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. Boy Scouts Jason Jurs, Gregory Peacock, Jake Simmons, and Jake Robinson led in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
II.
A.
Motion made by Mr. Nutt to adopt a Resolution expressing
recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon
B.
Motion made by Mr. Britt to adopt a Resolution
expressing recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon
C. Chairman Horton presented an Award Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Mr. Al Rickett, Administrative Services Director.
III.
No Public Hearings were scheduled.
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. Our Auditing Firm, McAbee, Talbert, Halliday & Co., presented information on the results of annual financial audit (fiscal year 2004.) We had a good report. Mr. Huckaby congratulated staff and everyone associated with the audit.
B. Updated financial and personnel vacancy reports were received.
Recreation Committee – (Honorable Jeff Horton, Chairman)
A. Due to time constraint, Mr. Jeff Caton agreed to provide a written update on our Parks Projects.
Economic Recruitment and Development Committee – (Honorable David Britt, Chairman)
No items scheduled.
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. The Public Works Department brought forward the desire to purchase two pieces of property at the Wellford Landfill adjacent to the property the County owns now. The property consists of 4.28 acres. It has been appraised at $19,000. This property is needed in order to realign a road out there and also to provide the buffer required by our Ordinances. A portion of this property is tied up in some estate situation, so it is going to require friendly condemnation. Motion made by Mr. Nutt to purchase two properties for the appraised value and instruct staff to initiate friendly condemnation on the parts that require it. Motion seconded by Mr. Huckaby and carried.
B. Information received regarding activities of the Public Works Department.
VI.
A. Motion made by Mr. Nutt to render second 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.
B. Motion made by Mr. Nutt to render second 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.
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.
Mr. Britt provided an update on
the Death Process Committee investigating the Medical Examiner. Nine people have agreed to serve on the
committee. The members are as follows
Hon. David Britt, Chairman; Dr. David Goolsby, District Health Director,
Appalachia III Public Health District; Mr. Glenn Miller, General Manager, Floyd
Mortuary; Ms. Rene Romberger, Vice President of Professional Services,
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare Center; Ms. Diana Skaggs, Nursing Supervisor,
Mary Black Hospital; Hon. Trey Gowdy, Solicitor; Hon. Bob Walker, House of
Representatives, House District 38; Hon. Chuck Wright, Spartanburg County
Sheriff; and Director Tony Fisher, Public Safety Director, City of Spartanburg. A meeting will be held prior to Council
Retreat. A recommendation should be made
to both Council and the Delegation after three meetings. The process will go forward. The Delegation has to act on the committee
report. This will not add any additional
money. The money that is in the
Coroner’s office can be used, and there may be some savings. Mr. Gary Watts, Richland County Coroner, and
Parks Evans from
X.
Motion made by Ms. Stewart to approve minutes of
XI.
Meeting adjourned.
By:______________________________
Jeffrey A. Horton, Chairman
Attest:
__________________________
Deborah C. Ziegler
Clerk to Council