FINAL AGENDA

 

 

 

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

 GENERAL SESSION

MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010

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.     Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee

B.     Building Code Board of Appeals and Adjustments

C.    Cross Anchor Community Fire Service Area

D.    Disabilities and Special Needs Board

E.     Employee Grievance Committee

F.     Fire Prevention and Protection Advisory Committee

G.    Hobbysville Fire District

H.     Piedmont Community Actions, Inc. Board of Trustees

I.         Spartanburg County Planning Commission

J.      Spartanburg County ULMO Board of Appeals

K.     Una Community Fire Service Area

L.      Water and Sewer Advisory Committee

 

 

III.       Adjourn

 

 

 

 


 

AGENDA

ECONOMIC RECRUITMENT AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010

 

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

 

 

 

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

                                                            Hon. Michael Brown, Member

                                                            Hon. Jane Hall, Member

 

II.                   Matters before Committee:

 

A.           Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement regarding transfer of fee-in-lieu-of-tax arrangement between Spartanburg County, South Carolina and Invista S.A.R.L.  (Mr. Carter Smith, Economic Futures Group, and Mr. James Wilson, Buist Moore Smythe McGee, to present) – (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution)

B.           Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of an Inducement Agreement by and between Spartanburg County, South Carolina and Atlantic Beverages, LLC, whereby, under certain conditions, Spartanburg County will execute a fee in lieu of tax agreement for a project involving not less than five million dollars ($5,000,000.00) investment.  (Mr. Carter Smith, Economic Futures Group, and Steven M. Querin, Esz., Partner, Johnson, Smith, Hibbard & Wildman, to present) – (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution)

C.           Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution authorizing the approval of Leigh Carpet and Plastic Recycling, LLC and subsequent affiliates as sponsor affiliates under the fee in lieu of tax agreement between Spartanburg County, South Carolina (the “County”) and Leigh Fibers, Inc. (the “Company”) dated as of June 1, 2010 (the “Fee Agreement”); authorizing the inclusion of investments by such entities as investments of the company under the fee agreement and the infrastructure finance agreement between the county and the company dated as of June 1, 2010; and other matters related thereto.  (Mr. Carter Smith, Economic Futures Group, and Mr. Frank Davis, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.) – (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution)

 

III.                  Other

 

IV.        Adjourn


 

AGENDA

PUBLIC HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010

 

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 20, 2010

 

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 20, 2010

 

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.       Progress of Anderson Mill.  (Mr. Julian Hankinson and Mr. Scott Talley, Tyger River Foundation , to present)

 

 

III.         Other

 

 

IV.        Adjourn

 

 


 

AGENDA

PUBLIC SAFETY and JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010

 

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 Gang Grant.  (Sheriff Chuck Wright to present) – (Action Requested:  Accept Grant Award) 

B.     Update on Fire Protection and Prevention Advisory Committee.  (Chief Jamie Caggiano, Chairman, to present) 

C.    Receive information regarding activities of Building Codes Department.

 

 

III.         Other

 

 

IV.        Adjourn

 

 

 


 

AGENDA

LAND USE COMMITTEE

SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL

MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010

 

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 20, 2010

 

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.     Update on Hazardous Household Waste.  (Mr. Jim Weeks, Chairman, HHW Committee, and Mr. Joe Maple, HHW Committee, to present)

B.     Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Department.

 

 

III.                  Other  

 

 

IV.        Adjourn

 

 

 


 

MAIN AGENDA

County Council Meeting

 

MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010, 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 recognizing and congratulating Harold Watson “Trey” Gowdy III on his successful campaign and winning the 4th District United States House Seat. 

B.     Resolution recognizing and congratulating Walter M. “Bud” Moore of Spartanburg, South Carolina in being elected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina. 

C.    Resolution recognizing and congratulating David Pearson of Spartanburg, South Carolina in being elected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina. 

D.    Resolution expressing recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon Spartanburg County by the contributions of Larry Pearson to the sport of stock car racing.      

E.     Resolution expressing recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon Spartanburg County by the achievements of Oakbrook Preparatory School for winning the SCISA 2A Boys Golf State Title.  (Coach Ron Cisler and team to receive) 

F.     Resolution expressing recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon Spartanburg County by the achievements of Oakbrook Preparatory School for winning the SCISA Boys Soccer 2A State Title.  (Coach Jonathan Burnett and team to receive) 

G.    Resolution expressing recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon Spartanburg County by the achievements of Dorman High School for winning the South Carolina High School League 4A Girls Cross Country State Championship Title.  (Coach Jerry Kimbrell and team to receive) 

H.     Special recognition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.                  Conduct Public Hearings Pertaining to the Following:

 

A.     To consider an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a fee in lieu of tax agreement by and among Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Frigoglass North America Ltd. Co. and Buffington Road LLC with respect to certain economic development property in the county, whereby such property will be subject to certain payments in lieu of taxes; and other matters related thereto.

