Mount Pleasant Youth Council

MOUNT PLEASANT YOUTH COUNCIL Thursday, March 2, 2023 5:00 PM Mount Pleasant Municipal Complex Council Chambers 100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 MINUTES Ms. Jones called the meeting to order at 5:06 p.m. Grace Griffin, Garrett Griffin, Hampton Brooker, Lane Yarbrough, Addie Utsey, Rowan Rucker, Cam Milewski and Ainsley Scarlett were all present. Annie Cunnane, Evan Curb and Chad Weis were absent. 1. Public Comments [None] 2. Approval of the minutes from the January 5, 2023 meeting Ms. Jones moved to approve, seconded by Ms. Griffin. All present voted in favor. 3. Staff Updates a. Attendance and Quorum Reminder Mr. Swalhah reviewed expectations for attendance and promptness. b. Marsh Sweep Stormwater Information Mr. Swalhah gave the following presentation. c. MASC Presentation from Monday Mr. Swalhah thanked Ms. Griffin and Ms. Jones for representing Youth Council at the Municipal Association of South Carolina on Monday and stated we should be hearing if we won the Achievement Award. He said the Municipal Association members were very impressed. Ms. Griffin stated they went to Columbia to explain the Youth Council program so that they can spread the word throughout the state to hopefully start programs in other municipalities. d. End of Year Celebration Ms. Jones stated she thought last year the seniors and their families were recognized. She suggested the four seniors should be celebrated at a social gathering instead of having the June meeting. Mr. Swalhah said he would look into it and have some more concrete ideas for the next meeting. 4. Discuss Past Priority Projects a. Holiday Cards Committee Ms. Griffin stated 225 recipients received at least two holiday cards. b. Animal Shelter Committee Ms. Griffin stated the Charleston Animal Society vaccinated 1,861 animals at the vaccination event and they were grateful for the assistance from Youth Council. Mr. Swalhah stated the Charleston Animal Society sent a very nice e-mail expressing their appreciation. 5. Discuss Remaining Priority Projects and Events a. March of Dimes Committee Mr. Swalhah thanked everyone who brought in books for the book drive. Ms. Griffin said the book drive had been extended into this week and asked if anyone had any additional books to donate to bring them in by tomorrow. She said they were going to donate them to Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. Ms. Jones asked if Youth Council would be delivering the books and Mr. Swalhah said he was not sure and would send out more details at a later time. Ms. Jones said to bring in any additional books by tomorrow. b. Marsh Sweep Mr. Swalhah said there was not a date set for the marsh sweep, but there are no events scheduled for March and April. Ms. Jones said the thought setting a date after spring break would be best, so possibly mid to late April and asked for input. Ms. Yarbrough said the last weekend of April is not good. Ms. Jones suggested Saturday, April 22 or Sunday, April 23. Mr. Swalhah said April 22nd is Earth Day. Ms. Jones asked if everyone could make the marsh sweep a priority for Saturday, April 22nd, from about 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  Mr. Swalhah said he would coordinate with Ms. O’Loughlin to schedule the sweep. Ms. Jones said she wanted to advertise and get all of the high schools involved. Ms. Jones said the plan would be to have the date confirmed by the next meeting and coordinate with Ms. O’Loughlin for the details. 6. Adjourn Meeting There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:21 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Christine Barrett Clerk of Council March 2, 2023