GREENVILLE COUNTY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

June 20, 2017

6:00 p.m.

Council Chambers - County Square

 

1.

Call to Order

 

Chairman Butch Kirven

2.

Invocation  (Introduced by Councilor Bob Taylor)

 

Jeff Webb, Youth Pastor

Morningside Baptist Church

3.

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

4.

Approval of Minutes

 

 

 

a.    

June 6, 2017 – Regular Council Meeting

 

 

5.

Proclamations

 

 

 

a.

Honoring Kennedy Dennis

Councilor Willis Meadows

 

b.

Honoring the Berea High School Boys’ Soccer Team

 

Councilor Willis Meadows

6.

Public Hearings

 

 

 

a.

Sign Ordinance Update

Councilor Liz Seman

 

b.

Greenville County Library / Proposed Budget

Councilor Willis Meadows

 

 

c.

FY2018 Budget for Greenville County

Councilor Willis Meadows

 

d.

Dunklin Fire District / Millage Request

Councilor Willis Meadows

 

e.

Softbox Systems Inc. (formerly Project Thor) / Fee in Lieu of Tax and Special Source Credit Agreement

Councilor Willis Meadows

 

 

f.

Greenville / Anderson (2015) - MCIP Fees (CenterPointe)

 

Councilor Willis Meadows

 

g.

Greenville / Anderson Multi County Industrial Business Park (Downtown Mauldin)

Councilor Willis Meadows

7.

Appearances

 

 

 

             Current Agenda Items

 

 

8.

Consent Agenda

 

 

a.

Community Project Applications (Finance)

 

 

 

1.

Sheriff’s Office – Adopt a Cop Program / $156.00

 

 

 

2.

Parks, Recreation and Tourism – Swamp Rabbit Trail Survey / $11,274.00

 

 

 

3.

Berea Public Service District – Firefighter Safety / $5,000.00

 

 

 

4.

Duncan Chapel Fire District – Rescue Equipment / $4,000.00

 

 

 

5.

Sheriff’s Office – Crime Watch Signs for Kings Estate / $132.00

 

 

 

6.

South Carolina Governor’s School – National Contest / $1,500.00

 

 

 

7.

Lake Cunningham Fire Department – Equipment / $2,927.72

 

 

 

8.

Greer Police Department – Body Cameras / $3,200.00

 

 

 

9.

Slater Marietta Fire Department – Welcome Signs / $1,000.00

 

 

 

10.

Upstate Circle of Friends – Handicap Accessibility Ramps / $10,228.00

 

 

 

11.

Greenville Textile Heritage Park – Sewer and Drainage Projects / $3,000.00

 

 

 

12.

City of Travelers Rest – Trailblazer Park Movies in the Park / $1,000.00

 

 

 

13.

City of Travelers Rest – Scottish Games / $2,500.00

 

 

 

14.

Donaldson Center Fire Department – Community Education Program / $3,300.00

 

 

 

15.

Greenville County Redevelopment Authority – Monaghan Textile Park / $825.00

 

 

 

16.

G’ville Co. Redevelopment Authority – Greenville Textile Heritage Park / $5,000.00

 

 

 

17.

Parks, Recreation & Tourism – Phillis Wheatley Building Improvements and Summer Programs / $11,456.00

 

 

9.

Resolutions

 

 

 

a.

Dunklin Fire District / Millage Request **

 

Councilor Willis Meadows

 

 

An ordinance to provide for the millage rate to be levied by the Dunklin Fire District.

 

 

 

Resolution

Application / Budget

 

 

10.

Ordinances – Third Reading

 

 

 

a.

Greenville County Library / Proposed Budget **

Councilor Willis Meadows

 

 

 

An ordinance to approve the appropriation of funds for the Greenville County Library System for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018; and to authorize the annual ad valorem property tax millage levy for Library purposes.

 

 

 

Ordinance

Proposed Budget

 

 

 

b.

