The Personnel and Finance Committee of Spartanburg County Council met on Monday, April 17, 2000, in Conference Room Two of the County Administrative Office Building. The following were in attendance: Honorable Ken Huckaby, Chair; Honorables Johnnye Code Stewart and David Britt, Committee members; along with the Honorables Karen Floyd, Frank Nutt, Rock Adams, and Jeff Horton, Council Members. Also in attendance were Mr. James Hartmann, County Administrator; Mr. Bill Dennis, Deputy County Administrator; Mr. 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.

Chairman Huckaby called the meeting to order.

1. Captain Mike Creek of the Sheriff’s Department appeared relative to a grant application to the Department of Justice for eight additional Community Oriented Police Officers ("COPS") who will serve as School Resource Officers. Captain Creek stated that the Federal Government pays $25,000 per officer for 3 years. The School Districts involved in the program agree to pay a 3 year match. At year 4 and beyond they pay the entire tab. Captain Creek asked for Council’s approval to accept the grant and to pay start up costs for vehicles at approximately $240,000. Councilman Britt asked why the School Districts weren’t paying for the vehicles. Mr. Huckaby inquired as to the Sheriff’s discretionary funds. Captain Creek will look at alternative funding sources and report back to Administration. No action taken.
2. Mr. David Jones appeared regarding a proposed organizational restructuring as it relates to the Office of Emergency Services. Mr. Jones provided Council with a proposed organizational chart, stating that this plan will increase the efficiency level of all departments involved. Ms. Floyd inquired as to why the Fire Marshal activities were not placed with the Building Codes Department since both deal with code enforcement. After a brief discussion, motion by Mr. Britt to carry this matter over pending receipt of further information from Mr. Jones. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried.
3. Updated financial data was received.