A regular meeting of Spartanburg County Council was held on Monday, February 21, 2000, at 5:30 p.m. in the County Council Chambers, County Administrative Office Building, 366 North Church Street, Spartanburg, SC. The following were in attendance: Honorable Karen Floyd, Chairman; Honorables Johnnye Code Stewart, David Britt, Jeff Horton, Rock Adams, Ken Huckaby and Frank Nutt, Council Members; along with James K. Hartmann, County Administrator; Glenn Breed, Assistant County Administrator; and Roy McBee Smith, County Attorney.

Chairman Floyd called the meeting to order.

Invocation was rendered by Rev. Jerry Long of Landrum First Baptist Church. Mr Jeff Caton led in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

A. Chairman Floyd declared open a public hearing relative to a proposed Ordinance to provide for the issuance and sale of not exceeding thirteen million dollars ($13,000,000) general obligation bonds, series 2000, of Spartanburg County, SC, to prescribe the purposes for which the proceeds shall be expended, to provide for the payment thereof, and other matters related thereto. No one appeared. Chairman Floyd declared the public hearing closed.

1. Mr. Antonio Q. Mack appeared regarding Cleveland Park Renovation and placement of basketball courts. Mr. Mack is concerned that there are no basketball courts planned in the Cleveland Park Renovation project. If there are no courts to be located in Cleveland Park, Mr. Mack requests that land be secured in the area for basketball courts. Chairman Floyd thanked Mr. Mack for appearing and advised him that a Sub-Committee is looking at this issue to come up with alternatives.
2. Ms. Nancy Holmes was scheduled to appear to give an update regarding the Census 2000 Project. Due to illness, Ms. Holmes was unable to attend. A written update will be provided to Council in the near future.

Public Health and Human Services Committee

No items scheduled.

Personnel and Finance Committee

1. Motion by Mr. Britt to authorize a pay adjustment for part-time magistrates to be equal to the hourly rate of the lowest paid full-time magistrate. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried.
2. Information was received regarding the Management Letter and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. A work session will be scheduled in March to review the findings. Departments with findings will be invited to attend the Work Session.
3. Motion by Mr. Britt to enter into a contract relative to marriage license fees in the Probate Court. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.
4. Updated financial information received.

1. This item referred to Mr. Jeff Caton (Receive information and take desired action in reference to proposal from Mr. Gregg Meeks regarding Spartanburg County Marathon)
2. Updated information was received regarding Cleveland Park Renovation Project. Mr. Caton has met with the Sheriff's Department and the City's Public Safety Department to discuss design concerns. The Crime Prevention through Environmental Design Team will be looking at the Park to provide safety philosophies. The fund raising campaign is organizing at this time.
3. Information was received regarding an RFP for regional park design. The RFP has been developed and is designed to use available funds.
4. No action taken regarding a matter discussed in executive session (regarding a contractual matter concerning property negotiations).

No items scheduled.
 

Public Safety and Judiciary Committee

1. Motion by Chairman Floyd to authorize a Mobile Home Disposal Initiative beginning March 15, 2000, for a period of six months, at which time the program and its results will be reviewed. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.
2. Motion by Chairman Floyd to authorize a Law Enforcement Liaison Program as described by the County Administrator for a period of six months, at which time the program will be re-evaluated for effectiveness. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.
3. Information received regarding activities of Building Codes Department.

1. Information received regarding activities of Public Works Department.
2. No action taken regarding a proposed 4 way stop at Willis Road and Brandermill Road. Construction is scheduled for Willis Road which may correct the site distance problem, and signage changes might not be necessary once construction is complete.
3. No action taken regarding a contractual matter concerning property negotiations which was discussed in executive session.

1. Motion by Mr. Britt to carry this item over. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried. (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. Motion by Mr. Britt to render second reading to an Ordinance providing technical and administrative amendments to Ordinance O-99-015 entitled Spartanburg County Unified Land Management Ordinance. Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried.
3. Motion by Mr. Britt to render second reading to an Ordinance to provide for the issuance and sale of not exceeding thirteen million dollars ($13,000,000) general obligation bonds, series 2000, of Spartanburg County, SC, to prescribe the purposes for which the proceeds shall be expended, to prescribe for the payment thereof, and other matters relating thereto. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.
4. Motion by Mr. Britt to render second reading to an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a lease agreement between Spartanburg County, SC, as lessor, and Benore Logistics Systems, Inc., as Lessee, and other matters relating thereto including, without limitation, payment of a fee in lieu of taxes. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.

No items scheduled.

All resolutions, ordinances, agreements, petitions and related documents which were read and approved by Council at this meeting for the financing of certain industrial or similar revenue bonds or notes, are incorporated in these minutes by reference as if fully set forth herein. The reference is to all such documents showing execution by the County on the date of this meeting included in the office of the Clerk of Court for Spartanburg County.

No miscellaneous Council/Administrative Matters discussed.

Motion by Ms. Stewart to approve the Minutes of January 21, 2000 (regular metting). Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.

Meeting adjourned.
 
 

Spartanburg County Council

By: _____________________________

Karen Floyd, Chairman

Attest:

_____________________________

Lori A. Hinds

Clerk to Council