Softbox Systems Inc. (formerly Project Thor / Fee in Lieu of Tax and Special Source Credit Agreement **

Councilor Willis Meadows

 

 

 

An ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a fee in lieu of tax agreement by and between Greenville County, South Carolina and Softbox Systems Inc., with respect to certain economic development property in the County, whereby such property will be subject to certain payments in lieu of taxes, including the provision of certain special source credits; and other matters related thereto.

 

 

 

 

Ordinance

Agreement

 

 

 

c.

FY2018 Budget for Greenville County **

 

Councilor Willis Meadows

 

 

An ordinance to adopt the County of Greenville Fiscal Year 2018 Budget.

 

 

 

 

Ordinance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

d.

Greenville / Anderson Multi County Industrial Business Park – University Ridge *

 

Councilor Willis Meadows

 

 

An ordinance to develop a jointly owned and operated industrial/business park in conjunction with Anderson County, such industrial/business park to be geographically located in Greenville County and established pursuant to Sec. 4-1-170 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended; to provide for a written agreement with Anderson County to provide for the expenses of the park, the percentage of revenue application, and the distribution of fees in lieu of ad valorem taxation; and other matters related thereto.

 

 

 

 

Ordinance

Agreement

 

11.

Ordinances – Second Reading

 

 

 

a.

Zoning Ordinances *

 

Councilor Joe Dill

 

 

1.

CZ-2017-22, Property of Bettye Riddle Smith, Antioch Church Road (Council

                      District 25), R-S to R-12

 

 

 

2.

CZ-2017-25, Property of John E. Shaw, Bent Bridge Road (Council District 25),    R-10 to S-1

 

 

 

3.

CZ-2017-28, Withdrawn by Applicant

 

 

 

 

4.

CZ-2017-29, Property of Scuffletown Woodruff LLC, 202 Scuffletown Road (Council District 27), C-1 to C-2

 

 

 

5.

CZ-2017-31, Property of SC Greenville Highway 14, LLC, Highway 14 and Woodruff Road (Council District 28), R-S to PD

 

 

 

6.

CZ-2017-33, Property of John Kennedy, JK Squared LLC, 2311 Woodruff Road (Council District 21), POD to POD-MC (major change)

 

 

 

7.

CZ-2017-34, Property of Sammy and Margaret Weaver, Woodruff Road (Council District 21), R-S to POD

 

 

 

8.

CZ-2017-35, Property of Double Diamond Ventures LLC, E. North Street (Council District 22), R-20 to R-M10

 

 

 

b.

Zoning Text Amendment Regarding Automobile and Personal Motorized Vehicles -Sales and Rentals (CZ-2017-36) *

Councilor Joe Dill

 

 

An ordinance to amend the Greenville County Zoning Ordinance to provide definitions and standards relating to vehicle sales and rental establishments.

 

 

 

 

Ordinance

Summary

 

 

 

c.

Project Orange / Fee in Lieu of Tax and Special Source Credit Agreement

 

Councilor Willis Meadows

 

 

An ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a fee in lieu of tax and special source credit agreement by and between Greenville County, South Carolina and Project Orange, with respect to certain property in the county, whereby such property will be subject to certain fees in lieu of taxes, including the provision of certain special source credits; and other matters related thereto.

 

 

 

 

Ordinance

Agreement

 

 

 

d.

Greenville / Anderson Multi County Industrial Business Park (2010 Park) Agreement Amendment – Project Orange

Councilor Willis Meadows

 

 

An ordinance to amend an agreement for the development of a joint county industrial and business park (2010 Park) of Anderson and Greenville Counties so as to enlarge the park.

 

 

 

 

Ordinance

 

 

 

e.

Canebrake Fire Department / Millage Request

 

Councilor Willis Meadows

 

 

An ordinance to provide for the millage rate to be levied by the Canebrake Fire Service Area.

 

 

 

Ordinance

Application

Budget

 

 

 

f.

