NEWBERRY COUNTY COUNCIL
AGENDA
FEBRUARY 7, 2007
7:00 P.M.
Call to order: Henry B. Summer, Chairman
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance: Edgar Baker, Councilman
1. Adoption of Consent Agenda.
2. Additions, Deletions and Adoption of Agenda.
3. Personal Appearances:
a. David Enzastiga, CPA:
1. Presentation of Newberry County Audited Financial Statements for year ending June 30, 2006.
2. Consideration of adoption of Audited Financial Statements for year ending June 30, 2006.
b. Fred Owens, Executive Director, Newberry County Disabilities and Special Needs Board
1. Consideration of adoption of Local Government Resolution, 2007-2008 FTA Section 5310.
4. Public Comments.
5. Ordinance #01-01-07: An Ordinance to amend the Official Zoning Map established pursuant to Zoning Ordinance #12-24-01 so as to rezone a tract containing approximately 4.59 acres, designated as a portion of TMS Parcel #340-3-9, from Rural (R-2) to General Residential (RG). [Whitener Road. Planning Commission recommends approval.]
a. PUBLIC HEARING
b. THIRD READING
6. Ordinance #01-02-07: An Ordinance to amend the Official Zoning Map established pursuant to Zoning Ordinance #12-24-01 so as to rezone a tract containing approximately 8.5 acres, designated as a portion of TMS Parcel #739-38, from Rural (R-2) to General Commercial (GC). [1642 Holy Trinity Church Road, Little Mountain, SC. Planning Commission recommends approval.]
a. PUBLIC HEARING
b. THIRD READING
7. Ordinance #01-03-07: An Ordinance to amend the Official Zoning Map established pursuant to Zoning Ordinance #12-24-01 so as to rezone a tract containing approximately 29 acres, designated as TMS Parcel #450-4, from Rural (R-2) to Residential (RS-2). [Oxner Road and Highway 219. Planning Commission recommends approval.]
a. PUBLIC HEARING
b. THIRD READING
8. Ordinance #01-04-07: An Ordinance to amend the text of the Newberry County Zoning Ordinance #12-24-01 (Chapter 153 of the County Code) so as to amend the district regulations relating to the temporary placement of manufactured homes in certain zoning districts for the housing of the infirm, the elderly and others needing assistance.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
b. SECOND READING
9. Ordinance #01-05-07: An Ordinance to provide tax relief to the taxpayers of Newberry County for future tax years, so as to allow taxpayers to pay their taxes in installments, pursuant to Section 12-45-75 of the 1976 S.C. Code of Laws, as amended.
a. PUBLIC HEARING
b. COUNTY TREASURER COMMENTS
(The County Administrator has requested that the Newberry County Treasurer comment to County Council as to any effects this ordinance would have on her office operations.)
c. SECOND READING
10. Ordinance #01-06-07 An Ordinance to amend the Official Zoning Map established pursuant to Zoning Ordinance #12-24-01, codified in Chapter 153 of the Newberry County Code of Ordinances, so as to rezone a tract containing approximately 4.65 acres, designated as a portion of TMS Parcel No. 347-35, from Rural (R-2) to General Residential (RG). [7905 Hwy 395. No recommendation from Planning Commission.]
a. FIRST READING
11. Ordinance #01-07-07: An Ordinance to amend the Official Zoning Map established pursuant to Zoning Ordinance #12-24-01, codified in Chapter 153 of the Newberry County Code of Ordinances, so as to rezone a tract containing approximately 1.24 acres, designated as TMS Parcel No. 288-22, from Light Industrial (LI) to General Commercial (GC). [123 Bush River Road. Planning Commission recommends approval.]
a. FIRST READING
12. Ordinance #01-08-07: An Ordinance authorizing the issuance of not exceeding $2,400,000 aggregate principal amount of Hospital Revenue Bonds (Newberry County Memorial Hospital) Series 2007; authorizing the execution and delivery of a loan agreement and an indenture of trust; authorizing the appointment of a financial institution acceptable to the County, as Trustee; authorizing proper officers to do all things necessary or advisable; and other matters incidental thereto.
a. FIRST READING
Lynn Beasley, NCMH CEO will address County Council on this matter.
