October 25, Absent: Elista H. Smith Vice Chairperson.

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1 October 25, 2018 The Marion County Council held its regular meeting on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at 7:00 P.M. in the Marion County Council Chambers, Administration Building, Marion, South Carolina. Members present were Buddy Collins, Chairman; Councilman John Q. Atkinson, Jr., Councilman Allen W. Floyd, Councilman Oscar Foxworth, Councilman Thomas E. Shaw, and Councilman Milton W. Troy II, Also present were G. Timothy Harper, County Administrator; Kent M. Williams, Deputy Administrator; Charles L. McLain III, County Attorney; and Sabrina Davis, Clerk to Council. A representative from the Star & Enterprise was not present and duly notified. Absent: Elista H. Smith Vice Chairperson. Chairman Collins called the meeting to order and asked Chaplain Allen W. Floyd to lead the Invocation, after which he welcomed visitors and read the Freedom of Information Announcement. Motion was made by Councilman Floyd, seconded by Councilman Foxworth, and carried unanimously, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on October 9, 2018, and a special called meeting held on October 4, The County Attorney told Council that items A, B, C, D, E, F, G second & third readings for ordinances listed on the agenda as follows were ready: A. Third Reading of Ordinance # An Ordinance Authorizing Pursuant to Chapter 44 of Title 12, South Carolina Code of Laws 1976, As Amended, the Execution and Delivery of a Fee Agreement between Marion County, South Carolina and Rhubarb One, LLC and certain Affiliates and Matters Relating Thereto; B. Second Reading of Ordinance # An Ordinance (1) Authorizing Pursuant to Title Chapter 44 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, As Amended, the execution and delivery of a Fee-In-Lieu of Ad Valorem Taxes Agreement, by and between Marion County, South Carolina and Project Shade, as sponsor, and one or more sponsor affiliates to provide for a Fee-In-Lieu of Ad Valorem Taxes Incentive and Certain Special Source Revenue Credits; (2) Approving of one or more sponsor affiliates to provide for a Fee-In-Lieu of Ad Valorem Taxes Agreement; (3) Authorizing Pursuant to Title 4, Chapter 1 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, As Amended, The Execution and Delivery of an Incentive Agreement,

2 by and between Marion County, South Carolina and Project Shade and one or more existing or Minutes, October 25, 2018, Page2 To-Be-Formed or Acquired Subsidiaries, or Affiliated or Related Entities, to provide for Infrastructure Credits; and (4); Other Related Matters. C. Second Reading of Ordinance # An Ordinance (1) Approving, Pursuant to section of the South Carolina Code of Laws, 1976, As Amended, A Lease Purchase Agreement and a right of First Refusal Agreement between Marion County, South Carolina and a Company known to the County as Project Shade; and (2) Other Related Matters; D. Third Reading of Ordinance # An Ordinance Approving an Agreement for Development of a Joint County Industrial Park by and between Marion County, South Carolina and Horry County, South Carolina, Providing for Development of a Joint County Industrial Park for purposes of adding the Rhubarb One, LLC Site and Other Matters Relating Thereto; E. Third Reading of Ordinance # An Ordinance Approving an Agreement for Development of a Joint County Industrial Park by and between Marion County, South Carolina and Dillon County, South Carolina, Providing for Development of a Joint County Industrial Park for the purposes of adding the Project Shade Site and Other Matters Relating Thereto; F. Second Reading of Ordinance # An Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of a Marion County, South Carolina, Special Source Revenue Bond (Spec Building Project), Series 2018, In the Principal Amount not to Exceed $1,500,000.00; The Application of the Proceeds of Said Bond to Pay a Portion of The Costs of the Spec Building Project in the Marion County Industrial Park in Marion County Serving Economic Development Projects; and Other Matters Relating Thereto; G. First Reading of Ordinance # An Ordinance of Marion County, South Carolina Approving Water Line Easements with MARCO Rural Water Company, Inc. to install water lines on Daisy Road, Shadow Road, Skylar Road, Squire Road and Tulip Road to authorize the County Administrator to execute the same and/or to ratify the County Administrator s prior execution of the same, and to authorize all matters related thereto. The County Attorney told Council that item A. on the agenda; Third Reading of Ordinance # An Ordinance Authorizing Pursuant to Chapter 44 of Title 12, South Carolina Code of Laws 1976, As Amended, the Execution and Delivery of a Fee Agreement between Marion County, South Carolina and Rhubarb One, LLC and certain Affiliates and Matters Relating Thereto was not ready: The County Attorney told Council that item B. on the agenda; Second Reading of Ordinance # An Ordinance (1) Authorizing Pursuant to Title 12, Chapter 44 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, As Amended, the execution and delivery of a Fee-In-Lieu of Ad Valorem Taxes Agreement, by and between Marion County, South Carolina and Project Shade, as sponsor, and one or more sponsor affiliates to provide for a Fee-In-Lieu of Ad Valorem Taxes Incentive and Certain Special Source Revenue Credits; (2) Approving of one or more sponsor affiliates to the Fee-In-Lieu of Ad Valorem Taxes Agreement; (3) Authorizing Pursuant to Title 4, Chapter 1 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, As Amended, The Execution and Delivery of an Incentive Agreement, by and between Marion County, South Carolina and Project Shade and one or more existing or To-Be-Formed or Acquired Subsidiaries, or Affiliated or Related Entities, to provide for Infrastructure Credits; and (4); Other Related Matters was not ready.

