Historical Commission

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORICAL COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 MINUTES Present Courtney Theis, Vice-chair, Brian Blalock, Duke Brown, William Hine, Janon German. Absent: Danielle Cox, Deborah Sutherland, Chair. Staff: Kate Miller, Maddox Allen, Lynnette Lynes Ms. Theis called the meeting to order at 8:03 am. I. Approval of Agenda Ms. German moved for approval of the agenda. Mr. Blalock seconded the motion. All in favor. II. Approval of Minutes – August 15, 2024 Mr. Blalock moved for approval of the minutes. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. All in favor. III. Public Comment Ms. Sue Morrison, 2173 West River Rd, spoke regarding the proposal to rename the dog park for Richard Cliff and stated that she supports the request. IV. History Room Intern Report 1. Discussion and possible action on History Room deaccession Ms. Allen updated the Commission on the history room work she completed. She stated that there are duplicate items from the history room that could be disposed if desired. Mr. Blalock moved for approval of deaccession of the duplicates items and to contact the local libraries and employees to determine if they would like any of the items. Ms. German seconded the motion. All in favor.  Historical Commission September 12, 2024 Page 2 of 4 V. Staff Update Ms. Miller provided an update for the Commission. VI. Discussion and Action on Monument and Memorial Application for the naming of the dog park – Richard “Richie” Cliff Ms. Miller stated that an application was received requesting to name the Waterfront dog park for Richard Cliff. She stated this would require approval from Town Council. Ms. Julie Cliff and Mr. Rich Cliff reviewed the request with the Commission. Ms. German moved to recommend to Town Council approval of the request. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. All in favor. VII. Committee Action Items 1. Discussion and Possible Action on Committees Ms. Theis reviewed the Committee descriptions with the Commission. A. Organization and Administration Committee 1. Update and action on Budget Ms. Theis reviewed the proposed budget with the Commission. Ms. Theis moved for approval for $50 for Instagram boosts for the Cresco Award applications and $50 for Instagram boosts for the Indigenous People Day. Mr. Blalock seconded the motion. All in favor. B. Historical Markers and Interpretation Committee 1. Update on Phillips Community Mr. Richard Habersham updated the Commission on the work to secure historic property and tomb in their community. He asked for funding to help with the restoration of the property.  Historical Commission September 12, 2024 Page 3 of 4 The Commission agreed to have the Special Collection and Research Committee discuss this further and bring back to the Commission as appropriate. 2. Discussion and possible action on 4 Mile Community and School Marker Ms. Theis reviewed the item with the Commission. Ms. German moved for approval of the marker text pending community feedback. Mr. Hine seconded the motion. All in favor. C. Special Collection and Research Committee Report 1. Oral History Discussion and possible action Ms. German updated the Commission on getting professional videography for the oral histories. 2. Cultural resource survey discussion and possible action Ms. Miller updated the Commission on the cultural resource survey. D. Marketing, Tourism and Community Outreach Committee 1. Discussion on SC250 Mr. Blalock updated the Commission on the SC250 celebration and possible events. E. Black History Month Committee—no update VIII. Discussion of Next Month’s Agenda Items The Commission agreed to include the following items on next month’s agenda: ➢ Cultural resource survey discussion and possible action ➢ Discussion on SC250 ➢ Update and action on Budget ➢ Black History Month  Historical Commission September 12, 2024 Page 4 of 4 ➢ Update and action on Budget ➢ Discussion and possible action on Cresco Award There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:38 am. Submitted by, L. Lynes HistComsn09122024