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. Steve Parker. Mr. Steve Evatt led in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
II.
A. Motion made by Ms. Stewart to adopt a Resolution expressing recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon Spartanburg County by the achievements of Dorman High School's 2003-2004 Academic Team, for winning first place at the National Competition hosted by the American Scholastic Competition Network. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried. Ms. Becky Rank, Head Coach, and members of the Academic Team received Resolution.
III.
A.
Chairman Horton declared open a Public Hearing
to consider a proposed Agreement to transfer ownership, responsibility and
authority for operations and maintenance of certain parks and recreation
facilities located within the City of
B.
Chairman Horton declared open a Public Hearing
to consider Reconveyance of .4 acres of unused sewer right-of-way from
C. Chairman Horton declared open a Public Hearing to consider a proposed Ordinance authorizing the amendment of the effective date of a lease agreement between Spartanburg County, South Carolina and R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company and the effective date of the infrastructure financing agreement between the county and the company; and other matters relating to the foregoing. No one appeared, and the matter was closed.
D. Chairman Horton declared open a Public Hearing to consider a proposed 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. No one appeared, and the matter was closed.
IV.
No appearances were scheduled.
V.
Public Health and Human Services Committee (Honorable Johnnye Code Stewart, Chairman)
A. Mr. Jerry McPherson, Disabled American Veterans, presented information in reference to a request from the Disabled American Veterans to assist in the purchase of a van in 2005. Motion made by Ms. Stewart to provide $12,000 assistance in purchasing a 12-passenger van for the Disabled American Veterans. Motion seconded by Mr. Huckaby and carried.
B.
Mr. Edwin Haskell presented information in
reference to Reconveyance of .4 acres of unused sewer right-of-way from
Personnel and Finance Committee (Honorable Ken Huckaby)
A. Mr. David Britt did some work in reference to the transition of the Office of Sheriff. Motion made by Mr. Huckaby to have Sheriff-elect Chuck Wright work with our current Sheriff, Bill Coffey, until the end of his term at a salary of $5,000 per month effective November 16, 2004. 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. Chris Story presented information in
reference to finalizing and implementing an agreement to transfer
responsibility and authority for operations and maintenance of certain parks
and recreation facilities located within the City of
Economic Recruitment and Development Committee – (Honorable David Britt, Chairman)
A. Piedmont Natural Gas requested an extension of four years on our fee agreement with them. Motion made by Mr. Britt to adopt a Resolution approving the extension by Spartanburg County, South Carolina of a fee agreement by and between Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc. and Spartanburg County, South Carolina (Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc. Project), pursuant to the provisions of South Carolina Code Annotated, Section 4-12-30 (1976), as amended. Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried.
B.
Michelin North America, Inc. is going to invest
not less than $60 million over the next ten years in the existing
facility. The Economic Recruitment
Committee recommended approving a 4% fee-in-lieu for this not less than $60
million expansion. Motion made by Mr.
Britt to adopt a Resolution authorizing an Inducement Contract between
C. Motion made by Mr. Britt to adopt a Resolution to add certain properties to the Joint County Industrial and Business Park ("Renaissance Park Project") within the County of Spartanburg and other matters related thereto. Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried.
Public Safety and Judiciary Committee – (Honorable Rock Adams, Chairman)
A. Information was received in reference to purchasing replacement vehicles for the Sheriff's Office. Motion made by Mr. Adams to replace 25 vehicles during Budget Year 2004-2005 at a price of $534,175 to be taken from Fund Balance. These vehicles have 145,000 to 184,000 miles on them. Motion seconded by Mr. Huckaby and carried.
B.
Information was received in reference to an
Autopsy Agreement between
C.
Information was received in reference to Public
Defender’s request for staff. Chief
Justice Jean Toal from the S. C. Supreme Court has begun to implement in all
judicial circuits across the State a differentiated case system. Judge Mark Hayes has signed an Administrative
Order implementing this system in the Seventh Judicial Circuit, effective
D.
Mr. Don Arnold and Ms. Betsy Boxer, Animal
Allies, presented a Spay and Neuter Update.
Information was presented comparing the year 2003 with 2004. Euthanasia has decreased by 15.9%. Adoptions have increased by 5.8%. Rescue adoptions are up. Beginning in January 2005, $25,000 provided
by
E. 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.
Mr. Glenn Breed presented an update on the
B. 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 Spartanburg County, South Carolina and Zeuna Staerker USA, Inc. with respect to certain economic development property, whereby such property will be subject to certain payments in lieu of taxes; and other matters related thereto. Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried.
B. Motion made by Mr. Britt to render third reading to an Ordinance authorizing the amendment of the effective date of a lease agreement between Spartanburg County, South Carolina and R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company and the effective date of the infrastructure financing agreement between the county and the company; and other matters relating to the foregoing. Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried. Mr. Britt stated that this is a $75 million expansion.
C.
Motion made by Mr. Britt to render second
reading to an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a fee in lieu
of tax agreement by and between
D. Motion made by Mr. Britt to hold over an Ordinance proposing a Digital Plat Submission Amendment to the Unified Land Management Ordinance. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.
E. Motion made by Mr. Nutt to render second 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 Ms. Stewart 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. Britt to approve minutes of
XI.
Meeting adjourned.
By:______________________________
Jeffrey A. Horton, Chairman
Attest:
__________________________
Deborah C. Ziegler
Clerk to Council