Historical Commission

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORICAL COMMISSION JANUARY 13, 2022 MINUTES Present: Brian Blalock, Danielle Cox, Pamela Gabriel, William Hine, Gibson Hopper. Absent: Courtney Theis, Deborah Sutherland, Chair. Staff: Kate Miller, Aaron Bennett, Lynnette Lynes Ms. Miller called the meeting to order at 8:04 am. Ms. Gabriel moved to appoint Mr. Blalock as temporary chair. Mr. Hopper seconded the motion. All in favor. I. Approval of Agenda Ms. Cox moved for approval of the agenda. Ms. Gabriel seconded the motion. All in favor. II. Approval of Minutes –December 9, 2021 Ms. Cox moved for approval of the minutes. Mr. Hopper seconded the motion. All in favor. III. Public Comment Ms. Hine expressed appreciation for the efforts and work the Historical Commission is doing, particularly highlighting the sweetgrass basketmakers, and the events for Black History Month. IV. Staff Update Ms. Miller reviewed the update with the Commission. V. Committee Action Items A. Chairman and vice-chairman elections Ms. Cox moved to defer election of chair and vice-chair. Mr. Hopper seconded the motion. All in favor. B. Adoption of Rules of Procedure (Bylaws) Mr. Hopper moved for deferral of adoptionof the Rules of Procedure. Ms. Gabriel seconded the motion. All in favor. C. Organization and Administration Committee 1. Action and Update Budget Ms. Gabriel moved for approval of reimbursement of expenses for the Christmas parade to Mr. Blalock. Mr. Hopper seconded the motion. All in favor.  Historical Commission January 13, 2022 Page 2 of 3 D. Historical Markers and Interpretation Committee 1. Update on the Grace Bridge and signage Ms. Gabriel updated the Commission on the text. The Commission agreed that more information should be included and brought back for review and approval. Ms. Gabriel provided draft text for the Jennie Moore marker. E. Special Collection and Research Committee 1. Discuss Oral Histories Mr. Hopper stated that COVID has slowed progress with oral histories. 2. Archival items Mr. Hopper reiterated that the archival box arrived and the Moultrie Letterman sweater has been stored. F. Tourism and Community Outreach Committee 1. Discussion and Action on Cresco Award Mr. Blalock suggested that more information is needed. Ms. Miller stated that no new applications have been received. The Commission agreed to further discuss this at their next meeting. 2. Spanish and French Invasion Project Mr. Blalock stated that he is still trying to schedule a meeting with Mr. Bostic regarding this project. G. Marketing Committee—No update H. Black History Month Committee 1. Discuss Black History Month Ms. Miller stated that the library is not available and suggested that the event could be held at Town Hall. She stated that the events will be videoed and available to view online as well Mr. Hine updated the Commission on those participating in the events in February. VI. Discussion of Next Month’s Agenda Items The Commission agreed the following items should be included on next month’s agenda: ➢ Blessing of the Fleet event ➢ Cresco Award  Historical Commission January 13, 2022 Page 3 of 3 ➢ Grace Bridge ➢ Jennie Moore School ➢ Black History Month Mr. Hoper moved for approval of the items listed above to be included on next month’s agenda. Ms. Cox seconded the motion. All in favor. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:04 am. Submitted by, L. Lynes HistComsn01132022