A regular meeting of Spartanburg County Council was held on Monday, October 18, 1999, at 5:30 p.m. in County Council Chambers, County Administrative Office Building. The following were present: Honorables Karen Floyd, Chairman; Johnnye Code Stewart, David Britt, Jeff Horton, Rock Adams, and Frank Nutt, Council Members. Also in attendance were James K. Hartmann, County Administrator; Paula Wayne, Deputy County Administrator; Glenn Breed, Assistant County Administrator; and William McBee Smith, Assistant County Attorney.

In compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, notice of this meeting was provided in advance to local news media and other interested persons.

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1. Motion by Ms. Stewart to adopt a resolution proclaiming October 23-30, 1999 as Red Ribbon Week. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.
2. Motion by Mr. Britt to adopt a resolution honoring Debbie Rice, retired Director of Records Management. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.
3. Motion by Mr. Adams to adopt a resolution honoring Martha West, retired Register of Deeds. Motion seconded by Mr. Horton and carried.
4. Motion by Mr. Horton to adopt a resolution honoring Jinx Roberts, retired Director of Animal Control. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.
5. Motion by Mr. Nutt to adopt a resolution honoring Bonnie Hammond, retired Director of Personnel. Motion seconded by Mr. Horton and carried.

IV.

No public hearings scheduled.

V.

No appearances scheduled.

VI.

Public Health and Human Resources – Honorable Johnnye Code Stewart, Chairman

1. Motion by Ms. Stewart to carry this item over to November meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried. (Receive information and take desired action in reference to invoices for transportation of Veterans).
2. Information was received regarding the FY99 SADAC Management Report Summary. No action taken.
3. Motion by Ms. Stewart to adopt Housing Policies and Procedures as presented by Elena Rush, contingent upon any revisions by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.

Personnel and Finance Committee – Honorable Ken Huckaby, Chairman

1. Motion by Mr. Britt to carry this item over to November meeting to allow staff to gather more specific information regarding the request, and to update Council on the County's bonding capacity. Motion seconded by Mr. Horton and carried. (In reference to Spartanburg County Public Library Funding Request).
2. Motion by Mr. Britt to render first reading by title to an Ordinance creating Twin Lakes Special Tax District. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart. A vote was taken with Mr. Adams and Ms. Floyd voting no. The motion carried.
3. Information received regarding updated financial data. No action taken.

Recreation Committee – Honorable Jeff Horton, Chairman

No items scheduled.

Economic Recruitment and Development Committee – Honorable David Britt, Chairman

1. Motion by Mr. Britt to render first reading to an Ordinance to develop a jointly owned and operated industrial and business park in conjunction with Cherokee county. Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried.

Public Safety and Judiciary Committee – Honorable Rock Adams, Chairman

1. Motion by Mr. Adams to remove this item from the agenda until further information is received. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried. (Proposed Ordinance prohibiting cruising in Spartanburg County at certain times in certain designated locations.)
2. Motion by Mr. Adams to enter into a Tower Attachment License Agreement with Nextel South Corporation/Stone Station Tower Site, pending final approval of the documents by the County Attorney. Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried.
3. Motion by Mr. Adams to grant a request from the Town of Pacolet to allow Jimmy Henson to serve as Municipal Court Judge. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.
4. Motion by Mr. Adams to authorize the purchase of property located at the intersection of Highway 176 and Spivey Creek Road in Landrum for an EMS site at a purchase price of $25,000, with the City of Landrum contributing $10,000, and the remainder of the needed funds to be provided from the current EMS budget. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.
5. Motion by Mr. Adams to carry this item over to the November meeting. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried. (Reference Hilltop Rescue 5/EMS proposal)
6. Information was received regarding activities of the Building Codes Department with no action taken.

Public Works, Buildings and Grounds Committee - Honorable Frank Nutt, Chairman

1. Motion by Mr. Nutt to deny a request to replace bridge on Carver Mill Road. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams and carried.
2. Motion by Mr. Nutt to deny a request to replace bridge on Farmer Road. Motion seconded by Mr. Horton and carried.
3. Motion by Mr. Nutt to issue a letter of consistency to Carolina Container Coproration for a transfer station at 590 Gilliam Road. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams. Mr. Nutt amended his motion to include that airport environs conditions are met prior to the issuance of the letter of consistency. Motion seconded by Mr. Adams. A vote was taken with Ms. Stewart voting no. The motion carried.
4. Motion by Mr. Nutt to render first reading by title to an Ordinance amending the Spartanburg County Development Standards Ordinance No. 452, as amended, to add provisions regarding auction barns and auction houses. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.
5. Motion by Mr. Nutt to appeal the Court Order regarding the closing of Stafford Avenue. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt. A vote was taken with Mr. Horton voting no. The motion carried.
6. Information was received regarding activities of Public Works Department. No action taken.

VII.

1. Motion by Mr. Britt to render third reading to an Ordinance consenting to the assignment of certain lease agreements between Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and Hoechst Celanese Corporation to Johns Manville Corporation. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried.
2. Motion by Mr. Horton to render third reading to an Ordinance changing the name of the Zoar Fire Service Area to the Tyger River Fire Service Area. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.
3. Motion by Mr. Britt to carry this item over. Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt and carried. (Receive information and take desired action in reference to a proposed Resolution approving the enlargement of the boundaries of the Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District (Fernwood-Glendale/Sloans Grove Road Area).
4. Motion by Mr. Horton to render second reading to an Ordinance repealing Ordinances Nos. 85 and 472 which provided for the creation of the Spartanburg County Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. Motion seconded by Mr. Britt and carried.

VIII.

1. Motion by Mr. Britt to render first reading to an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a fee agreement by and between Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and KMC Telecom Holdings, Inc., to provide for a fee in lieu of taxes, subject to revision by the County Attorney's office. Motion seconded by Mr. Nutt. A vote was taken with Mr. Horton voting no. The Motion carried.

IX.

No further information regarding vacancies.

X.

See minutes from 2:00 p.m. meeting this date for nominations and appointments.

XI.

No further appointments.

XII.

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.

XIII.

No miscellaneous administrative or Council matters discussed.

XIV.

Motion by Mr. Britt to approve the minutes of September 20, 1999 (Parks and Recreation Master Plan Presentation); September 20, 1999 (Special Meeting - Personnel Matters); September 20, 1999 (Regular Meeting); September 30, 1999 (set tax levy rates for FY 2000), and Joint Meeting of County Council, City Council and County Delegation on September 4, 1999. Motion seconded by Ms. Stewart and carried.

Meeting adjourned.

Spartanburg County Council

By: _____________________

Karen Floyd, Chairman

Attest:

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Lori A. Hinds

Clerk to Council