County Council Meeting

Spartanburg County Council met on Tuesday, January 22, 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 David Britt, Jeff Horton, 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; Roy McBee Smith, County Attorney; William McBee Smith, Assistant County Attorney; and Edwin Haskell, 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. Motion made by Ms. Stewart to adopt a Resolution recognizing Mayor Talley for his service as Mayor of City of Spartanburg. Motion seconded by Mr. Horton and carried.
2. Motion made by Mr. Nutt to adopt a Resolution recognizing Mr. Hugh Atkins for Service as Commissioner of Department of Transportation.
3. Motion made by Mr. Huckaby to accept award presented by Mr. Jeff Caton received from United States Department of Agriculture as 2001 Southeast Region Summer Sunshine Award Winner for the Summer Food Service Program for the category of Child Development Activities. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried.
4. Motion made by Mr. Horton to accept award presented by Mr. Jeff Caton received from South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association for Athletic Department of the Year (2001) with a population over 100,000.

1. Chairman Floyd declared open a public hearing to consider a proposed Ordinance finding that Woodruff-Roebuck Water District may issue not exceeding $1,900,000 General Obligation Bonds; to authorize Woodruff-Roebuck Water District Commission to issue such bonds and to provide for the publication of notice of the said finding and authorization. No one appeared and the hearing was closed.
2. Chairman Floyd declared open a public hearing to consider a proposed Ordinance authorizing the Board of Fire Control of the West View-Fairforest Fire District to issue General Obligation Bonds in the principal amount of not exceeding $1,600,000 of the West View-Fairforest Fire District; and other matters relating thereto. No one appeared and the hearing was closed.
3. Chairman Floyd declared open a public hearing to consider a proposed Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a lease purchase agreement between Spartanburg County and Milliken & Company whereby certain assets used in the manufacturing process will be leased to Milliken & Company; and other matters relating thereto. No one appeared and the hearing was closed.

IV.

No appearances were scheduled.

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 enter lease agreement with Spartanburg Tech, The County and School District Six for the basement floor space at the Community Services Building (Dent Building) located on Fairforest Road to temporarily house the Administrative Offices while a new facility is constructed at the new Dorman High School site. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried. Chairman Floyd abstained from vote.
2. Motion made by Mr. Huckaby to enter a revised lease agreement with District Six Schools for the use of the Woodland Heights Recreation Center. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried. Chairman Floyd abstained from vote.
3. Motion made by Mr. Huckaby to enter lease agreement for Admin Center Parking with Second Presbyterian Church. Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried.
4. Motion made by Mr. Huckaby to approve "Bright Ideas" Employee Suggestion Program. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.
5. Updated financial information was received as information only.

Recreation Committee – (Honorable Jeff Horton, Chairman)

1. Cleveland Park Renovation project is still on scheduled for opening around June 1, 2002. Fundraising is progressing as well.
2. Information received in regard to Va-du-Mar McMillan Park property. Additional information will be ready in February.
3. Information received in regard to Administration's recommendation for the fees for Cleveland Park. Motion made to render first reading to Ordinance establishing fees for Cleveland Park. Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried.

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

1. Motion made by Mr. Britt to render first reading to an Ordinance to develop a jointly owned and operated Industrial/Business Park in conjunction with Union County, such Industrial/Business Park to be geographically located in Spartanburg County and The City of Spartanburg and established pursuant to South Carolina Code of Laws of 1976 §4-1-170, et sequitur, as amended; to provide for a written agreement with Union County providing for the expenses of the park, the percentage of revenue application, and the distribution of fees in lieu of ad valorem taxes to the counties and relevant taxing entities; to provide that jobs tax credits allowed by law be provided for businesses locating in said park; to permit a user fee in lieu of ad valorem taxation within said park; and to provide for an Intergovernmental Agreement with The City of Spartanburg. (Extended Stay America) Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried.
2. Executive Session was held to discuss matters related to Economic Development.

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

1. Motion made by Mr. Huckaby to approve request in reference to replacing the E9-1-1 System (premise equipment at the Spartanburg County 9-1-1 Center. Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried. Mr. Hartmann stated this is scheduled replacement. About every five years, the equipment is updated to insure we have state of the art capabilities with our 9-1-1 system. It is being funded out of the surcharge that is on the phone bills to operate the 9-1-1 system.
2. Information received regarding activities of the Building Codes Department.

Land Use Committee (Honorable David Britt, Chairman)

A. Mr. Emory Price presented update. No action was requested.

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

1. Presentation made by Lee Blair concerning Road Improvements. Two road projects, Old Furnace Road and Highway 9, were chosen as priority. Motion made by Mr. Nutt to give these roads priority on Spartanburg County Day in Columbia on Tuesday, February 26, 2002. Motion seconded by Mr. Horton and carried.
2. Information received regarding activities of the Public Works Department.

VI.

1. Motion made by Mr. Horton to render third reading to an Ordinance amending Spartanburg County Ordinance No. 398 establishing an Advisory Board for the Una Community Fire Service Area and providing for its duties, functions and membership so as to increase its Advisory Board Membership from five members to seven members. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried.
2. Motion made by Mr. Huckaby to render second reading to an Ordinance finding that Woodruff-Roebuck Water District may issue not exceeding $1,900,000 General Obligation Bonds; to authorize Woodruff-Roebuck Water District Commission to issue such bonds and to provide for the publication of notice of the said finding and authorization. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried.
3. Motion made by Mr. Huckaby to render second reading to an Ordinance authorizing the Board of Fire Control of the West View-Fairforest Fire District to issue General Obligation Bonds in the principal amount of not exceeding $1,600,000 of the West View-Fairforest Fire District; and other matters relating thereto. Motion seconded by Mr. Horton and carried.
4. Motion made by Mr. Britt to render second reading to Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a lease purchase agreement between Spartanburg County and Milliken & Company whereby certain assets used in the manufacturing process will be leased to Milliken & Company; and other matters relating thereto. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried.
5. Motion made by Mr. Britt to render second reading to an Ordinance to amend the jointly owned and operated Industrial/Business Park in conjunction with Union County, dated as of December 1, 1998; as amended as of December 18, 2000 such Industrial/Business Park being geographically located in Spartanburg County and established pursuant to South Carolina Code of Laws of 1976 §4-1-170, et sequitur, as amended; to provide for a written agreement with Union County providing for the expenses of the park, the percentage of revenue application, and the distribution of fees in lieu of ad valorem tax to the counties and relevant taxing entities; and, to provide that jobs tax credits allowed by law be provided for industries locating in said park, and to permit a user fee in lieu of ad valorem taxation. (City of Lyman) Motion seconded by Mr. Huckaby and carried.

VII.

Motion made by Mr. Britt to adopt Resolution in support of Arts Partnership Cultural Facilities Plan. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried.

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.

Mr. Hartmann advised Spartanburg County Redistricting Plan and Ordinance is under submission to the U.S. Justice Department for information only.

X.

Motion by Mr. Britt to approve minutes of December 17, 2001. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried.

XI.

Meeting adjourned.

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

By:______________________________

Karen Floyd, Chairman

Attest:

__________________________

Deborah C. Ziegler

Clerk to Council