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RICHLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
OCTOBER 3, 2000
6:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Kit Smith, Chair; L. Gregory Pearce, Jr., Vice-Chair; Susan Brill;
Paul Livingston; Joseph McEachern; J.D. "Buddy" Meetze; Anthony G.
Mizzell; Stephen F. Morris; Bernice G. Scott; Thelma M. Tillis; James Tuten
OTHERS PRESENT: T. Cary McSwain, Tony McDonald, Milton Pope,
Darren Gore, Larry Smith, Michielle-Cannon-Finch, Amelia Linder, Marsheika
G. Martin, Monique Walters, Jim Prater, Mullen Taylor, John Hicks, Rodolfo
Caldwell, Harry Huntley
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at approximately 6:05 p.m.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by the Honorable Jim Tuten.
PRESENTATIONS
Ms. Brill presented Proclamations to Mr. David Snyder and Mr. Robert
Frashina for receiving an award for Eagle Scouts.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Ms. Scott requested to add a presentation from the Columbia City Jazz
Company.
Ms. Smith offered this as item-6, prior to Citizen's Input, with unanimous
consent of Council. Mr. Morris objected.
Mr. McEachen requested to add the Millage Presentation under the report of
the Administration and Finance Committee as item-O.
Mr. Mizzell moved, seconded by Mr. Pearce, to adopt the agenda as
amended. The vote in favor was unanimous.
CITIZEN'S INPUT
Bill McClanahan, Lillie Bates, Virginia Sanders spoke of concerns regarding
deletion of special exceptions.
Ms. Evelyn Bush spoke in opposition to the Deletion of Special Exception:
Commercial uses in rural zones and the adoption of a new ordinance: GIS
Data Management.
The following persons spoke regarding the Sease Road issue:
Ms. Alma Hall; Mr. Michael Watts; Tami Redding; Lorene Mills; Mr. Van Willis
Mr. Gregg Whit; Harvey Hoots; Paul Youngner; Bruce Holland; John
Gibbons; Marian Norman; Vonnie White; Horace Stephens; Edith Burkett;
Margaret Corley; Harvey Gandy
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 19, 2000: Regular Session
September 26, 2000: Zoning Public Hearing
Mr. Mizzell moved, seconded by Mr. Pearce, to approve the minutes. The
vote in favor was unanimous.
REPORT OF COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS
Mr. Larry Smith, County Attorney, stated there were no items to be discussed
in Executive Session.
REPORT OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Status of Landfill
Mr. T. Cary McSwain, County Administrator, gave a brief status on
negotiations with the City on the landfill for construction and demolition.
He stated negotiations and discussions are ongoing with the City Manager,
Mike Bierman, to either divert their wastes or pay the rate of $18.00.
Mr. Meetze requested for the City to be cut off at the landfill on October 1st.
Detention Center Consultant
Mr. McSwain stated Mr. Parrish was selected to analyze policy and
procedures of the Detention Center. He stated Mr. Parrish conducted a
thorough insight review of the Center and a final report will be released in
nine to ten days.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Ms. Smith requested for the Clerk to work with other Councils that may have
consent agendas and if we could follow one of their formats.
DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES COMMITTEE:
Adoption of new Ordinance: GIS Data Management - First Reading
approval to the proposed GIS Data Management Ordinance.
Award of Contract: NPEDES Permit Implementation - Approval of the
award of contracts to Ogden Environmental and Engineering Services for the
implementation of the NPDES permit and to Woolpert LLP for inventory and
mapping of the County's stormwater outfall system contingent upon review of
the contracts and purchase orders by the Legal Department.
Approval of Quit Claim Deed for Arlene Drive - First Reading approval to
quit claim deed for the abandoned portion of Arlene Drive.
Award of Contract: Phase II of the Atlas Road Sewer Project : Approval of
an award of contract to Trussell Brothers Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$775,877.00 for the implementation of Phase II of the Atlas Road Sewer
Project.
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ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE:
Resolution: Reverend Dr. Jordan D. Smith : Approved.
Auditor, Treasurer: Budget Amendment for Reimbursement from DOR :
First Reading approval of the budget amendment to allocate funds from
SCDOR.
Planning: 1999 National Electrical Code : First Reading approval of the
adoption of the 1999 National Electrical Code.
Legal: Optional Holiday Ordinance Repealed: First Reading of the
ordinance amendment to remove the option holiday.
Procurement: Purchase of Crushed Stone Products - Approve the
contract renewal with Tarmac Mid-Atlantic for the purchase of crushed stone.
Procurement: Cost per Copier Services : Approve the award of contract to
Minolta Corporation for cost per copier services.
Detention Center: Contract Renewal with Bradley Wholesale Meat :
Approval of the renewal of contract with Brantley Wholesale Meat to provide
meats and cheeses to the Detention Center.
