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

Chairman Horton called the meeting to order.

1. Mr. Gregg Meeks was scheduled to appear in reference to a proposal for a Spartanburg County Marathon. Mr. Meeks was unable to attend the meeting. Chairman Horton asked Jeff Caton, Director of Parks and Recreation, to contact Mr. Meeks to discuss his proposal.
2. Mr. Jeff Caton provided updated information regarding the Cleveland Park Renovation project. Mr. Caton stated that he has met with the Sheriff's Department and the City's Public Safety Department to discuss design concerns. The Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Team will be looking at the Park to provide safety philosophies. The fund raising campaign is organizing and is working on a sponsorship package.
3. Mr. Jeff Caton stated that an RFP has been developed for regional park design. The RFP was designed to use available funds.
4. Motion by Mr. Adams to go into Executive Session to discuss a contractual matter concerning property negotiations. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried.