Spartanburg
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I.
Chairman Horton called the meeting to order.
Invocation was rendered by Chaplain Jerry Clevenger. Chief Larry Brady, North Spartanburg Fire Department, led in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
II.
A.
Motion made by Mr. Culbreth to adopt Resolution expressing
recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon
III.
A. Chairman Horton declared open a public hearing to consider proposed revisions to 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 1000 feet of a proposed sign, to define “permanently maintained business,” and to make certain other editorial correction. Mr. Joey Lemmons, Daisy Outdoor Advertising, appeared. Mr. Lemmons did not agree with the proposed 1000 feet requirement. Mr. Ed Yarborough, Yarborough Advertising Company, also appeared. Mr. Yarborough recommended requiring any dwelling owner within the desired radius to have to sign off on it, and he felt a 1000 feet radius is too wide of an area. Mr. Terry Graves, Outdoor Advertising, appeared. Mr. Graves also feels the 1000 feet radius is too restrictive. The public hearing was closed.
IV.
No appearances were scheduled.
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. Stan Halliday, McAbee, Talbert, Halliday
& Co., presented the results of the Annual Financial Audit for fiscal year
ended
B. Mr. Glenn Breed 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. Winston Anderson, Facilities Manager, presented information in reference to Public Facility Use Policy. The policy is included in backup. Motion made by Mr. Foster to adopt the proposed policy. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.
Public Safety and Judiciary Committee
– (Honorable
A. Information received regarding activities of the Building Codes Department.
Land Use Committee (Honorable
A. Motion made by Chairman Horton to render first reading to the Storm Water Management Ordinance as amended by the Land Use Committee. Motion seconded by Mr. Mintz and carried.
B. Updated Planning Department Reports on Development Activity were received.
A.
Mr. Alex Evins, Parker Poe, presented
information in reference to a Resolution ordering a public hearing to be held
for the purpose of considering the enlargement of the Spartanburg Sanitary
Sewer District to include certain areas within
B.
Information received regarding activities of the
Public Works Department.
VI.
A. Motion made by Mr. Foster to render second 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. Mintz and carried.
VII.
Chairman Horton welcomed
Honorable
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. Motion made by Mr. Culbreth to move the February 2009 meeting to the fourth Monday, February 23, 2009. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.
B. Motion made by Mr. Culbreth to move the September 2009 meeting to the fourth Monday, September 28, 2009. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.
C. Motion made by Mr. Foster to move the February 2010 meeting to the second Monday, February 8, 2010. Motion seconded by Mr. Culbreth and carried.
X.
Motion made by Mr. Britt to approve minutes of
XI.
Motion made by Mr. Britt to adjourn.
By:______________________________
Jeffrey A. Horton, Chairman
Attest:
__________________________
Deborah C. Ziegler
Clerk to Council