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 Odell Moseley,
II.
A.
Motion made by Mr. Britt to adopt a Resolution
in 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 between Spartanburg County, South Carolina, as lessor, and Blue Ridge Log Cabins, LLC; and other matters relating thereto including, without limitation, payment of a fee in lieu of taxes and granting certain infrastructure credits to Blue Ridge Log Cabins, LLC. No one appeared, and the matter was closed.
B. Chairman Horton declared open a public hearing to consider a proposed issuance by JEDA of not exceeding $8,000,000 aggregate principal amount Economic Development Revenue Bonds (Blue Ridge Log Cabins, LLC Project) (the “Bonds”). The proceeds of the Bonds will be made available to Blue Ridge Log Cabins, LLC and BRLC Properties LLC (collectively, the “Borrower”) to defray the cost of acquiring, by construction and purchase, approximately 35 acres of land, an approximately 93,000 square foot building or buildings, other improvements, and certain machinery and equipment for the manufacture of modular log homes (the “Project”), to be located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. No one appeared, and the matter was closed.
IV.
A. Mr. Larry Cooper appeared to comment on positive results on issues addressed in the Croft area.
B. Mr. Joe B. Burgess appeared to comment on social and community standards.
C. Mr. Robin Wright appeared to comment on safety concerns.
V.
Economic Recruitment and Development Committee – (Honorable David Britt, Chairman)
A.
Motion made by Mr. Britt to adopt a Resolution
authorizing the execution and delivery of an Inducement Agreement by and
between
B.
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 by and among
C. Motion made by Mr. Britt to adopt a Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of an Inducement Agreement by and between Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and 3G Mermet Corporation whereby, under certain conditions, said Corporation will acquire, by construction and purchase, certain facilities in Spartanburg County and Spartanburg County will execute fee-in-lieu-of-tax and lease agreement(s) and provide certain economic development inducements to 3G Mermet Corporation and execute certain documents and enact certain further legislation for said corporation’s project involving not less than six million dollars ($6,000,000) in investment. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.
D. Motion made by Mr. Britt to adopt a Resolution approving the financing of the construction and installation of certain Infrastructure Improvements in Spartanburg County in connection with the establishment by Liberty Property Limited Partnership of an industrial and business park within Spartanburg County through the issuance and delivery of a Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Special Source Revenue Bond (Liberty Property Limited Partnership Project) Series 2007 (the “bond”) in the principal amount of $1,000,000; authorizing a petition to the State Budget and Control Board of South Carolina for its approval of such undertaking pursuant to Title 4, Chapter 29, Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended; and providing for other matters relating thereto. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried.
E. Motion made by Mr. Britt to render first reading to an Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of a $1,000,000 principal amount Spartanburg County, South Carolina Special Source Revenue Bond (Liberty Property Limited Partnership Project) Series 1007; the application of the proceeds of said bond to defray the costs of construction and installation of certain infrastructure improvements in the county; and other matters relating thereto. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried.
F. Motion made by Mr. Britt to render first reading to an Ordinance to develop a jointly owned and operated Industrial/Business Park in Conjunction with Cherokee County, such Industrial/Business Park to be geographically located in Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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. (Carthuplas) Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried.
G. 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 (Blue Ridge Log Cabins, LLC 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 $8,000,000. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried.
Public Health and Human Services Committee (Honorable Johnnye Code Stewart, Chairman)
A. Motion made by Mr. Horton to adopt a Resolution of Spartanburg County Council expressing Support to Apply for Federal Transit Administration Funds, State Mass Transit Funds and State Transportation Assistance Program Funds under SAFETEA-LU. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried.
Personnel and Finance Committee (Honorable Ken Huckaby)
A. Motion made by Mr. Britt to adopt a Resolution to authorize financing for Sheriff’s Office Vehicles. Motion seconded by Mr. Fosters and carried.
B. 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. Motion made by Mr. Britt to authorize the County Administrator to execute revised contract with the Spartanburg Humane Society Inc. for animal sheltering and euthanasia services with an amendment on the effective date changing it to February 1, 2007, and an amendment to charge a straight $37.50 per animal. Motion seconded by Mr. Foster and carried.
B. Motion made by Mr. Britt to extend the Mobile Home Amnesty Program an additional six months. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried.
C. Motion made by Mr. Britt to authorize the Commission of Danny Ray Hart, Andrew Smith, and Mark Gwinn as Environmental Enforcement Officers of Spartanburg County and to authorize the ability for them to carry weapons.
D. 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.
Motion made by Mr. Britt to ask Staff to study
the Road Maintenance Program issue, amount needed, and other funding
options. Motion seconded by Mr. Foster
and carried. Three opposed. Motion made by Mr. Mintz to eliminate the
Road Maintenance Fee effective
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 execution and delivery of a fee in lieu of tax agreement between Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and Blue Ridge Log Cabins, LLC; and other matters relating thereto including, without limitation, payment of a fee in lieu of taxes and granting certain infrastructure credits to Blue Ridge Log Cabins, LLC. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.
B.
Motion made by Mr. Britt to render third reading
to an Ordinance amending the Fiscal
Year 2006-2007
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.
Mr. Britt requested an update
from the
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