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Coalition representative Sam said the group exercised a contract provision (cited as clause 14.3) and terminated the Moment Factory agreement on April 2 after a pause between the second and third years of the project; Sam emphasized the coalition has maintained a “very strong relationship” with Moment Factory and continues planning conversations. Sam said the coalition did not accept the full $3 million offer that had been discussed and had chosen not to execute a $400,000 option last year while it awaited external grant funding.

On costs, the coalition reported approximately $2.95 million was spent on the Winters Dream effort overall. Sam said roughly $1.55 million went to Moment Factory for creative services and rights; additional expenditures included equipment rentals and marketing spending in the neighborhood of $500,000. Coalition members said several implementation expenses — including site accessibility work at the Fort — were absorbed to make venues ADA compliant; members characterized much of the coalition’s work as volunteer and nonprofit and said coalition members did not take payment.

Sam told the committee the coalition is exploring lower‑cost, year‑round programming options — for example, a Ghost Stories concept that could leverage existing assets — while keeping open the possibility of future collaboration with Moment Factory, particularly now that the village’s DRI award has been announced. The coalition said the DRI equipment funds (cited by staff at the meeting as about $600,000 for the village) “change everything” and warrant renewed discussion with Moment Factory and other vendors.

Committee members asked about the contract’s noncompete term; Sam said the coalition is in the first year of a three‑year noncompete period but did not expect it to prevent undertaking different, non‑competing projects. Sam also said Winters Dream sold roughly 28,000 tickets in the most recent run and stressed the downstream economic effects to hotels and restaurants during winter periods.

No formal committee action was taken; staff and coalition members said they will continue to plan and report back as outside funding decisions and vendor negotiations evolve.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Warren County 05/21/2025 Committee Meetings - Occupancy Tax Coor","oneSentenceSummary","The Winters Dream coalition told the Occupancy Tax Coordination Committee on May 21 that it exercised a contractual pause/termination of the Moment Factory production and that recent state DRI funding for Lake George may change future plans.","taxTitle","Warren County, New York","taxId",5049,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6226467,"Lake George TV reports major audience gains; supervisors press for revenue details and contract terms",286,720000,1006000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3507434-d48dbf76e2ce7969d370a291a9366e63&start=720&end=1006","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3507434-d48dbf76e2ce7969d370a291a9366e63/thumbnail_720000.jpg","/articles/6226467/Warren-County/New-York/Lake-George-TV-reports-major-audience-gains-supervisors-press-for-revenue-details-and-contract-terms","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6226467-50080433a4e1dbfc400ab4d83f266d85/orig.mp4?Expires=1775409035&Signature=FI7yhVYgjLtQJqLBJARLkBsZPYTjIkXLiL-giFhYdV8ROzyDu3H3g-G4RZE5Y8Mxtkk6JSL4uQWzel9R-lz32~iNtJtyeoSx7gkuZlwbMTB7Q8kguY6IsAYwXOGfpId~WPGZn2C-RzoxDXu4VZ~2TOvGQrVqVlnjqwWtCfwVElIRWmcz9kvG3O0sfM~6wyz-aiB~468bpXeftO5HQrBpPBOQWNzO0m0mACvOhELDLi-HPR5gP2dZMft7ymoFuLyAWoe34H8MKJSY~bGzavVTUP4QE3XlawjAWAvHRL5DlFZ1PRfDrzGHsgZm85Zekws2DKigZFrJ4aR3Y4QsN6u0Lg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lake George TV reported steep year‑over‑year gains in online reach, viewer visits and business clickthroughs during a May 21 quarterly update to the Warren County Occupancy Tax Coordination Committee, and committee members asked detailed questions about the project’s funding and contract.

Presenter Jesse Jackson told the committee the platform’s consumer reach grew substantially this quarter and that visitor sessions rose from roughly 50,000 last year to about 85,000 this year. Jackson said clickthroughs from content to businesses increased about 432% compared with the prior year quarter — roughly 25,000 clicks in the quarter — and that the quarter’s total already represents a large portion of last year’s 40,000 annual clickthroughs. Jackson attributed the audience data to a mix of paid social, display and email campaigns and said the platform tracks origin data by IP address.

