Spartanburg County Council met on Monday, September 11, 2000, in the County Council Chambers, 366 N. Church Street, Spartanburg, SC, at 5:30 p.m. The following attended: Honorable Karen Floyd, Chairman; Honorables Johnnye Code Stewart, David Britt, Jeff Horton, Frank Nutt, Ken Huckaby, and Rock Adams, Council Members; along with James K. Hartmann, County Administrator; Bill Dennis, Deputy County Administrator; Glenn Breed, Assistant County Administrator; and Billy Smith, Assistant 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.

II.

1. Motion by Mr. Huckaby to adopt a resolution recognizing the Tyger River Fire Service Area in reference to an improved ISO rating. Motion seconded by Mr. Horton and carried.
2. Motion by Mr. Huckaby to adopt a resolution recognizing the Duncan Tigers on their induction into the American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.

1. Chairman Floyd declared open a Public Hearing in reference to an application for permit for special public event exclusion from the Noise Ordinance, reference to the Greer Dragway Shrine Benefit Drag Race Scheduled for September 21, 2000, from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Mike Greer appeared and stated that $8,560 was raised last year for the Shriners. Motion by Mr. Adams to grant the exclusion as requested as to muffler requirements for two cars. Motion seconded by Mr. Huckaby and carried. The Public Hearing was closed.
2. Chairman Floyd declared open a Public Hearing in reference to proposed revisions to Spartanburg County Unified Land Management Ordinance. No one appeared and the hearing was closed.

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

1. Information was received in reference to a funding request from the Human Relations Commission. No action taken.

Personnel and Finance Committee (Honorable Ken Huckaby, Chairman)

1. Information was received regarding SC Constitutional Amendment Questions for the November 7, 2000, General Election. Mr. Joe Hines provided this as information only and no action was taken.
2. Motion by Chairman Floyd to accept the Administrator's recommendation as to fire department budgets, with the stipulation that a request will be made to the Fire Prevention and Protection Advisory Committee relative to assisting the Arcadia Fire Department in repairing a wall behind their station. Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried.

Recreation Committee (Honorable Jeff Horton, Chairman)

1. Information was received regarding the basketball courts at Cleveland Park. No action taken.
2. Mr. Jeff Caton provided a monthly progress report relative to Cleveland Park Renovation project.

Economic Recruitment and Development Committee (Honorable David Britt, Chairman)

1. Motion by Chairman Floyd to render first reading to an Ordinance to amend Ordinance Number O-99-014 relating to the Joint County Industrial and Business Park (Park No. 2) of Cherokee and Spartanburg Counties so as to enlarge the park. Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried.

Public Safety and Judiciary Committee (Honorable Rock Adams, Chairman)

Public Works, Buildings and Grounds Committee (Honorable Frank Nutt, Chairman)

1. Information was received regarding activities of the Public Works Department.
2. Motion by Mr. Nutt to authorize the addition of a Senior Planner Position for Transportation Planning. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.
3. An executive session was held to discuss a contractual matter.
4. Motion by Mr. Nutt, based upon the presentation of Mr. Ted Solesbee concerning the quality of performance of a previous contract by F & R Asphalt, Inc., and issues involving service not being provided promptly or within the time specified without delay or interference in that contract and, after having considered those issues, that Ashmore Construction Company be found to be the lowest responsible bidder and be awarded the asphalt paving contract under SC DOT Municipal C Fund Project 01004 and 01005, Bid No. 5-01. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.

VI.

1. Motion by Ms. Stewart to render second reading to proposed amendments to Unified Land Management Ordinance. Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried.
2. Motion by Mr. Adams to render second reading to revised Litter Control Ordinance. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried.
3. Motion by Mr. Huckaby to render third reading to the proposed International Maintenance Code Ordinance. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.
4. Motion by Mr. Nutt to render third reading to an Ordinance relating to the fiscal affairs of the County Fire Services Areas, levying taxes for the year. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried.