Economic Recruitment and Development

March 20, 2000

 

 

 

The Economic Recruitment and Development Committee of Spartanburg County Council met on Monday, March 20, 2000, Conference Room Two, County Administrative Office Building. The following were present: Honorable David Britt, Chairman; along with Frank Nutt and Ken Huckaby, Committee members. Also in attendance were the Honorables Karen Floyd, Rock Adams, Johnnye Code Stewart, and Jeff Horton Council Members; along with James K. Hartmann, County Administrator; Bill Dennis, Deputy County Administrator; Glenn Breed, Assistant County Administrator; and Roy McBee Smith, County Attorney.

I.

Chairman Britt called the meeting to order.

II.
  1. Information was received regarding a proposed resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of an Inducement Agreement by and between Spartanburg County, SC, and Waukesha Bearings Corporation whereby, under certain conditions, Spartanburg County will execute a lease agreement for a project involving not less than Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) investment. Mr. Carter Smith of the Chamber of Commerce appeared along with Jeremy Cook, Attorney from the Haynsworth Law Firm. The company is based in Wisconsin and plans a $10 million investment over a five-year period with the creation of 40 to 60 skilled labor positions. Motion by Mr. Huckaby to recommend to full Council adoption of a Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of an Inducement Agreement by and between Spartanburg County, SC, and Waukesha Bearings Corporation whereby, under certain conditions, Spartanburg County will execute a lease agreement for a project involving not less than Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) investment. Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried.
  2. Chairman Floyd discussed the Spirit of the Community Award. Mr. Fred Dent has suggested that the County develop such an award, which would recognize industries and business throughout the County. Each month the County would recognize a business and give its employees some sort of recognition gift. This concept needs to be developed further with the help of local businessmen. Funds for the recognition program would come from the private sector. Motion by Mr. Huckaby to recommend to full Council that the Spirit of the Community Award concept be adopted and further developed. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried.

 

Meeting adjourned.