GREENVILLE COUNTY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

May 15, 2012

6:23 p.m.

Council Chambers - County Square

SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE MAY 15, 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. May 1, 2012 - Regular Council meeting		Approved
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Roy Metal Finishing Company Inc., & JPCR LLC / FILOT Agreement		Conducted public hearing
b. Hospitality Tax Project and Expenditure List / Amendment to Exhibit A		Conducted public hearing
Lib Tickle, 5325 Geer Highway, Cleveland – appeared in opposition Jim Hargett, 359 Reedy Fork Road, Greenville - appeared in opposition John Bynum, 407 Morris Street, Greenville – appeared in opposition
6. APPEARANCES
Current Agenda Items		There were no appearances
7. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Initiate Process to Amend the Greenville County Comprehensive Plan by Adding the Coordination Element (P & D)		Approved
b. 2012 Justice Assistance Grant Program (Finance)		Approved
c. FY 2012 National Institute of Justice DNA Backlog Reduction Program (Finance)			Approved
d. South Carolina Foundation (EMS / GHS) Grant (Finance)		Approved
e. 2011 Homeland Security Grant (Finance)		Approved
f. Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program (Finance)		Approved
g. ASPCA ID ME Pet Grant (Finance)		Approved
8. RESOLUTIONS
a. Project Coast / Inducement Agreement		Adopted
A resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of an Inducement Agreement by and between Greenville County, South Carolina and a company known to the County as Project Coast; whereby, under certain conditions, Greenville County will provide an Infrastructure Credit to Project Coast.
Resolution Agreement
9. ORDINANCES - THIRD READING
a. Roy Metal Finishing Company Inc., & JPCR LLC / FILOT Agreement **		Adopted
An ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a Fee in Lieu of Tax Agreement by and between Greenville County, South Carolina and Roy Metal Finishing Company, Inc. and JPCR, 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.
Ordinance Agreement
b. Hospitality Tax Project & Expenditure List / Amendment to Exhibit A **		Adopted
An ordinance to amend Exhibit A established as an addendum to Ordinance 4079, as last amended by Ordinance No. 4459, so as to appropriate additional operating funds for tourist related projects.
Ordinance Exhibit A
10. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING
a. Zoning Ordinances *
1. CZ-2012-11, Joel Vause, Flamingo Drive at Alco Street and Cuttino Circle (Council District 20), R-20 to R-15		Approved
2. CZ-2012-12, Konstantinos Sialmas, 201 Eastbourne Road at Whitehaven Drive (Council District 19), R-10 to R-S		Approved
3. CZ-2012-13, Doug Sprayberry / Key Real Estate LLC, 109 Monroe Drive (Council District 28), I-1 to S-1		Approved
b. Text Amendment / To allow for additional public comment during the rezoning process (CZ-2012-14) *		Approved
An ordinance to amend Section 3:2 of the Greenville County Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to allow for the option of additional public comment before the Planning Commission on zoning dockets and to update public hearing provisions.
Ordinance Summary
c. JTEKT Automotive (formerly Project IKE II) / Fee in Lieu of Tax Agreement		Held two weeks
An ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a fee agreement between Greenville County and JTEKA Automotive South Carolina, Inc. providing for a fee in lieu of tax in connection with investment in an industrial project thereunder; the granting of an infrastructure tax credit with respect to such project; and other matters relating thereto.
Ordinance
11. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
a. Zoning Ordinances *		Presented for first reading Referred to the Planning and Development Committee
1. CZ-2012-15, - Withdrawn by applicant
2. CZ-2012-16, Allen Hill, E. North St. (Council District 22), POD to POD
3. CZ-2012-17, Narramore Holdings LLC, White Horse Road at Saluda Dam Rd (Council District 19), C-2, R-M20 and S-1 to C-3
4. CZ-2012-18, Jerry Calloway, Cedar Lane Road (Council District 19), R-M20 and R-10 to C-3 and R-M20
5. CZ-2012-19, WHS Properties, Pelham Road at Boiling Springs Road (Council District 21), O-D to NC
6. CZ-2012-20, Tresa Lyle, A Street (Council District 23), NC to C-3
b. Laurens / Greenville Multi County Industrial Business Park / Octagon Park Agreement Amendment (Project Coast)		Presented for first reading
An ordinance to amend the Master Agreement governing the Octagon Industrial Park of Laurens and Greenville Counties so as to enlarge the park.
Ordinance Exhibit A-1 Addition
c. Project Coast / Infrastructure Credit Agreement		Presented for first reading
An ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of an Infrastructure Credit Agreement between Greenville County, South Carolina and a company known to the County as Project Coast; and other matters relating thereto including, without limitation, authorization of an Infrastructure Credit.
Ordinance Agreement
d. FY 2013 Greenville County Library System Budget		Presented for first reading
An ordinance to approve the appropriation of funds for the Greenville County Library System for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013; and to authorize the annual Ad Valorem Property Tax Millage Levy for library purposes.
Ordinance Budget
12. BOARD ELECTION
a. SCTAC (1 vacancy)		Elected Mr. McCullough
1. Murray Dodd (D.19) 2. Michael Kriese (D.22) 3. Henry McCullough (D.24)
13. COMMITTEE REPORTS		No further reports
14. APPEARANCES BY CITIZENS - Items not listed on the current agenda
Lyman Campbell, 247 Cardinal Drive, Greenville – appeared regarding chickens Davis Roeske, 400 N. Main Street, Greenville – appeared regarding DSN Hugo Redondo, 50 Rocky Creek, Greenville – appeared regarding recycling Bill Welch, 331 Penson Road, Greenville – appeared regarding DSN Bob Davis, 6 Setinel Court, Greer – appeared regarding cleansing of Christianity must cease in America
15. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
County Administrator Joe Kernell stated the Cardiac Arrest Survivor Ceremony was scheduled for Thursday, May 24^th at 2:00 p.m. at the TD Convention Center. He stated the purpose of the event was to recognize the County’s public safety personnel who have provided exceptional care to patients in cardiac arrest, to celebrate survivors who have experienced cardiac arrest and to promote the importance of educating the public in CPR. Mr. Kernell then responded to the issue presented by the speaker regarding recycling bins on Woodruff Road. He stated the bins at the Woodruff Road Walmart would not be removed. He stated the contractor who pulled the recyclables was located in Spartanburg, but the bins would remain where they were.
16. REQUESTS AND MOTIONS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Chairman Kirven stated the Council’s work was not finished in regard to the issues surrounding the Disabilities and Special Needs Board. He stated there would be a meeting the following week to further consider the matter. Chairman Kirven stated the Governor has signed a proclamation proclaiming May 28^th, 2012 as Memorial Day in SC and encouraged all South Carolinians to take time on this special day to remember and honor the Americans who have sacrificed to help make our nation strong and our world and better place. He invited everyone to attend a memorial ceremony at County Square on May 28^th starting at 10:00 am. Councilor Gibson invited her colleagues to a banquet on May 18^th at Long Branch Baptist Church where she would be honored for her service to the National Rainbow PUSH. She stated the event would begin at 6:30 and tickets were available. Councilor Seman stated for the period of 2008 to 2011, over $76 million in building permits had been issued to companies located within SCTAC. She then stated on behalf of the Ad Hoc Committee, they received a good bit of hard-copy information. The committee would work with staff to determine the best way to disseminate the information to the other Council members. Councilor Norris stated she and Ms. Seman attended the recent Dunean Community Centennial Celebration where she presented them with a proclamation. She stated since the redrawing of district lines, she has acquired many new mill villages and was beginning to really love the people there. She stated she was out working to make sure the people in those areas were getting some quality of life and she would be requesting Council’s support for these areas in the days to come. Ms. Norris then stated there were 3,700 attendees at the AKA Convention in April. She stated her appreciation to the Chairman and Mr. Kernell for participating in the event. Councilor Burns commented regarding the speaker who appeared about chickens. Mr. Burns requested the P & D Committee look into the ordinance governing this matter, given its new popularity. Councilor Taylor concurred with Mr. Burns regarding chickens. Councilor Cates invited his colleagues to his daughter’s wedding on Saturday, June 2^nd at 2:00 p.m. at War Memorial Chapel. Councilor Dill stated the Senate had put $40 million back into the Local Government Fund. He stated this was an effort led by Senators David Thomas and Mike Fair. He felt they needed to commend their senators for supporting this issue. He stated they still needed to talk to each of their House members and encourage their support since the matter would be going back to the House for consideration. Councilor Baldwin announced that his last son graduated from college last week and has already found a job. He then wished Councilor Burns a Happy Birthday.
17. ADJOURNMENT	Meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m.