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 Pastor
II.
A.
Motion made by Mr. Huckaby to adopt a Resolution
expressing recognition and appreciation to Glenn “Buddy” Bowen, Jr., for his 40
years of dedicated service to
B. Motion made by Chairman Horton to adopt a Resolution in celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Beacon Drive Inn Restaurant. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried. Mr. Kenny Church and Mr. Sam Maw, Jr. were present to receive Resolution.
C. Motion made by Mr. Britt to adopt a Resolution recognizing U. S. Marine Corps, 2nd Lt. Andrew Kinard of Spartanburg, South Carolina for his military service. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.
D. Motion made by Ms. Stewart to adopt a Resolution designating the month of November 2006 as Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried. Ms. Jenni Messel, South Carolina Pulmonary Hypertension Support Group, was present to receive Resolution.
III.
A.
Chairman Horton declared open a public hearing
to consider a Resolution approving the issuance by the Housing Authority of the
City of
B.
Chairman Horton declared open a public hearing
to consider an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of an amendment
to a lease purchase agreement between
IV.
V.
Economic Recruitment and Development Committee – (Honorable
A.
Resolution authorizing the execution and
delivery of an Inducement Agreement by and between Spartanburg County, South
Carolina and Blue Ridge Log Cabins, LLC,
whereby, under certain conditions, Spartanburg County will execute a fee in
lieu of tax agreement for a project involving not less than seven million
dollars ($7,000,000) investment and Spartanburg County will provide an
Infrastructure Tax Credit was carried over.
No action was taken.
B.
Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery
of a fee in lieu of tax agreement between
C.
Ordinance to amend the jointly owned and
operated Industrial Business Park in conjunction with Union County, dated as of
December 1, 1998; such Industrial/Business Park being located in Spartanburg
County and established pursuant to the South Carolina Code of Laws of 1976
Section 4-1-170, et. sequitur, as amended; to provide for a written agreement
with Union County providing for the expenses of the park, the percentage of
revenue application, and the distribution of fees in lieu of ad valorem tax to
the counties and relevant taxing entities; and, to provide that jobs tax
credits allowed by law be provided for industries locating in said park, and to
permit a user fee in lieu of ad valorem taxation was carried over. (
D.
Motion made by Mr. Britt to render first reading
to an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a fee in lieu of tax
agreement and an infrastructure finance agreement by and between Spartanburg
County, South Carolina and Echostar DBS Corporation with respect to certain
economic development property in the county, whereby such property will be
subject to certain payments in lieu of taxes and Echostar DBS Corporation will
receive certain infrastructure credits in respect of its investment in related
infrastructure; and other matters related thereto. Motion seconded by Mr. Huckaby.
Public Health and Human Services Committee (Honorable Johnnye Code Stewart, Chairman)
A.
Mr. Roy Johnson, Spartanburg Housing Authority,
presented information in reference to Spartanburg Southside Project to the
Public Health and Human Services Committee.
This project combines Collins Park/Little Camp Croft,
Personnel and Finance Committee (Honorable Ken Huckaby)
A. Mr. Glenn Breed and his staff presented information in reference to Vehicle Replacement Program for the Sheriff’s Office.
B. Motion made by Mr. Huckaby to render first reading to an Ordinance to amend the FY07 Operating Budget to provide Supplemental Appropriation for Vehicle Replacement Program. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.
C. Motion made by Mr. Huckaby to grant authorization to acquire short-term debt for the Sheriff’s Office Vehicle Replacement Program. This would include about $3 million supplement to the FY07 Budget. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried.
D. Honorable Trey Gowdy, Solicitor, presented a proposal in reference to the addition of a part-time drug investigator position for in the Circuit Solicitor’s Office. This position would be funded by some of his discretionary funds in his office. No additional money would be appropriated. Motion made by Mr. Huckaby to approve this part-time position. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.
E. Updated financial and personnel vacancy reports were received.
Recreation Committee – (Honorable Jeff Horton, 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. Information received regarding activities of the Public Works Department.
VI.
A. Motion made by Mr. Britt to render third reading to a proposed Ordinance enacting new procurement procedures for Spartanburg County. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.
B. Motion made by Mr. Britt to render third reading to an Ordinance consenting to a five-year extension of the investment period for Edscha Spartanburg LLC (formerly known as Premier Roof Systems, LLC) 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. Adams and carried.
C. Motion made by Mr. Britt to render third reading to an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of an infrastructure finance agreement by and among Spartanburg County, South Carolina, 290 Properties LLC and Knights Apparel, Inc. with respect to certain economic development property in the county, whereby such property will receive certain infrastructure credits in respect of its investment in related infrastructure; and other matters related thereto. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.
D. 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 Kohler Co., 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 Ms. Stewart and carried.
E. Motion made by Ms. Stewart to render third reading to an Ordinance to develop a jointly owned and operated industrial/business park in conjunction with Union County, such industrial/business park to be geographically located in Spartanburg County and established pursuant to Sec. 4-1-170 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended; to provide for a written agreement with Union County to provide for the expenses of the park, the percentage of revenue application, and the distribution of fees in lieu of ad valorem taxation; and other matters related thereto. (Kohler) Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.
F. Motion made by Mr. Huckaby to render third reading to an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-04-06 to provide that demolition permits for commercial structures shall only be valid for a 6 month period of time, to provide for an irrevocable letter-of-credit and agreement or payment and performance bond at the time a demolition permit is issued, and to provide for the expiration of building permits if an inspection is not requested within 6 months from the date of issuance. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.
G. Motion made by Mr. Britt to render second reading to an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of an amendment to a lease purchase agreement between Spartanburg County and Milliken & Company, so as to extend the initial investment period to ten years for investments in excess of the initial commitment. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart 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.
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