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Commission says marker was unveiled without staff notice; members pressed for clearer coordination
Summary
Staff told the Horry County Historic Preservation Commission that an Indian-marker unveiling took place without notifying commission staff, prompting members to describe the action as inappropriate and to discuss steps to ensure the commission controls unveiling logistics for markers it funds.
The Horry County Historic Preservation Commission learned on March 24 that an Indian historic marker was unveiled on a Saturday without notifying commission staff, preventing commissioners from attending.
"They did not tell staff, because we would have liked to be present," staff member Yasmin told the commission, describing how the organizers posted the unveiling on Facebook and Instagram before county staff were made aware. Chair (Chair) called the move "totally inappropriate" and said the commission must ensure that signage the board funds remains under its control.
Commissioners discussed whether to take action or accept the event as concluded. Commissioner Ryan McCray said he had gone to the site in suit and tie, expecting an unveiling after a tentative March 7 date had not been confirmed. Several members urged clearer notification procedures and coordination to avoid placing markers on private property or rights-of-way without needed easements.
Staff said the state application packet for marker approval included a proposed location and that the county needs to coordinate to avoid conflicts with private property or right-of-way issues. The commission agreed to ensure future unveilings include advance notice to staff and commission members so the commission can participate in events it sponsors.
