Spartanburg County Council met on Monday, March 17, 2003, in the County Council Chambers, 366 N. Church Street, Spartanburg, SC, at 5:30 p.m. The following attended: Honorable Jeff Horton, Chairman; Honorables Johnnye Code Stewart, Steve Parker, David Britt, Rock Adams, Ken Huckaby, and Frank Nutt, Council Members; along with James K. Hartmann, County Administrator; Bill Dennis, Deputy 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 Mr. Huckaby to adopt a Resolution proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month in Spartanburg County. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.
2. Motion made by Ms. Stewart to adopt a Resolution proclaiming April 21 - April 27, 2003, as National Community Development Week in Spartanburg County.

III.

1. Chairman Horton declared open a public hearing to consider an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-99-014, as previously amended by Ordinances No. O-00-016 and O-01-18, relating to the joint County Industrial and Business Park (Park No. 2) of Cherokee and Spartanburg Counties so as to enlarge the park and to accommodate properties also located in a redevelopment project area. (QS1 Downtown) No one appeared and the matter was closed.

V.

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

1. Motion made by Ms. Stewart to approve the Amendments to FY 2001 and FY 2002 Annual Action Plans and the FY 2003 Annual Action Plan-CDBG Projected Use of Funds. Motion seconded by Mr. Parker and carried. Two opposed.
2. Motion made by Ms. Stewart to approve authorization to sign an agreement between the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and Spartanburg County relative to a ten (10) year Vehicle Replacement Plan and initial purchase of vehicles for the first year of the program. Motion seconded by Mr. Huckaby and carried.

Personnel and Finance Committee (Honorable Ken Huckaby)

1. Mr. Gil Bulman presented a Reappraisal Update. The first mailing of the Reappraisal Notices have been mailed. The other mailing will be April 15, 2003. We are doing everything we possibly can to keep the public fully informed. This was received as information.
2. Mr. Lindsey Brady presented an update on our interest rate earnings. At this time, the interest rate is 1.17%. We are not receiving a very large return on our investments at this time. Mr. Brady also gave an update on the Department of Motor Vehicle Tag Sale. There is legislation that has been introduced that could effect how we handle decals. This was received as information.
3. Mr. Bill Dennis presented information in reference to Employee Position Reclassification. This item was tabled. No further action will be taken at this time.
4. Updated financial data was received.

Recreation Committee – (Honorable Jeff Horton, Chairman)

1. Mr. Jeff Caton presented information in reference to the status of Cleveland Park and Va-du-Mar McMillan Park in Boiling Springs. We have had some slow downs due to the weather. We are moving forward with these projects as quickly as possible.
2. Mr. Jeff Caton presented a Parks Inventory listing the parks and the amount of land included in each park. Mr. Caton also graded these parks, so that we can look at updating them to better serve our citizens of Spartanburg County. Mr. Parker stated we will also be looking at additional usage of the parks and the fees.

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

No items scheduled.

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

1. Mr. Bill Dennis presented information in reference to Proposed Projects for Review by the Fire Prevention and Protection Advisory Committee. Administration will be meeting with the Fire Prevention and Protection Advisory Committee later this week to discuss these projects.
2. Information received regarding activities of the Building Codes Department.

Land Use Committee (Honorable David Britt, Chairman)

No items scheduled.

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

1. A request was carried over from last month to fund a Spot of Pride at Hearon Circle. Motion made by Mr. Nutt not to take on this request due to inadequate funds. Motion seconded by Mr. Huckaby and carried.
2. Motion made by Mr. Nutt to deed the "Pet Cemetery" portion of the property owned by Spartanburg County and the City of Spartanburg known as the old Spartanburg Animal Shelter to the Humane Society in order to sell the balance of the property at a later time. Motion seconded by Mr. Parker and carried.
3. Information received regarding activities of the Public Works Department.

VI.

1. Motion made by Mr. Britt to render third reading to an Ordinance providing for the adjustment of minimum investment threshold, and for extension of investment period, under fee in lieu of tax agreement between Spartanburg County and Inman Mills dated as of September 1, 1998. Motion seconded by Mr. Huckaby and carried.
2. Motion made by Mr. Britt to render second reading to an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-99-014, as previously amended by Ordinances No. O-00-016 and O-01-18, relating to the joint County Industrial and Business Park (Park No. 2) of Cherokee and Spartanburg Counties so as to enlarge the park and to accommodate properties also located in a redevelopment project area. (QS1 Downtown) Motion seconded by Mr. Huckaby and carried.
3. Motion made by Mr. Huckaby to render second reading to the Fire Prevention and Protection Advisory Committee Ordinance. Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried.

VII.

No items 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.

Motion made by Mr. Huckaby to authorize the County Administrator to settle all claims with Travelers Insurance Company arising out of the Cleveland Park construction project provided that settlement funds are sufficient to complete the project based upon project completion cost estimates provided by the County Project Engineers at no additional cost to the County. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.

X.

Motion made by Mr. Nutt to approve minutes of January 31, 2003 (Retreat) and February 17, 2003 (Regular Meeting). Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.

XI.

Meeting adjourned.

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

By:______________________________

Jeffrey A. Horton, Chairman

Attest:

__________________________

Deborah C. Ziegler

Clerk to Council