Health, Recreation & Events Committee
Regular MeetingMount Pleasant, SC · August 1, 2022
Minutes
TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA
HEALTH, RECREATION & EVENTS COMMITTEE
Monday, August 1, 2022
11:15 a.m.
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
MINUTES
Members Present: Laura Hyatt, Chair; Jake Rambo, Gary Santos
Staff Present: Eric DeMoura, Steve Gergick
1. Call to order
Ms. Hyatt called the meeting to order at 11:26 a.m.
2. Approval of Minutes from the July 5, 2022 meeting
Mr. Santos moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Mr. Rambo.
All present voted in favor.
3. Public Comments
Mr. Carl Ritchie – 1485 Endicott Way – spoke of the need to
recognize Officer Vaughn Kee with a stand-alone memorial at
Memorial Waterfront Park to honor him.
Kevin Cunnane – 3032 River Vista Way – would like to see the
first responders who were at 9/11 be consulted on the 9/11 memorial
at Memorial Waterfront Park.
Gary Santos – 1690 Graystone Boulevard – agreed with Mr.
Ritchie. He would like the Planning Department to have the
opportunity to design the memorial for Officer Vaughn Kee.
Steven Rosone – 2331 Skylar Drive – asked where the 9/11
memorial would be placed. He suggested Council seek the input of
those who were at 9/11 regarding the 9/11 memorial. He also
expressed agreement with the memorial for Officer Vaughn Kee.
Mr. Santos responded to Mr. Rosone saying former New York
City firefighters were involved in the 9/11 memorial and integral in
obtaining the I-beam that will be used in the memorial.
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4. Discussion and possible action to recognize Patrol Officer
Vaughn Edward Kee at the First Responders Monument at
Memorial Waterfront Park
Ms. Hyatt expressed appreciation for Mr. Ritchie bringing this to
our attention. She said a road will be named after Officer Vaughn
Kee, but there is a need to recognize him at Memorial Waterfront
Park as well as future individuals should the need arise.
Mr. Santos suggested he and Mr. Ritchie walk around the park
to select a site.
Mr. Ritchie accepted and would like some of the police officers
and the family be included on the walk to get their input.
5. Discussion and possible action to task Town staff with
drafting a framework to guide the placement of monuments and
memorials within Town parks, to include Memorial Waterfront
Park
Ms. Hyatt addressed having a process for the erection of
monuments and memorials.
Mr. Rambo asked how it was done in the past.
Mr. DeMoura stated that the Town does not currently have
guidelines, but can present a draft in 30-45 days.
Mr. Santos asked Mr. DeMoura who designed the memorial for
Councilman McManus.
Mr. DeMoura responded that he did not know, but identified the
desire to do things right and the need to engage professional help.
He asked if the committee wanted guidelines moving forward or
would prefer to put it on hold for now.
Mr. Pagliarini stated there are a number of things to consider
when establishing guidelines from a legal perspective and, up to this
point, the ad hoc type of review has worked well.
Ms. Hyatt brought up budgeting, saying fundraising could be
done, but it is a Council decision when funds are involved.
Mr. Rambo said he is fine with leaving it as is and handle on a
case-by-case basis. He does not see the need for guidelines.
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Mr. Santos expressed his agreement with Mr. Rambo. He does
not want to change something that has already been successful.
Ms. Hyatt asked committee members if they are interested in
drafting guidelines.
Mr. Santos said he did not see the need to draft anything now.
Mr. Ritchie would like to see the family and police officers
involved.
Ms. Hyatt asked Mr. DeMoura if he said committee could move
forward with these and draft something in the future.
Mr. DeMoura said the feedback points to no need for guidelines
at this point, but Council will need to be aware of design cost and
sizeable expenditures. Advised committee to send a proposal to
Council next month to direct staff regarding creation of the memorials.
Mr. Rambo asked if committee could give the go ahead to begin
conceptual design and budget.
Mr. DeMoura responded in the affirmative. He wanted committee
to know that the cost could be several hundred thousand dollars. He
clarified that he is not objecting to the memorials, but is following the
normal process.
