Palmetto Rose Artisan Public Meeting

Palmetto Rose Artisan Public Meeting Monday August 27th, 2018 5:30 – 7:30 PM 2 George Street, 1st Floor Public Meeting Room, Charleston, SC 29401 Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Moment of Silence 3. Welcome and Purpose – Ruth Jordan, Chair & Women & Minority Business Enterprise Manager 4. Greetings: Mayor John Tecklenburg and Councilmember W. Dudley Gregorie, Chair of Recreation Committee 5. History of the Palmetto Artisan Program - Jimmy Bailey, Founder of “YES” Carolina, and Su Griffin, Neighborhood Services Manager, with a short video 6. Current Palmetto Artisan Program – Crystal Reed, Recreation Program Director 7. Current Issues Surrounding the Sale of Palmetto Roses – Lt. Heath King & Lt. Christine Middleton, Charleston Police Department 8. Introduction of Stakeholders and Initial Working Topics – Jordan Lanier, Business Services Manager 9. Public Comment & Listening Session 10. Next Steps & Closing Remarks – Ruth Jordan, Chair & W/MBE Manager 11. Adjournment In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, people who need alternative formats, ASL (American Sign Language) Interpretation or other accommodation please contact Janet Schumacher at (843) 577-1389 or email to schumacherj@charleston-sc.gov three business days prior to the meeting.