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Village Trust Board begins major rewrite of vendor rules; 75% handmade test and AI‑art prompt extended debate
Summary
Board members conducted a line‑by‑line review of draft Villagefest rules and regulations, clarified application procedures and ID/payment rules, debated enforcement language and generator/power limits, and opened a contentious discussion on whether AI‑derived art qualifies under the 75% "handmade" standard. Staff will bring legal guidance and clarified language to a future meeting.
During a lengthy working session the Village Trust Board began a line‑by‑line update of the Villagefest Rules & Regulations (last amended in 2018), focusing on application procedures, vendor categories, booth standards, safety requirements and enforcement.
Staff clarified the vendor application flow: submission, staff screening, a five‑minute presentation to the board and a recorded motion/second and vote. Board members asked for explicit wording on acceptable identification (recommended: valid state‑issued ID or passport), and asked staff to change the application language so that application fees are not labeled "annual" (staff said the fee is an application charge, not a recurring fee). The board directed staff to make reapplication and…
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