RICHLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
SEPTEMBER 7, 2004
6:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER
Honorable Bernice G. Scott, Chairwoman

INVOCATION
Honorable James Tuten

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Honorable James Tuten

PRESENTATIONS

1. Resolution honoring Eric Finch, Richland 101 for Kids
2. Resolution recognizing Katherine D. Van Schaik
3. S.C. Department of Agriculture – Carolina Q-cup

CITIZEN’S INPUT

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

• Special Called Meeting – July 14, 2004
  [Pages 2-12]
• Special Called Meeting – July 21, 2004
  [Pages 13-17]
• Special Called Meeting – July 27, 2004
  [Pages 18-22]
• Zoning Public Hearing – July 27, 2004
  [Pages 23-26]

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

REPORT OF COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS

1. Contractual and Personnel Matters, Sheriff Leon Lott
2. Whittaker Container vs. Richland County, Legal/Contractual Matter
3. Columbia Venture LLC vs. Richland County – Pending Litigation

REPORT OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

REPORT OF THE CLERK OF COUNCIL

OPEN/CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

1. Ordinance authorizing Revenue Bonds (not exceeding $300,000,000) to acquire a certain project (Project Cookie)
2. Ordinance authorizing execution & delivery of a fee agreement re Project Prosperity
3. Ordinance authorizing Deed to the City of Columbia for waterlines on Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s property
4. An Amendment to the Budget Ordinance to create a New Position in the Treasurer’s Office
5. Ordinance authorizing Lease-Swap Agreement for C.R. Neal School
6. Bond Ordinance for land purchase for the Township Auditorium
   [Pages 26a-f]

APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEMS – 1.a.; 1.b.; 1.c.; 1.d.; 1.e.; 1.f.; 1.g.;

1. SECOND READING ITEMS
   1. Ordinance authorizing Revenue Bonds (not exceeding $3,000,000,000) to acquire a certain project (Project Cookie) and authorizing a Lease Agreement [Consent] [PUBLIC HEARING]
      [Pages 27-93]
   2. Ordinance authorizing execution & delivery of a fee agreement re Project Prosperity [Consent] [PUBLIC HEARING] [Pages 94-119]
   3. Ordinance authorizing Deed to the City of Columbia for waterlines on Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s property [Consent] [PUBLIC HEARING] [Pages 120-121]
   4. An amendment to a Budget Ordinance to create a New Position in the Treasurer’s Office [Consent] [PUBLIC HEARING] [Pages 122-123]
   5. Ordinance authorizing Lease-Swap Agreement with Richland School District One [Consent] [PUBLIC HEARING] [Pages 124-125]
   6. 04-59MA
      H. Heath Hill
      RU to M-2
      Construction Site
      38800-01-06/07
      NW of intersection of McCords Ferry Road
      Hwy 601 & Reynolds Road [Consent] [Pages 126-128]
   7. 04-60MA
      Cynthia B. Stukes D-1 to C-3 Accounting Office, boutique, restaurant 21800-01-10 8420 Garners Ferry Road [Consent] [pages 129-131]
   8. 04-63MA
      First Canterbury, LLC
      RU to PUD-1R
      Single Family residential neighborhood
      03400-04-07
      NW on Highway 176 bounded by I-26 [Pages 132-137]
   9. 04-65MA
      Fairfield Electric
      RU to PDD
      Office Buildings, Warehouse & Outdoor Storage
      12600-03-01/02 [Pages 138-142]
   10. Land Development Code [Pages 143-144] [See Additional Back-up Information]
2. REPORT OF RULES AND APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE [Pages 145-146]
   1. Notification of Vacancies on Boards, Commissions and Committees
      1. Airport Commission – 2
   2. Notification of Appointments to the following Boards, Commissions and Committees
      1. Accommodations Tax Committee – 2 [Pages 147-150]
      2. Community Relations Council – 1 [Page 151-152]
      3. Employees Grievance Committee -2 [Pages 153-154]
      4. Internal Audit Committee -1 [Pages 155-156]
      5. Planning Commission – 1 [Pages 157-167]
   3. Appearance Commission
      1. Clarification on term limits [Pages 168-175]
   4. Flag Procedures
      1. Directions for when to lower the flag [Pages 176-180]
3. CITIZEN’S INPUT
4. MOTION PERIOD
   1. Administrator’s Requests [Page 181]
      1. Sheriff Grant Requests [Page 182-184]
      2. Emergency Services – Citizens Corps Grant [Pages 185-187]
      3. Emergency Services – DHEC Grant-in-Aid [Pages 188-190]
   2. Invitation to Speak: Appearance Commission – Brady
   3. Hospitality Tax Funding Request
      1. Swamp Fest 2004 [Pages 191-194]
      2. 2005 Taco Bell Track and Field Classic [Pages 195-203]
5. ADJOURNMENT