Historical Commission

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORICAL COMMISSION MAY 11, 2023 MINUTES Present: Deborah Sutherland, Chair, Brian Blalock, Courtney Theis, Danielle Cox, Pamela Gabriel, William Hine, Gibson Hopper. Staff: Kate Miller, Lynnette Lynes Ms. Sutherland called the meeting to order at 8:08 am. I. Approval of Agenda Ms. Cox moved for approval of the agenda. Mr. Hopper seconded the motion. All in favor. II. Approval of April 13, 2023 Meeting Minutes Ms. Cox moved for approval of the minutes. Ms. Theis 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. Presentation and Action on Christ Church Lines text for Liberty Hill Farms, Sign 1 and 2 Ms. Cox moved for deferral. Mr. Blalock seconded the motion. All in favor. VI. Discuss Recent Ordinance Change Ms. Miller reviewed the new memorial program approval process with the Commission and stated that a draft flow chart would be sent to the Commission for review.  Historical Commission May 11, 2023 Page 2 of 4 VII. Committee Action Items A. Organization and Administration Committee 1. Discussion and Action on Proposed Marker Program Ms. Theis reviewed the marker program document with the Commission. She stated that this would be an informational, internal procedural document for the Commission to utilize. She stated that the changes would be made and brought back next month. Ms. Theis moved for deferral to the next meeting to make changes and corrections. Ms. Cox seconded the motion. All in favor. 2. Update and action on budget Ms. Theis reviewed the available fiscal year funds with the Commission. B. Historical Markers and Interpretation Committee Ms. Gabriel reviewed the staff report with the Commission. 1. Discussion and action on proposed Phillips Marker Text Ms. Gabriel updated the Commission on the proposed marker text. Mr. Hine moved for approval of the Phillips Marker text with the understanding that changes would be made for inclusion of the historic designation. Mr. Blalock seconded the motion. All in favor. 2. Discussion and Action on prioritizing historically Black schools in Mount Pleasant for future historical markers Ms. Miller stated that Ms. Jeanette Lee has requested future markers for historic Black schools. Ms. Cox moved for approval of completing markers for historic Black schools, with these markers having priority. Mr. Blalock seconded the motion. All in favor.  Historical Commission May 11, 2023 Page 3 of 4 C. Special Collection and Research Committee 1. Discussion and action oral history program Mr. Hopper updated the Commission on candidates for oral histories. Mr. Hopper moved for approval to reach out to the four candidates for oral histories. Ms. Cox seconded the motion. All in favor. 2. Discussion and action on proposed internship for History Room Ms. Miller updated the Commission on work that still needs to be completed for the History Room and the possibility of hiring an intern for the new fiscal year. Mr. Hopper moved for approval of an intern position for the History Room. Ms. Gabriel seconded the motion. All in favor. D. Tourism and Community Outreach Committee 1. Discuss French/Spanish Invasion update—No Update 2. Discussion and action on QR codes versus NFC labels for historical markers Mr. Blalock asked for deferral in order to bring back cost estimates for installation of QR codes to replace the NFC labels. Mr. Blalock moved for deferral. Ms. Cox seconded the motion. All in favor. E. Marketing Committee Ms. Cox updated the Commission on the Instagram account. She stated that she continues the postings for Instagram and Quick Fact Fridays. F. Black History Month Committee—No update  Historical Commission May 11, 2023 Page 4 of 4 VIII. Discussion and action on meeting in June The Commission discussed cancellation of the June meeting. Mr. Hopper moved to reschedule the June 8th meeting to June 22nd. Ms. Theis seconded the motion. All in favor. IX. Discussion of Next Month’s Agenda Items Ms. Cox moved for approval of the following items to be included on next month’s agenda: ➢ Presentation and Action on Christ Church Lines text for Liberty Hill Farms, Sign 1 and 2 ➢ Discussion and Action on Proposed Marker Program ➢ Discussion on FY2024 budget ➢ Discussion and possible action on cleaning of Historical markers ➢ Discussion and possible action on Phillips Community historical marker for Rutledge family ➢ Discussion of Phillips Community tomb identification ➢ Discussion and action oral history program ➢ Discussion and action on proposed internship for History Room ➢ Discuss French/Spanish Invasion update—No Update ➢ Discussion and action on QR codes versus NFC labels for historical markers ➢ Discussion and action on Black school historical markers ➢ Tour of Phillips community Ms. Theis seconded the motion. All in favor. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 am. Submitted by, L. Lynes HistComsn05112023