Spartanburg County Council met on Monday, December 18, 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 David Britt, Jeff Horton, Frank Nutt, Johnnye Code Stewart, Ken Huckaby, and Rock Adams, Council Members; along with James K. Hartmann, County Administrator; Bill Dennis, Deputy County Administrator; Glenn Breed, Assistant County Administrator; Chris Story, Assistant County Administrator; and Edwin Haskell, 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.

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1. Chairman Floyd declared open a Public Hearing in reference to a proposed Ordinance designating the J. Verne Smith Parkway and portion of Highway 101 as a scenic highway. Mr. Gary Jackson, Executive Director of the Greenville Spartanburg Airport, appeared on behalf of the Airport Commission and stated that the airport supports the proposed ordinance. The airport has a vested interest in the roads surrounding the airport. He stated that on October 12^th twenty residents came to a public forum. No one spoke in opposition to the proposal. Mr. Jackson stated that two past studies show that something should be done to preserve the beauty of the roadways. Birney Bland displayed photographs of the roadways as they presently exist. Terry Graves of Fairway Outdoor appeared, stating that although he is not opposed to the Ordinance, he is interested in seeing a different procedure developed in the future as to such designations. Mr. Paul Abbot of Abbot Sign Company appeared and stated that he supports the proposed Ordinance, but he is concerned about future designations. He would like sign companies to be a part of future planning. Chairman Floyd declared the hearing closed.
2. Motion by Mr. Britt to carry over a public hearing to consider the enlargement of the Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District (Lower North Tyger River Drainage Area Annexation). Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried.
3. Chairman Floyd declared open a public hearing regarding a proposed Ordinance to amend the Spartanburg County Code so as to provide for procedures for the procurement of professional services (Purchasing Ordinance). No one appeared and the hearing was closed.
4. Chairman Floyd declared open a public hearing regarding 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. No one appeared and the hearing was closed.

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

No items scheduled

Personnel and Finance Committee (Honorable Ken Huckaby, Chairman)

1. Motion by Mr. Huckaby to continue current county contribution level of 6% to the retirement system. Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried. Motion by Mr. Huckaby to allow employees participating in the TERI program to retain the balance of their leave days, both vacation and sick, when choosing this retirement option. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried.
2. Motion by Mr. Britt to authorize the County Administrator to develop a plan to provide a stipend for members of the Planning Commission, Board of Appeals and Building Code Board of Appeals. Motion seconded by Mr. Huckaby and carried.
3. Updated financial data was received with no action taken.

Recreation Committee (Honorable Jeff Horton, Chairman)

1. Mr. Jeff Caton provided a monthly progress report relative to Cleveland Park Renovation project.
2. Mr. Jeff Caton provided a monthly progress report regarding the USCS Soccer Complex.

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

1. Motion by Mr. Britt to adopt 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. Motion seconded by Mr. Huckaby and carried.
2. Motion by Mr. Britt to render first reading 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. Motion seconded by Mr. Huckaby and carried.

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

1. Motion by Mr. Adams to issue a solicitation permit to Arcadia Rescue 1 and its auxiliary to solicit funds from motorists on December 22 and 23, 2000, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the following locations: Hayne Street at West Blackstock Road, at Spring Street; and at Morning Drive; and Spring Street at Old Greenville Highway. Motion seconded by Mr. Huckaby and carried.
2. Motion by Mr. Adams to authorize the Sheriff's Department to continue with the Federal Block Grant program, which is used to purchase vehicles for the assigned vehicles program.
3. Information was received regarding activities of the Building Codes Department. No action taken

Land Use Committee (Honorable David Britt, Chairman)

1. Chairman Floyd appointed David Britt as Chairman of the Land Use Committee.
2. Information was provided regarding organizational meeting of the Land Use Committee.

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

1. Motion by Mr. Nutt to issue a letter of consistency for William O. Howard for a land clearing debris landfill at 1150 Gowan Road, Inman, SC. Motion seconded by Mr. Horton and carried.
2. Information was received regarding activities of the Public Works Department. No action taken.

1. Motion by Mr. Britt to 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). Motion seconded by Mr. Horton and carried.
2. Motion by Mr. Britt to 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. Motion seconded by Mr. Horton and carried.
3. Motion by Mr. Britt to 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, including, without limitation, payment of a fee in lieu of taxes. Motion seconded by Mr. Horton and carried.
4. Motion by Mr. Britt to render third reading to an Ordinance amending the terms of that certain lease agreement between Spartanburg County, SC, and Michelin North America, Inc., dated as of December 1, 1996. Motion seconded by Mr. Horton and carried.
5. Motion by Mr. Britt to 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. Motion seconded by Mr. Horton and carried.
6. Motion by Mr. Britt to 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. Motion seconded by Mr. Huckaby and carried.
7. Motion by Mr. Britt to render third reading to an Ordinance amending Ordinance No 641 as it relates to the EMS Advisory Committee. Motion seconded by Mr. Horton and carried.