During public questioning, supervisors asked how Lake George TV is funded and whether it generates independent revenue. Committee members were told that the project was created to be free for consumers and for Warren County businesses to use. Staff stated the county funds the project under contract; supervisors were told the initial contract was a three‑year agreement for $300,000 and that the first contract period ends this fall with a renewal clause in place. Committee members asked for copies of contract terms and more detailed financials for future review.

Board members also pressed to understand whether Lake George TV accepts paid work from businesses and whether its work produces directly trackable conversions for partner businesses. Jackson said the platform provides services at no charge to local businesses and that while the platform tracks clicks and engagement, conversion tracking (e.g., confirmed sales) depends on businesses’ own systems. Jackson and staff said they provide testimonial feedback from businesses as qualitative evidence of impact.

Supervisors asked for greater transparency on revenue streams and budget detail for organizations seeking occupancy‑tax funding; staff responded that the committee currently requests budget summaries from applicants and that salary expenses are not eligible uses of occupancy‑tax funds when tied to event reimbursements.

Committee members asked staff to share contract documentation and to consider adding more financial detail to future applications and presentations.","Lake George TV told the Occupancy Tax Coordination Committee that consumer reach, visits and clickthroughs rose sharply; supervisors questioned program funding and contract duration, and staff confirmed the county is the primary funder under a three‑year contract that expires this fall and includes a renewal clause.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6226472,"Treasury and finance reports show seasonal revenue lag; committee reviews reserves and three‑month projections",91,253000,344000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3507434-d48dbf76e2ce7969d370a291a9366e63&start=253&end=344","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3507434-d48dbf76e2ce7969d370a291a9366e63/thumbnail_253000.jpg","/articles/6226472/Warren-County/New-York/Treasury-and-finance-reports-show-seasonal-revenue-lag-committee-reviews-reserves-and-threemonth-projections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6226472-284f401fa2d9e58e2b69a1a8a7006f0a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775409035&Signature=f9exUzs67K9dvOcTmPQlYNiZxKI9PhYS-7rUEne3TWpNCo0jhp1bzJvQRB6Ojrj9tEQXvWv3fOx~K-vSqIpm9xvAPRNNvguOkCCX-BmkuOFI1za2ZMWVS1NrsyhMjgFJtOQmdpkej42elLERUmui5YaIDMzlc6jUgAfGLoxoCGqfcmtggeukGSIOHCLRidwBF76w8rs4cO6OEdjLN4PZCO5R4rVvudsuQkfq2YN-JcWEdn18rm2Jbi1nzKEEFZI3Jn0afJBOY6w1ETiv~YDoDnU0pRo9gr5PZrcRamFdojN7ohduAKHeiWurR6fKyEdlXwRpY18OMIQ9w7HDajijAA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Warren County Occupancy Tax Coordination Committee reviewed financial and treasury reports on May 21 that showed seasonal softness in collections and a reserve policy intended to manage cash‑flow timing.

Treasurer Christine presented numbers for the period ending March 31 and explained how staff calculates a three‑month revenue and expenditure projection. Christine reported a beginning balance of $3,500,000 and noted the committee’s minimum reserve target of $1,500,000, which was established previously by resolution to help manage the lag between occupancy tax expenditures and receipts.

Using a three‑month revenue projection of about $900,000 (April–June) and three‑month expenditures of about $2,900,000, the presenter showed intermediate arithmetic that in the meeting was described as producing a negative operating position before reserve adjustments. During the presentation there was an exchange in which the speaker’s oral summary of the final “occupancy tax available balance” contained a verbal correction; committee members asked clarifying questions about whether the presenter had said a negative $3,000,000 or negative $3,000. The transcript records the correction attempt but the final reconciled available balance was not explicitly restated in a single clear numeric sentence during the public discussion.

Committee members asked whether the available balance accounted for a previously approved $250,000 allocation for a Johns‑Berkshire project; staff said that amount was not yet paid out and the presented cash guidance reflected current on‑hand and projected flows rather than committed but unpaid obligations.

