GREENVILLE COUNTY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

September 4, 2012

6:01 p.m.

Council Chambers - County Square

SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING

(This is not an official transcript. It is intended for internal use only.)

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. August 21, 2012 - Regular Council meeting		Approved
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Project Michigan / Fee in Lieu of Tax Agreement		Conducted public hearing There were no speakers
b. Laurens / Greenville Multi County Industrial Business Park Agreement Amendment - Project Michigan		Conducted public hearing There were no speakers
c. Laurens / Greenville Multi County Industrial Business Park Agreement Amendment - Project Gro		Postponed public hearing
d. Project Gro / Fee in Lieu of Tax Agreement		Postponed public hearing
6. APPEARANCES
Current Agenda Items		There were no appearances
7. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Initiate Process / Text Amendment - Stormwater Banking Program (P & D)		Approved
b. FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant / Cardiac Monitors (Finance) (County match of 20% = $71,720)		Approved
c. FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant / Vehicles (Finance) (County match of 20% = $102,008)		Approved
8. RESOLUTIONS
a. Project Worthwhile / Inducement Resolution		Adopted
A resolution identifying a project to satisfy the requirements of Title 12, Chapter 44 of the South Carolina Code, so as to allow investment expenditures incurred by a company known to the County as Project Worthwhile, its affiliates and related entities, to qualify as expenditures eligible for a fee-in-lieu of Ad Valorem taxes arrangement with Greenville County, South Carolina; approving the provision of special source revenue credits; approving the receipt and administration of a State Coordinating Council Grant; committing to enter into necessary agreements with Project Worthwhile to effect the intent of this resolution; and other matters related thereto.
Memo Resolution
9. ORDINANCES - THIRD READING
a. Zoning Ordinances *
1. CZ-2012-18, Jerry Calloway, Cedar Lane Road (Council District 19), R-M20 and R-10 to C-3 and R-10		Adopted
2. CZ-2012-21, Michael Corn, 332 White Horse Road (Council District 25), C-2 to S-1		Adopted
3. CZ-2012-22, Lawrence Wagner, 8551 White Horse Road (Council District 19), R-S to C-3		Adopted
4. CZ-2012-24, Frank Hammond, N. Pleasantburg Drive at Tulip Street (Council District 23), R-12 and C-2 to C-1		Adopted
5. CZ-2012-26, Infinity 3 Realty LLC, 6124 White Horse Road (Council District 19), C-1 to C-3		Adopted
b. Chanticleer Community Special Tax District / Millage Request *		Adopted
An ordinance to approve the operational budget and expenditures of tax revenues by the Chanticleer Community Special Tax District, and to provide for an increase in the tax millage to be levied by the district.
Ordinance Budget
c. Monaghan Mills Special Tax District / Millage Request *		Adopted
An ordinance to approve the operational budget and expenditures of tax revenues by the Monaghan Mills Special Tax District, and to provide for an increase in the tax millage to be levied by the district.
Ordinance Budget
d. Project Michigan / Fee in Lieu of Tax Agreement **		Approved a motion to allow for amendments at third reading - then held the item until the next meeting
An ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a Fee Agreement by and between Greenville County, South Carolina and Project Michigan, the code name for a Michigan Corporation, with respect to certain economic development property, whereby such property will be subject to certain payments in lieu of taxes; and other matters related thereto.
Ordinance Agreement
e. Latosca Subdivision Special Tax District / Creation *		Adopted
An ordinance to create a special tax district in the Latosca Subdivision; to define the boundaries of the district and the purpose for which it is created; to establish the Latosca Special Tax District as an Administrative Division of Greenville County; and to impose a tax levy of not more than $99.00 annually on all real property located within the district.
Ordinance
10. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING
a. Zoning Ordinances *
1. CZ-2012-27, Stephen Southerlin, 2 Skyland Avenue (Council District 19), R-7.5 to NC		Held for two weeks
b. Buxton Special Tax District / Millage Request		Approved
An ordinance to approve the operational budget and expenditures of tax revenues by the Buxton Special Tax District, and to provide for an increase in the tax millage to be levied by the district.
Ordinance Budget
c. Laurens / Greenville Multi County Industrial Business Park Agreement Amendment - Project Michigan **		Approved
An ordinance to amend the Master Agreement governing the Octagon Industrial Park of Laurens and Greenville Counties so as to enlarge the park
Ordinance
d. Laurens / Greenville Multi County Industrial Business Park Agreement Amendment - Project Gro		Approved
