Historical Commission

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORICAL COMMISSION MAY 12, 2022 MINUTES Present: Deborah Sutherland, Chair, Brian Blalock, Courtney Theis, Danielle Cox, Pamela Gabriel, Gibson Hopper. Absent: William Hine. Staff: Kate Miller, Aaron Bennett, Lynnette Lynes Ms. Sutherland called the meeting to order at 8:08 am I. Approval of Agenda Mr. Hopper moved for approval of the agenda. Mr. Blalock seconded the motion. All in favor. II. Approval of Minutes – April 14, 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. Committee Action Items A. Organization and Administration Committee 1. Budget Update Ms. Theis reviewed the remaining budget with the Commission. 2. Discuss Procedures and Possible Commission Guidebook Ms. Theis updated the Commission on her review of the bylaws. She suggested that a code of conduct could be established that provides guidance for the Commission members. B. Historical Markers and Interpretation Committee 1. Update and Action on the Grace Bridge and signage Ms. Gabriel stated that there is no update. She stated that the draft text is ready to review and approve. The Commission reviewed the draft text, making any desired changes. Ms. Cox moved for approval of the revised text. Mr. Blalock seconded the motion. All in favor.  Historical Commission May 12, 2022 Page 2 of 2 2. Discuss and Action on Jennie Moore School text (Commission proposed text and Staff proposed text) Ms. Theis moved for deferral of the review of the draft text. Mr. Blalock seconded the motion. All in favor. 3. Discuss signage and dedication for traffic circles Ms. Gabriel updated the Commission. Ms. Miller stated that the Charleston County Transportation Committee would need to approve names. C. Special Collection and Research Committee Mr. Hopper updated the Commission on the oral histories. Ms. Gabriel stated that she received some historical papers from Ms. Amy McCanless. D. Tourism and Community Outreach Committee 1. Discuss on Blessing of the Fleet Mr. Blalock updated the Commission on the success of the Blessing of the Fleet event. E. Marketing Committee Ms. Cox reminded the Commission to provide their bios to her. F. Black History Month Committee The Commission agreed to defer this item. VI. Discussion of Next Month’s Agenda Items The Commission agreed that the following items should be included on next month’s agenda: ➢ Cresco Award ➢ Code of Conduct ➢ Approval of names for traffic circles ➢ Budget ➢ Jennie Moore School text ➢ Black History Month There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:06 am. Submitted by, L. Lynes HistComsn05122022