MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2000, 5:30 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SPARTANBURG, SC

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

Invocation..……………………………………………………

Pledge of Allegiance

  1. Presentations:
    1. Resolution recognizing Dorman High School Football for Big 16 State Championship.
  1. Conduct Public Hearings Pertaining to the Following:
    1. Proposed Ordinance designating the J. Verne Smith Parkway and portion of Highway 101 as a scenic highway.
    2. To consider the enlargement of the Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District (Lower North Tyger River Drainage Area Annexation)
    3. Ordinance amending the Spartanburg County Code so as to provide for procedures for the procurement of professional services (Purchasing Ordinance).
    4. Enlargement of the Chesnee Community Fire Service Area to include the areas within the municipal boundaries of the Town of Chesnee, SC, and whether such areas to be annexed shall be established as a taxing district pursuant to Title IV, Chapter 19, Code of Laws of SC 1976, as amended.

4. Appearing Before Council:

No appearances scheduled.

5. Committee Reports:

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

No items scheduled.

PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE - Hon. Ken Huckaby, Chairman

  1. Receive information and take desired action in reference to retirement system changes. (Mr. Bill Dennis)
  2. Receive information and take desired action in reference to stipend for members of Planning Commission, Board of Appeals and Building Code Board of Appeals.
  3. Receive updated financial data.

RECREATION COMMITTEE - Hon. Jeff Horton, Chairman

  1. Receive monthly progress report regarding Cleveland Park Renovation project. (Mr. Jeff Caton to appear.)
  2. Receive monthly progress report regarding USCS Soccer Complex and Regional Parks. (Mr. Jeff Caton to appear.)

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

  1. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of an inducement and millage rate agreement between Spartanburg County, SC, Cherokee County, SC, and 3G Mermet Corporation (Adopt Resolution.)
  2. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance authorizing the development of a jointly owned and operated industrial/business park in conjunction with Cherokee County, to be located in Spartanburg County and Cherokee County jointly, and a written agreement between the counties providing for the sharing of the expenses of the park, the percentage of revenue allocation, and the distribution of fees in lieu of taxes to the counties and relevant taxing entities, and to permit a user fee in lieu of ad valorem taxes. (Render first reading by title)

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

  1. Receive information and take desired action in reference to request from Mark Zayas, Co-Captain of Arcadia Rescue 1, for a solicitation permit for Arcadia Rescue 1 and its auxiliary to solicit funds from motorists on December 22 and December 23, with rain dates for December 29 and December 30, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the following locations: Hayne Street at West Blackstock Road; Hayne Street at Spring Street; Hayne Street at Morning Drive.
  2. Receive information and take desired action in reference to Spartanburg County Sheriff's Department Federal Block Grant.
  3. Receive information regarding activities of Building Codes Department.

LAND USE COMMITTEE

  1. Council Chair to consider appointment of Councilman Britt as Chairman of Land Use Committee.
  2. Update from organizational meeting of Land Use Committee.

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

  1. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a letter of consistency application from William O. Howard for a land clearing debris landfill at 1150 Gowan Road, Inman, SC.
  2. Receive information and take desired action in reference to consideration of award of bid for resurfacing of Sunnyside Drive (C-Fund Project).
  3. Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Department.

6. Old Business:

    1. Render second reading to an Ordinance amending the Spartanburg County Code so as to provide for procedures for the procurement of professional services (Purchasing Ordinance).
    2. Render third reading to an Ordinance amending the Spartanburg County Unified Land Management Ordinance No. O-99-015 so as to prohibit the erection of off-premise commercial advertising signs on the J. Verne Smith Parkway.
    3. Render third reading to an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a fee in lieu of tax agreement by and among Spartanburg County, SC, and TYCO Electronics Corporation; and other matters relating thereto including, without limitation, payment of a fee in lieu of taxes.
    4. Render third reading to a proposed Ordinance amending the terms of that certain Lease Agreement between Spartanburg County, SC, and Michelin North America, Inc., dated as of December 1, 1996.
    5. Render third reading to an Ordinance to amend the jointly owned and operated industrial/business park in conjunction with Union County; such park being geographically located in Union County and Spartanburg County and established pursuant to SC Code of Laws, as amended, to provide for a written agreement with Union 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; and to provide that jobs tax credits allowed by law be provided for industries locating in said park, and to permit a user fee in lieu of ad valorem taxation.
    6. Render third reading to an ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a lease agreement between Spartanburg county as lessor and Alcoa Fujikura Ltd. as lessee, and authorizing other matters relating to the lease agreement, including, without limitation, payment to Spartanburg County of a fee in lieu of taxes.
    7. Render third reading to an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 641 as it relates to the EMS Advisory Committee.
  1. New Business:
    1. Receive information and take desired action in reference to Resolution approving the enlargement of the boundaries of the Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District ( Lower North Tyger River Drainage Area ).

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.

  1. Miscellaneous Council/Administrative Matters
  2. Approval of Minutes: November 20, 2000 (regular meeting)

11. Adjourn.