Culture, Arts & Pride Commission

CULTURE, ARTS & PRIDE COMMISSION Wednesday, October 5, 2022 12:00 PM Municipal Complex, Committee Meeting Room (3300) 100 Ann Edwards Lane Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 MINUTES Present: Brad Dunnells, Ann McGahey, Bren Romano Monteiro, Corey Alston, Nicole Thomas, Courtney Sarre. Absent: Kathryn Whitaker Staff Present: Nicole Harvey, Danielle Fraser, Steve Gergick Called to order 12:03 I. Approval of Minutes from the September 7, 2022, meeting Ms. McGahey motions and Ms. Monteiro seconds. Passes unanimously. II. Public Comments Ms. Keely Ann Wright introduces herself as the representative on the Recreation Advisory Commission for the Culture, Arts, and Pride Commission. Mr. Gergick speaks about the Recreation Advisory Commission III. Report from Subcommittees i) Sweetgrass Basket Stand Project Mr. Alston explains there were not enough volunteers to work on the stands at their last attempt to come together. Mr. Alston is currently trying to form a group to help renovate the stands and will be speaking to the weavers to see what they can contribute in terms of labor. Mr. Alston says there are 12 stands completed and working on 6 or 7 this quarter. Telephone (843) 884-8517 - Fax (843) 856-2180 www.tompsc.com  Ms. Harvey encourages speaking to the schools to recruit students needing volunteer hours now that the school year has begun. Mr. Alston reminds members that the next paint day is November 5th. He will share that with the weavers at the next meeting. Painting will take place from 9am-1pm and food will be provided. Mr. Alston reaffirms they are working on 6 stands and need roofing, primer, and colors. Ms. Sarre mentions the construction department at Lucy Beckham High School. Mr. Alston explains people are needed to mount the roofing. ii) Marketing Ms. McGahey says there is not much of an update. Ms. Harvey talks about the Children’s Day festival which is next Sunday from noon-5pm. Ms. Harvey proposes time frames for volunteers being 11am-2pm and 2pm-5pm. Ms. Fraser will send an invite out to see who can help from the Commission. Ms. Harvey asks whether the Commission would like to have a float in the Christmas Parade. The parade is December 11, beginning at 5:30pm. There is discussion regarding the theme and what items should be included on the float. iii) Student Art. Ms. Harvey explains that the conversation has begun with the High Schools regarding painting an oyster. The subcommittee will meet before the next meeting. There is conversation as to whether there should be a competition between schools. Discussion as to offering a pizza party reward. iv) Art on the Half Shell Ms. Harvey briefly mentions the tie between student art and Art on the Half Shell. Ms. Monteiro inquires about quantity of shells in regard to the budget. Ms. Harvey will send out the budget to the Commission members to review. Telephone (843) 884-8517 - Fax (843) 856-2180 www.tompsc.com  Mr. Alston suggests encouraging friendly competition between the schools. Ms. Sarre suggests no competition so that no one school is out funds for materials. Ms. Monteiro suggests working with Towne Centre to feature them side by side where people vote. Ms. Harvey encourages letting the art teachers drive the discussion on how the process will play out. v) Town Hall Art Ms. Harvey reminds the Commission members the mayor’s reception has changed to Thursday, Dec 15th. IV. New Business Ms. Thomas and Ms. Whitaker are up for appointing. Ms. Monteiro and Ms. McGahey terms will expire Feb 2023. Ms. Harvey reminds members to recruit new potential members. Ms. Harvey reviews the terms. Ms. Sarre requests materials that can be distributed to the High School to recruit volunteers. V. Adjourned Adjourn at 12:52pm Submitted by, Erin Brewton October 6, 2022 Title VI Notice: The Town of Mount Pleasant fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. Town meetings are conducted in accessible locations, materials can be provided in accessible formats, and provided in languages other than English. If you would like accessibility or language accommodation, please contact the Title VI Coordinator one week in advance of the meeting, at the Town of Mount Pleasant at 843-884- 8517. Telephone (843) 884-8517 - Fax (843) 856-2180 www.tompsc.com