Spartanburg
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I.
Chairman Horton called the meeting to order.
Invocation was rendered by Chaplain Fred Dowden, Retired Colonel. Chief Larry Brady, North Spartanburg Fire Department, led in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
II.
A.
Motion made by Mr. Britt to adopt Resolution R-08-48
recognizing the Honorable Rock Adams for his dedicated service as District Four
Representative on Spartanburg
B. Chairman Horton recognized Graduates of Spartanburg County Citizens’ Academy.
III.
No public
hearings were scheduled.
IV.
No appearances were scheduled.
V.
Economic Recruitment and Development Committee – (Honorable
A. Mr. Hal Johnson and Mr. Richard Blackwell, Upstate SC Alliance, presented the Upstate Alliance Annual Update. Presentation is included in backup.
B.
Motion made by Mr. Britt to adopt a Resolution
authorizing the execution and delivery of an Inducement Agreement by and
between Spartanburg County, South
C.
Motion made by Mr. Britt to adopt a Resolution
authorizing the execution and delivery of an Inducement Agreement by and
between
D.
Motion made by Mr. Britt to adopt a Resolution
authorizing the execution and delivery of an Inducement Agreement by and
between Spartanburg County, South
Public Health and Human Services Committee (Honorable
No items scheduled.
Personnel and Finance Committee (Honorable Dale Culbreth, Chairman)
A. Ms. Linda Blackerby, Budget Management Director, presented an Update on the FY09 Budget Action Plan. Presentation is included in backup.
C. Updated financial and personnel vacancy reports were received.
Livability Committee – (Honorable
A. Mr. Henry Laye, Registration and Elections Director, presented an Overview of the November election. Presentation is included in backup.
B. Ms. Jenny Osterman, Executive Director, Hub City Farmers’ Market, formerly the Spartanburg Nutrition Council, presented information on Farmers’ Markets efforts and local small farm production. Presentation is included in backup.
Public Safety and Judiciary Committee – (Honorable Rock Adams, Chairman)
A. Mr. Don Arnold, Environmental Enforcement Director, presented information in reference to an Ordinance amending Animal Control Ordinance Number 592 to clarify definitions within the Ordinance. This item was tabled during the Public Safety and Judiciary Committee meeting.
B. Motion made by Mr. Adams to authorize the Commission of Jonathan Emory as Code Enforcement Officer within the Building and Fire Service Department. Motion seconded by Mr. Mintz and carried.
C. Motion made by Mr. Britt to authorize the Commission of Julio Perdomo as an Environmental Enforcement Litter Control Officer. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.
D. Information received regarding activities of the Building Codes Department.
Land Use Committee (Honorable
A. Ms. Angela Viney and Ms. Erika Hollis, Upstate Forever, offered comments in favor of the draft Storm Water Ordinance during the Land Use Committee meeting. Presentation and Upstate Forever’s comments are included in backup. Due to time constraints, Hal Clarkson, PE, CFM, Woolpert Inc., did not appear. Motion made by Mr. Foster to render first reading to Ordinance. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion did not carry. Mr. Brown, Mr. Mintz, Mr. Britt, and Mr. Culbreth opposed.
B. Mr. Chris Story presented information in reference to amending billboard siting requirements. Mr. Story stated this is an extension of the radius for siting a billboard from 300 to 1,000 feet. It requires that proposed billboards be in areas that are mostly commercial (or, if mostly residential, have the consent of homeowners). The effect will be to keep billboards further away from residential areas. For purposes of determining residential/commercial, the old ordinance did not define “business.” The new amendment does define “business.” Mr. Jeff Noland, Fairway Outdoor Advertising, spoke against the proposed 1,000 feet radius for siting a billboard during the Land Use Committee meeting. They feel 600 feet would be adequate. Mr. Foster recommended carrying this item over until the public hearing is held.
C. Updated Planning Department Reports on Development Activity were received.
A.
Dr. Jim Weeks and Mr. Joe Maple, Home Hazardous
Waste Spartanburg, presented information in reference to Home Hazardous Waste
collection. Presentation is included in
backup. Motion made by Mr. Mintz for
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 agreement by
and between
B.
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
C. Motion made by Mr. Britt to render third reading to an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-99-014, as previously amended by Ordinances No. O-00-016, O-01-18, No. O-03-03 and No. O-03-13 relating to the joint County Industrial and Business Park (Park No. 2) of Cherokee and Spartanburg Counties so as to enlarge the park. (AFL Telecommunications, LLC) Motion seconded by Mr. Foster and carried.
D. Motion made by Mr. Foster to render third reading to an Ordinance to amend the FY 2008-09 Stormwater Fund (Fund 3) Operating Budget in the amount of $600,000 to appropriate Stormwater proceeds collected by the County on behalf of the City of Spartanburg and the City of Greer. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt 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 Mr. Culbreth to approve minutes of
XI.
Motion made by Mr. Foster to adjourn. Motion seconded by Mr. Culbreth and carried.
By:______________________________
Jeffrey A. Horton, Chairman
Attest:
__________________________
Deborah C. Ziegler
Clerk to Council