April 17, 2006

Spartanburg County Council met on Monday, April 17, 2006, in the County Council Chambers, 366 N. Church Street, Spartanburg, SC, at 5:30 p.m. The following attended: Honorable Jeff Horton, Chairman; Honorables Johnnye Code-Stewart, Steve Parker, David Britt, Rock Adams, Ken Huckaby, and Frank Nutt, Council Members; along with Glenn Breed, County Administrator; Chris Story, Assistant County Administrator; Tom Gates, Assistant County Administrator; and Edwin Haskell, County Attorney.

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.

Chairman Horton called the meeting to order.

Invocation was rendered by Rev. Charles J.J. Jackson, III, Cornerstone Baptist Church. Chief Larry Brady, North Spartanburg Fire Department, led in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

II.

Motion made by Mr. Nutt to adopt a Resolution expressing recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon Spartanburg County by the academic achievements of the 2005 Byrnes High School Football Program. Motion seconded by Mr. Huckaby and carried. Coach Bobby Bentley and players were present to receive.
Motion made by Mr. Parker to adopt a Resolution proclaiming the Week of April 9-15, 2006 as Telecommunicators Week. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried. Mr. David Jones and his staff were present to receive.
Resolution expressing recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon Spartanburg County by the achievements of Timothy N. Minton of Spartanburg County Communications/9-1-1 in being named Telecommunicator-of-the-Year was carried over. Mr. Timothy N. Minton could not be here to receive. It will be presented at a later time.
Motion made by Ms. Stewart to adopt a Resolution expressing recognition and appreciation for the benefits bestowed upon Spartanburg County by the services of Mary L. Thomas, Vice President for Programs, Spartanburg County Foundation. Motion seconded by Mr. Parker and carried. Ms. Mary Thomas was present to receive.
Motion made by Ms. Stewart to adopt a Resolution proclaiming April 25, 2006 as Equal Pay Day in Spartanburg County. Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried. Ms. Janet Cann, Business and Professional Women, and Ms. Rosemary Ritchie, League of Women Voters, were present to receive.
Motion made by Mr. Huckaby to adopt a Resolution proclaiming the Week of May 7-13, 2006 as Building Safety Week in Spartanburg County. Motion seconded by Mr. Parker and carried. Mr. Mike Padgett was present to receive.

III.

A. Chairman Horton declared open a public hearing to consider a proposed Ordinance consenting to a three-year extension of the investment period for Sew-Eurodrive, Inc. under its lease agreement with Spartanburg County pursuant to Section 4-12-30(C)(2), Codes of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended. No one appeared, and the matter was closed.

B. Chairman Horton declared open a public hearing to consider a proposed Resolution approving the issuance by the Housing Authority of the City of Spartanburg of its tax-exempt multi-family housing revenue bonds (Cedar Springs Project) to satisfy the requirements of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code, in the aggregate principal amount of not exceeding $2,100,000. No one appeared, and the matter was closed.

C. Chairman Horton declared open a public hearing to consider a proposed Resolution approving the issuance by the Housing Authority of the City of Spartanburg of its tax-exempt multi-family housing revenue bonds (Mt. Sinai Assisted Living Project) to satisfy the requirements of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code, in the aggregate principal amount of not exceeding $4,000,000. No one appeared, and the matter was closed.

D. Chairman Horton declared open a public hearing to consider an Application for special Public Event Exclusion from the Noise Ordinance requested by Lake Bowen Baptist Church for July 21 and July 22 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. for a Christian Concert at 4040 Sugar Ridge Road, Inman. Rev. Kenny McDowell, Associate Pastor of Lake Bowen Baptist Church, stated that this will be their second annual concert. No one appeared in opposition, and the matter was closed.

IV.

No appearances scheduled.

Public Health and Human Services Committee (Honorable Johnnye Code Stewart, Chairman)

A. Mr. Roy Johnson, Executive Director, Spartanburg Housing Authority appeared in reference to the Cedar Springs Project that will require bond financing. The Cedar Springs Place located at 150 Cedar Springs is an existing 44-unit apartment complex that requires renovation. The Bonds will not constitute a debt, grant, or loan of the credit of the County, nor present any liability of the County, and they will not constitute a charge against the general credit of the County or the taxing powers of the County. Motion made by Ms. Stewart to adopt a Resolution approving the issuance by the Housing Authority of the City of Spartanburg of its tax-exempt multi-family housing revenue bonds (Cedar Springs Project) to satisfy the requirements of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code, in the aggregate principal amount of not exceeding $2,100,000. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.

B. Mr. Roy Johnson, Executive Director, Spartanburg Housing Authority appeared in reference to the Mt. Sinai Assisted Living Project that will require bond financing. Mt. Sinai Assisted Living is located at 2911 S. Pine Street. The Mt. Sinai project will be a new construction project to develop approximately 70 low-income assisted living units. Motion made by Ms. Stewart to adopt a Resolution approving the issuance by the Housing Authority of the City of Spartanburg of its tax-exempt multi-family housing revenue bonds (Mt. Sinai Assisted Living Project) to satisfy the requirements of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code, in the aggregate principal amount of not exceeding $4,000,000. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.

Personnel and Finance Committee (Honorable Ken Huckaby)

A. Mr. Glenn Breed presented a FY07 Budget Overview. Motion made by Mr. Huckaby to render first reading by title to FY07 Budget Ordinance. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.

B. Mr. Tom Gates presented information in reference to the FY07 Health Insurance Benefit Proposals. These proposals will be reviewed further during the budget process. No action was taken.

C. Updated financial and personnel vacancy reports were received.

Recreation Committee – (Honorable Jeff Horton, Chairman)

A. Mr. Jeff Caton presented an update on the Miracle League Project. It will go forward at the North Spartanburg Park facility. It will be a plus for all parties involved.

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. Motion made by Mr. Britt to render second reading to an Ordinance amending County Ordinance #O-99-015, as amended, (The Unified Land Management Ordinance); providing a new Article (Section 3.26) setting forth siting standards for the placement of Tattoo Establishments in Spartanburg County; amending Table 3-Setbacks and Other Requirements to include Section 3.26; and to add new definitions pertaining to tattooing. Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried.

B. Updated Planning Department Reports on Development Activity were received.

Public Works, Buildings and Grounds Committee (Honorable Frank Nutt, Chairman

A. Motion made by Mr. Nutt to approve a Resolution ordering a public hearing to consider the enlargement of the Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District. Motion seconded by Mr. Huckaby and carried.

B. Item in reference to a Resolution approving enlargement of the boundaries of the Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District was carried over.

C. Information received regarding activities of the Public Works Department.

VI.

A. Motion made by Mr. Britt to render second reading to an Ordinance consenting to a three-year extension of the investment period for Sew-Eurodrive, Inc. under its lease agreement with Spartanburg County pursuant to Section 4-12-30(C)(2), Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended. Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried.

VII.

Motion made by Mr. Parker to approve an Application for special Public Event Exclusion from the Noise Ordinance requested by Lake Bowen Baptist Church for July 21 and July 22 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. for a Christian Concert at 4040 Sugar Ridge Road, Inman. Motion seconded by Mr. Huckaby 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 Spartanburg County.

IX.

No items scheduled.

Motion made by Ms. Stewart to approve minutes of March 3, 2006 (Special Meeting) and March 20, 2006 (Regular Meeting). Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.

XI.

Meeting adjourned.

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

By:______________________________

Jeffrey A. Horton, Chairman

Attest:

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Deborah C. Ziegler

Clerk to Council