Spartanburg County Council met on Monday, June 19, 2000, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, County Administrative Office Building. The following were in attendance: Honorable Karen Floyd, Chairman; Honorables Jeff Horton, David Britt, Johnnye Code Stewart, Ken Huckaby, Rock Adams, and Frank Nutt, Council members. Also in attendance were Mr. James Hartmann, County Administrator; Mr. Bill Dennis, Deputy County Administrator; Mr. Glenn Breed, Assistant County Administrator; and William McBee Smith, County Attorney.

In compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, notice of this meeting was provided in advance to the local news media and other interested parties.

I.

Chairman Floyd called the meeting to order. Invocation was rendered by Rev. Manning Strickland of the Word of Life Fellowship.

II.

Veterans of the Korean War led in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

III.

Motion by Mr. Britt to adopt a Resolution designating June 26, 2000, as Korean War Veterans Day in recognition of those men and women who served in the Korean War. Motion seconded by Mr. Horton and carried.

IV.

1. Chairman Floyd declared open a public hearing relative to a fee in lieu of tax agreement including specifically a lease to be entered into by Spartanburg County with Waukesha Bearings Corporation (property to be leased is located on Commercial Road in Spartanburg County). No one appeared in opposition and the hearing was closed.
2. Chairman Floyd declared open a public hearing relative to the proposed transfer of title to Clifton Church of God for property located at US Highway 29 and Brooklyn Road, shown on survey prepared for the Clifton Church of God. No one appeared in opposition and the hearing was closed. Motion by Mr. Britt to authorize the County Administrator to enter into a contract for sale of above-mentioned property. Motion seconded by Mr. Horton and carried.

V.

No appearances were scheduled.

VI.

Public Health and Human Services Committee: Honorable Johnnye Code Stewart, Chairman

No items scheduled.

Personnel and Finance Committee: Honorable Ken Huckaby, Chairman

1. Mr. Bob Strother, Executive Director of Appalachian Council of Governments, appeared and provided an update on COG activities in Spartanburg County. No action taken.
2. Motion by Mr. Britt to authorize an expenditure of $36,000 from Council Contingency to supplement the Coroner's Autopsy Account. Motion seconded by Mr. Horton and carried.
3. Motion by Mr. Horton to approve the recommendations of the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee as submitted. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.
4. Motion by Mr. Horton to schedule a work session at the July 24, 2000, Council meeting to discuss the budget process for special tax districts and fire service areas. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.
5. Updated Financial Data was received.

Recreation Committee: Honorable Jeff Horton, Chairman

1. Updated information was received regarding Cleveland Park Renovation Project.

Economic Recruitment and Development Committee: Honorable David Britt, Chairman

1. Motion by Mr. Britt to adopt Mr. Huckaby to adopt a Resolution designating Hillcrest Mall Site as a multi-county industrial and business park. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.

Public Safety and Judiciary Committee: Honorable Rock Adams, Chairman

1. Motion by Mr. Huckaby to approve an application for permit for special public event exclusion from the Noise Ordinance for the Greer Dragway for July 15, 2000, beginning at 2:00 p.m. and ending at 11:00 p.m. relative to muffler requirements for eight cars. Motion seconded by Mr. Horton and carried.
2. Information was received regarding activities of the Building Codes Department.

Public Works, Buildings and Grounds Committee: Honorable Frank Nutt, Chairman

1. Motion by Mr. Nutt to authorize the County Administrator to enter into a contract to purchase approximately 3 acres of property in the Valley Falls Area at a cost not to exceed $25,000 per acre to relocate Recycling/Collection Center No. 2 (Valley Falls); and further authorize the County Administrator to enter into a lease agreement for existing Cowpens Recycling/Collection Center No. 3 at a cost not to exceed $5,000 per year, and additionally enter into a contract to purchase approximately three acres of property in the Cowpens area at a cost not to exceed $5,000 per acre. Motion seconded by Mr. Horton and carried.
2. Motion by Mr. Nutt to authorize the County Administrator to enter into certain Right of Entry Agreements which will permit Spartanburg County to enter certain property and conduct environmental assessments and perform remediation work as directed by the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control. Motion seconded by Mr. Horton and carried.
3. Motion by Mr. Nutt to approve the Year 2000-01 Resurfacing List as presented. Motion seconded by Mr. Horton and carried.
4. Motion by Mr. Nutt to approve a right of way and easement for a sewer line right of way along Fawn Branch to serve Spartanburg County School District 2. Motion seconded by Mr. Horton and carried.
5. Information was received relative to activities of the Public Works Department.

VII.

1. This item carried over. (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 third reading to an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a lease agreement between Spartanburg County, SC, lessor, and Waukesha Bearings Corporation as lessee, and other matters related thereto, including, without limitation, payment of a fee in lieu of taxes. Motion seconded by Mr. Huckaby and carried.
3. Motion by Mr. Britt to render third reading to proposed comprehensive Code Enforcement Ordinance. Motion seconded by Mr. Huckaby and carried.
4. Motion by Mr. Britt to second reading to a proposed Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a lease agreement between Spartanburg County, as lessor, and Raynor Manufacturing Co., as lessee and other matters relating thereto including, without limitation, payment of a fee-in-lieu of taxes. Motion seconded by Mr. Huckaby and carried.
5. Motion by Mr. Huckaby to render second reading to a proposed revised Noise Ordinance. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.
6. Motion by Mr. Britt to render third reading to FY-01 Budget for Spartanburg County, to incorporate the changes as outlined. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried.

VIII.

1. Motion by Mr. Britt to render first reading to an Ordinance relating to the fiscal affairs of Lakewood Hills Special Tax District and Twin Lakes Special Tax District, making appropriations therefore, and levying taxes for the year beginning July 1, 2000, and ending June 30, 2001; to provide for the budget control of said appropriations by the Spartanburg County Council, providing an effective date.
2. Motion by Mr. Britt to render first reading by title to an Ordinance relating to the fiscal affairs of the Aracadia 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, Town of Inman Community Fire Service Area; Landrum Fire Service Area, Poplar Springs Fire Service Area, Una Fire Service Area, Woodruff Fire Service Area, and Tyger River Fire Service Area, making appropriations therefore, and levying taxes for the year

IX.

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.

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XI.

Motion by Ms. Stewart to approve Minutes of May 15, 2000 (regular meeting) May 24, 2000 (special meeting) and June 8, 2000 (special meeting). Motion seconded by Mr. Horton and carried.

Meeting adjourned.

Spartanburg County Council

By:__________________________

Karen Floyd, Chairman

Attest:

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Lori A. Hinds

Clerk to Council