital Improvement Program Budget for that project.  (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution)

B.  Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution to adopt the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Traffic Engineering Guidelines on wayfinding signs.  (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution)

C.  Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution to reallocate funds budgeted for Tyger River Park in order to realign the budget with anticipated expenditures, to address unfunded needs at Tyger River Park and North Spartanburg Parks, and to transfer Certificates of Participation (COPS) funds among four project accounts in order to better utilize the COPS Funds.  (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution) 

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

Hon. Michael Brown, Chairman

 

A.     Spartanburg County Fire Advisory Committee Update. 

B.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance to amend Chapter 46, Article II of the Spartanburg County  Code of Ordinances to reinstate provisions relative to the Voluntary  Work Release Program, the Home Detention Program and Workers Compensation coverage for prison laborers and to delete Division 2 of the same Chapter and Article relative to the Department Head in accordance with the assumption of the custody of the County Jail by the Sheriff of Spartanburg County.  (Action Requested:  Render first reading to Ordinance)

C.    Receive information and take desired action in reference to a  multijurisdictional agreement between the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Spartanburg.  (Captain Mark Barry, Sheriff’s Office, to present) – (Action Requested:  Approve Agreement and authorize County Administrator to execute agreements)

D.    Receive information and take desired action in reference to a  Resolution to approve the mutual aid agreement between the  Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office and Florence County Sheriff’s Office.  (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution) 

E.     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 and take desired action in reference to Copper  Line Drive Connector and agreement with Westside Neighborhood Association relative to same.  (Action Requested:  Approval of Memorandum of Agreement and authorization for County Administrator to sign)

B.     Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Department.

 

 

7.         Old Business:        

 

A.  Render third reading to an Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of the transfer of authority for conducting Municipal Elections in the Town of Cowpens to the Spartanburg County Voter Registration and Election Commission; to define the powers, duties and responsibilities assumed by the Spartanburg County Voter Registration and Election Commission for the conduct of Municipal Elections in the Town of Cowpens; to provide for reimbursement of all costs and expenses incurred by the Spartanburg County Voter Registration and Election Commission in the conduct of such Municipal Elections; and to provide for other matters relating thereto.

B.  Render third reading to an Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of the Transfer of Authority for conducting Municipal Elections in the City of Chesnee to the Spartanburg County Voter Registration and Election Commission; to define the powers, duties and responsibilities assumed by the Spartanburg County Voter Registration and Election Commission for the conduct of Municipal Elections in the City of Chesnee; to provide for reimbursement of all costs and expenses incurred by the Spartanburg County Voter Registration and Election Commission in the conduct of such Municipal Elections; and to provide for other matters relating thereto.

C.  Render third reading to an Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of the transfer of authority for conducting Municipal Elections in the City of Landrum to the Spartanburg County Voter Registration and Election Commission; to define the powers, duties and responsibilities assumed by the Spartanburg County Voter Registration and Election Commission for the conduct of Municipal Elections in the City of Landrum; to provide for reimbursement of all costs and expenses incurred by the Spartanburg County Voter Registration and Election Commission in the conduct of such Municipal Elections; and to provide for other matters relating thereto.

D.  Render third reading to an Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of the transfer of authority for conducting Municipal Elections in the City of Inman to the Spartanburg County Voter Registration and Election Commission; to define the powers, duties and responsibilities assumed by the Spartanburg County Voter Registration and Election Commission for the conduct of Municipal Elections in the City of Inman; to provide for reimbursement of all costs and expenses incurred by the Spartanburg County Voter Registration and Election Commission in the conduct of such Municipal Elections; and to provide for other matters relating thereto.

E.  Render third reading to an Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of the transfer of authority for conducting Municipal Elections in the City of Wellford to the Spartanburg County Voter Registration and Election Commission; to define the powers, duties and responsibilities assumed by the Spartanburg County Voter Registration and Election Commission for the conduct of Municipal Elections in the City of Wellford; to provide for reimbursement of all costs and expenses incurred by the Spartanburg County Voter Registration and Election Commission in the conduct of such Municipal Elections; and to provide for other matters relating thereto.

F.   Render third reading to an Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of the transfer of authority for conducting Municipal Elections in the Town of Duncan to the Spartanburg County Voter Registration and Election Commission; to define the powers, duties and responsibilities assumed by the Spartanburg County Voter Registration and Election Commission for the conduct of Municipal Elections in the Town of Duncan; to provide for reimbursement of all costs and expenses incurred by the Spartanburg County Voter Registration and Election Commission in the conduct of such Municipal Elections; and to provide for other matters relating thereto.

G.  Render second reading to an Ordinance to authorize the execution and delivery of the second amendment to the fee agreement by and between Spartanburg County and DAA Draexlmaier Automotive of America, LLC to include the purchase of real property; and to provide for other matters thereto. 

H.  Render second reading to an Ordinance of Spartanburg County, South Carolina authorizing a fee-in-lieu of tax arrangement and the provision of certain infrastructure credits for the benefit of Highland Baking Company, Inc. (Project Rise), an Illinois Corporation, pursuant to a fee-in-lieu of tax agreement between the County and the Corporation; and other matters relating to the foregoing. 

I.    Render second reading to an Ordinance finding that the Woodruff-Roebuck Water District, South Carolina may issue not exceeding $4,000,000 General Obligation Bonds and to provide for the publication of notice of the said finding and authorization. 

 

 

8.         New Business

 

A.  Consider an Application for special Public Event Exclusion from the Noise Ordinance requested by Greer Dragway from 4:00 p.m. until midnight on Saturday, March 17, 2012 for a drag race at 1792 Dragway Road, Greer.

B.  Consider an Application for special Public Event Exclusion from the Noise Ordinance requested by Greer Dragway from 4:00 p.m. until midnight on Saturday, March 31, 2012 for a drag race at 1792 Dragway Road, Greer.

 

 

9.         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.

 

 

10.       Miscellaneous Council/Administrative Matters

 

 

11.       Approval of Minutes:   January 6, 2012 (Special Meeting)

  January 23, 2012 (Regular Meeting)

             

 

12.       Adjourn