The Personnel and Finance Committee of Spartanburg County Council met on Monday, August 21, 2000, in Conference Room Two of the County Administrative Office Building. The following were present: Honorable Ken Huckaby, Chairman; Honorables Johnnye Code Stewart and David Britt, committee members; along with the Honorables Karen Floyd, Frank Nutt, Jeff Horton, and Rock Adams, Council Members. Also in attendance were James K. Hartmann, County Administrator; Bill Dennis, Deputy County Administrator; Glenn Breed, Assistant County Administrator; and Roy 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.

1. Chairman Huckaby called the meeting to order.
1. Information was received regarding a request from the Auditorium Commission that they be allowed to receive the remaining interest income from the bonds issued for the renovations. Motion by Mr. Britt to recommend to full Council that this request be approved. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried.
2. Information was received regarding a request from the Spartanburg Children’s Shelter that they be the recipient of prorated funds for shelter services. Motion by Mr. Britt to recommend to full Council that this request be approved. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried.
3. Information was received regarding long-term disability and retiree benefits. More information is needed regarding dental benefits for retirees. Bids are forthcoming. Motion by Mr. Britt to recommend to full Council authorizing staff to put out for bid a long-term disability plan. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried. Motion by Mr. Britt to recommend to full Council that staff be authorized to amend the County’s Policy as to health insurance benefits, so as to make these benefits available to those employees who have been employed for ten continuous years. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried.
4. Mr. Bill Dennis provided information regarding a proposal to improve the fire department budget process. The new method would use CPI as part of the process. After Mr. Dennis’ presentation and a brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Britt to carry this matter over pending further information regarding specific appeals. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried.

Meeting adjourned.