13. Resolution #01-07: A Resolution making application to the State Budget and Control Board of South Carolina for approval of the issuance by Newberry County, South Carolina, of Hospital Revenue Bonds (Newberry County Memorial Hospital) Series 2007, in an aggregate principal amount of not exceeding $2,400,000, pursuant to the provisions of Title 44, Chapter 7, Article 11, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended.
14. Resolution #02-07: A Resolution consenting to the assignment of the Fee in Lieu of Taxes Agreement dated December 15, 2004 between Newberry County and International Paper Company.
15. Committee Reports.
16. Appointments:
a. District 3:
Fairgrounds
b. District 4:
Airport
BRFC – St. Phillips
Fairgrounds
Planning Commission
Recreation
Westview
c. District 5:
Airport
Fairgrounds
Board of Zoning Appeals (finish out term of Les Hipp, who resigned; term expires 12/2008)
d. District 7:
Recreation Commission (finish out term of Thomas Boyd)
Board of Zoning Appeals (Clarence Chick’s term expired 12/06)
Planning Commission (finish out term of Allen Wicker; non-compliance w/mandatory training; term expires 06/07)
e. Planning Commission:
At large appointment (Robert Martin resigned 12/2006 – term expires 06/30/2008)
17. Submission of names for Citizens Advisory Committee.
a. Edgar Baker:
Real Estate Development
Small Business Ownership
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations
b. John E. Caldwell:
Industry
Infrastructure
Religious Community
Agriculture
c. John David Dawkins:
Medical Services
Home Ownership
Municipal Government
Social Work
Agriculture
d. Mike Hawkins:
Finance
Real Estate/Development
Public Education
Social Work
e. Henry H. Livingston, III:
Law Enforcement
Public Education
Small Business Ownership
Home Ownership
Non-Profit Organizations
f. Henry B. Summer:
Finance
Municipal Government
Senior Citizens
Senior Citizens
g. William D. Waldrop:
Law Enforcement – Jerry Wright
Medical Services
Infrastructure – Brent Richardson
Religious Community – Richard C. Crump, Sr.
h. The following names were drawn at random from the volunteer list:
Donnie Sligh (drawn by Henry B. Summer)
Terry Cotney (drawn by William D. Waldrop)
Stuart Peters (drawn by Edgar Baker)
Carl Marr (drawn by John E. Caldwell)
Vickie Mays (drawn by Mike Hawkins)
18. Consideration of approval of Agreement for Engineering Services between Newberry County and TRC Engineers, Inc. for Pugh Road Bridge.
Tommy Whitehead, Public Works Director, will discuss the need for, and advisability of, these services.
19. Consideration of approval of Agreement for the Enforcement of Certain County Ordinances by Newberry County within the Town of Silverstreet.
Teresa Powers, Director of Planning and Zoning, and Economic Development, will describe to County Council the nature of agenda items 14-17.
20. Consideration of approval of Agreement for the Enforcement of Certain County Ordinances by Newberry County within the Town of Peak.
21. Consideration of approval of Agreement for the Enforcement of Certain County Ordinances by Newberry County within the Town of Pomaria.
22. Consideration of approval of Agreement for the Enforcement of Certain County and Municipal Ordinances by Newberry County within the Town of Little Mountain.
23. Discussion of Rescue Squad 14 project revenues.
At issue is the amount of sales tax funding “approved” for this project. While the capital project sales tax referendum called for $190,000 in funding, Council later redistributed $209,000 from the public works building project as an addition to the Rescue Squad 14 project. Other sources of funding include $15,000 from the County Transportation Committee and $30,000 from the Board of Rural Fire Control.
A copy of the current budget for this project is attached.
Jack Grimes, Project Manager
Chris Johnson, Rescue Squad 14
24. Consideration of requested change order for Silverstreet Fire Department.
Joe Prothro, Project Architect
Jack Grimes, Project Manager
John Pollard, Fire Chief
A copy of the current budget for this project is attached.
25. Executive Session (if needed).
26. Future Meetings:
a. February 21, 2007, 7:00 p.m.
b. March 7, 2007, 7:00 p.m.
c. March 10-11, 2007 (Planning Retreat to be held in the Conference Room at Springfield Place – times to be announced)
27. Comments from County Administrator.
28. Comments from Council Members.
29. Vote for Adjournment.
30. Adjournment.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes:
a. December 18, 2006
b. December 20, 2006
c. December 27, 2006
d. December 28, 2006
e. January 3, 2007
f. January 17, 2007