COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT OF COUNCIL ACTIONS

REGULAR SESSION MEETING

MARCH 14, 2000

6:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER - Kit Smith

INVOCATION - Jim Tuten

PRESENTATIONS

  1. Elliott Davis & Co. - 6/30/99 County Audit - A representative of the County's auditors, Elliott Davis, presented a brief summary of the results of the County audit for fiscal year 98/99.
  2. Mr. Bob Russell, Board Chairman, Salvation Army - The Board of Directors of the Salvation Army requested financial support from Richland County in the amount of $500,000 over a five year period.

CITIZEN'S INPUT - Several citizens spoke to issues on the agenda.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

· Regular Session Meeting: February 15, 2000 - Adopted as submitted.
· Zoning Public Hearing: February 22, 2000 - Adopted as submitted.
· Olympia Redevelopment Briefing: February 24, 2000 - Adopted as submitted.
· Olympia Redevelopment Special Called Meeting: February 24, 2000 - Adopted as submitted.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA - Adopted with the additions of a Resolution Endorsing Senior Resources as a transportation provider, and an executive session item pertaining to a personnel matter.

EMPLOYEE SERVICE CERTIFICATES - none given.

REPORT OF COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS - The County Attorney reported that the personnel matter and an economic development matter were executive session items.

REPORT OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

  1. Olympia Community Meeting - The County Administrator reported that the consensus testing of public opinion on the County's proposed access road revealed the following: 76 in favor of the road, 86 oppose the road, and 30 neutral. The County will continue to work with the developers of the Mills, the community, and Tarmac to address concerns and find solutions.
  2. Garbage Collection Complaints - The County Administrator reported that the complaints received regarding garbage collection in service area 1 is now down to less than 10 per day, and in service area 5, less than 15 complaints per day.
  3. Budget Public Forums - The County Administrator reminded Council of the Public Budget Forum scheduled for this Wednesday, March 15th, and next Wednesday, March 22nd, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

1. THIRD READING ITEMS

  1. General Obligation Bonds for Midlands Technical College - Third reading approval and public hearing given to an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds in the amount of $2,000,000 and authorizing the issuance and sale of a general obligation bond anticipation note in the amount of $1,500,000 to defray a portion of the cost of the Northeast Technology Center. Action: LEGAL
  2. Amendment to the Recreation Commission's Bond Ordinance and Resolution Calling for Public Hearing - Third reading approval and public hearing given of an ordinance amending the Recreation Commission Bond Ordinance to transfer $420,000 from funds to be used to purchase property to an adult activity center on Parklane Road. Approval of a Resolution calling for a public hearing pertaining to the ordinance amendment. Action: LEGAL
  3. Conveyance of sewer lines to the City of Columbia for Phase I of the Haskell Heights Sewer Project - Third reading approval and public hearing given to an ordinance authorizing the execution of a deed to the City for sewer lines located along Robertson Street and Blakely Street in Haskell Heights. Action: LEGAL
  4. Ordinance Amendment to the Zoning Code (deletion of special exception for commercial uses in rural zones) - Deferred until next Council Meeting. Info: PLANNING/CLERK OF COUNCIL/LEGAL

2. SECOND READING ITEMS

  1. 99-043MA, Joe Clark, from RU to PUD, Lee Road - Second reading approval given to this zoning change. Info: CLERK OF COUNCIL/PLANNING
  2. 99-053MA, Edward Stokes, from D-1 to C-3, 3510 Broad River Road - Second reading approval given to this zoning change. Info: CLERK OF COUNCIL/PLANNING
  3. 99-055MA, Robert F. Fuller, from RU to M-1, Wilson Boulevard - Second reading approval given to this zoning change. Info: CLERK OF COUNCIL/PLANNING
  4. 99-057MA, Bert Pooser, from PDD to Amendment PDD, 1925 Johnson Marina Road - Second reading approval given to this zoning change. Info: CLERK OF COUNCIL/PLANNING
  5. 99-058MA, James Jacobs, from RU to RS-2, Bookman Road - Second reading approval given to this zoning change. Info: CLERK OF COUNCIL/PLANNING
  6. 99-059MA, Wilson Smoak, from RG-2 to C-1, from M-1 to C-1, from M-1 to RS-2, from RS-2 to C-1, from M-1 to RS-2, Hardscrabble Road - Second reading approval given to this zoning change. Info: CLERK OF COUNCIL/PLANNING
  7. 99-061MA, Willie B. Wise, from D-1 to C-3, 6137 & 6145 Monticello Road and 1636 Hodges Street - Second reading approval given to this zoning change. Info: CLERK OF COUNCIL/PLANNING
  8. 00-001MA, Allan Ackerman, from C-2 to C-3, 3504 Leesburg Road - Second reading approval given to this zoning change. Info: CLERK OF COUNCIL/PLANNING
  9. 00-03MA, Charles Medlin, from RU to C-3, 11031 Two Notch Road - Second reading approval given to this zoning change. Info: CLERK OF COUNCIL/PLANNING
  10. 00-04MA, L. Heath Simpson, from RU to C-1, 10956 & 10962 Two Notch Road - Second reading approval given to this zoning change. Info: CLERK OF COUNCIL/PLANNING
  11. 00-06MA, Kathy Sanders, from RU to C-3, 10609 Broad River Road - Second reading approval given to this zoning change. Info: CLERK OF COUNCIL/PLANNING
  12. 00-08MA, Vicki Beard, from RG-2 to C-3, TMS 06109-02-09 - Second reading approval given to this zoning change. Info: CLERK OF COUNCIL/PLANNING
  13. 00--09MA, Andrew Weddle, from M-2 to RG-2, 400 Heyward Street - Deferred. Info: CLERK OF COUNCIL/PLANNING
  14. 00-014MA, Tammi Angrvine, from RS-1 to D-1, 28 Sloan Street - Second reading approval given to this zoning change. Info: CLERK OF COUNCIL/PLANNING
  15. 00-016MA, W. Croft Jennings, from PUD to Amendment PUD-2, 248 Jacobs Mill Pond Road & SW/S Old National Highway - Second reading approval given to this zoning change. Info: CLERK OF COUNCIL/PLANNING
  16. 00-017MA, Larry Jackson, from D-1 to RU, 223 Smith Myers Road - Second reading approval given to this zoning change. Info: CLERK OF COUNCIL/PLANNING