B.     To consider an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-99-014, as previously amended by Ordinances No. O-00-016, No. O-01-18, No. O-03-03, No. O-03-13, No. O-08-29, No. O-09-32, and No. O-10-07 relating to the joint county industrial and business park (Park No. 2) of Cherokee and Spartanburg Counties so as to enlarge the park.  (Timken, Frigoglass North America Ltd. Co. and Buffington Road LLC)

 

 

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

 

A.     Receive Information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement regarding transfer of fee-in-lieu-of-tax arrangement between Spartanburg County, South Carolina and Invista S.A.R.L.  (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution)

B.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of an Inducement Agreement by and between Spartanburg County, South Carolina and Atlantic Beverages, LLC, whereby, under certain conditions, Spartanburg County will execute a fee in lieu of tax agreement for a project involving not less than five million dollars ($5,000,000.00) investment.  (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution)

C.    Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution authorizing the approval of Leigh Carpet and Plastic Recycling, LLC and subsequent affiliates as sponsor affiliates under the fee in lieu of tax agreement between Spartanburg County, South Carolina (the “County”) and Leigh Fibers, Inc. (the “Company”) dated as of June 1, 2010 (the “Fee Agreement”); authorizing the inclusion of investments by such entities as investments of the company under the fee agreement and the infrastructure finance agreement between the county and the company dated as of June 1, 2010; and other matters related thereto.  (Action Requested:  Adopt Resolution)

 

 

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.  Progress of Anderson Mill.

 

 

PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

Hon. Michael Brown, Chairman

 

A.     Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Gang Grant.  (Action Requested:  Accept Grant Award)

B.     Update on Fire Protection and Prevention Advisory Committee.

C.    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.     Update on Hazardous Household Waste.

B.     Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Department.

 

 

6.                  Old Business:

 

A.      Render third reading to an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of (1) an amended and restated fee in lieu of tax agreement by and among Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Rochling Automotive Duncan, LLP and certain other sponsor affiliates with respect to certain economic development property in the county, whereby such property will be subject to certain payments in lieu of taxes; (II) an infrastructure finance agreement by and between Spartanburg County, South Carolina and Rochling Automotive Duncan, LLP with respect to certain economic development property in the county, whereby such property will receive certain infrastructure credits in respect of its investment in related infrastructure; and (III) other matters related thereto. 

B.      Render third reading to an Ordinance to amend that certain agreement for the development of a joint industrial and business park between Spartanburg County and Cherokee County dated March 19, 2007.  (Rhe-Tech in Cherokee County)

C.      Render third reading to an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of an amendment to the fee agreement by and between Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and Invista S.A.R.L. (Project MCIP), its affiliates and assigns, to provide for an extension of the investment period and the term; and other related matters. 

D.      Render third reading to an Ordinance finding that the Arkwright Area Fire District, South Carolina may issue a not exceeding $175,000 General Obligation Bond and to provide for the publication of notice of the said finding and authorization. 

E.      Render third reading to an Ordinance approving a plan and agreement of consolidation of Arkwright Area Fire District into Croft Fire District and Roebuck Fire District, and other matters relating thereto.  

F.       Render third reading to an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a fee in lieu of tax agreement by and among Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Frigoglass North America Ltd. Co. and Buffington Road LLC with respect to certain economic development property in the county, whereby such property will be subject to certain payments in lieu of taxes; and other matters related thereto. 

G.      Render third reading to an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-99-014, as previously amended by Ordinances No. O-00-016, No. O-01-18, No. O-03-03, No. O-03-13, No. O-08-29, No. O-09-32, and No. O-10-07 relating to the joint county industrial and business park (Park No. 2) of Cherokee and Spartanburg Counties so as to enlarge the park.  (Timken, Frigoglass North America Ltd. Co. and Buffington Road LLC)

H.      Render third reading to an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a fee agreement by and between Spartanburg County, South Carolina and Huntington Foam, LLC (Project SE); and other matters relating thereto

I.          Render second reading to an Ordinance authorizing the Board of Fire Control of the Hilltop Area Fire District in Spartanburg County to issue General Obligation Bonds in the principal amount of not exceeding $800,000 to be issued by the Hilltop Area Fire District; and other matters relating thereto. 

J.        Render second reading to an Ordinance repealing Spartanburg   County Ordinance Number O-06-07 regulating the sale and  p possession of copper, copper products and equipment containing copper; to establish reporting and recordation requirements when copper related products are purchased and/or transferred, prohibiting the burning of copper wiring; and establishing criminal penalties for violations.  

 

 

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

 

The Installation Ceremony has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.

 

The January Council meeting will be held on Monday, January 24, 2011 due to Martin Luther King Day being observed on the third Monday.

 

 

10.             Approval of Minutes:  November 15, 2010 (Regular Meeting)

      

                                                           

11.      Adjourn