Culture, Arts & Pride Commission

CULTURE, ARTS & PRIDE COMMISSION Wednesday, September 4, 2024 1:00 PM Municipal Complex, Committee Meeting Room (3300) 100 Ann Edwards Lane Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Minutes Present: Brad Dunnells, Chair; Nicole Seitz; Kathryn Whitaker; Corey Alston; Chuck Lauer; Keller Mays Absent: Chase Barrett Staff Present: Nicole Harvey; Tracy Richter; Steve Gergick 1. Approval of Minutes from the June 5, 2024 meeting Ms. Whitaker made a motion to approve the minutes and Ms. Seitz seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. 2. Public Comments Mr. Gergick commended the Commission on the new art display at Town Hall. 3. Marketing & Budget (agenda was amended to discuss 4. d. Marketing before Budget). Ms. Whitaker made motion to amend the agenda, and Mr. Mays seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. Ms. Seitz noted the success of the marketing materials used at Sweetgrass Festival. Discussion followed. Ms. Harvey presented the budget breakdowns from 2023 and 2024. Telephone (843) 884-8517 - Fax (843) 856-2180 www.tompsc.com  Mr. Alston asked if the Sweetgrass Basket Stand Revitalization budget could be split between the basket stands and the annual celebration for the basket makers. Discussion followed. Ms. Harvey stated that the Commission could vote on the budget if they would like to. Mr. Lauer made a motion to approve changes to the budget, and Mr. Alston seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion passed. 4. Report from Subcommittees a. Paint the Town Ms. Harvey presented the proposed design for the mural to be painted on the Volkswagen building. The theme of the mural is indigenous species. Discussion followed. b. Sweetgrass Basket Stand Revitalization Mr. Alston proposed new dates to work on sweet grass basket stands. Discussion of the revitalization project followed. October 5 works best for everyone. c. Art on the Half Shell Ms. Harvey mentioned that the Chamber of Commerce now has an oyster shell at their new office. Ms. Harvey has been working with Public Services to get other oyster shells installed at various locations. Ms. Harvey will email out photos of new oyster shell artwork. Ms. Harvey mentioned that the third-floor patio at Town Hall is being re-decorated and there will be some oyster shells installed there, which is a nice nod to CAP. Ms. Harvey also noted other locations new oyster shells will be installed. Mr. Alston suggested using the oyster shell art to commemorate notable people from Mount Pleasant. Discussion followed. Mr. Lauer asked if more shells would be created this year. Ms. Harvey responded yes, there will likely be 7, and that she would email out more information to the Commission members. d. Marketing Telephone (843) 884-8517 - Fax (843) 856-2180 www.tompsc.com 5. New Business Ms. Whitaker asked for an update on the Community Arts Center. Ms. Harvey responded that she believes a lease agreement is currently being negotiated. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 2:04 PM. Respectfully submitted by: Megan Lynn, Executive Secretary October 22, 2024 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