Jason M. Springs District 1 Roger M. Poston District 2 Alphonso Bradley District 3 Mitchell Kirby District 4 Kent C. Caudle District 5 AGENDA FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COUNTY COMPLEX 180 N. IRBY STREET COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 803 FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2017 9:00 A. M. H. Steven DeBerry, IV District 6 Waymon Mumford District 7 James T. Schofield District 8 Willard Dorriety, Jr. District 9 I. CALL TO ORDER: KENT C. CAUDLE, CHAIRMAN II. INVOCATION: WAYMON MUMFORD, SECRETARY/CHAPLAIN III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG: WILLARD DORRIETY, JR., VICE CHAIRMAN IV. WELCOME: KENT C. CAUDLE, CHAIRMAN V. MINUTES: MINUTES OF THE MAY 18, 2017 REGULAR MEETING Council Is Requested To Approve The Minutes Of The May 18, 2017 Regular Meeting Of County Council. i
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Council will hold public hearing on the following: ORDINANCE NO. 10-2016/17 An Ordinance Authorizing The Execution And Delivery Of A Fee-In-Lieu Of Tax Agreement By And Between A Company Known For The Time Being As Project Horseshoe Ruiz Food Products, Inc., RG4 Holding Co., LLC (Collectively The Company ) And Florence County, South Carolina (The County ), Whereby The County Will Enter Into A Fee-In-Lieu Of Tax Agreement With The Company Providing For Payment By The Company Of Certain Fees-In-Lieu Of Ad Valorem Taxes; Providing For Special Source Revenue Credits In Connection With Such Agreement; Providing For The Allocation Of Fees-In-Lieu Of Taxes Payable Under The Agreement For The Establishment Of A Multi-County Industrial/Business Park; And Other Matters Relating Thereto. VII. APPEARANCES: MODESTINE BRODY RESURRECTION RESTORATION CENTER Ms. Brody Requests To Appear Before Council To Request Support In Improving Infrastructure For The Resurrection Restoration Center for the Homeless. VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Items assigned to the Committees in italics.) Administration & Finance (Chairman Caudle, Councilmen Mumford, Schofield and Dorriety) November 2013 August 18, 2016 May 18, 2017 Capital Project Sales Tax County Software System Accommodations Tax Budget Reconciliation Committee Public Services & County Planning (Councilman Dorriety/Chair, Councilmen Bradley and Poston) June 2008 November 21, 2013 Museum Landings Justice & Public Safety (Councilman DeBerry/Chair, Councilmen Mumford and Springs) Litter ii
Education, Recreation, Health & Welfare (Councilman Springs/Chair, Councilmen Kirby, and DeBerry) February 18, 2016 Long Term Recovery Group Agriculture, Forestry, Military Affairs & Intergovernmental Relations (Councilman Bradley/Chair, Councilmen Kirby and Springs) January 17, 2013 City-County Conference Committee IX. RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS: A. RESOLUTION NO. 16-2016/17 A Resolution Expressing The Intent Of Florence County To Reimburse Itself From The Proceeds Of Proposed General Obligation Bonds For The Expenditure Of Certain Monies For The Acquisition, Construction, Furnishing, And Equipping Of Certain Technology Improvements; And Other Matters Relating Thereto. B. RESOLUTION NO. 17-2016/17 A Resolution To Authorize The Addition Of A 2017 Ford E-450 Wheeled Coach Ambulance VIN #1FDXE4FS1HDC00255 To The County Fleet For Florence County Emergency Medical Services Department. C. RESOLUTION NO. 18-2016/17 A Resolution Ratifying The Provision Of County Grants To Ruiz Food Products, Inc. In Connection With An Economic Development Project In Florence County, South Carolina. iii
