City Council Meeting: February 11, 2008

CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 2008

The Easley City Council met on February 11, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Law Enforcement Center. All members were present.

Mayor Bagwell called the meeting to order and Councilman Mann gave the invocation.

The news media is notified in case of a called meeting. All regular meetings are on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. and all of the media has been so notified. Members of the media present were THE PROGRESS and THE PICKENS COURIER.

There were no corrections or additions to the minutes and they stand approved. Mayor Bagwell stated that the minutes as well as a report on bills for payment for the City of Easley and the Community Development Agency are on file in the City Clerk’s Office.

Mayor Bagwell called for reports from Council Members:
Ward 1 – Councilman Garrison – No report.
Ward 2 – Councilwoman Dodson – No report.
Ward 3 – Councilman Mann – No report.
Ward 4 – Councilwoman Valentin – No report.
Ward 5 – Councilman Wright – No report.
Ward 6 – Councilman Watson – No report.

Mayor Bagwell called on Mr. Fox Simons, City Administrator, for his report. Mr. Simons reported the following:
· Reported that on March 1 and 2 the City of Easley will be one of the host cities around the upstate for the Southern Classic Volleyball Tournament.

Mayor Bagwell called for additional reports from department heads:
Police Chief Traber – No report.
Fire Chief Womack – No report.
Public Works Director Hunnicutt – No report.
Planning & Development Director Holcombe – Stated that the Planning Commission would be meeting on February 18th with ACOG to update the Zoning Ordinance.
Recreation Director Powell – A Park Master Plan public meeting will be held on February 28th at 7:00 p.m. in the Larry Bagwell Gymnasium.
Municipal Judge Crowe – No report.

Mr. Simons stated he received a call from the Executive Director of SHINE and they are requesting that the first reading to rezone the property located at the corner of West A Avenue and Hillcrest Drive be delayed for ninety days in hopes that a mutually acceptable alternative location will be found. Councilwoman Valentin made a motion that was seconded by Councilwoman Dodson to table this request. The motion carried with Councilwoman Valentin, Councilwoman Dodson, Mayor Bagwell, Councilman Garrison, Councilman Mann, Councilman Wright voting in favor. Councilman Watson voted against the motion.

Mayor Bagwell called for citizens wishing to address city council. Mr. Tommy Keef the SC District 1 District Administrator for Little League stated that for over thirty years the Southern Regional Headquarters has been located in St. Petersburg, Florida. The property has been sold and they will be relocating. Mr. Keef stated he would recommend the Southern Regional Headquarters be relocated to Easley. He is requesting to bring a request for proposal to the City for consideration for a joint venture with the District 1 Little League to get the regional headquarters located in Easley. Mayor Bagwell stated this might be something the City would be interested in and requested Mr. Keef to bring more information back to them for consideration.

Mayor Bagwell called on Mr. Scott Buckhiester of Dunburks Premier Events to make a presentation on hosting and managing events for the City. They would host events such as the Fourth of July Celebration, Fall Festival and other events throughout the year. This will be taken as information. A special called meeting will be held on Monday, February 18th at 5:30 p.m. to vote on this proposal.

First Reading was given Ordinance No. 2008-02 to amend Sub-Section (3) of Section 4.26 “Road Requirements Prior to Construction” of the City of Easley’s Land Development Regulations. Councilman Watson made a motion that was seconded by Councilman Mann to approve on first reading. The motion carried unanimously.

The meeting adjourned.