Spartanburg
County Council met on
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.
I.
Chairman Horton called the meeting to order.
Invocation was rendered by Hon. Frank Nutt. Chief Larry Brady, North Spartanburg Fire District, led in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
II.
A. Motion made by Mr. Britt to adopt a Resolution remembering and recognizing Marine Corps, Lance Corporal Travis Allen Fox of Cowpens, South Carolina for his military service. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried. Ms. Casie Hendrix Fox, his wife, and other family members were present to receive Resolution.
B.
Motion made by Mr. Parker to adopt a Resolution expressing
recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon
III.
A.
Chairman Horton declared open a Public Hearing
to consider a proposed Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a
fee in lieu of tax agreement by and between
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)
A. Motion made by Mr. Huckaby to establish an annual salary of $94,691 for the newly elected Sheriff. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.
B. Updated financial and personnel vacancy reports were received.
Recreation Committee (Honorable Jeff Horton, Chairman)
A. Mr. Jeff Caton presented an update on our Parks Projects.
B. Mr. Jeff Caton presented information in reference to a request from the SC Department of Natural Resources to utilize county property for a supervised public dove hunting field on Saturdays during dove hunting season. Motion made by Mr. Huckaby to approve this request and authorize the Interim County Administrator to execute agreement with SC DNR. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.
Economic Recruitment and Development Committee (Honorable David Britt, Chairman)
A. Executive Session to discuss legal and contractual matters was not needed.
B. Motion made by Mr. Britt to render first reading by title to an Ordinance granting a special property tax assessment to qualifying rehabilitated historic properties and to qualifying low and moderate income rental properties and to repeal Spartanburg County Ordinance #507. Motion seconded by Mr. Huckaby and carried.
Public Safety and Judiciary Committee (Honorable Rock Adams, Chairman)
A. Information received regarding activities of the Building Codes Department.
Land Use Committee (Honorable David Britt, Chairman)
A. Updated Planning Department Reports on Development Activity were received.
A. Motion made by Mr. Nutt to adopt a Resolution calling for a Public Hearing on the question of the adoption of an Ordinance entitled An Ordinance to consolidate Riverdale Mills Water District and Woodruff-Roebuck Water District, provide for the constitution of the governing body of the consolidated district, and other matters related thereto. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.
B. Motion made by Mr. Nutt to render first reading to an Ordinance to consolidate Riverdale Mills Water District and Woodruff-Roebuck Water District, provide for the constitution of the governing body of the consolidated district, and other matters related thereto. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.
C. Motion made by Mr. Nutt to adopt a Resolution calling for a Public Hearing to be held upon the questions of the expansion of the boundaries of Woodruff-Roebuck Water District and the issuance of not exceeding $1,500,000 General Obligation Bonds of Woodruff-Roebuck Water District and to provide for the publication of the notice of such hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.
D. Motion made by Mr. Nutt to render first reading to an Ordinance finding that the boundaries of Woodruff-Roebuck Water District shall be expanded as provided herein, that Woodruff-Roebuck Water District may issue not exceeding $1,500,000 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 findings and authorization. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.
E. Information was presented in reference to several roads that are in need of some serious budget money to repair. Further discussion will be held at the upcoming Council Retreat.
F. Information received regarding activities of the Public Works Department.
VI.
A.
Motion made by Mr. Britt to render third reading
to an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a fee in lieu of tax
agreement by and between
B. Motion made by Mr. Huckaby to render third reading to an Ordinance to consolidate Inman Mills Water District and Startex Jackson Wellford Duncan Water District, provide for the constitution of the governing body of the consolidated district, and other matters related thereto. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams 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
IX.
No Items Scheduled.
X.
Motion made by Mr. Nutt to approve minutes of
XI.
Meeting adjourned.
By:______________________________
Jeffrey A. Horton, Chairman
Attest:
__________________________
Deborah C. Ziegler
Clerk to Council