X. ORDINANCES IN POSITION: A. THIRD READING 1. ORDINANCE NO. 10-2016/17 (Public Hearing) An Ordinance Authorizing The Execution And Delivery Of A Fee-In-Lieu Of Tax Agreement By And Between A Company Known For The Time Being As Project Horseshoe Ruiz Food Products, Inc., RG4 Holding Co., LLC (Collectively The Company ) And Florence County, South Carolina (The County ), Whereby The County Will Enter Into A Fee-In- Lieu Of Tax Agreement With The Company Providing For Payment By The Company Of Certain Fees-In-Lieu Of Ad Valorem Taxes; Providing For Special Source Revenue Credits In Connection With Such Agreement; Providing For The Allocation Of Fees-In-Lieu Of Taxes Payable Under The Agreement For The Establishment Of A Multi-County Industrial/Business Park; And Other Matters Relating Thereto. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 16-2016/17 An Ordinance For Text Amendments To The Florence County Code Of Ordinances, CHAPTER 30, ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE II. ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS, DIVISION 1. GENERALLY, Section 30-29. Table II: Schedule Of Permitted And Conditional Uses And Off-Street Parking Requirements For Business & Rural Districts, Sector 53: Real Estate & Rental & Leasing; And Other Matters Related Thereto. (Planning Commission Approved 8 0) 3. ORDINANCE NO. 17-2016/17 An Ordinance For Text Amendments To The Florence County Code Of Ordinances, CHAPTER 30, ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE II. ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS, DIVISION 4. FH FLOOD HAZARD DISTRICT, Section 30-61. General Development Standards, And ARTICLE X. DEFINITIONS, Section 30-311. Definitions; And Other Matters Related Thereto. (Planning Commission Approved 8 0) 4. ORDINANCE NO. 18-2016/17 An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Fee Agreement Between Florence County, South Carolina and General Electric Company Providing for a Payment of a Fee in Lieu of Taxes, the Issuance of Special Source Revenue Credits, and Other Matters Related Thereto. iv
5. ORDINANCE NO. 19-2016/17 An Ordinance To Amend The Agreement For The Development Of A Joint Industrial And Business Park Dated November 18, 2010 By And Between Darlington And Florence Counties So As To Enlarge The Park (General Electric Company). 6. ORDINANCE NO. 20-2016/17 An Ordinance To Ratify FY17 Budget And Grant Council Actions Previously Authorized By Council And Other Matters Related Thereto. 7. ORDINANCE NO. 21-2016/17 An Ordinance To Amend The Florence County Code Of Ordinances Section 11-172(B) To Increase The Road System Maintenance Fee To $35 Per Year Per Vehicle And Other Matters Related Thereto. 8. ORDINANCE NO. 01-2017/18 An Ordinance To Provide For The Levy Of Taxes In Florence County For The Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2017 And Ending June 30, 2018; To Provide For The Appropriation Thereof; To Provide For Revenues For The Payment Thereof; And To Provide For Other Matters Related Thereto. B. SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 38-2014/15 (Second Reading Deferral) An Ordinance To Zone Properties Inclusive Of All Unzoned Properties In Council Districts Five And Six Bounded By Freedom Boulevard, Jefferies Creek, Francis Marion Road, Wickerwood Road, Flowers Road, Pamplico Highway, South Vance Drive, Furches Avenue, And The Westernmost Boundary Of Council District Six That Connects Furches Avenue And Freedom Boulevard, Florence, SC From Unzoned To The Following Zoning Designations Of RU-1, Rural Community District, B-1, Limited Business District, B-2, Convenience Business District And B-3, General Commercial District; Consistent With The Land Use Element And Map Of The Florence County Comprehensive Plan; And Other Matters Related Thereto. C. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE NO. 22-2016/17 An Ordinance To Declare Property Located At 124 Epps Street, Lake City, South Carolina TMP#80008-12-008 As Surplus Property And To Allow For The Disposal Of Said Property By Sealed Bid; And Other Matters Related Thereto. v
