Agenda

1. Call to Order – Chairman Jim Owens

2. Introductions

3. Adjustment of Agenda

4. Public Comment Session (12 minutes total, limit 3 minutes per person)

5. Board Comments

6. Consent Agenda | VOTE

Request approval of minutes – September 27, 2023 

7. Finance Reports

a. Finance Committee Update – Mike Huber

b. September Financial Reports – Kristian Owen

d. Occupancy Tax – Corrina Ruffieux

8. Old Business

a. Request for revisions to previously approved grants from Downtown Waynesville & Partners for Haywood Heritage Weekend. Here is a memo outlining the request, with links to original applications

b. Request to approve contract and scope of work for Destination Branding and Master Plan

c. Request approval of budget amendment to accommodate above contract

9. New Business

10. Staff Reports/Announcements

a. 1% grants

b. Ice Festival Weekend and Sponsorships

c. PR Update and Partner Event

d. Haywood County Rail Rovers

e. Next TDA Board meeting is November 29, 2023

f. Adjournment

11. Ten Minute Media Communication Session

Executive Director Report – Corrina Ruffieux