GREENVILLE COUNTY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

May 7, 2013

6:00 p.m.

Council Chambers - County Square 

 

 

 

1.     CALL TO ORDER

 

Chairman Bob Taylor  

2.     INVOCATION  -  Introduced by Chairman Bob Taylor

 

 

3.     PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.     APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

        a.      April 16, 2013 - Regular County Council meeting

 

 

 

5.     PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

         a.      Langston Charter Middle School / JEDA Bonds

Councilor Willis Meadows

         b.      Anderson / Greenville Multi County Industrial Business Park Agreement /

                  SMF-SC, LLC (formerly Project EMB)

 

Councilor Willis Meadows

6.     APPEARANCES

 

               Current Agenda Items

 

 

 

7.    CONSENT AGENDA

 

a.      Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant  (Finance)

         Total Grant Request $26,151 / County Match = $0

 

 

b.      FY2014 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program  (Finance)

         Total Grant Request $218,627.14 / County Match = (20%) $43,725.43

 

 

c.      FY2014 Used Oil Grant  (Finance)

         Total Grant Request $7,750.00 / County Match = $0

 

 

d.      FY2014 Waste Tire Grant  (Finance)

         Total Grant Request $54,080.65 / County Match = $0

 

 

e.      Redevelopment Authority – FY2013 Annual Action Plan  (Finance)

 

 

 

f.      Community Project Application – Aviation Park at Greenville Downtown

         Airport - $10,000  (Finance)

 

 

 

8.     RESOLUTION

 

         a.      Langston Charter Middle School / JEDA Bonds **

Councilor Willis Meadows

A resolution in support of the issuance by the South Carolina Jobs‑Economic Development Authority of its Economic Development Revenue Bonds (Langston Charter Middle School, Inc. Project) Series 2013, pursuant to the provisions of Title 41, Chapter 43, of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended, in the aggregate principal amount of not exceeding $6,550,000.

 

 

                  Resolution

 

 

 

9.   ORDINANCES - THIRD READING

 

        a.      Zoning Ordinances *

Councilor Joe Dill

                 1.      CZ-2013-8, Jack Suttles, Hallcox Street (Council District 20), R-20 to R-7.5

 

 

                 2.      CZ-2013-9, Angela Hurks, S. Washington Avenue (Council District 25), 

                                               S-1 to C-1

 

 

                 3.      CZ-2013-10, Harry James Creasy, W. Warehouse Court (Council

                                                District 20), R-MA to S-1

 

 

                 4.      CZ-2013-11, Tommy Thompson, W. Warehouse Court at Waddell Road

                                                 (Council District 20), R-M20 to I-1

 

 

                 5.      CZ-2013-12, Greg Saad, S. Washington Avenue (Council District 25),

                                                 C-1 to S-1

 

 

                 6.      CZ-2013-15, John Meeks, Batesville Road and Highway 14 (Council

                                                District 21), PD to PD Major Change for Signage Only, with

                                                conditions

 

        b.      Board and Commission Member / Recusal Ordinance

Councilor Willis Meadows

An ordinance to amend Section 2-83 of the Greenville County Code to prohibit County board and commission members from participation in matters involving their economic interest; to provide for written disclosure, recusal, and reporting of conflicts; and removal of members for violations.

 

 

                Ordinance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

        c.     Adoption of the Collective Building Codes, Property Maintenance and

                Swimming Pool Code, and Related Administrative Provisions *

Councilor Fred Payne

An ordinance to comply with the directives of the South Carolina Building Codes Council by repealing Ordinance Number 4198 and adopting the Administrative Provisions (Chapter 1) of the various codes promulgated by the South Carolina Building Codes Council relating to design review and inspection activities of the County of Greenville and enforcement of building provisions as provided in said codes; and, an ordinance to adopt the Property Maintenance Code, the Standard Swimming Pool Code and existing Building Code in Greenville County as authorized by the South Carolina Building Codes Council; and to adopt certain appendices of the adopted codes to recognize certain variations in the codes based on physical conditions found within Greenville County; and further, to repeal Ordinance Number 3440 to establish procedures, areas, authorities, and rules for the Greenville County Codes Department relating to code enforcement. And repeal Ordinances Numbers 178, 325, and 376; and further, to repeal Ordinance Number 4288 to comply with the directives of the South Carolina Building Codes Council to implement the National Electrical Code, 2008 Edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association; and to adopt the necessary provisions to administer and enforce this regulatory code in the County of Greenville.

 

 

               Ordinance

 

 

 

10.   ORDINANCES - SECOND READING

 

        a.      Zoning Ordinances *

Councilor Joe Dill

                 1.      CZ-2013-7,  Mina Kelada, Anderson Road (Council District 23), R-M20

                                                to C-3

 

 

         b.      Anderson / Greenville Multi County Industrial Business Park Agreement /

                  SMF-SC, LLC (formerly Project EMB) **

 

Councilor Willis Meadows

An ordinance to develop a jointly owned and operated industrial/business park (SMF-SC, LLC) in conjunction with Anderson County, such industrial/ business park to be geographically located in Anderson County and established pursuant to South Carolina Code of Laws of 1976 Section 4-1-170, et sequitur, as amended; to provide for a written agreement with Anderson County providing for the expenses of the park, the percentage of revenue application, and the distribution of fees in lieu of Ad Valorem taxes to the counties and relevant taxing entities; to provide that job tax credits allowed by law be provided for businesses locating in said park; and to permit a user fee in lieu of Ad Valorem taxation within said park.

 

 

                  Ordinance

                  Agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.    ORDINANCES - FIRST READING

 

         a.      Greenville County Disabilities and Special Needs Board Ordinance

Councilor Willis Meadows

An ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 2378, as amended, to establish a Board of Directors of the Greenville County Disabilities and Special Needs Board; to define the membership, terms, and appointment of board members; to update the duties of the GCDSNB Agency and Board; and to provide for the dissolution of the Interim Board of Directors. 

 

 

                  Ordinance

 

 

 

12.    COMMITTEE 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

 

14.    ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

 

 

15.    REQUESTS AND MOTIONS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

 

16.    ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

*    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