Historical Commission

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORICAL COMMISSION JANUARY 11, 2023 MINUTES Present: Brian Blalock, Danielle Cox, Pamela Gabriel, Gibson Hopper. Absent: Deborah Sutherland, Chair, Courtney Theis, William Hine Staff: Kate Miller, Maddox Allen, Lynnette Lynes Ms. Miller called the meeting to order at 8:06 am. Mr. Hopper moved to appoint Mr. Blalock as temporary chair for this meeting. Ms. Cox seconded the motion. All in favor. I. Approval of Agenda Ms. Cox moved for approval of the agenda. Mr. Blalock seconded the motion. All in favor. II. Approval of Minutes – December 14, 2023 Ms. Cox moved for approval of the minutes. Mr. Hopper seconded the motion. All in favor. III. Public Comment There being no comments, Mr. Blalock continued with the agenda. IV. History Room Intern Update Ms. Allen updated the Commission on her work. V. Staff Update Ms. Miller reviewed the staff update with the Commission. VI. Committee Action Items A. Organization and Administration Committee 1. Discussion and possible action on Budget Ms. Miller reviewed the budget with the Commission.  Historical Commission January 11, 2024 Page 2 of 3 Mr. Blalock moved for approval of increasing the Black History Month budget to $6,000 for additional advertising. Ms. Cox seconded the motion. All in favor. Mr. Hopper stated that purchasing a video camera for oral history interviews would be helpful and suggested that it should not cost more than $500. Mr. Blalock moved for approval to purchase a video camera and tripod up to $500. Ms. Cox seconded the motion. All in favor. B. Historical Markers and Interpretation Committee 1. Discussion and possible action on Edwards Park signage - Edwards Park history and Sign Application Ms. Miller stated that Ms. Janet Newham is working on securing additional information. Mr. Blalock moved to defer this item. Ms. Cox seconded the motion. All in favor. 2. Discussion and possible action on 4 Mile School Marker Ms. Gabriel updated the Commission on the marker. The Commission discussed having separate signs: one for the community and one for the school and reviewing the verbiage for these at the same time. The Commission received this as information. C. Special Collection and Research Committee—No update D. Marketing, Tourism and Community Outreach Committee 1. Discussion and Possible Action on 1706 French and Spanish Invasion Project Mr. Blalock updated the Commission on this project. He stated that he is working on scheduling the presentation during the summer.  Historical Commission January 11, 2024 Page 3 of 3 2. Discussion and possible action Indigenous People’s Day and Women’s History Month Ms. Miller stated that she met with staff regarding these events and those events already scheduled. She stated that she would reach out to David Quick for more information. 3. Discussion on SC250 The Commission discussed SC250 events that are being considered in the area. E. Black History Month Committee 1. Discussion and Possible Action on Black History Month Ms. Miller updated the Commission on Black History Month events. VII. Discussion of Next Month’s Agenda Items Mr. Blalock moved for the following items to be included on next month’s agenda: ➢ Discussion and possible action on Edwards Park signage ➢ Discussion and possible action on 4 Mile School Marker ➢ Discussion and possible action Indigenous People’s Day, Native American History Month and Women’s History Month ➢ Discussion on SC250 events Ms. Cox seconded the motion. All in favor. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:48 am. Submitted by, L. Lynes HistComsn01112024