MINUTES
Spartanburg
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I.
Chairman Horton called the meeting to order.
Invocation was rendered by Chaplain Jerry Clevenger. Veterans led in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
II.
A. Motion made by Mr. Foster to adopt a Resolution expressing recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon Spartanburg County by the Veterans who courageously served in the United States Armed Forces and recognizing the organizations providing services to Veterans. Motion seconded by Mr. Brown and carried. Resolution was presented to all Veterans present and all the representatives present from the organizations providing services to the Veterans.
B.
Chairman Horton recognized the Graduates of the Spartanburg County Citizens’ Academy. Graduates recognized were Alfred Ballenger,
Mary Black, Evelyn Blakley, Constance Jones, Minnie
King, Ean Reed, Judith Roman, Janie Salley, Roland Salley, Curtis
Smith, Michelle Smith, and James Splawn.
III.
A.
Chairman Horton declared open a public hearing
to consider an Ordinance to authorize the execution and delivery of various
documents in order to fund a portion of the costs associated with the
environmental cleanup of property known as the Victor Mill project; to
authorize the execution and delivery of those documents in connection
therewith; and other matters relating thereto.
No one appeared, and the matter 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
A.
Motion made by Mr. Culbreth to place the
Cherokee County Public Defender and its employees under the administration of
B. Updated financial and personnel vacancy reports were received.
Livability Committee – (Honorable
A. Mr. Trip Muldrow, Consultant, presented information in reference to the Spartanburg County Tourism Action Plan. No action was taken.
B.
Motion made by Mr. Foster to authorize public
hearing in reference to Right of Way agreement with Duke Energy
C. Motion made by Mr. Foster to authorize public hearing in reference to Right of Way agreement with Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District. Motion seconded by Mr. Brown and carried.
D. Motion made by Mr. Britt to authorize public hearing in reference to Right of Way agreement with Williams Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company. Motion seconded by Mr. Brown and carried. Mr. Foster is employed by Williams Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company and abstained from voting on this matter.
Public Safety and Judiciary Committee
– (Honorable
A. Motion made by Mr. Brown to adopt Resolution ordering a public hearing to be held for the purpose of considering the annexation of the area of the Spartanburg Metropolitan Sub-District B Water and Sewer District into the North Spartanburg Fire and Emergency Services District. Motion seconded by Mr. Culbreth and carried..
B. Information received regarding activities of the Building Codes Department.
Land Use Committee (Honorable
A. 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 third reading
to an Ordinance authorizing the assignment and transfer to Henkel Corporation (“Henkel”) of the remaining interest of Indopco,
Inc. D/B/A National Starch & Chemical Company (“Indopco”) in that certain
lease agreement between Spartanburg County, South
B.
Motion made by Mr. Britt to render third reading
to an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a Special Source
Revenue Credit Agreement by and between Spartanburg County, South
C.
Motion made by Mr. Britt to render third reading
to an Ordinance consenting to an extension of the investment period for NURRC, LLC under its fee in lieu of tax
agreement with
D.
Motion made by Ms. Hall to render third reading
to an Ordinance to provide for the
issuance and sale of not exceeding one million seven hundred fifty thousand
dollars ($1,750,000) Spartanburg County, South
E.
Motion made by Mr. Britt to render third reading
to an Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of not exceeding $800,000,000
principal amount Spartanburg County, South
F.
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, No. O-03-13,
and No. O-08-29 relating to the joint county industrial and business park (Park
No. 2) of Cherokee and Spartanburg Counties so as to enlarge the park. (Gemini
Manufacturing, LLC (Project Astrology), Suminoe Textile of America Corporation,
and Project
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.
Meeting adjourned.
By:______________________________
Jeffrey A. Horton, Chairman
Attest:
__________________________
Deborah C. Ziegler
Clerk to Council