Members also reviewed the committee’s minimum reserves policy. Staff said that the reserve target had been increased from $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 by past resolution to avoid overly depleting reserves early in a budget year when occupancy‑tax expenditures are front‑loaded and receipts lag.

The committee used the financial discussion as a guide for near‑term decisions; no new appropriations were made at the meeting. Members asked clarifying follow‑ups and staff said they will continue to present monthly updates and will confirm final cash‑on‑hand figures and outstanding commitments in a follow‑up memo.","Committee received March 31 and mid‑May financial updates showing seasonal drops and a reserve policy that aims to smooth cash flow; staff walked the committee through a three‑month projection and a reserve level established by prior resolution.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6226475,"Warren County committee narrows who must appear for occupancy-tax event grants; limits municipal supplemental applicants to municipalities",107,41000,148000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3507434-d48dbf76e2ce7969d370a291a9366e63&start=41&end=148","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3507434-d48dbf76e2ce7969d370a291a9366e63/thumbnail_41000.jpg","/articles/6226475/Warren-County/New-York/Warren-County-committee-narrows-who-must-appear-for-occupancy-tax-event-grants-limits-municipal-supplemental-applicants-to-municipalities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6226475-5ec84e26a18f628bce4b4d281b5d49c2/orig.mp4?Expires=1775409035&Signature=bwBGuV7KkzmDvNqciGWHxBddgSCSZs7Oy~-Tf02WiaASQTKOumXzgz9ra7DwslX4c-XQbviQ7T9unnqOVc6OnpzoEYwjOy1sLBThrqY1QgPr2HNs4EH1XkpeJpKpV6ALyFma8SqosZ00EvvERPuCDSUOo8mBHkEqGgaEA7R1z1P4nxAHoTz9M0fzv-Cdff7wOXDVJ0mvtTjCMGYvl-RWxrvEh4ebUivMGYBwOujjQsur6eJ5Zsga4bmcD4aCZGkQrOEHroHfwrhHh4V-8CvrqqmB5id7g69fHeHDkik3naPwUGdyQzJKtU~FCFCqDzGyT~3jVyDZVJnscmcmfLUp0Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Warren County Occupancy Tax Coordination Committee on May 21 approved amendments to its online grant application for conventions, trade shows and events and clarified who may apply for a municipal supplemental award.

Committee members voted to keep most applicants off the public appearance list and require in-person committee presentations only for applicants seeking funding for new events or requests that exceed $50,000, committee staff said. The committee also confirmed that the municipal supplemental application is intended only for municipalities.

Those changes were described by staff as “straightforward” updates to reduce the number of applicants asked to appear before the committee; staff said the committee will still review all applications. The committee approved the amendments by motion, with Supervisor Runyon making the motion and Supervisor Gilligan seconding; the motion carried unanimously.

The municipal supplemental application was described to the committee as a targeted, limited line item designed to supplement municipal revenues when local funds are short. Staff said the only change under consideration this year is to restrict eligibility to municipalities, not outside organizations.

Committee members were given an opportunity to review the proposed application language; staff said if no substantive edits are offered the revised form will proceed to the award process under the current timetable.

The committee record shows the action cleared the committee’s agenda for staff to publish the updated online form and for supervisors to continue their review of applications during the normal application cycle.

Members and staff said the procedural change is aimed at reducing the administrative burden created by large applicant turnouts while retaining committee review of all submissions.","The Occupancy Tax Coordination Committee approved changes to the online grant application for conventions, trade shows and events, requiring only new events or requests over $50,000 to appear before the committee. The committee also affirmed that the municipal supplemental application is limited to municipalities.","actionData","errors"]

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Winter’s Dream coalition pauses Moment Factory contract; county DRI award could alter plans

Lake George TV reports major audience gains; supervisors press for revenue details and contract terms

Treasury and finance reports show seasonal revenue lag; committee reviews reserves and three‑month projections

Warren County committee narrows who must appear for occupancy-tax event grants; limits municipal supplemental applicants to municipalities