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

Chairman Adams called the meeting to order.

1. Mr. Glenn Breed presented information relative to a Mobile Home Disposal Initiative. (copy attached) Mr. Breed reviewed the proposal as well as the estimated cost, and suggested that this program be implemented for a six month period beginning March 15, 2000. Motion by Mr. Nutt to recommend to full Council authorizing a Mobile Home Amnesty Program beginning March 15, 2000, for a period of six months. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.
2. Mr. Jim Hartmann provided information regarding a proposed Drug Court. Although the Solicitor was initially opposed to such a program, he is now in favor and has applied for a grant, which will be awarded in May. Should the Solicitor be successful in procuring this grant, the County would be required to provide a 25% match of the $208,000 grant. This was received as information only and no action was taken. Mr. Hartmann provided further information relative to a Law Enforcement Liaison Program. The City has put this program in place and is pleased with the outcome. Mr. Hartmann estimates that the cost for this position would be approximately $20,000 for the first year, which could be provided from salary slippage. Motion by Mr. Nutt to recommend to full Council approval of a Law Enforcement Liaison Program for a six month trial period, with needed funds to be provided from Salary Slippage. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.
3. Information was received regarding activities of the Building Codes Department.