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Commission approves Route 19 flea market for August with vendor fee and proceeds to parks

5929262 · July 16, 2025

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Summary

The commission approved opening a flea market at the Route 19 (Sunset/Ellis) property, tentatively set for Aug. 9 (backup date Aug. 16), with vendor setup at 6 a.m., running 6 a.m.–2 p.m., a $15 vendor table fee, and vendor fees designated to Parks and Recreation.

The Harrison County Commission voted July 16 to hold a county-run flea market at the Route 19 (Ellis) property, tentatively scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 9, with a one-week backup if the site is not ready. Commissioners set vendor setup at 6 a.m. and event hours 6 a.m.–2 p.m., approved a $15 vendor fee for table space, and designated collected vendor fees to Parks and Recreation.

Why it matters: Commissioners said the flea market will be a low-cost community event and a modest revenue source to support county programs. Commissioners discussed operational details including staffing, maintenance, deposits and how vendor receipts will be secured and turned in to county offices.

Key decisions and operational directions: The commission gave Mike and James (county staff) authority to coordinate set-up and logistics, asked Laura (county staff) to arrange deposit slips with the tax office for secure handling of collected fees, and directed maintenance staff to inspect the site after demolition activity to ensure safety before the first market. Commissioners agreed vendor fees collected at the event will be deposited to Parks and Recreation.

Discussion highlights: Commissioners questioned anticipated overtime and staffing needs, whether the event would require county subsidy, and which department would receive revenues. One commissioner proposed not holding the market; another moved to proceed and the motion carried. Commissioners directed staff to advertise the event on social media and coordinate on-site staffing and security.

Outcome: Motion to open the flea market on Aug. 9 with the stated hours, $15 vendor fee, and vendor fee deposit process passed. A special safety check of the site was requested because demolition of the restaurant on the property is scheduled the week before the proposed event.