3. REPORT OF DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES COMMITTEE

  1. Conveyance of sewer line to the City of Columbia for HealthSouth Rehabilitation Center - First reading approval of an ordinance authorizing the conveyance of an easement to the City of Columbia for water lines located on and across property leased to HealthSouth Rehabilitation Center. Info: LEGAL
  2. Quit-Claim Deed to Mr. R. Michael Baker for a portion of Bilmont Drive - First reading approval of an ordinance authorizing this quit-claim deed transfering ownership of the unpaved interior of the cul-de-sac on Bilmont Drive to Mr. Baker. Info: LEGAL
  3. Road Paving Request for Elton Walker Road - Approved the addition of Elton Walker Road on the County's paving priority list. Action: PUBLIC WORKS
  4. Condemnation of property for the paving of Bookman Mill Road - Approved condemnation of the necessary right-of-way for the paving of Bookman Mill Road. Action: PUBLIC WORKS/LEGAL

4. REPORT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

  1. Acceptance of Local Law Enforcement Block Grant - Approved grant award and expenditures in the amount of $459,500 for the Sheriff's Department, with a County match of $45,950 budgeted for that purpose. Action: SHERIFF/FINANCE
  2. Acceptance of a Traffic Enforcement Division Block Grant - Approved grant award and expenditure in the amount of $188,995 for the Sheriff's Department, with a County match of $18,899.50 budgeted for that purpose. Action: SHERIFF/FINANCE
  3. Approval of a contract to Heritage Roofing for the Public Works Facility Roof - Approved contract award in the amount of $53,240 to Heritage Roofing Company for roof replacement of Public Works facility. Action: PUBLIC WORKS/PROCUREMENT

5. REPORT OF RULES AND APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE

  1. Appointments to Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee - Appointed Mrs. Cheryl Had to fill one unexpired term ending July 31, 2001, and appointed Mr. R. Ted Hamre, and Mr. Charles L. Higgins to fill two of five vacancies. The remaining vacancies will be re-advertised. Action: CLERK OF COUNCIL
  2. Appointment to Employee Grievance Committee - Appointed Mr. William T. Young to fill an unexpired term ending July 30, 2001. Action: CLERK OF COUNCIL
  3. Appointment to Planning Commission - Appointed Mr. Howard Van Dine, III to fill one expired four-year term ending March 15, 2004. Action: CLERK OF COUNCIL

6. REPORT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

  1. Consideration of Incentives for Expansion of Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Approved Resolution identifying the company as a project in order to satisfy the requirements of state law to qualify for a fee-in-lieu of taxes arrangement. Action: LEGAL/ADMINISTRATION

7. RESOLUTION ENDORSING SENIOR RESOURCES AS A TRANSPORTATION PROVIDER FOR THE ELDERLY - Approved. Action: ADMINISTRATION

8. CITIZEN'S INPUT - Several citizens spoke in reference to the Olympia Community Meeting held on March 13th.

9. EXECUTIVE SESSION

  1. Economic Development Matter; Memorandum of Understanding between Richland County and Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Approved Memorandum of Understanding as amended. Action: LEGAL/ADMINISTRATION
  2. Personnel Matter - Received as information.

10. MOTION PERIOD

Smith - Requested the Senior PIO to produce information on the communities in Richland County that are on DHEC's list of high priority areas in need of sewer service. Action: ADMINISTRATION

Smith - Announced that she will be meeting with Mr. Charlie Farrell this week to discuss his report on the Administrator's evaluation process. This report will be brought to an executive session of Council in the near future.

Tillis and McEachern - Motion made to approve and forward to the next Council Meeting a Resolution Commending Keenan High School for winning the AAA Basketball Championship. Action: CLERK OF COUNCIL

Scott - Requested that the Salvation Army funding request be added as part of the Council's budget discussions for FY 00/01. Action: ADMINISTRATION/FINANCE

Livingston - Gave notice that he will be bringing to Council the issue of sewer service in Broad River Heights. Info: UTILITIES/ADMINISTRATION

Livingston - Gave notice to Council that he will be bringing to Council the Eau Claire Health Center financing issue in the near future. Info: FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION

McEachern and Tillis - Motion made to approve and forward to the next Council Meeting a Resolution commending Sandel Middle School for winning the Middle School Basketball tournament championship for School District One. Action: CLERK OF COUNCIL

11. ADJOURNMENT