Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee reviewed the Tri-County Workforce Development Board budget for the 2026 program year, including potential staffing changes, and approved reappointments and appointments to the board. Tourism updates were provided, noting a statewide award for economic development web pages, the success of a local history festival, and short-term rental revenue data collection challenges. The committee approved a budget amendment to recognize new septic grant funding for watershed protection. Additionally, the committee discussed the 8-year review process for two agricultural districts and authorized moving identified county-owned properties to the land bank for potential redevelopment, while also receiving a report on local watershed issues and harmful algae blooms.