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 Rev. Hub Blankenship, Jr.,
II.
A. Motion made by Ms. Stewart to adopt a Resolution expressing recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon Spartanburg County by the acts of bravery of Misha Marshall and her dog, Gandalf, of the South Carolina Search and Rescue Dog Association. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.
B.
Motion made by Mr. Horton to adopt a Resolution
expressing recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon
C.
Motion made Mr. Culbreth to adopt a Resolution
expressing recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon
D.
Motion made by Mr. Culbreth to adopt a
Resolution expressing recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor
bestowed upon
E.
Motion made by Mr. Horton to adopt a Resolution
expressing recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon
F.
Motion made by Mr. Foster to adopt a Resolution
proclaiming the Week of
G.
Motion made by Mr. Foster 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 an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a fee-in-lieu
of tax agreement by and among
B. Chairman Horton declared open a public hearing to consider a Resolution in support of the issuance by the South Carolina Jobs – Economic Development Authority of its First Mortgage Health Care Facilities Refunding and Revenue Bonds (The Lutheran Homes of South Carolina, Inc.) Series 1999 pursuant to the provisions of Title 41, Chapter 43, Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended, in the principal amount of not exceeding $45,000,000. No one appeared, and the matter was closed.
C.
Chairman Horton declared open a public hearing
to consider a Resolution in support of the issuance by the South Carolina
Jobs-Economic Development Authority of its Economic Development Revenue Bonds (Bondtex, Inc. Project) Series 2007,
pursuant to the provisions of Title 41, Chapter 43, of the Code of Laws of
South Carolina 1976, as amended, in the aggregate principal amount of not
exceeding $2,000,000. No one appeared,
and the matter was closed.
D. Chairman Horton declared open a public hearing to consider an Ordinance amending the Spartanburg County Unified Land Management Ordinance (ULMO), Ordinance Number O-99-015, as amended, to adjust the required spacing between buildings so as to allow for more efficient use of property while maintaining safety through the building code and to make certain other editorial corrections. No one appeared, and the matter was closed.
IV.
Jim and Gail
Parres,
V.
Economic Recruitment and Development Committee – (Honorable
A. Mr. Britt stated this item is a refinancing of The Lutheran Homes Facility at Rosecrest. The public hearing was held earlier. Motion made by Mr. Britt to adopt a Resolution in support of the issuance by the South Carolina Jobs – Economic Development Authority of its First Mortgage Health Care Facilities Refunding and Revenue Bonds (The Lutheran Homes of South Carolina, Inc.) Series 1999 pursuant to the provisions of Title 41, Chapter 43, Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended, in the principal amount of not exceeding $45,000,000. Motion seconded by Mr. Culbreth and carried.
B. Motion made by Mr. Britt to adopt a Resolution in support of the issuance by the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority of its Economic Development Revenue Bonds (Bondtex, Inc. Project) Series 2007, pursuant to the provisions of Title 41, Chapter 43, of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended, in the aggregate principal amount of not exceeding $2,000,000. Motion seconded by Mr. Culbreth and carried.
C.
Mr. Hank McCullough, Piedmont Natural Gas, made
a presentation in reference to Utility Tax Credits and Piedmont Natural Gas commitment
of $50,000 to
Public Health and Human Services Committee (Honorable Johnnye Code Stewart, Chairman)
A. Mr. Roy Johnson, Spartanburg Housing Authority, and Representative Harold Mitchell presented information in reference to a request by the Spartanburg Housing Authority for establishment of an Affordable Housing Trust and establishment of dedicated source of revenue. Motion made by Ms. Stewart to support the establishment of an Affordable Housing Trust Fund for Spartanburg County and to authorize the County Administrator to execute and enter into collaborative agreements with the Affordable Housing Trust Fund as appropriate to support efforts to produce affordable housing in the County. Motion seconded by Mr. Mintz and carried.
Personnel and Finance Committee (Honorable Dale Culbreth, Chairman)
A. Mr. Joe Newton, Appalachian Council of Governments, presented information in reference to implications of State Revisions to Tax Legislation and Impact on Local Governments. (Presentation enclosed in backup.)
B. Updated financial and personnel vacancy reports were received.
Livability Committee – (Honorable
A. Mr. Chris Story presented information in reference to proposed traffic calming program and policy. This item was carried over.
Public Safety and Judiciary Committee – (Honorable Rock Adams, Chairman)
A.
Sheriff Chuck Wright, Lieutenant Jeff Valentine
and Master Deputy Marc Miller, Sheriff’s Office, presented information in
reference to an Ordinance to prevent Loitering.
Information was received on some of the things going on in
B.
Associate Chief Magistrate David Turner
presented information in reference to State Case Management System for the
C. Information received regarding activities of the Building Codes Department.
Land Use Committee (Honorable Jeff Horton, 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 an Ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 557, 649, and O-01-22 and Articles of
Incorporation to change the residence requirement of single member district
board members of Spartanburg Regional Health Services District, Inc. as
appointed by County Council to require residency in the County and to require
Board Members to comply with the current Hospital District Conflicts of
Interest Governance Policy. Motion
seconded by Mr. Culbreth. Mr. Haskell
stated that a revised draft with one slight revision has been distributed. Mr. Britt asked for clarification on the
sentence that was added that adds the language “to comply with the current
Hospital District Conflicts of Interest Governance Policy.” Mr. Haskell stated that
B. Motion made by Mr. Britt to render third reading to an Ordinance authorizing a fee-in-lieu-of-tax arrangement on behalf of 3G Mermet Corporation pursuant to a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement between Spartanburg County, South Carolina and the company; authorizing a 5-year extension of the investment period for all investments over the initial $6,000,000 investment; and other matters relating to the foregoing. Motion seconded by Mr. Culbreth and carried.
C.
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 among
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. Foster to waive rules, nominate and appoint Mr. Jimmy Gibbs, District 6 Representative, to the Health Services District Board. Motion seconded by Mr. Culbreth and carried.
X.
Motion made by Mr. Culbreth to approve minutes of March 19, 2007 (Regular Meeting) and March 26, 2007 (Special Meeting). Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried.
XI.
Meeting adjourned.
By:______________________________
Jeffrey A. Horton, Chairman
Attest:
__________________________
Deborah C. Ziegler
Clerk to Council