TENTATIVE AGENDA

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

GENERAL SESSION

MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2009

4:00 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

I. Call to Order………………………………Honorable Jeff Horton, Chairman

II. Receive information and take desired action regarding various Boards and Commissions:

A. Appalachian Council of Governments

B. Board of Assessment Appeals

C. Community & Economic Development Loan Committee

D. Disabilities and Special Needs Board

E. Domestic Violence Board

F. Spartanburg County Planning Commission

G. Twin Lakes Special Tax District

III. Adjourn

AGENDA

ECONOMIC RECRUITMENT AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2009

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

I. Call to Order- Hon. David Britt, Chairman

Hon. Jeff Horton, Member

Hon. Michael Brown, Member

II. Matters before Committee:

No items scheduled.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

PUBLIC HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2009

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

I. Call to Order - Hon. Jane Hall, Chairman

Hon. Tom Foster, Member

Hon. O’Neal Mintz, Member

II. Matters before Committee:

No items scheduled.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2009

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

I. Call to Order- Hon. Dale Culbreth, Chairman

Hon. Jeff Horton, Member

Hon. Jane Hall, Member

II. Matters before Committee:

A. Receive updated financial data and personnel vacancy report.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

LIVABILITY COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2009

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

I. Call to Order- Hon. Tom Foster, Chairman

Hon. David Britt, Member

Hon. Michael Brown, Member

II. Matters before Committee:

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to Right of Way agreement with Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC. (Mr. Jeff Caton, Director of Parks and Recreation, to present) – (Action Requested: Authorize the entering into of the transaction and the County Administrator to execute agreement)

B. Receive information and take desired action in reference to Right of Way agreement with Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District. (Mr. Jeff Caton, Director of Parks and Recreation, to present) – (Action Requested: Authorize the entering into of the transaction and the County Administrator to execute agreement)

C. Receive information and take desired action in reference to Right of Way agreement with Williams Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company. (Mr. Jeff Caton, Director of Parks and Recreation, to present) – (Action Requested: Authorize the entering into of the transaction and the County Administrator to execute agreement)

D. Receive information and take desired action in reference to the Adoption of SPATS Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan. (Consultants Chuck Flink and Matt Hayes, Greenways Inc., and Ernie Baughman, BP Barber, to present) – (Action Requested: Adopt Plan)

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

PUBLIC SAFETY and JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2009

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

I. Call to Order- Hon. Michael Brown, Chairman

Hon. Jane Hall, Member

Hon. Dale Culbreth, Member

II. Matters before Committee:

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution approving the enlargement of the boundaries of the North Spartanburg Fire and Emergency Services District. (Mr. Edwin Haskell, County Attorney, and Chief Larry Brady, North Spartanburg Area Fire Department, to present) – (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

B. Receive information and take desired action in reference to Sheriff’s Office Mobile Data Terminal Project. (Captain Neal Urch, Sheriff’s Office, to present)

C. Discuss Ordinance to amend the Spartanburg County Ordinance O-09-20 amending the Spartanburg County Code relating to Alarm Systems, Sections 28-51 through 28-55, in order to delete the authorization of County Officers to make inspections of alarm systems and of the premises where alarm systems are located.

D. Receive information regarding activities of Building Codes Department.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

LAND USE COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2009

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

I. Call to Order- Hon. Jeff Horton, Chairman

Hon. Tom Foster, Member

Hon. O’Neal Mintz, Member

II. Matters before Committee

A. Receive Planning Department Reports on Development Activity.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

AGENDA

PUBLIC WORKS, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2009

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

I. Call to Order- Hon. O’Neal Mintz, Chairman

Hon. Dale Culbreth, Member

Hon. David Britt, Member

II. Matters before Committee:

A. Receive information in reference to Household Hazardless Waste (HHW). (Mr. Joe Maple, Master Gardener, to present)

B. Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Department.

III. Other

IV. Adjourn

MAIN AGENDA

County Council Meeting

MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2009, 5:30 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SPARTANBURG, SC

1. Call to Order.................…................…............... Hon. Jeff Horton, Chairman

Invocation ………………………………………… Chaplain Jerry Clevenger

Pledge of Allegiance

2. Presentations:

A. Resolution expressing recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon Spartanburg County by the dedicated services of Clara W. Edwards, Commissioner for Holly Springs Fire-Rescue District.

B. Resolution expressing recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon Spartanburg County by the achievements of Brigadier General Stephen M. Twitty of Chesnee, South Carolina.

