Spartanburg
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I.
Chairman Horton called the meeting to order.
Invocation was rendered by Honorable O’Neal Mintz. Boiling Springs Boy Scout Troop 360 led in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
II.
A.
Motion made by Mr. Britt to adopt Resolution designating
Monday, December 1, 2008 as World AIDS Day in Spartanburg County. Motion seconded by Mr. Foster and
carried. Honorable
B. Chairman Horton recognized Graduates of Spartanburg County Citizens’ Academy.
III.
A.
Chairman Horton declared open a public hearing
to consider an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a fee
agreement by and between Spartanburg County, South
B.
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 between
C.
Chairman Horton declared open a public hearing
to consider 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) No
one appeared, and the matter was closed.
D.
Chairman Horton declared open a public hearing
to consider 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. No one appeared, and the
matter was closed.
IV.
V.
Economic Recruitment and Development Committee – (Honorable
No items scheduled.
Public Health and Human Services Committee (Honorable
No items scheduled.
Personnel and Finance Committee (Honorable Dale Culbreth, Chairman)
A.
Mr. Tom Gates presented information in reference
to an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-07-20 establishing a local Hospitality
Tax in
B. Mr. Tom Gates presented an Update on FY09 Budget Action Plan. Presentation is included in backup.
C. Mr. Chris Bever, Program Evaluation Manager, presented the FY 2008/09 1st Quarter Capital Improvement Plan Status Report. Status Report and Presentation are included in backup.
D. Mr. Glenn Breed presented information in reference to Municipal Detainee Contracts. The committee voted to table this item.
E. Updated financial and personnel vacancy reports were received.
Livability Committee – (Honorable
A. Mr. Tom Gates presented an Update on the status of Victor Mill located in Greer. The County has submitted an application to EPA for the Brownfields Cleanup Grant. This grant can provide up to $200,000 for site cleanup and remediation. We will not know if we will receive this grant until the April 2009 timeframe.
Public Safety and Judiciary Committee – (Honorable Rock Adams, Chairman)
A. President Jamie Caggiano, Spartanburg County Fire Chief’s Association, presented an Update on the Fire Service Issues as information. Presentation is included in backup.
B.
Motion made by Mr. Adams to authorize the
commission of Megan R. Turner as an Animal Control Officer of
C. Information received regarding activities of the Building Codes Department.
Land Use Committee (Honorable
A. Mr. Chris Story presented information in reference to an Ordinance amending the Storm Water Management Ordinance. Mr. Roger Nutt, Vice-President of TNC Engineering and Representative from the Homebuilders Association Development Group, spoke on behalf of the Homebuilders Association during The Land Use Committee meeting. Mr. Marion Grambling, Land Surveyor, spoke in opposition to two different parts of the Design Manual during the Land Use Committee meeting. No action was taken.
B. 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. Mintz to adopt a Resolution
declaring the results of a referendum held on November 4, 2008, on the question
of the issuance of not exceeding $400,000 General Obligation Bonds of Mayo
Area Fire District of Spartanburg County, South
B. Motion made by Mr. Mintz to render third reading to an Ordinance authorizing the Board of Fire Control of the Mayo Area Fire District in Spartanburg County to issue General Obligation Bonds in the principal amount of not exceeding $400,000 to be issued by the Mayo Area Fire District subject to the results of a favorable referendum in the district; and other matters relating thereto. Motion seconded by Mr. Foster and carried.
C.
Motion made by Mr. Britt to render third reading
to an Ordinance authorizing (1) the execution and delivery of a fee in lieu of
tax and incentive agreement (the “Incentive Agreement”) between Spartanburg
County, South
D.
Motion made by Mr. Britt to render third reading
to an Ordinance to develop, pursuant to Sec. 4-1-170 of the South
E.
Motion made by Mr. Britt to render second
reading to an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a fee
agreement by and between
F.
Motion made by Mr. Britt to render second
reading to an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a fee in lieu
of tax agreement by and between Spartanburg County, South
G. Motion made by Mr. Britt to render second 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.
H. Motion made by Mr. Adams to render second 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. Britt to approve minutes of
XI.
Motion made by Mr. Britt to adjourn. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.
By:______________________________
Jeffrey A. Horton, Chairman
Attest:
__________________________
Deborah C. Ziegler
Clerk to Council