MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1999, 5:30 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SPARTANBURG, SC

 

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

2. Invocation...............……….......... Rev. Jennings Putnam, Arcadia First Baptist

Pledge of Allegiance ……..Boy Scout Troop Six (New Prospect Community)

  1. Presentations:
    1. Presentation of International Association of Emergency Managers Media Award.

5. Conduct Public Hearings Pertaining to the Following:

    1. A proposed Ordinance consenting to the assignment, in part, to Johns Manville Corporation of (1) that certain Lease Agreement between Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and Hoechst Celanese Corporation, dated as of December 1, 1989; (2) that certain Lease Agreement between Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and Hoechst Celanese Corporation, dated as of December 1, 1995; and (3) that certain Lease Agreement between Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and Hoechst Celanese Corporation dated as of December 1, 1996; all pursuant to the terms of the respective Lease Agreements; and other matters related thereto, with Consent Agreement and Addendum to Lease Agreement attached.
    2. Proposed enlargement of the Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District (Fernwood-Glendale/Sloans Grove Road Area Annexation).
    3. An Ordinance, as amended, approving the assignment and transfer of two cable television franchises from Intermedia Partners Southeast to Charter Communications, LLC.

6. Appearing Before Council:

    1. Appearance of Mr. Chris Story to give update on Share the Vision.
    2. Representatives of University of South Carolina Spartanburg to review proposal for location of National Guard Armory on campus.
    3. Mrs. Doris Giles and Stanley Pack to appear to appeal the decision of the Development Standards Board of Appeals relative to a variance on the rear lot line setback for property located at 3115 Boiling Springs Road.

7. Committee Reports:

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

  1. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a contract to be entered into between Spartanburg County and the Department of Mental Health.
  2. Receive updated information regarding Saxon Area Conditions.
  3. Receive updated information and take desired action regarding possible amendments to the Mobile Home Ordinance relative to pre-1991 mobile homes.

 

PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE - Hon. Ken Huckaby, Chairman

  1. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a request for financial support for the NACo 2000 Annual Conference.
  2. Receive updated financial data.

RECREATION COMMITTEE - Hon. Jeff Horton, Chairman

No items scheduled.

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

  1. Receive information and take desired action in reference to Appalachian Council of Governments Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.
  2. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution identifying a project proposed by KMC Telecom, Inc. to invest not less than $5,000,000 over the next 5 years and authorizing negotiation of a fee-in-lieu of taxes.
  3. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution consenting to a redevelopment plan of the City of Spartanburg, South Carolina, and the issuance of obligations to finance the redevelopment project pursuant to the provisions of Title 31, Chapter 6 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended; and other matters incidental thereto.


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

  1. Receive updated information regarding a proposed Ordinance prohibiting cruising in Spartanburg County at certain times in certain designated locations.
  2. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a proposed Ordinance changing the name of the Zoar Fire Service Area to the Tyger River Fire Service Area.
  3. 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 a proposal to contract for part-time executive staffing to enhance transportation project management and strategic multi-modal transportation planning.
  2. Receive information and take desired action regarding a proposed contract with the Spartanburg Humane Society for the housing of animals.
  3. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a request to replace a bridge on Carver Mill Road.
  4. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a request to replace a bridge on Farmer Road.
  5. Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Department.

8. Old Business:

    1. 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, Cross Anchor 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.
    2. Render third reading to an Ordinance, as amended, approving the assignment and transfer of two cable television franchises from Intermedia Partners Southeast to Charter Communications, LLC.
    3. Render second reading to a proposed Ordinance consenting to the assignment, in part, to Johns Manville Corporation of (1) that certain Lease Agreement between Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and Hoechst Celanese Corporation, dated as of December 1, 1989; (2) that certain Lease Agreement between Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and Hoechst Celanese Corporation, dated as of December 1, 1995; and (3) that certain Lease Agreement between Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and Hoechst Celanese Corporation dated as of December 1, 1996; all pursuant to the terms of the respective Lease Agreements; and other matters related thereto, with Consent Agreement and Addendum to Lease Agreement attached.
  1. New Business:
    1. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a proposed Resolution approving the enlargement of the boundaries of the Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District (Fernwood-Glendale/Sloans Grove Road Area).
    2. Render first reading to an Ordinance repealing Ordinance Nos. 85 and 472 which provided for the creation of the Spartanburg County Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.
    3. Receive information and take desired action in reference to applications from Michael L. Greer (Greer Dragway) for permits for special public event exclusion from the noise ordinance for October 14, 1999, from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.; with a rain date of Saturday, October 16, 1999, if needed; and November 20, 1999, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m., with a rain date of November 27, 1999, if needed.
    4. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a request by the Knights of Columbus for a Solicitation Permit.

10. Receive Information Regarding Vacancies

11. Receive Nominations:

    1. Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee
    2. Alcohol & Drug Abuse Commission
    3. Arcadia Fire Board
    4. Assessment Appeals Board
    5. Athletic Commission
    6. Building Code Board of Appeals
    7. Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee
    8. Development Standards Board of Appeals
    9. EMS Advisory Committee
    10. Fire Prevention/Protection Advisory Committee
    11. Hobbysville Fire District
    12. Junkyard Board of Control
    13. Library Board of Trustees
    14. Piedmont Community Action, Inc.
    15. Private Industry Council
    16. Tyger River Sewer Authority
    17. Una Community Fire Service Area
    18. 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:

Discuss meeting date to set levies on or before September 27, 1999.

15. Approve Minutes:

August 16, 1999 (regular meeting)

August 30, 1999 (special meeting)

16. Motion to Adjourn