Historical Commission

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA SPECIAL HISTORICAL COMMISSION FEBRUARY 14, 2022 MINUTES Present: Deborah Sutherland, Chair, Brian Blalock, Danielle Cox, Pamela Gabriel, William Hine, Gibson Hopper. Absent: Courtney Theis. Staff: Kate Miller, Aaron Bennett, Jane Yager-Baumrind Ms. Sutherland called the meeting called to order 10:08am I. Approval of Agenda Ms. Cox moved for approval of the agenda. Mr. Blalock seconded the motion. All in favor. II. Approval of Minutes – January 13, 2022 Ms. Cox moved for approval of the minutes. Mr. Blalock seconded the motion. All in favor. III. Public Comment There being no comments, Ms. Sutherland continued with the agenda. IV. Staff Update Ms. Miller reviewed the staff update with the Commission. V. Chairman and vice-chairman elections Mr. Blalock moved for approval of Ms. Sutherland as Chair and Ms. Theis as Vice-Chair. Mr. Hine seconded the motion. All in favor. VI. Adoption of Rules of Procedure (Bylaws) The Commission reviewed the changes to the rules of procedure. Ms. Cox moved for approval of the rules of procedure. Mr. Blalock seconded the motion. All in favor. VII. Discussion and Action on Scanlonville project Ms. Miller reviewed this item with the Commission. Ms. Sutherland moved for approval of funds up to $4,000 for excavation of the Scanlonville historic mile marker. Mr. Blalock seconded the motion. All in favor.  Historical Commission February 14, 2022 Page 2 of 3 VIII. Committee Action Items A. Organization and Administration Committee 1. Budget Update Ms. Miller reviewed the budget update with the Commission. B. Historical Markers and Interpretation Committee 1. Update and Action on the Grace Bridge and signage Ms. Gabriel updated the Commission on this agenda item. 2. Discuss Jennie Moore School text Ms. Gabriel updated the Commission on this agenda item. 3. Discuss Cresco Award The Commission discussed this award. The Commission agreed to discuss whether the Cresco Award should be awarded this fiscal year. C. Special Collection and Research Committee Mr. Hopper reviewed this item with the Commission. He stated that there are some oral histories scheduled in the next couple of weeks. Ms. Gabriel suggested that items donated that are displayed in the history room should be insured. Ms. Miller stated that she would look into this and report back to the Commission. D. Tourism and Community Outreach Committee 1. Discuss Blessing of the Fleet Mr. Blalock reviewed this item with the Commission and stated that the Commission will have a tent at the event. E. Marketing Committee Ms. Cox reviewed this agenda item with the Commission. F. Black History Month Committee 1. Discuss Black History Month Mr. Hine reviewed this item with the Commission. IX. Discussion of Next Month’s Agenda Items The Commission agreed that the following items should be included on next month’s agenda:  Historical Commission February 14, 2022 Page 3 of 3 ➢ Scanlonville Mile marker excavation ➢ Budget update ➢ Grace Bridge signage ➢ Jennie Moore marker ➢ Cresco Award ➢ Blessing of the Fleet event ➢ Black History Month There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:10 am. Submitted by, L. Lynes HistCmsn02142022