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. 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
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 provide for the issuance and sale of
not exceeding fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000)
B. Chairman Horton declared open a public hearing to consider a proposed 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. No one appeared, and the matter was closed.
C.
Chairman Horton declared open a public hearing
to consider an Application for special Public Event Exclusion from Noise
Ordinance requested by Greer Dragway 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. Mr. Breed presented additional information in reference to follow-up on personnel matters discussed at the last Council meeting. This information was in regard to the Sheriff’s Department and a request from the Sheriff in regard to overtime pay. Sheriff Wright attended the meeting, and discussions were held. This item did not pass through the committee. Two opposed. No action was taken.
B.
Hon. Sharon West presented information in
reference to a new position in the
C. Updated financial and personnel vacancy reports were received.
Recreation Committee – (Honorable Jeff Horton, Chairman)
A. Mr. Chris Story presented an update in reference to the possibility of having a Recreation Commission from At large districts. Mr. Story is going to look into the possibilities of term limits, and how it would be equitable for all districts.
Economic Recruitment and Development Committee – (Honorable David Britt, Chairman)
No items scheduled.
Public Safety and Judiciary Committee – (Honorable Rock Adams, Chairman)
A. Motion made by Mr. Huckaby to adopt a Resolution designating the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the basis for all Incident Management by all Emergency Services Agencies within Spartanburg County (Fire, EMS, Emergency Management, Law Enforcement, and Dispatch). Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried.
B. 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 gave a presentation concerning our Expressions of Interest from Solid Waste Management Service Providers. Due to time constraints, the committee voted to carry this item over and schedule another Special Meeting as soon as possible.
B. Information received regarding activities of the Public Works Department.
VI.
A.
Motion made by Mr. Britt to render third reading
to an Ordinance to provide for the issuance and sale of not exceeding fifteen
million dollars ($15,000,000)
B. Motion made by Mr. Nutt to render third reading to an Ordinance to provide for the submission of Digital Land Record Plats. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.
C.
Motion made by Mr. Britt to render second 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.
Nutt and carried.
D. 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 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 Greer Dragway for October 1, 2005, from 12:00 p.m. until
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 Ms. Stewart to approve minutes of
XI.
Meeting adjourned.
By:______________________________
Jeffrey A. Horton, Chairman
Attest:
__________________________
Deborah C. Ziegler
Clerk to Council