The Recreation Committee of Spartanburg County Council met on Monday, January 17, 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.

1. Chairman Horton called the meeting to order.
1. Mr. Jeff Caton, Director of Parks and Recreation, appeared to give an update on the USCS/County Soccer Complex. Mr. Caton and Mr. Jim Hartmann, County Administrator, met with the Chancellor of USCS. The on-site plan originally envisioned seven soccer fields. The new proposal provides for five adult soccer field and one junior soccer field. Mr. Hartmann will be working to develop an intergovernmental agreement regarding maintenance and usage. He will also work to include the existing field and possible some ball fields in the agreement. Grading will begin on the project in early February. No action was taken.
2. Mr. Jeff Caton provided information relative to the Cleveland Park Project. The target completion date is May 15, 2001. Mr. Caton and Mr. Hartmann have reviewed with the contractor, Milone and MacBroom, cost details. At this time the total estimated cost is $532,000. Authorization is required to allow the County Administrator to enter into a contract with Milone and MacBroom. Motion by Mr. Adams to authorize the County Administrator to enter into a contract with Milone and MacBroom for the Cleveland Park Project, with an amendment as to insurance as discussed by Mr. Caton and Mr. Hartmann. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried. The design process will begin February 1^st.
3. Motion by Mr. Horton to add an item to the agenda relative to design costs for the two proposed sports complexes. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried. Motion by Mr. Horton to use bonded funds to begin design on two proposed sports complexes. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried. Mr. Hartmann recommended that an RFP be prepared and distributed. He stated that the bond issue limitation could be raised if necessary to provide more flexibility.

Meeting adjourned.