3 The County Attorney told Council that item C. on the agenda; Second Reading of Ordinance # An Ordinance (1) Approving, Pursuant to section of the South Carolina Code of Laws, 1976, As Amended, A Lease Purchase Agreement and a Minutes, October 25, 2018, Page 3 right of First Refusal Agreement between Marion County, South Carolina and a Company known to the County as Project Shade; and (2) Other Related Matters was not ready. The County Attorney told Council that item D. on the agenda; Third Reading of Ordinance # An Ordinance Approving an Agreement for Development of a Joint County Industrial Park by and between Marion County, South Carolina and Horry County, South Carolina, Providing for Development of a Joint County Industrial Park for purposes of adding the Rhubarb One, LLC Site and Other Matters Relating Thereto was not ready. The County Attorney told Council that item E. on the agenda; Third Reading of Ordinance # An Ordinance Approving an Agreement for Development of a Joint County Industrial Park by and between Marion County, South Carolina and Dillon County, South Carolina, Providing for Development of a Joint County Industrial Park for the purposes of adding the Project Shade Site and Other Matters Relating Thereto was not ready. The County Attorney told Council that item F. on the agenda; Second Reading of Ordinance # An Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of a Marion County, South Carolina, Special Source Revenue Bond (Spec Building Project), Series 2018, In the Principal Amount not to Exceed $1,500,000.00; The Application of the Proceeds of Said Bond to Pay a Portion of The Costs of the Spec Building Project in the Marion County Industrial Park in Marion County Serving Economic Development Projects; and Other Matters Relating Thereto was ready: Mr. McLain highlighted a few areas in the ordinance and stated that this is a standard process. Motion was made by the Councilman Atkinson, seconded by Councilman Floyd, and carried unanimously, to approve second reading of Ordinance # The County Attorney told Council that item G. on the agenda; First Reading of Ordinance # An Ordinance of Marion County, South Carolina Approving Water Line Easements with MARCO Rural Water Company, Inc. to install water lines on Daisy Road, Shadow Road, Skylar Road, Squire Road and Tulip Road to authorize the County Administrator to execute the same and/or to ratify the County Administrator s prior execution of the same, and to authorize all matters related thereto was ready: The County Attorney introduced the title of the ordinance and stated that this constitutes first reading of Ordinance # The County Attorney asked Council s approval on a Resolution making application to the State Fiscal Accountability Authority of South Carolina for approval of the Issuance by Marion County, South Carolina, of Special Source Revenue Bonds (Marion County Industrial Park Project) in one or more series of bonds, pursuant to the provision of Title 4, Chapter 29 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, As Amended, in the Principal Amount of not Exceeding $1,500,000. Motion was made by Councilman Floyd, seconded by Councilman Atkinson, and carried unanimously.

