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.
Moment of Silence was held in remembrance of Honorable Johnnye Code-Stewart.
Invocation was rendered by Dr. Randal Langley, Senior Pastor of Evangel Cathedral. Chairman Horton led in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
II.
III.
A.
Chairman Horton declared open a public hearing
to consider whether it may be in the interest of the Cherokee Springs Fire District for the Spartanburg County Council
to authorize the Board of Fire Control to issue
B. Chairman Horton declared open a public hearing to consider an Ordinance authorizing a fee-in-lieu-of-tax arrangement on behalf of American Yuncheng Plate Making, Inc. (the “company”) pursuant to a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement between Spartanburg County, South Carolina (the “county”) 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. No one appeared, and the matter was closed.
C. Chairman Horton declared open a public hearing to consider an Ordinance to develop a jointly owned and operated industrial/business park (“American Yuncheng Park Project”) in conjunction with Union County, such industrial/business park to be geographically located in Spartanburg County and established pursuant to South Carolina Code of Laws of 1976 §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 taxes to the counties and relevant taxing entities; to provide that jobs tax credits allowed by law be provided for businesses locating in said park; and to permit a user fee in lieu of ad valorem taxation within said park. No one appeared, and the matter was closed.
IV.
No appearances scheduled.
V.
Economic Recruitment and Development Committee – (Honorable
A. 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 Project Cliffs, whereby, under certain conditions, Spartanburg County will execute a fee in lieu of tax agreement for a project involving not less than nine million dollars ($9,000,000) investment subject to review by the County Attorney. Motion seconded by Mr. Culbreth and carried.
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 Carolina, and Master Precision Global, LLC whereby, under certain conditions, said company will acquire, by construction and purchase, certain property in Spartanburg County and Spartanburg County will execute fee-in-lieu-of-tax or lease agreement(s) and provide certain economic development inducements to Master Precision Global, LLC and execute certain documents and enact certain further legislation for said company’s project involving not less than six million dollars ($6,000,000) in investment contingent upon approval by the County Attorney. Motion seconded by Mr. Culbreth and carried.
Public Health and Human Services Committee (Honorable Jeff Horton, Chairman)
A.
Received an Update on Air Quality Efforts and
Ground Level Ozone Attainment here in
Personnel and Finance Committee (Honorable Dale Culbreth, Chairman)
A.
Motion made by Mr. Culbreth to adopt a
Resolution ordering a referendum in the Cherokee
Springs Fire District in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, to submit the
question of whether the Fire District shall be authorized to issue not
exceeding $2,190,000
B.
Motion made by Mr. Culbreth to render first
reading to an Ordinance authorizing the Board of Fire Control of the Cherokee Springs Fire District in
C.
Motion made by Mr. Culbreth to adopt a Resolution
calling for a public hearing to be held upon the question of the issuance of
not exceeding $10,900,000 of
D.
Motion made by Mr. Culbreth to render first
reading to an Ordinance finding that Startex-Jackson-Wellford-Duncan
Water District may issue not exceeding $10,900,000
E. Information was received on Employee Classification and Compensation Implementation. No action was taken.
Livability Committee – (Honorable
A.
Received information on the process and disposal of Mobiles Homes
acquired through Delinquent Tax Sale. No
action was taken.
Public Safety and Judiciary Committee – (Honorable Rock Adams, Chairman)
A. Information received regarding activities of the Building Codes Department.
Land Use Committee (Honorable
A. Presentation was received on Flood Prevention, Storm Water Management, Waterway Protection, and Water Quality. This item was carried over for further consideration.
B. No action was taken on Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. This item was carried over.
C.
No action was taken on Storm Water Management
Ordinance. This item was carried
over.
D. 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 second reading to an Ordinance amending Section 2-121(h) of the Spartanburg County Code to require the unanimous vote of County Council for appointment to a board or commission for more than two consecutive terms, to provide that a partial term is not a term of office for purposes of this section and to provide for service on a board or commission without the requirement of unanimous vote of County Council if there is a break in service. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.
B. Motion made by Mr. Britt to render second reading to an Ordinance authorizing a fee-in-lieu-of-tax arrangement on behalf of American Yuncheng Plate Making, Inc. (the “company”) pursuant to a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement between Spartanburg County, South Carolina (the “county”) 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. Foster and carried.
C. Motion made by Mr. Britt to render second reading to an Ordinance to develop a jointly owned and operated industrial/business park (“American Yuncheng Park Project”) in conjunction with Union County, such industrial/business park to be geographically located in Spartanburg County and established pursuant to South Carolina Code of Laws of 1976 §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 taxes to the counties and relevant taxing entities; to provide that jobs tax credits allowed by law be provided for businesses locating in said park; and to permit a user fee in lieu of ad valorem taxation within said park. Motion seconded by Mr. Foster 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.
A possible date of Friday, March
21, was discussed for a Council Retreat to discuss the Budget. Chairman Horton asked if a discussion would
be held on the
X.
Motion made by Mr. Britt to approve minutes of
XI.
Motion made by Mr. Adams to adjourn.
By:______________________________
Jeffrey A. Horton, Chairman
Attest:
__________________________
Deborah C. Ziegler
Clerk to Council