MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2000, 5:30 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SPARTANBURG, SC

1. Call to Order......................................................................Karen Floyd, Chairman

Invocation..……………………………………………………Dwayne Morris, Minister of Discipleship at First Baptist North Spartanburg

Pledge of Allegiance ……………………Byrnes High School Airforce Jr. ROTC

  1. Presentations:

No presentations scheduled.

  1. Conduct Public Hearings Pertaining to the Following:
    1. A revised litter control ordinance, amending fines and fees.
    2. An Ordinance to amend Ordinance Number O-99-014 relating to the joint county industrial and business park (Park No. 2) of Cherokee and Spartanburg Counties so as to enlarge the park.
    3. SC Jobs Economic Development Authority proposed issuance of not exceeding $4,500,000 aggregate principal amount Economic Revenue Bonds (Southland Container Corp d/b/a Concept Packaging Group and Southland Leasing Co.)

4. Appearing Before Council:

No appearances scheduled.

5. Committee Reports:

PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE- Hon. Johnnye Code Stewart, Chairman

No items scheduled.

PERSONNEL and FINANCE COMMITTEE - Hon. Ken Huckaby, Chairman

  1. Consider Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter.
  2. Receive information and take desired action in reference to request from Joseph Hines, Director of Voter Registration and Elections, relative to pay supplement for poll workers for November 7, 2000, election.
  3. Receive information and take desired action in reference to dental, life, and long term disability insurance bids.
  4. Consider Administrator's request for two new management positions (backup provided under separate cover).
  5. Receive updated financial data.

RECREATION COMMITTEE - Hon. Jeff Horton, Chairman

  1. Receive updated information regarding Cleveland Park Basketball Court relocation.
  2. Receive monthly progress report regarding Cleveland Park Renovation project. (Mr. Jeff Caton to appear.)

ECONOMIC RECRUITMENT and DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - Hon. David Britt, Chairman

  1. 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, SC, and TYCO Electronics Corporation whereby, under certain conditions, Spartanburg County will execute a lease agreement(s) for a project(s) involving not less than twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) investment. (adopt resolution)
  2. Receive information and take desired action in reference to proposed Ordinance amending the terms of that certain Lease Agreement between Spartanburg County, SC, and Michelin North American, Inc., dated as of December 1, 1996 (render first reading by title).
  3. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an Ordinance to amend the jointly owned and operated industrial/business park in conjunction with Union County; such park being geographically located in Union County and Spartanburg County and established pursuant to SC Code of Laws, as amended, to provide for a written agreement with Union County providing for the expenses of the park, the percentage of revenue application, and the distribution of fees in lieu of ad valorem tax to the counties and relevant taxing entities; and to provide that jobs tax credits allowed by law be provided for industries locating in said park, and to permit a user fee in lieu of ad valorem taxation. (render first reading by title)
  4. Receive information and take desired action in reference to an ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a lease agreement between Spartanburg county as lessor and Alcoa Fujikura Ltd as lessee, and authorizing other matters relating to the lease agreement, including, without limitation, payment to Spartanburg County of a fee in lieu of taxes. (render first reading by title)
  5. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a Resolution in support of the issuance by the SC Jobs Economic Development Authority of its economic development revenue bonds (Concept Packaging Group Project) series 2000, pursuant to the provisions of title 41, chapter 43, of the SC Code of Laws 1976 as amended, in the aggregate principal amount of not exceeding $4,500,000. (Adopt resolution)

PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - Hon. Rock Adams, Chairman

  1. Receive information and take desired action in reference to a request from the Knights of Columbus to solicit funds from motorists at the intersection of Reidville Road and Anderson Mill Road and on Peachwood Center Drive on Saturday, October 21, 2000, and on Saturday, October 28, 2000, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
  2. Receive information and take desired action in reference to proposed amendments to Ordinance No. 641 as it relates to the EMS Advisory Committee (render first reading by title).
  3. Receive information and take desired action in reference to Board of Appeals and Planning Commission attendance and fees.
  4. Receive information regarding activities of Building Codes Department.

PUBLIC WORKS, BUILDINGS and GROUNDS COMMITTEE - Hon. Frank Nutt Chairman

  1. Receive update regarding County-owned property project.
  2. Receive information regarding activities of Public Works Department.

6. Old Business:

    1. Render third reading to proposed amendments to Unified Land Management Ordinance.
    2. Render third reading to revised Litter Control Ordinance, amending fees and fines.
    3. Render second reading to a proposed Ordinance to amend Ordinance Number O-99-014 relating to the Joint County Industrial and Business Park (Park No. 2) of Cherokee and Spartanburg Counties so as to Enlarge the Park.
    4. Render second reading to a proposed Ordinance designating the J. Verne Smith Parkway and portion of Highway 101 as a scenic highway.
  1. New Business:
    1. Render first reading by title to an Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a fee in lieu of tax agreement by and among Spartanburg County, SC, and TYCO Electronics Corporation; and other matters relating thereto including, without limitation, payment of a fee in lieu of taxes.

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.

  1. Miscellaneous Council/Administrative Matters
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  3. Approval of Minutes: September 11, 2000 (regular meeting)

11. Adjourn.