MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 1999, 5:30 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SPARTANBURG, SC

 

1. Call to Order......................................................................Karen Floyd, Chairman

2. Invocation...............………..…......... Rev. Hailstock, Majority Baptist Church

Pledge of Allegiance

  1. Presentations:
    1. Resolutions recognizing past members of Spartanburg Regional Health District Board.
    2. Resolution recognizing Team Pegasus members.
    3. Resolution declaring August 27 through August 28, 1999, "Zero Tolerance for Litter" in Spartanburg County.

5. Conduct Public Hearings Pertaining to the Following:

    1. An Ordinance amending Video Poker Ordinance Number 517 and 661.
    2. An Ordinance relating to the fiscal affairs of Lakewood Hills Special Tax District.
    3. An Ordinance relating to the fiscal affairs of the Fire Services Areas.

6. Appearing Before Council:

    1. Mr. Chuck Ewart, Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce, to appear to discuss 1999 Inter-Community Visit to Columbus, Georgia.

 

7. Committee Reports:

PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE- Hon. Johnnye Code Stewart, Chairman

  1. Receive information and take desired action in reference to the leasing of the

    2. vacant Duncan Health Department.

  2. Receive information and take desired action in reference to payment of invoices for the transportation of Veterans.

 

 

PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE - Hon. Ken Huckaby, Chairman

 

  1. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a settlement agreement for the payment of cable franchise fees due.
  2. Receive updated financial data.

RECREATION COMMITTEE - Hon. Jeff Horton, Chairman

  1. Receive information regarding contract negotiations for acquisition of property on west side.

 

ECONOMIC RECRUITMENT and DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - Hon. David Britt, Chairman

No items scheduled.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - Hon. Rock Adams, Chairman

 

  1. Mr. James Hudgens to appear regarding funding for Courtroom Projection Equipment.
  2. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a request for a solicitation permit from Muscular Dystrophy Association and Spartanburg Firefighters.
  3. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a technology grant for the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Department.
  4. Receive updated information regarding a proposed Ordinance prohibiting cruising in Spartanburg County at certain times in certain designated locations.
  5. Take desired action in reference to management study of Solicitor’s Office, Public Defender’s Office and Magistrate Court, relative to establishing a committee and implementation of recommendations.
  6. Receive information and take desired action with regard to requests from the Sheriff’s Office as follows:
    1. Reclassification of 14 deputy positions;
    2. Reclassification of a bomb technician;
    3. Continuation of the drug lab grant match.
  1. Receive information regarding activities of Building Codes Department.

 

PUBLIC WORKS, BUILDINGS and GROUNDS COMMITTEE - Hon. Frank Nutt Chairman

  1. Receive information and take desired action in reference to Environmental Services Director Position.
  2. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a proposed Storm Water Drainage Policy, as revised.
  3. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a request for a letter of consistency for a land clearing debris and yard trash landfill (Hawkins Grading Landfill).
  4. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a request for a letter of consistency for a land clearing debris and yard trash landfill (Jimmy Wilson Construction).
  5. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a request for a letter of consistency for increasing the annual tonnage limits of the Wellford C & D Landfill.
  6. Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Department.

8. Old Business:

 

    1. Render third reading to an Ordinance relating to the fiscal affairs of Lakewood Hills Special Tax District, making appropriations therefore, and levying taxes for the year beginning July 1, 1999, and ending June 30, 2000; to provide for budget control of said appropriations by the Spartanburg County Council, providing an effective date.
    2. Render third reading to an Ordinance relating to the fiscal affairs of the Arcadia Fire Service Area, Campobello Fire Service Area, Chesnee Community Fire Service Area, Cooley Springs Fingerville Fire Service Area, Cowpens Fire Service Area, Draper Fire Service Area, Duncan Fire Service Area, East Greer Fire Service Area, Enoree Fire Service Area, Hobbysville Fire Service Area, Inman Community Fire Service Area, Landrum Fire Service Area, Poplar Springs Fire Service Area, Una Fire Service Area, Wellford Fire Service Area, Woodruff Fire Service Area, and Zoar Fire Service Area, making appropriations therefore, and levying taxes for the year beginning July 1, 1999, and ending June 30, 2000; to provide for budget control of said appropriations by the Spartanburg County Council, providing an effective date.
    3. Render third reading to an Ordinance amending Video Poker Ordinance Number 517 and 661.
    4. Render second reading to an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 429 (Spartanburg County Subdivision Regulations) Ordinance No. 477 (Spartanburg County Mobile Home Ordinance); and Ordinance No. 452 (Spartanburg County Development Standards Ordinance).
    5. Render second reading to an Ordinance approving the assignment and transfer of two cable television franchises from Intermedia Partners Southeast to Charter Communications, LLC.

 

  1. New Business:
    1. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a resolution calling for a public hearing to consider enlargement of the Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District.
    2. Receive information and take desired action regarding an application for permits for special public event exclusions from the Noise Ordinance as submitted by the Greer Dragway for August 28, 1999 and September 17, 1999.

10. Receive Information Regarding Vacancies

11. Receive Nominations:

    1. Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee
    2. Assessment Appeals Board
    3. Athletic Commission
    4. Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee
    5. Development Standards Board of Appeals
    6. EMS Advisory Committee
    7. Fire Prevention/Protection Advisory Committee
    8. Junkyard Board of Control
    9. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
    10. Piedmont Community Action, Inc.
    11. Tyger River Sewer Authority
    12. Una Community Fire Service Area
    13. Zoar Fire District Board
  1. Appointments:

13. 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.

14. Miscellaneous Administrative and Council Matters:

15. Approve Minutes:

July 19, 1999 (regular meeting)

July 26, 1999 (special meeting)

16. Motion to Adjourn