Historical Commission

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORICAL COMMISSION VIDEO CONFERENCE MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 2021 MINUTES Youtube: https://youtu.be/blRPqpy2x5M Present: Deborah Sutherland, Chair, Richard Gutowski, Patrick Morrissey, Bryan Blalock, Courtney Theis, Theresa Gordon. Absent: Jordan Cruz Ms. Sutherland called the meeting to order at 8:05 am. I. Approval of Agenda Ms. Theis moved for approval of the agenda. Mr. Gutowski seconded the motion. All in favor. II. Approval of Minutes – January 14, 2021 Minutes Ms. Gordon moved for approval of the minutes. Ms. Theis seconded the motion. All in favor. III. Public Comment Kristen Cleman, 711 Vision Rd, expressed concern regarding the interpretive signage at the Pitt St bridge and suggested that signage identifying the various species of fish should be included. She suggested that this would be an important educational tool. There being no further comments, Ms. Sutherland continued with the agenda. IV. Staff Update Ms. Miller updated the Commission. V. Committee Action Items A. Public Education Committee 1. Update on Black History Month Events and Fees Ms. Miller updated the Commission on the progress of the Black History Month events. She asked the Commission to consider an honorarium for each of the fraternities and sororities in the amount of $50 each for a total of $500. Ms. Gordon moved for approval of a $50 honorarium for each of the fraternities and sororities up to a total of $500. Mr. Blalock seconded the motion. All in favor. B. Historical Marker Committee  Historical Commission February 11, 2021 Page 2 of 3 1. Discuss Scanlonville Monument Ms. Miller stated that she does not have any additional information at this time. She stated that she is waiting for an update from Clemson University. 2. Discuss Miriam Brown Marker Ms. Miller reviewed the information she received from Avery on Miriam Brown. She suggested that the subcommittee should work on text for the marker. 3. Discuss Budget for Future Markers Ms. Miller stated that the Town was charged for the research on Miriam Brown received from Avery. Mr. Morrissey moved for approval of reimbursement of Miriam Brown research fees. Ms. Theis seconded the motion. All in favor. The Commission discussed interpretive signage at Pitt St bridge and Hibben Ferry location and agreed that this could be accomplished this fiscal year. C. Special Collection Committee—No Report The Commission agreed that the information on Miriam Brown should be included in the special collections. D. Tourism Committee 1. Discuss Blessing of the Fleet Participation Ms. Gordon suggested that more videos could be completed on different Town events throughout the year. She suggested that they should have a table at the Blessing of the Fleet in order to inform the public of the work the Historical Commission is doing and opportunity to share historical stories. The Commission agreed to have a table at the Blessing of the Fleet. E. Organization and Administration Committee 1. Updated Strategic Plan Ms. Sutherland reviewed the committees with the Commission and asked that everyone chair a committee. She suggested that there be a social media/marketing committee so that the Commission can focus on increasing social media footprint. She suggested that public education be changed to Black History Month and Historical Markers to include interpretive signage.  Historical Commission February 11, 2021 Page 3 of 3 VI. Discussion of Next Month’s Agenda Items The Commission discussed items for the next meeting agenda as follows: ➢ Additional signage near Pitt Street Bridge ➢ Update on appeal of Mary St dock ➢ Discussion on future projects recommended by HDPC ➢ Update on Scanlonville Monument and Park ➢ Update on Miriam Brown Marker ➢ Update of participation of Blessing of the Fleet ➢ Banner for Historical Commission events ➢ Creation of videos and podcasts on historical events ➢ Update on Committee assignments and expansion of tasks ➢ Update on Budget Mr. Morrissey moved for approval of the agenda items for the next meeting. Mr. Gutowski seconded the motion. All in favor. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:13 am. Submitted by, L. Lynes HistComsn02112021