Spartanburg County Council met on Monday, August 19, 2002, in the County Council Chambers, 366 N. Church Street, Spartanburg, SC, at 5:30 p.m. The following attended: Honorable Karen Floyd, Chairman; Honorables Jeff Horton, David Britt, Frank Nutt, Ken Huckaby, Johnnye Code Stewart and Rock Adams, Council Members; along with James K. Hartmann, County Administrator; Bill Dennis, Deputy County Administrator; Chris Story, Assistant County Administrator, Glenn Breed, Assistant County Administrator; and William McBee Smith, Assistant 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.

II.

1. Ms. Kathy Dunleavy and Mr. Ken Couch appeared representing the Board of Directors of the United Way of the Piedmont. They wanted to thank County Government for the great job they did for United Way this year. Mr. Ken Couch is the Chairman of the United Way Board of Directors. Ms. Kathy Dunleavy is the Campaign Chairperson for next year.
2. Motion made by Mr. Horton to adopt a Resolution expressing recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon Spartanburg County by the dedicated services and generosity provided by Spartanburg County employees in the United Way Campaign. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.
3. Ms. Aurelia Hood appeared on behalf of Spartanburg Citizens for Efficient Government, which is affiliated with the South Carolina Association of Taxpayers, to award its Friend of the Taxpayer Award to Honorables Karen Floyd and David Britt. This award was presented to Honorable Jeff Horton earlier.

1. Chairman Floyd declared open a public hearing to consider the adoption of a proposed Budget Ordinance to the fiscal affairs of the Campobello Fire Service Area, the Chesnee Community Fire Service Area, the Cooley Springs-Fingerville Fire Service Area, the Cowpens Fire Service Area, the Cross Anchor Fire Service Area, the Duncan Fire Service Area, the East Greer Fire Service Area, the Enoree Fire Service Area, the Hobbysville Fire Service Area, the Inman Community Fire Service Area, the Town of Inman Fire Service Area, the Landrum Fire Service Area, the Poplar Springs Fire Service Area, the Tyger River Fire Service Area, the Woodruff Fire Service Area, making appropriations therefore, and levying taxes for the year beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003; to provide for budget control of said appropriations by the Spartanburg County Council; providing an effective date. No one appeared and the hearing was closed.
2. Application for Permit for special Public Event Exclusion from Noise Ordinance for September 21, 2002, from 11:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. at Broome High School, 381 Cherry Hill Road, Spartanburg, SC. No one appeared and the hearing was closed.

V.

Public Health and Human Services Committee (Honorable Johnnye Code Stewart, Chairman)

No items scheduled.

Personnel and Finance Committee (Honorable Ken Huckaby)

1. Motion made by Mr. Huckaby to render first reading to a Budget Ordinance to the fiscal affairs of the Campobello Fire Service Area, the Chesnee Community Fire Service Area, the Cooley Springs-Fingerville Fire Service Area, the Cowpens Fire Service Area, the Cross Anchor Fire Service Area, the Duncan Fire Service Area, the East Greer Fire Service Area, the Enoree Fire Service Area, the Hobbysville Fire Service Area, the Inman Community Fire Service Area, the Town of Inman Fire Service Area, the Landrum Fire Service Area, the Poplar Springs Fire Service Area, the Tyger River Fire Service Area, the Woodruff Fire Service Area, making appropriations therefore, and levying taxes for the year beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003; to provide for budget control of said appropriations by the Spartanburg County Council; providing an effective date. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.
2. Motion made by Mr. Huckaby to approve Library's request to condemn property in Woodruff. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.

Recreation Committee – (Honorable Jeff Horton, Chairman)

1. Motion made by Mr. Horton to approve a request from The Pacolet Ruritans and Representative Lanny Littlejohn regarding naming the softball park on Sunnyacres Road in Pacolet the George Banks Memorial Baseball Complex in memory of George Banks. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.
2. Information received in regard to Cleveland Park Renovation. Cleveland Park will be ready for opening in September.
3. Information received in regard to Va-du-Mar McMillan Park property. Rod is being cut into the property. Progress is underway. Photos have been e-mailed to the individuals that donated the 114 acres.

Economic Recruitment and Development Committee – (Honorable David Britt, Chairman)

1. Committee received an update on Spartanburg County Economic Development Corporation Activities. Council is being asked to make an appointment to that Board at the next meeting.
2. Councilman Nutt presented a proposed strategy for our Comprehensive Economic Development Plan. Motion made by Mr. Britt to adopt this proposed plan. Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried.
3. Motion made by Mr. Britt to render first reading to an Ordinance authorizing pursuant to Chapter 44 of Title 12, South Carolina Code of Laws, 1976, as amended, the execution and delivery of a fee agreement between Spartanburg County, South Carolina and Cryovac, Inc.; and matters relating thereto. Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried.
4. Motion made by Mr. Britt to give authorization for County Administrator to execute agreement to sell county property (former Juror Parking lot and unimproved property in downtown Spartanburg to the J. M. Smith Corporation. Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried.
5. Motion made by Mr. Britt to give authorization for Administrator to execute agreement for County to purchase J. M. Smith Corporation property located at 8045 Howard Gap Road. Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried.
6. Motion made by Mr. Britt to give authorization for Administrator to sign Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County of Spartanburg to provide juror parking. Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried.

Public Safety and Judiciary Committee – (Honorable Rock Adams, Chairman)

1. Motion made by Mr. Adams to approve a request from Inman Community Volunteer Fire Department to have a boot drive to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association at the intersection of S. Main Street & Mills Avenue, and Highway 176 & Highway 292 on Saturday, September 14, 2002, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried.
2. Motion made by Mr. Adams to approve a request from Arkwright Area Fire District to have a boot drive to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association at the intersections of Old Canaan Road & Canaan Road, South Avenue & Sims Chapel Road, and Airport Road & S. Church Street on Saturday, September 14, 2002, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried.
3. Motion made by Mr. Adams to approve a request from North Spartanburg Fire & EMS Department to have a boot drive to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association at the intersection of Springfield Road & Asheville Highway, and New Cut Road & Highway I-26 on Saturday, September 7, 2002, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried.
4. Information received regarding activities of the Building Codes Department.

Land Use Committee (Honorable David Britt, Chairman)

1. Update was presented by Mr. Emory Price on Land Use Committee activities. Motion made by Mr. Horton to render first reading to Amendments to Unified Land Management Ordinance. Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried.

Public Works, Buildings and Grounds Committee (Honorable Frank Nutt, Chairman

1. Motion made by Mr. Nutt to approve the FY03 Proposed Asphalt Resurfacing List. Motion seconded by Mr. Horton and carried.
2. Information received in reference to Road Closure Policies and Procedures proposed by Staff.
3. Information received regarding activities of the Public Works Department.

VI.

No items were scheduled.

VII.

No items were scheduled.

VIII.

All resolutions, ordinances, agreements, petitions and related documents which were read and approved by Council at this meeting for the financing of certain industrial or similar revenue bonds or notes, are incorporated in these minutes by reference as if fully set forth herein. The reference is to all such documents showing execution by the county on the date of this meeting included in the office of the Clerk of Court for Spartanburg County.

IX.

No miscellaneous Council/Administrative matters.

X.

Motion made by Mr. Huckaby to approve minutes of July 15, 2002. Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried.

XI.

Meeting adjourned.

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

By:______________________________

Karen Floyd, Chairman

Attest:

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Deborah C. Ziegler

Clerk to Council