GREEN Commission

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA GREEN COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 MINUTES Staff Report Present: David Quick, Chair, Susan Johnson, Andrea Martin, Lia Colabello, Jim Westerhold, Olivia Flynn, Mary Conley, Jaclyn Busching. Absent: Rachel Honderd. Staff: Liz Boyles, Chris Lubert, Brad Morrison, Marissa Noble, Shannon Whitehead, Jillian Adams, Lynnette Lynes Mr. Quick called the meeting to order at 3:01 pm. A. Approval of Agenda Ms. Flynn moved for approval of the agenda. Ms. Conley seconded the motion. All in favor. B. Approval of August Minutes Ms. Martin moved for approval of the minutes. Ms. Johnson seconded the motion. All in favor. C. Public Comment Ms. Lisa Schniptke, 185 Mossy Oak Way, spoke regarding increasing green space in the Town. She stated that she is grateful for the Low Impact Development (LID) program and suggested that publishing more information on the initiatives, would be beneficial. There being no further comments, Mr. Quick closed public comment and continued with the agenda. D. Tropical Storm Debby Impacts Ms. Marissa Noble reviewed the impacts from Tropical Storm Debby with the Commission.  GREEN Commission September 17, 2024 Page 2 of 3 E. Canopy Restoration Program Criteria Mr. Lubert reviewed the program criteria with the Commission. The Commission discussed the criteria and if any changes should be considered before moving forward with implementation. Mr. Westerhold moved for approval of the location selection criteria as presented. Ms. Johnson seconded the motion. All in favor. F. Comprehensive Plan Review Ms. Boyles reviewed the draft Comprehensive Plan update with the Commission. Ms. Colabello left at this time (4:10 pm). Ms. Boyles asked that any additional comments be submitted prior to the next meeting so they can be incorporated. G. Beneath the Oaks Lowcountry Symposium Discussion Ms. Boyles asked if the Commission was interested in participating in the symposium event on October 10th. Ms. Conly moved for approval to participate in the Symposium. Ms. Martin seconded the motion. All if favor. H. Updates Mr. Lubert reviewed the updates with the Commission. Mr. Quick suggested that a discussion on use of franchise fees for undergrounding powerlines should be included on next month’s agenda. He also suggested that there be discussion on lot coverage and impervious surface ratios.  GREEN Commission September 17, 2024 Page 3 of 3 Mr. Lubert stated that this issue will be discussed at the October Flood Resilience Committee meeting as well. Ms. Boyles suggested waiting to see how it is handled by Town Council. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:45 pm. Submitted by, L. Lynes GREENComsn09172024