Detention Center: Lightning Protection Contract - Approval of the
purchase of lightning protection services in the amount of $157,000.00 from
Altec Corporation.
Community Development: Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week -
Approval of a proclamation recognizing November 12-18th , 2000 as Hunger
and Homelessness Awareness Week.
Riverbanks Zoo: Budget Amendment for Budget Correction - First
Reading approval of a budget amendment of an additional $197,807.00 to the
Riverbanks Zoo budget.
New full-time position for the Treasurer's Office - First Reading approval
of a new full-time position for the Treasurer's Office.
Ms. Scott moved, seconded by Mr. Mizzell, to adopt the Consent Items.
The vote in favor was unanimous.
THIRD READING ITEMS
01-03TA, Mobile Homes
Mr. Morris moved, seconded by Mr. Meetze, to approve this item for Third
Reading. The vote in favor was unanimous.
01-04TA, Add Adult Day Care as Defined Use
Mr. Meetze moved, seconded by Mr. Tuten, to approve this item for Third
Reading. The vote in favor was unanimous.
01-07TA, Deletion of Special Exception: Commercial Uses in Rural
Zones
Ms. Scott requested clarification in the language of the ordinance.
Mr. Meetze moved to defer this item and requested staff to work on the
language; maybe "change" instead of "deletion".
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Ms. Smith stated in the future the title of the ordinances should be amended
so there would be no misunderstanding.
After discussion, Mr. Meetze withdrew his motion.
Ms. Smith read to the public what the amended ordinance stated. She stated
the intent was to be able to grant special exceptions that would not disrupt
the character of the neighborhood. Ms. Smith reported if a bigger commercial
property wanted to come in, the ordinance does not state that they can't, it is
saying that they would have to be zoned commercial.
Ms. Scott moved, seconded by Mr. Morris, to defer this item for two weeks.
The vote in favor was unanimous.
SECOND READING ITEMS
Mr. Morris moved, seconded by Mr. McEachern, to approve the following
items for Second Reading:
• 00-11MA, Horace Stephenson, From RS-3 to C-1, TMS 11905-05-06,
312 Sharpe Road
• 01-02MA, Harold Pickrel, From RG-2 to C-3, TMS 17015-01-02(P), NE/S
Dawson Road
• 01-04MA, Stewart Mungo, From PUD to Amended PUD, TMS 04100-04-
01(P) & 02, 732 & 740 (P) Koon Road
• 01-05MA, Athenia Fraizer, From RS-2 to MH-2, TMS 16212-13-01, 02,
03, 05, 07, & 08, Winnfield Road
The vote in favor was unanimous.
REPORT OF DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES COMMITTEE
Directive to proceed with Sease Road Construction Project
Ms. Smith stated the Committee's recommendation was to look at other
alternatives.
Mr. Morris moved, seconded by Mr. Tuten, to defer this to the first meeting in
November, and in the meantime, Council should receive a report from Mr.
Ralph Pearson with comparisons of the roads.
A discussion took place.
Mr. Ralph Pearson, County Engineer, stated in 30 days he would give
Council a cost analysis and the seriousness of the sight distance problems.
Mr. Morris withdrew his motion, seconded by Mr. Tuten.
Mr. Livingston moved, seconded by Mr. Mizzell, to defer until the November
14th Council meeting for 30 days and obtain a more detailed information on
cost analysis and vision view.
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Mr. McSwain stated Elliot Richardson Road has been ruled out. He stated
the legal attorney and staff have reviewed the railroad contract and the
railroad might be required to pay for the crossing.
The vote of the motion was in favor was unanimous.
REPORT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Sheriff's Department: Towing/Storing Fee
Mr. McEachern stated the committee recommended first reading approval of
the ordinance amendment to increase towing fees from $40.00 to $75.00 and
storage fees from $2.00 per day to $10.00 per day.
A discussion took place.
Ms. Scott called for the question, seconded by Mr. McEachern. The vote in
favor was unanimous.
Mr. Larry Smith, County Attorney, stated some of the language is stricken
from the ordinance that refers to special circumstances. He stated Council
needed to address not only the basic tow charge, but also those issues that
may be special circumstances such as towing vehicles out of water or woods
or an 18-wheeler that has to be towed, etc. He gave examples of an
additional $50.00 fee of in these instances and an additional $150.00 for the
removal of an overturned 18-wheeler.
Mr. Smith recommended for the special circumstances to be incorporated into
the motion.
Mr. McEachern made an amendment to the motion, seconded by Ms. Tillis, to
include the incorporation of special circumstances, which was recommended
by staff. The vote was in favor. Mr. Morris opposed.
The vote of the committee report as amended to include special
circumstances was in favor. Mr. Morris opposed.
Millage Presentation
Mr. Harry Huntley, County Auditor, gave a brief overview of the millage for
FY00/01.
A discussion took place.
