MINUTES

County Council Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

 

January 26, 2009

 

            Spartanburg County Council met on Monday, January 26, 2009, in the County Council Chambers, 366 N. Church Street, Spartanburg, SC, at 5:30 p.m.  The following attended:  Honorable Jeff Horton, Chairman; Honorables Michael Brown, O’Neal Mintz, David Britt, Jane Hall, Dale Culbreth, and Tom Foster, Council Members; along with Glenn Breed, County Administrator; Chris Story, Assistant County Administrator; Tom Gates, Assistant County Administrator; and Edwin Haskell, County Attorney.                           

 

            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.

 

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 Spartanburg County by the achievements of Byrnes High School’s Football Team, The Rebels, for winning the 4A Division I State Championship.  Motion seconded by Mr. Foster and carried.  Coach Chris Miller and players received Resolution. 

 

 

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 David Britt, Chairman)

No items scheduled.

 

 

Public Health and Human Services Committee (Honorable Jeff Horton, Chairman)

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 June 30, 2008.  The Auditors’ Communication Letter, the SAS 112 Letter, the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, and the presentation are included in backup.

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 Tom Foster, Chairman)

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 Jeff Horton, Chairman)

A.     Information received regarding activities of the Building Codes Department.

 

 

Land Use Committee (Honorable Jeff Horton, Chairman)

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.

 

 

Public Works, Buildings and Grounds Committee (Honorable O’Neal Mintz, Chairman)

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 Spartanburg County, South Carolina; and other related matters.  (proposed Carolina RV Resort)  No action was taken. 

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 Jane Hall to County Council.    

 

 

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 Spartanburg County.

 

 

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 December 15, 2008 (Regular Meeting).  Motion seconded by Mr. Foster and carried. 

       

 

XI.

 

Motion made by Mr. Britt to adjourn. 

                                   

 

                                                            SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

 

                       

                                                            By:______________________________

                                                                        Jeffrey A. Horton, Chairman

 

Attest:

 

__________________________

Deborah C. Ziegler

Clerk to Council