GREENVILLE COUNTY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

March 20, 2012

6:08 p.m.

Council Chambers - County Square

SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE MARCH 20, 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. March 6, 2011 – Regular Council Meeting		Approved
5. PROCLAMATION
a. National Community Development Week		Presented proclamation
b. Disabilities Awareness Month		Presented proclamation
6. PRESENTATION
a. Upstate Alliance Economic Development Leadership Award		Presented Award to Mr. Kirven
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Alltrista Plastics LLC d/b/a Jarden Plastic Solutions (formerly Project Vision) / Fee in Lieu of Tax Agreement		Conducted public hearing There were no speakers
8. APPEARANCES
Current Agenda Items		There were no appearances
9. CONSENT AGENDA
a. FY2012 DUI Prosecution Grant (Finance)		Approved
b. FY2012 Juvenile Justice Grant - Juvenile Facility Equipment (Finance)		Approved
c. Mutual Aid Agreement / Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office (P. Safety)		Approved
d. 2012 Grievance Committee Pool Recommendations (P. Safety)		Approved
10. RESOLUTIONS
a. Roy Metal Finishing Company Inc., & JPCR LLC / FILOT Inducement Agreement		Adopted
A resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of an inducement agreement by and between Greenville County, South Carolina, and Roy Metal Finishing Company, Inc. and JPCR, LLC, whereby, under certain conditions, Greenville County will execute a Fee in Lieu of Tax Agreement with Roy Metal Finishing Company, Inc. and JPCR, LLC with respect to an industrial project in the County, whereby the project would be subject to certain fees in lieu of taxes; and providing for related matters.
Resolution Agreement
11. ORDINANCES - THIRD READING
a. Zoning Ordinances *
1. CZ-2012-2, Vulcan Lands, Inc., Brown Road (Vulcan Quarry) (Council District 25), R-S to I-1as amended.		Adopted
12. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING
a. Zoning Ordinances *
1. CZ-2012-5, Anne Pittman, 22 Cathey Street at Orders Street (Council District 23), R-7.5 to S-1		Approved
2. CZ-2012-6, Joel Nunez, 108 Snipes Road (Council District 21), R-S to R-20		Approved
b. Alltrista Plastics LLC d/b/a Jarden Plastic Solutions (formerly Project Vision) / Fee in Lieu of Tax Agreement **		Approved as amended
An ordinance to authorize a fee in lieu of tax arrangement on behalf of Alltrista Plastics LLC d/b/a Jarden Plastic Solutions pursuant to a fee in lieu of tax agreement between Greenville County, South Carolina and the company; and other matters relating to the foregoing.
Current Ordinance Ordinance with Amendments Current Agreement Agreement with Amendments
c. Ionic Technologies Inc. (formerly Project Sugar) / Fee in Lieu of Tax Agreement		Approved
An ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a Fee in Lieu of Tax Agreement between Greenville County, South Carolina and Ionic Technologies, Inc.; and other matters relating thereto including, without limitation, payment of a fee in lieu of taxes.
Ordinance Agreement
d. Creating the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals to Replace the Building and Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals		Approved
An ordinance to repeal Ordinance No. 1848 as last amended by Ordinance No. 2055, relating to the Building and Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals, to create the Construction Board of Appeals, to define its membership qualifications and responsibilities, and to amend Ordinance No. 2001 as to the name of the board contained therein.
Ordinance
e. Dissolution of the Upper Paris Mountain Special Tax District		Approved
An ordinance to dissolve the Upper Paris Mountain Special Tax District pursuant to Section 4-9-30(5)(e) of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended; and other matters related thereto.
Ordinance
13. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
a. Zoning Ordinances *		Presented for first reading and Referred to the Planning & Development Committee
1. CZ-2012-8, John Lundberg, 3 Cline Street at Edwards Street (Taylors) (County Council District 18), R-20 to R-10
2. CP-2012-1, The Greenville County Planning Commission for the Greenville County Redevelopment Authority - Amendment to the Imagine Greenville County Comprehensive Plan so as to include the Judson Community Plan
14. COMMITTEE REPORTS		There were no further reports
15. APPEARANCES BY CITIZENS - ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
“No matter shall be heard by Council unless it is within Council’s authority or jurisdiction.” – County Council Rules
Robin Duncan, 140 Oak Hill Drive, Greenville – appeared regarding zoning Jim Hargett, 359 Reedy Fork Rd, Greenville - appeared regarding additional monies for Conestee Lake Nature Pk
16. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT		No report
17. REQUESTS AND MOTIONS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilor Gibson stated she would be making a public announcement of her candidacy on Thursday, March 22^nd Councilor Seman passed around pictures of the construction progress of the South Carolina Army National Guard project at SCTAC. She stated it was a $26 million aviation facility that would house two helicopter units and about 200 guardsmen. The facility is adjacent to the Greenville Tech Aircraft School on Perimeter Road. She then thanked those Council members who were presented for the Lake Conestee groundbreaking. Councilor Seman reminded everyone that Wednesday was the celebration for March for Meals; she thanked them for any support they could give. Chairman Kirven read a statement regarding the situation surrounding County Council’s electronic voting issue. He requested the County Administrator to continue his research to refine and develop an affordable and practical electronic voting system, if one existed, that was both more efficient and more effective than the current method of recording Council’s actions and votes. Councilor Taylor announced that he too would be running for re-election. On motion of Councilor Meadows, Council approved an amendment to Council Rule III (D) (7) so that it reads, “Votes of members shall be recorded for roll call votes. Any member may have his vote recorded on any question. The Chairman shall announce for recording in the minutes all unanimous votes. On any vote that is not unanimous, the Chairman shall announce for recording in the minutes the names of those voting “no”.” Councilor Cates stated there was a misunderstanding among the citizenry that some people on Council did not want to be transparent or wanted to hide votes. He stated the whole issue that was being questioned was the method of transparency, not that of being transparent. He wanted to make that clear for anyone who had a question about it. Councilor Cates then wished Mr. Meadows a Happy Birthday.
18. ADJOURNMENT	Meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.