An ordinance to amend the agreement for development for joint county industrial park of Greenville and Laurens Counties dated March 22, 1994 to add certain property (Project Gro) and extend the term thereof.
Ordinance Agreement
e. Project Gro / Fee in Lieu of Tax Agreement		Approved as Amended
An ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a Fee Agreement dated as of September 18, 2012 by and between Greenville County, South Carolina and Project Gro providing for a payment of a fee in lieu of taxes, the issuance of special source revenue credits, and other matters related thereto.
Ordinance Current Agreement Agreement with Amendments Financial Illustration
f. City View Special Tax District / Creation		Approved
An ordinance to create the City View Special Tax District; to define the boundaries of the District and the purpose for which it is created; to establish the City View Special Tax District as an Administrative Division of Greenville County; and to impose a tax levy of not more than twenty mills annually on all property located within the district.
Ordinance
11. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
a. Project Worthwhile / Incentives Ordinance		Presented for first reading
An ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of one or more incentive agreements by and among Greenville County, South Carolina and, a company known to the County as Project Worthwhile, and one or more existing or to-be-formed or acquired subsidiaries, or affiliated or related entities, as sponsor, to provide for a Fee in Lieu of Ad Valorem Taxes incentive; to provide for the inclusion of the project in a multi-county business or industrial park; to provide for special source revenue credits; and other related matters.
Cover Letter Ordinance Fee Agreement Infrastructure Credit Agreement Financial Illustration
12. COMMITTEE REPORTS		No further reports
13. APPEARANCES BY CITIZENS - Items not listed on the current agenda
“No matter shall be heard by Council unless it is within Council’s authority or jurisdiction.” – County Council Rules
Benny Howard, 155 River Falls Road, Marietta – appeared regarding the River Falls Fire District Terry Hightower, 116 Mountain View Lane, Marietta – appeared regarding the River Falls Fire District Linda Levell, 389 Gap Creek Road, Marietta – appeared regarding the River Falls Fire District J. E. Moore, 230 Gap Creek Road, Marietta – appeared regarding the River Falls Fire District Chief Embry, 101 Bailey Creek Road, Marietta – appeared regarding the River Falls Fire District J. D. Sain, 520 Gap Creek Road, Marietta – appeared regarding the River Falls Fire District Joann Cantrell, 514 Gap Creek Road, Marietta – appeared regarding the River Falls Fire District Linda Embry, 101 Bailey Creek Road, Marietta – appeared regarding the River Falls Fire District Julia Ward, 12 Laurel Drive, Marietta – appeared regarding the River Falls Fire District Ann Hightower, 116 Mountain View Lane, Marietta – appeared regarding the River Falls Fire District Rowdy Harden, 120 Garden Gale Trail, Marietta – appeared regarding the River Falls Fire District Jason Gordon, 430 Gap Creek Road, Marietta – appeared regarding the River Falls Fire District Deborah Gravely, 199 Watson Mountain Road, Marietta – appeared regarding the River Falls Fire District Lib Tickle, Marietta – appeared regarding the River Falls Fire District Alvin Bailey, 745 Gap Creek Road, Marietta – appeared regarding the River Falls Fire District Jan Williams, 6 Crabapple Court, Greenville – appeared regarding public hearings and appearances
14. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT		No report
15. REQUESTS AND MOTIONS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilor Dill gave notification of his intent to present an amendment to County Council Rule Section III (D)(9) at the next Council meeting. Mr. Dill then expressed his appreciation to all the members of the River Falls Community for coming to show their support for and interest in their fire district. He encouraged them to be unified in whatever they had to do.
Chairman Kirven stated Greenville County has been awarded a grant in the amount of $150,000 to purchase equipment for the new juvenile detention facility. Councilor Dill asked his colleagues to look over the CEDS packet that was left at their seats. He stated this was a report from the Appalachian Council of Government regarding the County’s economic development. Councilor Seman stated SCTAC was going to be a part of the Southeast Aviation Expo that is to be held on September 28^th and 29^th at the Greenville Downtown Airport. Councilor Payne stated this past Labor Day weekend was a time for himself and his family to reaffirm their faith and their love for freedom. He felt they were very fortunate to live in America.
16. ADJOURNMENT	Meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
* denotes items that have had a public hearing and are not eligible for public comments this evening ** denotes items that have public hearings scheduled on the evening’s agenda