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Main Street program on probation; city seeks manager while staff keeps the program operational
Summary
City Manager Vine and Assistant City Manager Candace Webster told council the Main Street program is on probation because the city has been without a main street manager since February; staff said the city has budgeted the position and is actively recruiting while ACM Webster has handled compliance tasks.
City Manager Vine reported the statewide Main Street program placed Mount Pleasant on probation after the city lacked a main street manager since February. Vine credited Assistant City Manager Candace Webster with keeping the program functional and completing required paperwork; staff said the state coordinator praised Webster’s efforts and the program’s probationary status should be lifted once a suitable manager is hired and onboarded.
Council members emphasized the downtown program’s importance for grant eligibility and economic development. Vine said the city has a budgeted salary for the position and that staff are actively searching for candidates; no formal action was taken during the meeting beyond the status update.
Council members asked staff to continue recruitment efforts and highlighted the need to leverage Main Street grants when a manager is in place.
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