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OCONEE COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday, April 6, 2004

7:00 PM

OCONEE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

415 SOUTH PINE STREET

WALHALLA, SC

 

1.                  Call to Order

 

2.                  Invocation

 

3.                  Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States

 

4.                  Approval of Minutes

 

5.                  Approval & Presentation of Resolution 2004-02, “A RESOLUTION HONORING MR. MILFORD EADES”

 

6.                  Update Regarding Coneross Waterfowl & Wildlife Preserve  - Mr. Corky Moss & Ms. Heather Stephens

 

7.                  Discussion of Funds for Oconee Community Theater – Mr. Bill Chiusano

 

8.                  Consideration of the Following Grants:

 

Upper South Carolina Piedmont Heritage Association - $10,000

South Carolina National Heritage Corridor - $20,000 – Ms. Vickie Satterfield, Parks Director

 

9.                  Briefing Regarding Economic Development on I-85 Corridor – Mr. James Alexander, Economic Development Director

 

10.              Discussion & Possible Action Regarding Disposal Fee for Cross Ties at Transfer Station – Ms. Melissa Grant, Solid Waste Director

 

11.              Discussion & Possible Action Regarding Engelhard Agreement for the Sale of Natural Gas – Ms. Melissa Grant, Solid Waste Director

 

12.              Consideration of Approval of Contingency Funds for the Following Items:

 

1)                 Grant Matching Funds for the City of Westminster in the Amount of $7,705

2)                 Electricity for Airport in the Amount of $1,500

3)                 Sand for Fair Oaks Youth Center, Estimated Cost of $124

4)                 Fuel for Public Buildings in the Amount Not to Exceed $12,000

5)                 Crusher Run Gravel for Animal Shelter

 

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13.              Consideration of Approval of Resolution 2004-03, “A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A REFERENDUM ON THE QUESTION OF WHETHER OCONEE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO ACQUIRE BY INITIAL CONSTRUCTION OR PURCHASE, ESTABLISH, IMPLEMENT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM OR SYSTEMS AND APPLY TO THE COSTS THEREOF TAXES, REVENUES OF SUCH SYSTEM OR SYSTEMS AND OTHER FUNDS AS DETERMINED BY OCONEE COUNTY and/or Resolution 2004-04, “A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A REFERENDUM ON THE QUESTION OF WHETHER OCONEE COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO ACQUIRE BY INITIAL CONSTRUCTION OR PURCHASE, ESTABLISH, IMPLEMENT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A SEWER SYSTEM OR SYSTEMS AND APPLY TO THE COSTS THEREOF TAXES, REVENUES OF SUCH SYSTEM OR SYSTEMS AND OTHER FUNDS AS DETERMINED BY OCONEE COUNTY”

 

14.              Discussion & Possible Action Regarding SWAG Agreement – Mr. Bradley A. Norton, County Attorney

 

15.              Consideration of Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between Oconee County, County Municipalities & Pioneer Water District – Mr. Bradley A. Norton, County Attorney

 

16.              Appointment of Mr. Benny Cunningham as Minority Representative on SC Appalachian Council of Governments Board

 

17.              Discussion & Possible Action Regarding Proposed Change Order for LEC Construction Project – Ms. Marianne Dillard, Procurement Director

 

18.              Discussion & Possible Action Regarding Citizens Cutting Firewood on County Property – Ms. Marianne Dillard, Procurement Director

 

19.              Consideration of Approval of Recreational Funds in the Amount of $350 for Tamassee-Salem Recreation & $5,000 for Seneca Recreation – Mr. Greg Brock Parks Department

 

20.              Discussion Regarding Property for Multi-Sport Complex – Mr. Greg Brock, Parks Department

 

21.              Third & Final Reading of Ordinance 2004-05, “AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE FALSE FIRE ALARMS TO WHICH OCONEE COUNTY RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPOND”

 

 

 

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22.              Third & Final Reading of Ordinance 2004-07, “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 97-14, THE OCONEE COUNTY PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL, SPECIFICALLY POLICY 4-6, INCLEMENT WEATHER”

 

23.              Third & Final Reading of Ordinance 2004-08, “AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE COUNTY COMPUTER/INTERNET/E-MAIL POLICY”

 

24.              Second Reading of Ordinance 2004-09, “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 2000-06, THE OCONEE COUNTY ORGANIZATIONAL ORDINANCE” in title only

 

25.              Second Reading of Ordinance 2004-10, “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 97-14, AS AMENDED, THE OCONEE COUNTY PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL” in title only

 

26.              Old Business

 

27.              New Business

 

28.              Public Comment Session (Not to exceed three minutes per person)

 

29.              Adjourn

 

 

Due to Friday, April 9, 2004 being a holiday, the Oconee County Law Enforcement, Safety, Health, Welfare & Services Committee will meet Thursday, April 8, 2004 at 10:00 AM in Council Chambers, 415 South Pine Street, Walhalla, SC for the purpose of discussing issues relating to Rural Fire, Emergency Management, Law Enforcement and other issues as necessary.

 

The Oconee County Roads & Transportation Committee will meet Tuesday, April 6, 2004 at 3:30 PM in Council Chambers for the purpose of discussing the following items:

 

1)                  Clearwater Point & Raven Point Roadways in Stonebrook Subdivision – Mr. Richard Roehle

2)                  Crystal Falls Roadway – Mr. Thomas Phipps

3)                  Burt Hill Roadway – Mr. Gene Hall

4)                  Stone Gate Subdivision – Mr. Billy Bolger

5)                  S. Crestview Drive – Ms. Polly Smith

6)                  Edgewater Drive – Mr. William Maker

7)                  Lynnhaven Dr – Mr. Earl Auterburn

8)                  Old Business

9)                  New Business

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10)              Adjourn

 

 

The Oconee County Budget & Finance Committee will meet Tuesday, April 6, 2004 at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers for the purpose of discussing the 2004-05 fiscal year departmental budget requests and other items as necessary.