Mr. Santos said the initial cost for the 9/11 memorial is $45K. He
has already raised $15K in donations. He is hopeful the memorial will
not cost the town anything.
Ms. Hyatt asked for something conceptual for proposed
memorials for the next committee meeting.
6. Executive Session - Review and selection of applicants for
Town of Mount Pleasant Recreation Advisory Commission
Mr. Rambo moved to go into executive session for the reason stated,
seconded by Mr. Santos. All present voted in favor.
The meeting was adjourned into executive session at 11:54 a.m.
7. Post Executive Session
Committee may take action on any item, including any
subsection of any section, listed on an executive session
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agenda or discussed in an executive session during a properly
noticed meeting.
Ms. Hyatt reconvened the meeting at 12:19pm.
Mr. Rambo moved to recommend to Council what was
discussed in Executive Session, seconded by Mr. Santos. All present
voted in favor.
8. Program/projects update
Mr. Gergick updated Council on programs and projects.
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9. Adjourn
There being no further business, Ms. Hyatt adjourned the meeting at
12:24 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Melissa Estrada, 8/2/2022
Agenda
COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL
MEETING NOTICE
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Monday, August 1, 2022
Bids & Purchases Committee 8:30 a.m.
Education Committee 8:45 a.m.
Police, Judicial & Legal Committee 9:15 a.m.
Flood Resilience Committee 9:45 a.m.
Planning Committee 10:15 a.m.
Finance Committee 10:45 a.m.
Health, Recreation & Events Committee 11:15 a.m.
The following Committees will not meet:
Economic Development Committee
Fire Committee
Human Resources Committee
Public Services Committee
Transportation Committee
Water Supply and Resources Committee
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
BIDS & PURCHASES COMMITTEE
Monday, August 1, 2022
8:30 a.m.
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Approval of Minutes from the July 5, 2022 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Award of a contract to perform design work for the Hobcaw Point
drainage study
5. Adjourn
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
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Monday, August 1, 2022
8:45 a.m.
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Approval of Minutes from the April 4, 2022 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Update on school safety
5. Adjourn
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
POLICE, JUDICIAL & LEGAL COMMITTEE
Monday, August 1, 2022
9:15 a.m.
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Approval of Minutes from the July 5, 2022 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Police matters
a. Employee years of service recognition
b. Update on Noise Ordinance Pilot Program
5. Judicial matters
No agenda items
6. Legal matters
No agenda items
7. Adjourn
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
FLOOD RESILIENCE COMMITTEE
Monday, August 1, 2022
9:45 a.m.
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Approval of Minutes from the June 6, 2022 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Staff presentation and update of draft Environmental Guidelines
for Land Development
5. Adjourn
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
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Monday, August 1, 2022
10:15 a.m.
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Approval of Minutes from the July 5, 2022 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Review of Planning Commission Recommendations from July
20, 2022, special meeting No recommendations
5. Discussion on minimum requirements for workforce housing
terms of affordability
6. Comprehensive Plan Implementation – Public Input Matters
7. Adjourn
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
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Monday, August 1, 2022
10:45 a.m.
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Approval of Minutes from the May 2, 2022 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Employee and Special Recognitions
5. Discussion and potential action with regard to CARTA proposed
budget
6. Adjourn
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
HEALTH, RECREATION & EVENTS COMMITTEE
Monday, August 1, 2022
11:15 a.m.
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Approval of Minutes from the July 5, 2022 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Discussion and possible action to recognize Patrol Officer
Vaughn Edward Kee at the First Responders Monument at
Memorial Waterfront Park
5. Discussion and possible action to task Town staff with drafting a
framework to guide the placement of monuments and memorials
within Town parks, to include Memorial Waterfront Park
6. Executive Session - Review and selection of applicants for Town
of Mount Pleasant Recreation Advisory Commission
7. Post Executive Session
Committee may take action on any item, including any
subsection of any section, listed on an executive session
agenda or discussed in an executive session during a properly
noticed meeting.
8. Program/projects update
9. Adjourn
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
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