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TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORICAL COMMISSION DECEMBER 12, 2019 MINUTES Attachment 1 - Staff Update Present: Richard Gutowski, Chair, Patrick Morrissey, Deborah Sutherland, Courtney Theis, Antonio White, Theresa Gordon Staff: Kate Dolan, Jane Yager-Baumrind Mr. Gutowski called the meeting to order at 8:00 am. I. Approval of Agenda Mr. Morrissey moved for approval the agenda. Ms. Gordon seconded the motion. All in favor. II. Approval of Minutes--October 10, 2019 and November 11, 2019 Mr. Morrissey moved for approval of the November 2019 minutes. Ms. Sutherland seconded the motion. All in favor. Ms. Gordon moved for approval of the October 2019 minutes with the following correction: ➢ Page 2, item B motion—"Mr. Morrissey moved…the historical markers…” Mr. Morrissey seconded the motion. All in favor. III. Public Comment There being no public comment, Mr. Gutowski continued with the agenda. IV. Staff Update Ms. Dolan reviewed the staff update with the Commission. The Commission discussed formally requesting a budget increase from Town Council. V. Approve 2020 Meeting Schedule Ms. Sutherland moved for approval of the 2020 Historical Commission meeting schedule as presented. Ms. Theis seconded the motion. All in favor.  Historical Commission December 12, 2019 Page 2 of 4 VI. Annually Approve Bylaws Ms. Sutherland moved for approval of the bylaws as presented. Mr. Morrissey seconded the motion. All in favor. VII. Committee Action Items A. Public Education Committee 1. Black History Month Mr. Walter G. Brown Jr. updated the Commission on the Black History Month events. 2. Approve Budget Item Ms. Sutherland moved for approval of funds for security on Saturday, February 8th and February 15th for Black History Month not to exceed $500. Ms. Gordon seconded the motion. All in favor. B. Historical Marker Committee 1. Approve NFC Labels Ms. Sutherland reviewed the NFC label samples with the Commission. Ms. Sutherland moved for approval of the NFC labels as presented. Mr. Morrissey second. All in favor. 2. Approve NFC Quote Ms. Sutherland moved for approval of the NFC label for $45 plus shipping. Ms. Theis seconded the motion. All in favor. C. Special Collection Committee Mr. Morrissey stated that he has not received the report from Ms. Susannah Haury on Edmond Jenkins as she is still working on the research.  Historical Commission December 12, 2019 Page 3 of 4 D. Tourism Committee Mr. Gutowski stated that staff would give a presentation on the Revolutionary War at the Wando Library on Thursday, January 23, 2020. Mr. Morrissey stated that the Laing Alumni reached out to him to speak at the historical marker ceremony at Home Depot on January 29th at 9:30 am. E. Organization and Administration Committee Ms. Theis stated that she is continuing to update the budget information and would reach out to new members once appointed for them to consider which committee they wish to serve on. Mr. Morrissey moved to amend the agenda to reopen public comment at this time. Ms. Theis seconded the motion. All in favor VIII. Public Comment Ms. Pat Sullivan, 1002 Plantation Court, stated that there is a new property tax payment system that allows property taxes to be paid in installments. She asked that the Commission share this information whenever possible. IX. Agenda Items for Next Meeting The Commission agreed that the following items should be included on next month’s agenda: ➢ Black History Month ➢ Discussion of Requesting an increase in annual budget ➢ Discussion of an Intern for 2020 calendar year ➢ Discussion of cataloguing items in the History Room There being no further business, Mr. Gutowski closed the meeting at 9:05am. Submitted by: Jane Yager-Baumrind HC12162019