XI. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS: COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE Approve The Re-Appointment of Dr. Dawn Floyd To Continue To Serve In The At-Large Pharmacy Seat On The Commission On Alcohol & Drug Abuse, With Appropriate Expiration Term. XII. REPORTS TO COUNCIL: A. ADMINISTRATION 1. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS Monthly Financial Reports Are Provided To Council For Fiscal Year 2017 Through April 30, 2017 As An Item For The Record. 2. NEW EMS STATION Approve The Expenditure Of Up To $80,000 From The City Of Florence Utility Construction Allocation To Pay For Water And Sewer Line Extension On Ball Park Road For The New EMS Station. B. ADMINISTRATION/PROCUREMENT AWARD BID NO. 26-16/17 Award Bid No. 26-16/17, Kelly Farm Road Drainage Project To Coastal Asphalt, LLC Of Conway, SC In The Bid Amount Of $71,648.76 From The Capital Project Sales Tax II Funds. (6 Compliant Bids Received) C. FINANCE STATE ACCOMMODATIONS TAX FUNDING ALLOCATIONS Approve The Expenditure Of $300,000 In State Accommodations Tax Funding Allocations As Recommended By The Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee For FY2017/2018. D. PROCUREMENT 1. DECLARATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY Declare Three (3) Vehicles As Surplus Property For Disposal Through Public Internet Auction Via GovDeals. vi
2. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Authorize The County Administrator To Solicit A Request For Qualifications For An Architect/Engineer To Design A Parking Garage For The Complex Parking Area. E. SHERIFF S OFFICE TRAFFIC SAFETY ENFORCEMENT DEPUTIES GRANT APPLICATION Approve The Submission Of A SC Department of Public Safety Grant Application For Funding In The Amount Of $242,357 Under The Fiscal Year 2018 Through The Office of Highway Safety And Justice Programs To Provide For The Personnel & Equipment Costs Of Two Additional Traffic Safety Enforcement Deputies For The Florence County Sheriff s Office. (At The End Of The Three Year Period, The County Will Be Required To Maintain And Fully Fund The Two Positions.) XIII. OTHER BUSINESS: A. INFRASTRUCTURE/UTILITY VIETNAM MEMORIAL Approve The Additional Expenditure Of Up To $10,000 From Council Districts Infrastructure/Utility Funding Allocations (Approximately $1,112 From Each District) To Assist With The Purchase Of A Vietnam Memorial For The Veterans Park. (At Its Regular Meeting Of March 16, 2017, Council Approved $10,000 For This Project; However The Additional Funding Anticipated From The City Of Florence For The Project Did Not Come To Fruition So Council Is Asked To Contribute Additional Funding For The Project.) B. ROAD SYSTEM MAINTENANCE FEE (RSMF) W. TURNER GATE ROAD Approve The Expenditure Of Up To $3,000.00 From Council District 2 RSMF Funding Allocation To Pay For Four (4) Loads Of MBC Stone For Rocking A Portion Of W. Turner Gate Road. XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant to Section 30-4-70 of the South Carolina Code of Laws 1976, as amended To Discuss: Legal Matters - re: Potential Real Property Transactions. vii
XV. INACTIVE AGENDA ORDINANCE NO. 15-2016/17 At its regular meeting of May 18, 2017, second reading of Ordinance No. 15-2016/17 failed: An Ordinance To Rezone Property Owned By Elliott G. Skillern & Camelia J. Scott-Skillern Located At 1063 West Main Street, Lake City, SC As Shown On Florence County Tax Map No. 00141, Block 31, Parcel 016; Consisting Of Approximately 33.562 Acres From R-1, Single- Family Residential District To RU-1, Rural Community District; And Other Matters Related Thereto. (Planning Commission Approved 7 1) (Council District 1) XVI. ADJOURN: viii
PROPOSED ADDITIONS TO THE JUNE 15, 2017 MEETING AGENDA DESCRIPTION DATE REC D ITEM (Requested by) REPORTS TO COUNCIL: Administration Easement to Santee Electric Coop. 06/12/17 Authorize The County Administrator To Execute An Easement To Santee Electric Cooperative, Inc. In Order To Install Underground Electrical Lines And A Transformer At The New Emergency Operations Center In Effingham. Proposed Additions to the Agenda Page 1 of 1