The Economic Recruitment and Development Committee of Spartanburg County Council met on May 21, 2001, in Conference Room Two of the County Administrative Office Building. The following were in attendance: Honorable David Britt, Chairman; Honorables Frank Nutt and Ken Huckaby, Committee members; along with the Honorables Karen Floyd, Johnnye Code Stewart, Jeff Horton, and Rock Adams, Council Members. Also in attendance were Mr. James K. Hartmann, County Administrator; Mr. Bill Dennis, Deputy County Administrator; Mr. Glenn Breed, Assistant County Administrator; Mr. Chris Story, Assistant County Administrator; Billy Smith, Assistant County Attorney, and Mr. Roy McBee Smith, County Attorney.

In compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, notice of this meeting was provided in advance to local news media and other interested parties.

1. Chairman Britt called the meeting to order.

1. Mr. Terry Cash appeared to provide information concerning the request from the Carolina Foothills Artisan Center for a one-time contribution of $22,780 to help cover start up costs. He advised this is a major economic development revitalization effort for downtown Chesnee and the northeast part of the county. This project has been ongoing for three years now. Mr. Britt requested looking at Palmetto Landfill Fund to see if this could be used. Motion made by Mr. Nutt to approve request. Motion seconded by Mr. Huckaby and carried.

Meeting adjourned.