Greenville / Anderson (2015) – MCIP Fees (CenterPointe) **

 

Councilor Willis Meadows

 

 

An ordinance providing for the distribution of certain fees in lieu of taxes generated pursuant to the agreement for development of a joint county industrial and business park dated as of December 31, 2015 between Greenville County, South Carolina and Anderson County, South Carolina; and other matters relating thereto.

 

 

 

 

Ordinance

Intergovernmental Agreement

 

 

 

g.

Greenville / Anderson Multi County Industrial Business Park (Downtown Mauldin)**

Councilor Willis Meadows

 

 

An ordinance to develop a jointly owned and operated industrial/business park in conjunction with Anderson County, such industrial/business park to be geographically located in Greenville County and established pursuant to Sec. 4-1-170 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended; to provide for a written agreement with Anderson County to provide for the expenses of the park, the percentage of revenue application, and the distribution of fees in lieu of ad valorem taxation; and other matters related thereto.

 

 

 

 

Ordinance

MCIP Agreement

Intergovernmental Agreement

 

 

 

h.

Lease Agreement / 1200 Pendleton Street

Councilor Willis Meadows

 

 

An ordinance to authorize the Chairman of County Council and the County Administrator to execute a lease of County owned property located at 1200 Pendleton Street with the South Carolina Children’s Theatre.

 

 

 

 

Ordinance as Approved by Finance

South Carolina Children’s Theatre Lease

 

 

i.

Lease Agreement / Coca Cola Building

 

Councilor Willis Meadows

 

 

An ordinance to authorize the Chairman of County Council and the County Administrator to execute a lease of County owned property located at 516 Buncombe Street with the Carolina Music Foundation.

 

 

 

 

Ordinance as Approved by Finance

 

 

12.

Ordinances – First Reading

 

 

 

a.

Zoning Ordinances *

 

Councilor Joe Dill

 

 

1.

CZ-2017-37, Property of Faith Properties located at 2401 Poinsett Highway (Council       District 19), R-7.5 to O-D

 

 

 

 

2.

CZ-2017-38, Property of White Horse Properties of Greenville located at 200 Pate Drive (Council District 23), I-1 to S-1

 

 

 

 

3.

CZ-2017-39, Property of Frances E. and Ladson E. Cunningham located on GSP Drive (Council District 18), I-1 to C-2

 

 

 

 

4.

CZ-2017-40, Property of Dempsey Farms LLC located at 5106 Edwards Road (Council District 20), R-20 to R-M4

 

 

 

 

5.

CZ-2017-41, Property of Central Realty Holdings LLC, located at 10 Beacon Drive (Council District 21), C-3 and R-20 to FRD

 

 

 

 

6.

CZ-2017-42, Property of Jennings Lyon located on Cedar Lane Road (Council District 19), C-2 to R-M20

 

 

 

b.

Sale of Property - Hilltop Drive

 

Councilor Willis Meadows

 

 

An ordinance to approve the sale of County Library property located adjacent to Hill Top Drive in Travelers Rest identified as Greenville County Tax map nos. 0491.00-03-020.00 and 0491.00-03-005.00, consisting of 4.2 acres more or less, and to authorize the Chairman of County Council and the County Administrator to execute any appropriate deeds and documents related thereto.

 

 

 

 

Ordinance

Map

 

 

 

c.

Donaldson Fire Service Area / Millage Request

 

Councilor Willis Meadows

 

 

An ordinance to provide for the millage rate to be levied by the Donaldson Fire Service Area.

 

 

 

Ordinance

Budget

 

 

d.

Berea Elementary School / Sale of Property

 

Councilor Willis Meadows

 

 

An ordinance to authorize the sale of County owned property located at the corner of Farrs Bridge Road and Sulphur Springs Road, commonly known  as the Old Berea Elementary School; and to authorize the Chairman of County Council and the County Administrator to execute appropriate deeds and agreements related thereto.

 

 

 

 

Memo

Ordinance

 

 

13.

Committee Reports

 

 

14.

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

 

 

15.

Administrator’s Report

 

 

16.

Requests and Motions by Council Members

 

 

17.

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