Historical Commission

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORICAL COMMISSION JANUARY 14, 2021 MINUTES YouTube Streaming Link: https://youtu.be/_QDBDW6MqjQ Present: Richard Gutowski, Chair, Patrick Morrissey, Deborah Sutherland, Bryan Blalock, Courtney Theis, Theresa Gordon. Staff: Kate Miller, Lynnette Lynes Mr. Gutowski called the meeting to order at 8:06 am. 1. Approval of Agenda Mr. Morrissey moved for approval. Ms. Sutherland seconded the motion. All in favor. 2. Approval of Minutes Ms. Sutherland moved for approval. Ms. Theis seconded the motion. All in favor. 3. Public Comment Mr. Chris Colman, 101 Pitt St, stated that a permit for 101 Mary St was approved by OCRM and he expressed concern that this proposed dock would adversely affect the surrounding property. He suggested that an encroachment permit has also been issued and asked the Commission for support in opposition of the proposed dock. There being no further comments, Mr. Gutowski continued with the agenda. 4. Staff Update Ms. Miller updated the Commission. 5. Committee Action Items A. Public Education Committee  Historical Commission January 14, 2021 Page 2 of 3 1. Discuss and approve Black History Month Events and Fees Ms. Miller reviewed the events scheduled for BHM. Ms. Gordon moved for approval of an honorarium for each presenter in amount of $250 and a gift for each up to a total of $75. Ms. Sutherland seconded the motion. All in favor. The Commission agreed that advertising should be in the Moultrie News as well as asking for an article and to contact Charleston Today for additional advertising. B. Historical Marker Committee 1. Discuss Scanlonville Monument Ms. Miller stated that she is meeting to discuss preservation of the marker. She stated that she would provide additional information at the next meeting. 2. Discuss Miriam Brown Marker Ms. Miller stated that there was a request for a Miriam Brown marker. The Commission agreed to have Ms. Brown’s daughter at the next meeting for further discussion. 3. Discuss Budget for Future Markers Ms. Miller updated the Commission the remaining budget for future historical markers. C. Special Collection Committee—No Report D. Tourism Committee 1. Discuss outreach action and promotion for Passport Program Ms. Sutherland stated that the passport program has been implemented.  Historical Commission January 14, 2021 Page 3 of 3 E. Organization and Administration Committee 1. Discuss Budget Ms. Theis updated the Commission on the budget. 2. Discuss and Approve Meeting Dates and Times The Commission discussed meeting date and time. The Commission agreed to keep meeting dates and time. 6. Approve 2021 Rules of Procedure Ms. Sutherland moved for approval of the Rules of Procedure as presented. Ms. Gordon seconded the motion. All in favor. 7. Vote for Chair and Vice-Chair The Commission voted for Ms. Sutherland as chair and Ms. Theis as vice-chair. 8. Discussion of Next Month’s Agenda Items The Commission agreed to discuss the following items at the next meeting: ➢ Update on Scanlonville Marker ➢ Discussion of Miriam Brown marker ➢ Update on Black History Month ➢ Hibben Ferry historical observation site There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 am. Submitted by, L. Lynes HistComsn0112021