County Administrator's Report of Council Actions

Regular Session Meeting

September 19, 2000

6:00 p.m.

 

Call to Order – Kit Smith

Invocation – Rev. Dr. Lewis Galloway

Adoption of Agenda – adopted as revised to include Executive Session items.

Presentation

  1. Homeless Commission Annual Report – Mr. Jake Clamp, Chairman, Rev. Dr. Galloway, Commissioner, and Ms. Jan Hines, Salvation Army, presented the Commission’s major initiatives to Council.

Presentation of Resolution

  1. Project Pet – Council Member McEachern presented a Resolution commending Mr. Stewart Mungo for his efforts with Project Pet.

Presentation of Proclamations

  1. Eagle Scouts – Deferred.

Citizen’s Input – no citizens spoke.

Approval of Minutes

— Regular Session, September 5, 2000 – Adopted as submitted.

Report of County Attorney for Executive Session Matters – The County Attorney stated the following items were possible executive session items:

  1. Briefing on attempted escape from the Richland County Detention Center – Security issues surrounding this issue were recommended for executive session.
  2. Briefing on process/cost agreement with Columbia Venture – Due to contractual negotiations, these agreements were recommended for executive session.
  3. Economic Development Matters – Detailed discussion of projects to be reported under Report of Economic Development Committee recommended for executive session.

Report of County Administrator

  1. Report of Escape Attempt at Detention Center – The County Administrator reported the facts of the escape attempt and murder of Officer Glenn. The Sheriff’s Department is conducting a criminal investigation and the County staff are conducting an internal operational investigation concerning Detention Center procedures. The operational investigation will be completed in two weeks. A memorial service for Officer Glenn will be held this week.
  2. Resolution Recognizing the Register of Deeds Office – The County Administrator presented Ms. Ruby Ditmer with a Certificate recognizing her 25 years of service with the Register of Deeds Office. Mr. John Norris, Registrar, was presented with a NACO award certificate for innovation at the Register of Deeds Office.
  3. Council Retreat Dates – The County Administrator requested that Council consider January 11th through January 13th for holding Council’s Retreat at Wampee. The Council Chair requested that the Clerk of Council poll Council Members and inform the County Administrator of the outcome. Action: Clerk Of Council

1. Consideration of Consent Agenda Items

  1. 00-031MA, Marc Hoyle, from RU to C-1, Monticello Road – Third reading given to this rezoning request. Action: Legal/Planning

2. Third Reading Items

  1. Ordinance Amendment: Parking in Residential Zones – Third reading approval given to this ordinance amendment adding automobiles, motor vehicles or any wheeled conveyances to the prohibitions. Action: Legal/Planning
  2. Amendment to the Richland County Code: Billboard Ordinance – Third reading approval given to this ordinance amendment extending the billboard moratorium to December 25, 2000. Action: Planning/Legal
  3. 00-41MA, William Hutto, from RU to C-3, McCords Ferry Road – Third reading given to this rezoning request. Action: Planning/Legal

Amendment to the Richland County Code: Animals and Fowl– Third reading given to this amendment to Chapter Five, Animals and Fowl, which will provide for the confidentiality of the identity of individuals who file animal nuisance complaints. Action: Animal Control/Legal

3. Second Reading Items

  1. Ordinance Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Fee Agreement between Richland County and Belk -– Second reading approval given to this ordinance authorizing the execution of a fee-in-lieu-of-taxes arrangement with Belk. Info: Legal/Administration
  2. Ordinance Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Fee Agreement between Richland County and CK Columbia #1 – Second reading approval given to this ordinance authorizing the execution of a fee-in-lieu-of-taxes arrangement with CK Columbia #1. Info: Legal/Administration
  3. Ordinance authorizing an Agreement for Designation of Phase XX of the I-77 Corridor Regional Industrial Park by and between Richland County, South Carolina and Fairfield County, South Carolina – Second reading approval given to this ordinance authorizing a Multi-County Business Park designation for the Verizon Wireless Call Center located at Richland Fashion Mall. Info: Legal/Administration

4. Report of Rules and Appointments Committee

  1. Appointment to the East Richland Public Service Commission – Appointed Mr. Van Valkenburg. Action: Clerk Of Council
  2. Citizen’s Input – The Animal Control Citizen’s Advisory Committee urged Council to renew efforts toward a City-County contract for the animal shelter, and if that effort fails, to contract with another qualified entity. The Committee also recommended a long range plan for construction of a County animal shelter. Council referred these issues to D&S Committee.
  3. Report Of Economic Development Committee – The Committee Chair, Paul Livingston, recommended that Project Spider and Project Cold be taken up in executive session.

5. Executive Session

  1. Economic Development Matter: Project Spider – Received as information.
  2. Economic Development Matter: Project Cold – Instructed the County Administrator to move forward in offering incentives as discussed in executive session.
  3. Contractual Matter: Columbia Venture – Received as information.
  4. Contractual Matter: Detention Center – Directed staff to contract with outside assistance in reviewing internal procedures.

6. Motion Period/Announcements

  1. McEachern – Moved to adopt a Resolution commending Mr. John Hutchinson for his service to the County. Action: Legal/Clerk Of Council
  2. McEachern – Moved to adopt a Resolution honoring Officer Alvin S. Glenn for his service and dedication to the County. Action: Legal/Clerk Of Council
  3. Clerk of Council – Announced that Council Member portraits will be taken at 4:00 p.m. on October 17th in the Council Chambers.

7. Adjournment