GREEN Commission

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA GREEN COMMISSION FEBRUARY 20, 2024 MINUTES PowerPoint Presentation Present: David Quick, Chair, Susan Johnson, Lia Colabello, Angus MacBride, Rachel Honderd, Jim Westerhold, Olivia Flynn, Mary Conley. Absent: Andrea Martin. Staff: Christiane Farrell, Michele Reed, Brad Morrison, Liz Boyles, Kevin Mitchell, Eddie Bernard, Chris Lubert, John Farrell, Cody Robinette, Jake Carter, Adam Hutton, Claire O’Loughlin, Jane Yager-Baumrind, Melody Lane, Lynnette Lynes Also: Keane McLaughlin, ESP A. Approval of Agenda Mr. Westerhold moved for approval of the agenda. Ms. Johnson seconded the motion. All in favor. B. Approval of January Minutes Ms. Johnson moved for approval of the minutes. Ms. Flynn seconded the motion. All in favor. C. Public Comment Mr. Filippo Ravalico, Director of Operations for the S.C. Environmental Law Project, spoke regarding the Total maximum Daily Load Program (TMDL) and septic tanks. He expressed concern with the water quality of the Town. He suggested that more should be done to ensure better water quality within the Town and there should be better regulation of septic tanks. Mr. Mike Tinkey, 208 Venning, spoke regarding the Community Forestry Master Plan. He suggested that best practices should be clearly outlined for citizens and there should be funding for better education of the public. He suggested a pilot program of planting trees in the same neighborhood where trees are removed should be done.  GREEN Commission February 20, 2024 Page 2 of 3 There being no further comments, Mr. Quick continued with the agenda. D. Greenspace Assessment Report Mr. Keane McLaughlin, ESP, reviewed the greenspace assessment report with the Commission. The Commission received this as information. E. Low Impact Development (LID) Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Farrell provided an update on the Low Impact Development (LID) program with the Commission. He stated that they would come back to the Commission as the program continues to expand. The Commission received this as information. F. Community Forest Master Plan Mr. Bernard reviewed the Community Forest Master Plan with the Commission. The Commission discussed the recommended action plan. Ms. Johnson moved to approve the recommendations as presented. Mr. MacBride seconded the motion. All in favor. Ms. Boyles reviewed the Tree Bank Grant program with the Commission. Mr. Bernard reviewed the current applications received with the Commission. Ms. Johnson moved to approve the Hunters Trace HOA application. Ms. Flynn seconded the motion. Ms. Johnson withdrew her motion and Ms. Flynn withdrew her second. The Commission agreed that this should be discussed at the next meeting.  GREEN Commission February 20, 2024 Page 3 of 3 G. Update on Previous Discussions Mr. Lubert and Ms. Boyles updated that Commission on previous recommendations and programs discussed. Ms. Boyles reviewed topics of discussion for the next few meetings with the Commission. H. Mount Pleasant Way Mr. Quick suggested that this project should be supported by the Commission. Ms. Flynn moved for approval and support of the Mount Pleasant Way project and for approval for Mr. Quick to speak on behalf of the Commission. Mr. MacBride seconded the motion. All in favor. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:36 pm. Submitted by, L. Lynes GREENComsn02202024