MEMBERS,
OCONEE COUNTY COUNCIL
Mr. Tim O. Hall, III,
District I Mr. Kenneth E. Johns, Jr.,
District II
Mr. Harry R. Hamilton,
District III Mr. Marion E. Lyles, District
IV
Mr. H. Frank Ables, Jr.,
District V
The Oconee County Council met Tuesday, April 3, 2001 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers, 415 South Pine Street, Walhalla, SC with all Council Members and the County Attorney present.
Press:
Members of the press notified (by mail): Keowee Courier, Westminster News, Anderson Independent, WGOG Radio, WPEK Radio & Daily Journal.
Members of the press present: Amanda Rylander – Daily Journal & Dave Williams – Anderson Independent.
Call to Order:
The
meeting was called to order by Supervisor-Chair Hughes who welcomed those
present.
Invocation:
Mr. Lyles gave the invocation.
Minutes:
Mr. Johns made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ables, approved 5 – 0 that the minutes of the March 20, 2001 meeting be adopted as printed.
Resolution
2001-17:
Mr. Johns made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hall, approved 5 – 0 that Resolution 2001-17, “A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE WALHALLA WRESTLING TEAM” be adopted on first and final reading. Mr. Johns presented the resolution to Coach Trey Gardner.
Minutes, Oconee
County Council Meeting April
3, 2001
Forms &
Supplies:
Upon recommendation of Kenneth F. Williams, County Auditor, Mr. Ables made a motion, seconded by Mr. Johns, approved 5 – 0 that the attached agreement between Oconee County and Smith Data Processing for forms and supplies for fiscal year 2001-2002 be adopted with the terms of the agreements being changed to:
6. Terms
Invoices will be billed at the end of the month. Invoices will be due and payable thirty (30) days after receipt by the county.
Keowee Key Lot
(Budget & Finance Recommendation):
Mr. Kenneth F. Williams, Auditor explained to Council that a lot had been sold by the Delinquent Tax Collector and also by the Forfeit Land Commission. The gentleman who purchased from the Forfeit Land Commission began preparing the lot for construction when the error was discovered.
Some years ago a lot a Keowee Key was deeded to Oconee County, since that time the county has tried to sell the lot several days, but has been unable to do so. The county has to pay dues, etc. on this lot, therefore upon recommendation of the Budget & Finance Committee, Council voted unanimously to deed the Keowee Key lot to the gentleman which will put the lot back on the tax roll, eliminate the county having to pay dues, etc. and settle potential liability.
Aeronautics:
Upon request of Mr. Robert Banks, Airport Manager, Mr. Lyles made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ables, approved 5 – 0 that the attached budget transfer in the amount of $29,000 be adopted.
Rural Fire:
Upon recommendation of Mr. Dewitt Mize, Rural Fire Marshal, Mr. Hall made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ables, approved 5 – 0 that the county enter into an agreement with the SC Forestry Commission for a 1984 Chevrolet diesel truck to be used as a brush truck at the South Union Fire Department.
Minutes, Oconee County
Council Meeting April
3, 2001
Rural Fire
Continued:
Upon recommendation of Mr. Mize & Ms. Marianne Dillard, Procurement Director, Mr. Hall made a motion, seconded by Mr. Lyles, approved 5 – 0 that the bid for fire fighting equipment be awarded on a low bid per item basis as delineated on the attached bid sheet: Anderson Fire & Safety, Inc. $4,246.20
NAFECO, Inc. $3,798.90
Slagles Fire Equipment $7,815.15
Scrap Metal:
Upon recommendation of Ms. Dillard, Mr. Lyles made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ables, approved 5 – 0 that the bid for the county to dispose of scrap metal be awarded to Cobb Salvage who was the high bidder at $275. (See attached bid sheet)
Third Party
Administrator for Health Insurance:
Mr. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hall, approved 5 – 0 that the contract with Consolidated Benefits, Inc. as third party administrator for the county’s self-funded insurance plan be renewed for fiscal year 2001-02 and it not be placed out for bids. However, representatives from Consolidated have been informed that if problems arise with late payment of claims, lack of documentation in a timely manner, etc. occur before the during the year, the county will not hesitate to exercise its option to place the service out for bid.
