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Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
Special Meeting Minutes February 26,2021 — 1:00 p.m.
Jefferson County Commissioners Chambers
(Virtual Meeting)
Members: Diana Smeland, Shelly Leavens, Larry McKeehan, Joe Alfano and Heidi Eisenhour
Staff: County Administrator Philip Morley and Executive Assistant Adiel McKnight
Chair Heidi Eisenhour called the meeting to order at the appointed time. Members Shelly Leavens,
Diana Smeland and Larry McKeehan participated in the meeting remotely. Member Joe Alfano was
absent. Also in attendance was Jefferson County Farmer's Market Manager Deirdre Morrison.
Approval of Special Meeting Minutes: Member McKeehan moved to approve the Special Meeting
Minutes of January 20, 2021 as presented. Member Leavens seconded the motion. The motion
carried.
Discussion re: 2021 Grant Funding Request Received After Deadline: The Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee (LTAC) received a funding request after the deadline of 12-31-20 from the
Jefferson County Farmer's Market. The Committee discussed whether to accept the grant proposal,
or deny it. The LTAC Committee agreed to hear the proposal. Manager Morrison presented the
Jefferson County Farmer's Market request. She reviewed the breakdown of their costs for proposed
advertising campaign.
After discussion, Chair Eisenhour moved to approve a recommendation to the Board of
Commissioners to approve the Jefferson County Farmer's Market request of$10,200. Member
Leavens seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Discussion re: Next Meeting:The members discussed the LTAC timeline of application due dates
and meeting schedule. The committee agreed to hold the next meeting in August, date to be
determined.
Chari Eisenhour adjourned the meeting at 1:34 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Adiel McKnight, Executive Assistant
Jefferson County Commissioners' Office