Mr. Huntley stated the increase came in assessed value of motor vehicles,
real estate, fee-in-lieu of tax and manufacturing property.
Ms. Smith requested to see the general fund mill value for the last five years.
Mr. Huntley stated there would be a $40.00 increase for persons in a
$100,000.00 home and a $10.00 increase on a car. He went on to state the
increases for school districts.
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Adoption of Millage Ordinance
A copy of the ordinance was not available at this time.
Mr. Livingston moved, seconded by Ms. Scott, to adjourn debate on this item
and take it up at the end of the meeting. The vote in favor was unanimous.
Voting Machines
Mr. McSwain stated that because of the additional items on the ballots for
November, additional voting machines are needed. He stated there is a
contract that is open and allows the County to purchase voting machines
under the same process as before. He stated the County Attorney reviewed
the contract and it is available to the County.
Mr. McEachern moved, seconded by Mr. Pearce, to amend the current
contract and authorize the County Administrator to negotiate a contract up to
55 machines, not to exceed $121,000.00. The vote in favor was unanimous.
Mr. Morris requested the County Administrator to immediately start
paperwork on reimbursement from the state.
REPORT OF RULES AND APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE
Appointments to the Airport Commission-3
Mr. Livingston stated there are three appointments to be made to this
commission with only two applications received.
Mr. Morris moved, seconded by Mr. Meetze, to appoint Mr. John C.B. Smith,
Jr. and Mr. Billie E. Tuten to this board and re-advertise for the one vacancy.
The vote in favor was unanimous.
Building Board of Adjustment and Appeal-2
Mr. Livingston stated there are two appointments to make to this board with
no applications received. He stated the committee recommended re-
advertising the vacancies. The vote in favor was unanimous.
Midlands Commission on Homelessness-3
Mr. Livingston stated there are three appointments to make to this board with
no applications received. He stated the committee recommended re-
advertising the vacancies. The vote in favor was unanimous.
Richland Memorial Hospital Board-1
Mr. Livingston there is one appointment to be to this board with one
application received. He stated there is some question about the applicant's
continued service.
Mr. Livingston moved, seconded by Ms. Scott, to defer this item pending legal
advice to the next Council meeting.
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The vote was as follows:
Favor
Oppose
Livingston
Morris
Mizzell
Meetze
Smith
Pearce
McEachern
Brill
Scott
Tuten
Tillis
The motion passes.
Zoning Board of Adjustment-1
Mr. Livingston stated there was one appointment to be made to this board
with two applications received.
Mr. Morris moved, seconded by Mr. Mizzell, to elect Mr. Terry Brown to serve
on this board. The vote in favor was unanimous.
Mr. Pearce stated the other candidate, Mr. Leroy Smith, is a very viable
candidate and he requested for Mr. Smith to be contacted once the board is
expanded so he can re-apply.
Mr. Mizzell requested for the Clerk's office to give Mr. Leroy Smith a call
rather than just sending a letter.
NOTIFICATION OF A VACANCY TO A BOARD, COMMITTEE
Board of Assessment Appeals - 1
Mr. Livingston notified Council of a vacancy to this board.
CITIZEN'S INPUT
The following persons spoke of concerns regarding Olympia Road:
Corrina Branham; Carolyn Caraman; Doris Raynor, Tora Linton
On behalf of Richland County Detention Center Officers, Mr. Ira Peay,
requested that the Juvenile Detention Center be renamed after Officer Alvin
Glenn. He also spoke of concerns with the Detention Center.
MOTION PERIOD/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Scott moved, seconded by Ms. Tillis, to refer the renaming of the
Juvenile Detention Center in honor of Officer Alvin Glenn to the
Administration and Finance Committee.
Ms. Scott moved to place on a Committee Agenda a presentation from the
Columbia City Jazz Company to Administration and Finance Committee.
Ms. Smith informed Council of a letter of a FEMA meeting that will take place
on October 4th in Washington. She stated that Mr. Pearce, Mr. McSwain and
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herself would be attending. Mr. McEachern requested for all Council
members to be contacted when meetings come up.
Millage Ordinance
Mr. McSwain stated the millage ordinance was not available at this time and
needed to be deferred to a Special Called Meeting.
Mr. Pearce moved, seconded by Ms. Brill, to have a Special Called Meeting
on Thursday, October 5th at 12:00 regarding the Millage Ordinance. The vote
in favor was unanimous.
Briefing on an Escapee
Chief Harrell briefed Council on the escapee
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:30 p.m.
________________________________________________________
Kit Smith, Chair
L. Gregory Pearce, Jr., Vice-Chair
_________________________________________________________
Susan Brill
Paul Livingston
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Joseph McEachern
J.D. "Buddy" Meetze
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Anthony G. Mizzell
Stephen F. Morris
_________________________________________________________
Bernice G. Scott
Thelma M. Tillis
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James Tuten
The minutes were transcribed by Marsheika G. Martin
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