C. Resolution expressing recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon Spartanburg County by James Hylton for his achievements to Motorsports.

D. Recognition of Graduates of Spartanburg County Citizens’ Academy.

3. Conduct Public Hearings Pertaining to the Following:

A. To consider a request from Duke Energy – Located on the Spartanburg Parks Commission New Cut Road Regional Park site (currently undeveloped), Duke Energy is requesting a right-of-way (0.81 acres) across the corner of the property located off of New Cut Road. Granting this right-of-way will not impact future development of the property. In exchange, Duke Energy will grant the County 0.81 acres of land on a tract of land adjoining the New Cut Road Regional Park property, which can be included in future development of the site.

B. To consider a request from Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer – Located on the Spartanburg Parks Commission West Spartanburg Regional Park site (currently undeveloped), Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer is requesting an easement located near the intersection of Dillard and Reidville Roads. Granting this easement will not impact future development of the property, and has been coordinated with engineers at Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer and the County. In exchange, Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer will provide the sewer taps for the West Spartanburg Regional Park, which is tentatively scheduled to begin construction in January, 2010.

C. To consider a request from Williams Gas Pipeline – Located on the Spartanburg Parks Commission Soccer Complex site off of Old Canaan Road, Williams Gas Pipeline is requesting an extension of an existing right-of-way, located at the rear of the property. Granting this easement will not impact current operations at the property. In exchange, Williams Gas Pipeline will compensate the Spartanburg Parks Commission for this right-of-way.

D. To consider resolution approving the enlargement of the boundaries of the North Spartanburg Fire and Emergency Services District.

E. To consider 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), Wellstone Mills, LLC (Project Como), and Suminoe Textile of America Corporation.

4. Appearing Before Council:

No appearances scheduled.

5. Committee Reports:

(Committee Meetings to be held at 4:00 p.m.)

ECONOMIC RECRUITMENT and DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE –

Hon. David Britt, Chairman

No items scheduled.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE –

Hon. Jane Hall, Chairman

No items scheduled.

PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE - Hon. Dale Culbreth, Chairman

A. Receive updated financial data and personnel vacancy report.

LIVABILITY COMMITTEE - Hon. Tom Foster, Chairman

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to Right of Way agreement with Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC. (Action Requested: Authorize the entering into of the transaction and the County Administrator to execute agreement)

B. Receive information and take desired action in reference to Right of Way agreement with Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District. (Action Requested: Authorize the entering into of the transaction and the County Administrator to execute agreement)

C. Receive information and take desired action in reference to Right of Way agreement with Williams Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company. (Action Requested: Authorize the entering into of the transaction and the County Administrator to execute agreement)

D. Receive information and take desired action in reference to the Adoption of SPATS Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan. (Consultants Chuck Flink and Matt Hayes, Greenways Inc., and Ernie Baughman, BP Barber, to present) - (Action Requested: Adopt Plan)

PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE –

Hon. Michael Brown, Chairman

A. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution approving the enlargement of the boundaries of the North Spartanburg Fire and Emergency Services District. (Action Requested: Adopt Resolution)

B. Receive information and take desired action in reference to Sheriff’s Office Mobile Data Terminal Project. (Captain Neal Urch, Sheriff’s Office, to present)

C. Discuss Ordinance to amend the Spartanburg County Ordinance O-09-20 amending the Spartanburg County Code relating to Alarm Systems, Sections 28-51 through 28-55, in order to delete the authorization of County Officers to make inspections of alarm systems and of the premises where alarm systems are located.  

D. Receive information regarding activities of Building Codes Department.

LAND USE COMMITTEE - Hon. Jeff Horton, Chairman

A. Receive Planning Department Reports on Development Activity.

PUBLIC WORKS, BUILDINGS and GROUNDS COMMITTEE –

Hon. O’Neal Mintz, Chairman

A. Receive information in reference to Household Hazardless Waste (HHW).

B. Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Department.

6. Old Business:

A. Render third 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), Wellstone Mills, LLC (Project Como), and Suminoe Textile of America Corporation.

7. New Business

No items scheduled.

8. Reading and approval of resolutions, ordinances, agreements, petitions, and other documents for the financing of certain industrial facilities through the issuance of Spartanburg County, industrial development or similar bonds or notes, or Fee-In-Lieu of Tax (FILOT) agreements.

9. Miscellaneous Council/Administrative Matters

10. Approval of Minutes: November 23, 2009 (Regular Meeting)

11. Adjourn