Spartanburg
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I.
Chairman Horton called the meeting to order.
Invocation was
rendered by Chaplain Jerry Clevenger. Honorable
II.
A.
Mr. John Henderson, South
B. Motion made by Mr. Britt to adopt Resolution recognizing David Miller for his courageous and heroic act. Motion seconded by Mr. Foster and carried. Ms. Hall presented the Resolution to David Miller. Ashton Crowe was also present.
III.
No public hearings were scheduled.
IV.
A.
Mr. Walter McSherry,
V.
Economic Recruitment and Development Committee – (Honorable
A. Motion made by Mr. Britt to render first reading to an Ordinance to provide for certain amendments to industrial and business park agreements between Spartanburg County and Union County in connection with the distribution of fee in lieu of tax revenues within Spartanburg County, and other matters related thereto. Motion seconded by Mr. Mintz and carried.
B.
Motion made by Mr. Britt to render first reading
to an Ordinance to provide for the Order of Distribution of fee in lieu of tax
revenues generated from Spartanburg County parcels located in certain joint
county industrial and business parks, and other matters related thereto in
support of the Economic Futures Group. Motion seconded by Mr. Brown and carried. One opposed.
Ms. Hall voted in opposition of this Ordinance for the reasons discussed
during the Economic Recruitment and Development Committee meeting.
C.
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 between Spartanburg County, South
D.
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
E.
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 between Spartanburg County, South
F.
Item in reference to the
Public Health and Human Services Committee (Honorable
A.
Information was received in reference to Victor
Mill. Motion made by Ms. Hall that the County Administrator be directed to
prepare for Council consideration a Memorandum of Agreement between the County
and ReGenesis. The Agreement should
generally describe a partnership between the County and ReGenesis to include a
transfer of ownership of the Victor Mill properties to ReGenesis for the
purpose of environmental remediation and site redevelopment of the site. This is to be contingent on the County’s
acquiring ownership of the site via the Delinquent Tax or any other legal
process which is deemed more accessible and more able to do what we need to
do. We also need to contemplate that the
County has a commitment to forgive any fees associated with the disposal of
material present on the Victor Mill sites which may be legally disposed of at
our own County landfill and to have a County commitment to forgive or pay any
outstanding tax liability owed by the Victor Mill properties. A ReGenesis commitment to accept ownership of
the Victor Mill sites contingent on ReGenesis securing third party liability
protection from the relevant state and federal agencies that will be involved,
a ReGenesis commitment to pursue funding for an environmental remediation of
the site, and a ReGenesis commitment to provide for an open community oriented
process that incorporates and involves the residents of the neighborhood
surrounding Victor Mill, the City of Greer, and other interested parties in the
remediation and renewal process. The
sharing and/or reimbursement of any proceeds generated through a site
redevelopment process to at a minimum include cost recovery by the County for
any fees, any taxes, or any other financial interests waived. Motion seconded by Mr. Mintz and
carried.
Personnel and Finance Committee (Honorable
A. Mr. Tony Bell, Director of Human Resources, presented an update on the Voluntary Time Off (VTO) Program.
B.
Warden Larry Powers, Director of Detention
Facility, presented information in reference to Retention and Recruitment
Program at the
C. Sheriff Chuck Wright presented recommendations from the Sheriff’s Office on things that could save the County money. The Sheriff’s Office is going to try to implement a Wright Fuel Express Card on a trial basis and report back at a later date the savings. An Ordinance amending the False Alarm Ordinance was also presented. Chief Deputy Billy Parris was present to answer any questions. Handouts are included in backup. Charles Worley, Brown and Brown Insurance, presented information on an insurance proposal made to the Sheriff’s Office. Presentation is included in backup. No action was taken.
D. Updated financial and personnel vacancy reports were received.
Livability Committee – (Honorable
A. Mr. Todd Stephens, County Librarian, and Ms. Mary Speed Lynch, Library Board Chairman, presented information in reference to upcoming Library events.
B.
Mr. Jeff Caton, Director of Parks and
Recreation, and Mr. Jeff Hardee, Chairman of Parks and Recreation Commission,
presented information in reference to a Lease Agreement with
Public Safety and Judiciary Committee
– (Honorable
A. 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. Motion made by Mr. Horton to render second reading to the Storm Water Management Ordinance. Motion seconded by Mr. Mintz and carried.
B. Updated Planning Department Reports on Development Activity were received.
A. Mr. Chris Story presented information in reference to a Resolution for Capital Project Scope Change – Dairy Ridge Road Bridge Replacement (Project #BR0004). Mr. Story and Mr. Jim Majors, Upstate Trails Coordinator, Palmetto Conservation, presented safety provisions needed with this project. This resolution would authorize the addition of these safety provisions as long as they can be done within the existing budget. Motion made by Mr. Mintz to adopt a Resolution for Capital Project Scope Change – Dairy Ridge Road Bridge Replacement (Project #BR0004). Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.
B. Mr. Chris Story and Sandy Gutner P.E., Brown and Caldwell Engineers, presented information on Strategic Planning for Solid Waste Collection. Presentation is included in backup. No action was taken.
C.
Information received regarding activities of the
Public Works Department.
VI.
A. Motion made by Mr. Mintz to render third reading to an Ordinance amending the Unified Land Management Ordinance (ULMO), Ordinance No. 0-99-15, Article 3, Section 3.20 Billboards, as amended, to require the permission of dwelling owners whose dwellings are located within 600 feet of a proposed sign, to define “permanently maintained business,” and to make certain other editorial correction. 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.
No items scheduled.
X.
Motion made by Mr. Culbreth to approve minutes of
XI.
Motion made by Mr. Foster to adjourn.
By:______________________________
Jeffrey A. Horton, Chairman
Attest:
__________________________
Deborah C. Ziegler
Clerk to Council