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. Cub Scout Webelos Den and Mr. Derrick Bulsa, Scoutmaster, led in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
II.
A.
Mr. Johnny Hall, SCDHEC (South Carolina
Department of Health and Environmental Control) Regional Air Quality Section
Manager, presented an Early Action Compact Award to
B.
Ms. Pam Jamerick, Director of Quality for North
American Logistics for Michelin North America, presented an award from Michelin
for the work and support of Enoree, Cross Anchor, Woodruff, Croft, Boiling
Springs, Roebuck, Poplar Springs, Westview, Hobbysville, and Glen
Springs-Pauline Fire Departments during a plant fire at T & T’s
C. Motion made by Ms. Stewart to adopt a Resolution proclaiming October 17, 2005 through October 23, 2005 as “National Business Women’s Week” in Spartanburg County. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried. Ms. Janet Cann, President of BPW-Spartanburg, received the Resolution.
III.
A. Chairman Horton declared open a public hearing to consider a proposed Ordinance authorizing the delivery by Spartanburg County, South Carolina of a Fee in Lieu of Tax Agreement between the County and 101 Properties, LLC, a South Carolina limited liability company with respect to the relocation and expansion of Plastic Omnium Auto Exteriors, LLC’s facilities in the County for the manufacture of automotive parts. No one appeared, and the matter was closed.
B.
Chairman Horton declared open a public hearing
to consider an Application for special Public Event Exclusion from Noise
Ordinance requested by First Baptist North Spartanburg for
IV.
No appearances scheduled.
V.
Public Health and Human Services Committee (Honorable Johnnye Code Stewart, Chairman)
No items scheduled.
Personnel and Finance Committee (Honorable Ken Huckaby)
A. Information received in reference to Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee Recommendations. This item was carried over until next month.
B. Mr. Chris Story presented Fiscal Year 2005 Closeout Report. It will be updated later this year.
C. Updated financial and personnel vacancy reports were received.
Recreation Committee – (Honorable Jeff Horton, Chairman)
A. Mr. Chris Story presented a report in regards to an Ordinance to create a Parks and Recreation Commission to get more citizen involvement and more input about how we want to run our Parks and Recreation Committee. Motion made by Mr. Parker to render first reading to an Ordinance to create a Parks and Recreation Commission. Motion seconded by Mr. Huckaby and carried. Mr. Breed stated the as discussed amendments that Ms. Stewart recommended will be made.
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.
Mr. Mike Garrett continued the presentation
concerning our Expressions of Interest from Solid Waste Management Service
Providers. Two or three options were
brought before the Public Works, Buildings and Grounds Committee. At the conclusion of the recommendation by
the committee, Mr. Adams presented some information from some person or persons
that implied that Mr. Nutt would not be able to vote on this issue. It was turned over immediately to 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 assignment and transfer to Celanese Americas
Corporation (“Celanese”) of a portion of the interest of Indopco, Inc. D/B/A
National Starch & Chemical Company (“Indopco”) in that certain lease
agreement between Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and Indopco, dated as of
December 1, 1997, and certain agreements, property, other rights, and other
matters related thereto (collectively, the “assigned project”); and other
matters related thereto, including the release of Indopco from its obligations
under the lease agreement as to the assigned project, the assumption of those
obligations by Celanese, and the continuation of a fee in lieu of tax
pertaining to such lease agreement for the benefit of Indopco and Celanese,
respectively. Motion seconded by Mr. Huckaby
and carried.
B. 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 101 Properties, LLC 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.
VII.
A. Motion made by Mr. Huckaby to approve an Application for special Public Event Exclusion from Noise Ordinance requested by First Baptist North Spartanburg for October 20, 2005, from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. for a Fall Festival at 8740 Asheville Highway, Spartanburg, SC. Motion seconded by Mr. Parker and carried.
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