Purchasing,
Contracting, Real Estate, Building & Grounds Recommendation:
Council unanimously adopted the proposed RFP for an FBO at the Oconee County Airport with the following changes:
Oconee County will implement the following schedule for payment of lease and gross receipts:
Startup – 6 months No Monthly Lease / 0% Gross Receipts
7 Months – 12 months ½ Monthly Lease / 2% Gross Receipts
1 Year – 2nd year Monthly Lease / 2% Gross Receipts
After 2nd year Monthly Lease & Minimum 3% Gross Receipts
Commissions:
Mr. Hamilton advised Council he had received some questions regarding the motion to have seven members on the commissions and he wanted it made a part of the record that the reason for this motion is to include minorities and women as commission members.
Minutes, Oconee
County Council Meeting April
3, 2001
Proclamation
2001-02:
Mr. Hall made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hamilton, approved 5 – 0 that Proclamation 2001-02, “A PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 12, 2001 AS THE SPRING CLEAN-UP OF OCONEE COUNTY” be adopted on first and final reading.
SHARE Appointee:
Upon recommendation of Supervisor Hughes, Mr. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mr. Johns, approved 5 – 0 that Mr. Steve Blackwell be appointed to represent Oconee County on the SHARE Board.
Budget &
Finance Recommendation:
Council unanimously adopted the recommendation of the Budget & Finance Committee to seek funding in the amount of $15,000 for each Council District for recreation with $10,000 going to the cities and the remaining $5,000 in each district being allocated upon recommendation of the Parks & Recreation Department. Further that any entity or organization receiving the funds be a non-profit organization and none of the funds be used for re-occurring expenses.
Parks &
Recreation Commission:
Mrs. Hughes informed those present that the Parks & Recreation Commission had a very informal meeting Monday, April 2, 2001 to get to know each other; Mr. Tim Mays was elected as Chair and Mr. Mike Lemon was elected as Vice Chair. The next meeting will be a regular meeting and will be advertised to the public.
Zoning Board of
Appeals Appointee:
Mr. Lyles made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hall, approved 5 – 0 that Mr. Clark Wilmont be appointed to represent Distinct IV on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Purchasing,
Contracting, Real Estate, Building & Grounds Recommendation:
Council unanimously adopted the recommendation of the Purchasing, Contracting, Real Estate, Building & Grounds Committee to adopt the attached transfer for Oconee County Airport in the amount of $2,000.
Seneca Bobcats
Baseball:
Mrs. Hughes informed those present that Mr. Bob Peeler, Lieutenant Governor will be pitching the first ball for the Seneca Bobcats Friday, April 6, 2001.
Minutes, Oconee
County Council Meeting April
3, 2001
Public Comment
Session:
Mr. B. J. Littleton made Council aware that it was difficult for the audience to hear from the table mikes.
Mr. Steve Sokol expressed appreciation to Council for the adoption of Proclamation 2001-02.
Mr. Brian Seals addressed Council regarding the sexually oriented ordinance and presented them with the attached information comparing Anderson County’s ordinance with Oconee County’s ordinance.
Mr. Hall made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ables, approved 5 – 0 that this matter be referred to the Law Enforcement, Safety, Health, Welfare & Services Committee.
Executive
Session:
Mr. Hall made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ables, approved 5 – 0 that Council go into executive session for the receipt of legal advice subject to attorney/client privilege.
Open Session:
When open session resumed Mr. Lyles made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hall, approved 5 – 0 that the fee for disposal of garbage for the City of Westminster be waived and they be allowed to dispose of garbage without charge at the landfill as Waste Management has agreed that the vehicles used in Westminster will be used for Westminster only and the vehicles will be marked “City of Westminster”.
Adjourn:
Adjourn:
8:35 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
_____________________________
Opal
O. Green
Council
Clerk