MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2001, 5:30 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SPARTANBURG, SC

 

 

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

Invocation..……………………Bill Cox of Concoxions Ministries

Pledge of Allegiance 

 

2.     Presentations:

A.     Resolution recognizing the Spartanburg County Communications/9-1-1 Department and proclaiming the week of April 8-14, 2001 as Telecommunicators Week.

B.     Resolution proclaiming the week of April 8-14, 2001 as International Building Safety Week.

 

3.                  Conduct Public Hearings Pertaining to the Following:

A.                To consider an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of not exceeding $950,000 general obligation bonds of Pelham-Batesville Fire District.

B.                To consider an ordinance to authorize:  (1) the execution and delivery of a fee In lieu of tax agreement among Cherokee County, SC, Spartanburg County, SC and 3G Mermet Corporation; (2) Spartanburg County to covenant in such agreement to accept certain fees in lieu of ad valorem taxes; and (3) other matters related thereto (3G Mermet)

 

4.            Appearing Before Council:

No appearances scheduled.

 

5.         Old Business:

           

A.                Receive information and take desired action in reference to proposed Resolution approving the enlargement of the boundaries of the Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District (Lower North Tyger River Annexation)

 

6.            Committee Reports:

 

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

A.     Update Council on Archer Road Community Meetings. (Elena Rush to appear)

B.     Provide overview of the County’s involvement in the Arkwright redevelopment. (Elena Rush to appear)

 

PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE - Hon. Ken Huckaby, Chairman

  1. Presentation of the County Audit Management Letter. (Randy Thomas to appear)
  2. Present recommendations pursuant to the property tax audit. (Randy Thomas to appear)
  3. Receive information concerning the schedule for the Charter Cable Franchise Agreement process.
  4. Westview Fariforest Fire District has requested to appear before Council concerning the Referendum held in 1997 and the resulting millage problems encountered.
  5. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Spartanburg County and Spartanburg Technical College – Re:  Dent Building.
  6. Receive information and take desired action concerning a local option sales tax. (render first reading by title only)
  7. Receive updated financial data.

 

 

RECREATION COMMITTEE - Hon. Jeff Horton, Chairman

  1. Receive monthly information regarding Cleveland Park Renovation project, including fundraising status and project implementation. (Mr. Jeff Caton to appear/backup to be provided under separate cover.)
  2. Receive monthly progress report and take desired action regarding USCS Soccer Complex. (Mr. Jeff Caton to appear.)

 

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

 

No items scheduled.

 

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

 

A.  Receive information and take desired action with regard to amending the boundaries of the Duncan Fire Service Area to exclude property annexed by the Town of Lyman. (render first reading)

  1. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a request by the Town of Reidville to prosecute any of its cases in the Magistrate’s Court.
  2. Receive information and take desired action concerning a request from the Town of Chesnee for Spartanburg County to consent to a proposed order to be signed by the Chief Justice concerning its municipal judge.
  3. Receive information regarding activities of Building Codes Department.

 

 

LAND USE COMMITTEE -Hon. David Britt, Chairman

 

A.            Receive updated information concerning changes to the Unified Land Management Ordinance.

 

 

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

 

  1. Receive information and take desired action on an appeal concerning a multi-way stop.
  2. Request Council authorization to purchase 4.67 acres on Parris Bridge Road to be used as regional collection center.
  3. Request Council authorization to proceed with negotiations for landfill planning services with Olver, Inc.
  4. Receive information and take desired action concerning a letter of consistency for permitting additional acreage at Spartanburg County’s Wellford landfill facility.
  5. Award continuing engineering and related services contracts to multiple firms pursuant to consultant selection process in response to Request for Proposals dated November 20, 2000.
  6. Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Department.

 

 

6.         Old Business:

 

A.        Render third reading to an Ordinance authorizing the execution and deliver of a fee in lieu of tax agreement between Spartanburg County, SC, Cherokee County, SC and 3G Mermet Corporation.  Spartanburg County to covenant in such agreement to accept certain fees in lieu of ad valorem taxes, the benefits of a multi-county park to be made available to 3G Mermet, and other matters thereto.

B.                Render Third reading to an Ordinance repealing an Ordinance creating the Emergency Communications Advisory Committee.

C.                Render second reading to an Ordinance finding that Pelham-Batesville Fire District may issue not exceeding $950,000 general obligation bonds, to authorize the board of fire control of Pelham-Batesville Fire District to issue such bonds and to provide for the publication of notice of the said finding and authorization.

D.                Render second reading to an Ordinance for the purpose of establishing the Spartanburg/Cherokee Industrial Development Corporation, stating its purposes and appointing the members to the Board of Directors of the Spartanburg/Cherokee Industrial Development Corporation.

E.                Render second reading to an Ordinance authorizing the development of a jointly owned and operated industrial/business park to be geographically located in Cherokee and Spartanburg Counties, and established pursuant to SC Code of Laws 1976, et. Seq., as amended; to provide for the expenses of the park, the percentage of revenue application and the distribution of fees in lieu of taxes to the counties 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.

F.                 Render second reading to an Ordinance consenting to the assignment in part to Teijin Monofilament US, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, of that certain lease, agreement between Spartanburg County, SC and Hoechst Celanese Corporation, dated December 1, 1989, as amended and that certain lease agreement between Spartanburg County, SC and Hoechst Celanese Corporation, dated December 1, 1995, as amended and that certain lease agreement between Spartanburg County, SC and Hoechst Celenese Corporation, dated December 1, 1996, as amended, all pursuant to the terms of the respective lease agreements; and other matters related thereto.

G.                Render second reading to an Ordinance approving the granting of an amended and restated mortgage o the real and personal property subject to the lease agreement dated October 1, 1998 between Spartanburg County, SC and Spartanburg Stainless, inc., and Spartanburg Automotive, Inc., and the execution and deliver of such an amended and restated mortgage on such property to Comerca Bank.

 

 

7.      New Business:

 

  1. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a proposed Resolution changing the name of that particular road designated as Old Greenville Highway (Highway 29) located from East Blackstock Road westward to Interstate 85 as Warren H. Abernathy Street.
  2. Render first reading to an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a lease agreement between Spartanburg County, SC as lessor, and Premier Roof Systems, LLC as lessee; and other matters related thereto including without limitation, payment of a fee in lieu of taxes.

 

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 19, 2001 (regular meeting)

 

February 23, 2001 (Retreat)

 

March 12, 2001 (Special Meeting)

 

11.             Adjourn.