4 The County Attorney asked Council s approval on a Resolution making provision for Tax Anticipation Borrowing by Marion County, South Carolina, in the Principal Amount of not Exceeding $1,500,000, In Anticipation of the Collection of Ad Valorem Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning the First Day of July 2018 and ending the 30 th Day Minutes, October 25, 2018, Page 4 of June 2019; To Prescribe the terms and conditions of such borrowing and the form of note to be Executed Evidencing the Same; And To Make Provision for the Payment Thereof. Mr. McLain told Council that the (TAN) Tax Anticipation Note was already included in the budget. Motion was made by Councilman Floyd, seconded by Councilman Foxworth, and carried unanimously. There were no reports given by Committee #1 or Committee #2. The County Attorney had nothing to report. The Administrator updated Council on the Capital Sales Tax. Mr. Harper provided Council bid tabulation in reference to the Nichols Fire Station. Mr. Harper told Council that there were (5) bids. They are as follows: Driven Contractors, LLC $566,000, Herrington Construction Company, Inc. $598,100, Patrick Brady Construction $659,581, Consensus Construction & Consulting, Inc. $787,000 and Benchmark Contracting Inc. $1,044,000. Mr. Harper told Council that they will have to negotiate with the low contractors. The Administrator told Council that the new Mullins Fire Station is completed. He presented to Council a request from the City of Mullins Fire and Rescue. Mr. Harper stated that the City of Mullins is requesting to purchase some equipment with the funding that is left from the new Mullins Fire Station. Motion was made by Councilman Atkinson, seconded by Councilman Floyd, and carried unanimously. The Administrator updated Council on the Hurricane. Mr. Harper told Council that the mosquito spraying started last week. The Administrator told Council that SDR is the contractor assigned to Marion County in reference to C&D pickup. The Administrator reported to Council that Team South Carolina Day will be held at the Administration Building on Monday, October 29 th. The Administrator presented to Council as information a proposal in reference to the Zion Community Center from Ms. Jacquelyn Genwright Witherspoon. The Administrator reported to Council the dates and times of the following events. The 2018 Tax Sale will be held on Monday, November 5 th at 10:00 am. The Marion County Progress Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 31 st at 12:00 noon at the Dry Dock Restaurant. The Marion Chamber of Commerce 2018 Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 1 st at 4:30 pm. The Veterans Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, November 10 th at 11:00 am Downtown Marion.

5 The Administrator presented to Council a special assessment as agricultural for Terry & Tarlice Curry. Tax Map Number A total number of acres Motion was made by Councilman Floyd, seconded by Councilman Foxworth, and carried unanimously. Minutes, October 25, 2018, Page 5 The Administrator reported to Council that the County will receive $211,025 from the CTC to complete the culvert work under Highway 76 in reference to the West Mullins Drainage Project. The Deputy Administrator updated Council on the Marion County Museum renovations and park. Mr. Williams told Council that the Healthcare Foundation awarded a grant for the renovations of the museum in the amount of $177,910. The park will be named after the late Senator Clementa Pinckney. Mr. Williams also stated that he was able to get $600,000 in the State budget, but the governor vetoed the line item. He stated this year $500,000 was added in the State budget for the renovations of the museum and the development of the park. The first phase has been completed and the second phase is in progress. Mr. Williams told Council that the total cost is around $481,000. He stated that the park will be upscaled. Mr. Williams reported that private donations are coming in to support this project. Councilman Troy wanted to know the status on the canals and ditches in Nichols. Mr. Harper told Mr. Troy that the town clerk is working on getting those signatures from the property owners in order to get the process moving. Motion was made by Councilman Floyd, seconded by Councilman Atkinson, and carried unanimously, to go into executive session for economic development, personnel, and a legal matter. Motion was made by Councilman Foxworth seconded by Councilman Troy, and carried unanimously, to close executive session and reopen the regular meeting Chairman Collins stated that no action was taken during executive session called for economic development, personnel, and a legal matter. The County Administrator asked Council s permission to use the economic development fund that the County has at Pee Dee Electric to work with project Chipper to purchase 2 plus acres of land adjacent to the Antevia Building for the City of Mullins. Motion was made by Councilman Foxworth, seconded by Councilman Floyd, and carried unanimously. The County Attorney told Council that the County has received an offer on the Wellman property from a project that the County has code named Project Exchange. Mr. McLain asked Council s approval to authorize the County Administrator to execute the contract to start the buyer's due diligence process. Mr. McLain stated that an ordinance would have to be in place in order to convey the property. Motion was made by Councilman Foxworth, seconded by Councilman Floyd, and carried unanimously. There being no further business to discuss, motion was made by Councilman Floyd, seconded by Councilman Foxworth, to adjourn the meeting at approximately: 8:27 PM.

6 Buddy Collins, Chairman Sabrina Davis, Clerk of Council

# An Ordinance Authorizing Pursuant to Chapter 44 of Title 12, South Carolina Code

# An Ordinance Authorizing Pursuant to Chapter 44 of Title 12, South Carolina Code February 13, 2018 The Marion County Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at 9:00 A.M. in the Marion County Council Chambers, Administration Building, Marion, South Carolina.