AGENDA, March 27, 2024

1. Call to Order – Chair Jim Owens
2. Introductions – Welcome new Team Members
3. Adjustment of Agenda
4. Public Comment Session (12 minutes total, limit 3 minutes per person)
5. Board Comments
6. Presentation – Destination Master Plan update by Bobby Chappell and Mitch Nichols
7. Consent Agenda | VOTE
   • Request approval of minutes – February 28, 2024
8. Finance Reports 
   • February Financial Reports– Kristian Owen
   • Occupancy Tax and Lodging Data – Corrina Ruffieux
9. Old Business 
   • Request for extension of three capital grants from FY 23-24 to FY 24-25 | VOTE
     • DWC Alleyway Mural
     • Chestnut Mountain Bike Pump Track
     • Haywood County Francis Farm Bike Park
10. New Business
    • Finance Committee recommends writing off an uncollectable debt | VOTE
    • Request to approve Legacy Event Sponsorship program | VOTE
      • Guidelines
      • Application
      • Scoring Rubric
      • Request for Payment & Final Evaluation Form
    • Request to approve Tourism Promotion Grant improvements | VOTE
      • Guidelines
      • Application
      • Scoring Rubric
      • Request for Payment & Final Evaluation Form
11. Staff Reports/Announcements
    • FY 2024-2025 Grant Timeline and Workshops
    • Lease extension for one year
    • Ice Fest Weekend
    • Outdoor NC Trail Town Program
    • Public Relations Update
    • Visit NC Conference
    • Next TDA Board meeting is April 24, 2024
    • Adjournment
12. Ten Minute Media Communication Session

HCTDA Directors Report 3/27/24