Historical Commission

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORICAL COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 13, 2019 MINUTES Green arrows in minutes are hyperlinks to the recording Present: Alisha Davenport, Lonnie Doles, Richard Gutowski, Patrick Morrissey, Deborah Sutherland, Antonio White, Courtney Theis Staff: Kate Dolan, Lynnette Lynes, Jane Yager-Baumrind Mr. Gutowski called the meeting to order at 8:00 am I. Approval of Agenda Ms. Davenport moved to approve the agenda. Mr. Doles second the motion. All in favor. II. Approval of Minutes Ms. Sutherland moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Doles second the motion. All in favor. III. Public Comment Ms. Theresa Gordon, Runaway Bay Lane, and member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) presented a new app from Nearfield Communication for accessing historical information to the Commission. IV. Closeout of FY 2019 Budget A. Purchase of Replacement WWII Marker Ms. Dolan discussed the estimates for replacing the plaque on Shem Creek bridge. Mr. Morrissey moved to approve up to $1,000.00 for the replacement of the WWII Marker at Memorial Bridge/Shem Creek Bridge. Ms. Davenport second the motion. All in favor.  Historical Commission June 13, 2019 Page 2 of 3 Mr. Morrissey moved to choose Charleston Sign and Banner option without the clearcoat finish to allow the plaque to patina up to $1,000.00. Ms. Davenport second the motion. All in favor. B. Purchase of Security Camera for History Room Ms. Dolan discussed the cost of the security camera for the History Room. Mr. Doles moved to approve security camera in history room. Ms. Theis second the motion. All in favor. C. Recycling of Old Historical Markers Ms. Lynes discussed lack of storage for old historical markers and the possibility of recycling them. Mr. Morrissey moved for approval to recycle the obsolete markers, with the Rosenwald marker to be retained and stored. Ms. Sutherland second. All in favor. D. Preservation of History Room Maps Ms. Dolan discussed having some maps framed for the History Room. Mr. Morrissey moved for approval to frame maps for the history room from the remaining fiscal year funds. Ms. Sutherland second. All in favor. V. Committee Assignments Mr. Gutowski asked members to chose committees. Ms. Theis volunteered for Organization and Administration. Ms. Davenport proposed a genealogy project and possibly tying it in with a Boy Scout project. VI. Staff Update Ms. Dolan discussed the staff report with the Commission.  Historical Commission June 13, 2019 Page 3 of 3 Ms. Theis informed the board of her conversation with a local Boy Scout troop regarding refurbishing the bench. VII. Committee Reports (Information Only; No Discussion) A. Public Education Committee (No Report) B. Historical Marker Committee (No Report) C. Special Collection Committee Mr. Morrissey stated he should have information at the next meeting on Edmund Jenkins Memorial. D. Tourism Committee (No Report) E. Organization and Administration Committee (No Report) Mr. Morrissey moved for adjournment at 8:45 am. Ms. Sutherland second. All in favor. Submitted by Jane Yager-Baumrind June 13, 2019