GREEN Commission

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA GREEN COMMISSION AUGUST 20, 2024 MINUTES Staff Report Present: David Quick, Chair, Susan Johnson, Andrea Martin, Lia Colabello, Rachel Honderd, Jim Westerhold, Olivia Flynn, Mary Conley, Jaclyn Busching. Staff: Michele Reed, Liz Boyles, Chris Lubert, Kara Browder, Jillian Grimes, Kate Miller, John Farrell, Lynnette Lynes Also: Quinn Wallover and Zack Akinjobi, Mount Pleasant Waterworks Mr. Quick called the meeting to order at 3:00 pm. A. Approval of Agenda Ms. Flynn moved for approval of the agenda. Ms. Honderd seconded the motion. All in favor. B. Approval of July Minutes Ms. Flynn moved for approval of the minutes. Ms. Honderd seconded the motion. All in favor. C. Public Comment There being no comments, Mr. Quick continued with the agenda. D. MPW Pollinator-Friendly Easements Ms. Boyles introduced Ms. Guinn Wallover and Mr. Zack Akinjobi from Mount Pleasant Waterworks. Ms. Wallover and Mr. Akinjobi reviewed the pollinator-friendly easement program with the Commission. The Commission discussed the program and offered suggestions such as using all native plants and signage.  GREEN Commisson August 20, 2024 Page 2 of 3 The Commission agreed that this was an important plan and they look forward to seeing the program as it develops. E. Comprehensive Plan Review Overview Ms. Boyles reviewed the Comprehensive Plan update with the Commission. The Commission suggested a workshop to review the Comprehensive Plan update and to have a shared document where comments can be made in one location. F. Canopy Restoration Program Draft Ms. Boyles reviewed the draft restoration program with the Commission. The Commission suggested that the preference should be for native species and fruit trees and that a photo of the proposed site should be included with the application. Ms. Colabello left at this time (4:02 pm). Mr. Conley moved for approval of the Canopy Restoration Program with the minor modifications discussed at the meeting. Ms. Busching seconded the motion. All in favor. G. Plant Sale Sponsorship Opportunities Ms. Boyles reviewed sponsorship opportunities with the Commission. Ms. Honderd moved for approval for support of the sponsorship opportunities as reviewed at the meeting. Ms. Johnson seconded the motion. All in favor. H. Updates Ms. Boyles updated the Commission on upcoming projects and outreach opportunities. She stated that the next tree give away would be during Children’s Day on October 20, 2024.  GREEN Commisson August 20, 2024 Page 3 of 3 Mr. Farrell read the letter of support for the National Wildlife Federation Community Wildlife Habitat Certification that was approved at last month’s meeting for signature by the Chair. The Commission asked that staff provide an update on the impact of Hurricane Debby. The Commission asked that there be discussion at the next meeting to move the meeting date and the possibility of video recording. Mr. Quick noted that there is a Native Symposium on October 10, 2024 for anyone that would like to attend. Mr. Quick asked that Announcements be included on future agendas. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:25 pm. Submitted by, L. Lynes GREENComsn08202024