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 Mr. Jeff Caton. Chief Larry Brady, North Spartanburg Fire Department, led in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
II.
A. Motion made by Ms. Stewart to adopt a Resolution recognizing and congratulating Betsy Fleming on being named President of Converse College. Motion seconded by Mr. Huckaby and carried.
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 to amend Ordinance No. 543, as previously
amended by Ordinance No. O-05-10, relating to the joint county industrial park
(
B.
Chairman Horton declared open a public hearing
to consider a proposed Ordinance authorizing a fee-in-lieu of taxes arrangement
between the County and Schwan’s Bakery
Operations, LLC concerning certain industrial facilities (the “Project)
which Project includes real property or interests and personal property
interests therein pursuant to Title 12, Chapter 44 Code of Laws of South
Carolina 1976, as amended (the “Act”).
Mr. Larry Flynn, Lister, Flynn & Kelly, P.A., requested favorable
consideration. Mr. Flynn stated that a
minor issue was discussed with the
C.
Chairman Horton declared open a public hearing
to consider a proposed Resolution approving the issuance by the Housing
Authority of the City of
IV.
No appearances scheduled.
V.
Public Health and Human Services Committee (Honorable Johnnye Code Stewart, Chairman)
A.
Ms. Elena
Rush and Mr. Roy Johnson, Executive Director, Spartanburg Housing Authority,
presented information in reference to a Resolution approving the Spartanburg
Housing Authority’s issuance of Tax-Exempt Multi-family Housing Revenue Bonds in conjunction with the HOPE VI
Revitalization Program. The projects
associated with this Resolution will be located in the City of
Personnel and Finance Committee (Honorable Ken Huckaby)
A. Information received in reference to Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee Recommendations. It is anticipated that 2006 Accommodations Tax will amount to around $277,000. It will be distributed to 18 organizations. Motion made by Mr. Huckaby to approve the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee Recommendations. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.
B.
At the end of FY05, we had approximately $2.5
million that we were able to get for supplemental expenditures, such as storm
and flood damage and some other items.
Motion made by Mr. Huckaby to render first reading to an Ordinance amending
Spartanburg County Ordinance No. O-05-06, enacted
C. Updated financial and personnel vacancy reports were received.
Recreation Committee – (Honorable Jeff Horton, Chairman)
A. Motion made by Mr. Parker to render second reading to an Ordinance to create a Parks and Recreation Commission. Motion seconded by Mr. Huckaby and carried.
B.
Discussion was held in reference to adding some
additional Frisbee holes at
Economic Recruitment and Development Committee – (Honorable
David Britt, Chairman)
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.
Solid Waste Negotiations Timeline item was
covered earlier in the day during
B. Information received regarding activities of the Public Works Department.
VI.
A.
Motion made by Mr. Britt to render second
reading to an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 543, as previously amended by
Ordinance No. O-05-10, relating to the joint county industrial park (
B. Motion made by Mr. Britt to render second reading to an Ordinance authorizing pursuant to Chapter 44 of Title 12, South Carolina Code of Laws, 1976, as amended, the execution and delivery of a fee agreement between Spartanburg County, South Carolina and Schwan’s Bakery Operations, LLC; and matters relating thereto. Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried.
C.
Motion made by Mr. Britt to render second
reading to an Ordinance authorizing the amendment of that certain fee agreement
between
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.
Motion made by Mr. Huckaby to move the December meeting to December 12, 2005, and the January meeting to January 23, 2005. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried.
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