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Board to research vendor hookup fees after vendor hookup incidents
Summary
After vendor hookups during a rock show caused concerns about wear and tear and service usage, the board asked staff to research county practices (examples cited: Crook County) and return with recommended language and fee levels for hookups, electricity and water.
Staff raised concerns that vendors hooking directly into fairgrounds utilities impose wear, create cleanup cost and sometimes leave grease or other damage. Bart said he will survey other county fair practices, collect sample agreements and report back with recommendations next month. "This might be a little bit of a slippery slope if we're not getting anything in return," Bart said, urging a look at macro‑level impacts rather than ad‑hoc responses.
Board members recommended drafting a clear vendor agreement that specifies hookups, gray water responsibilities, cleanup expectations and a reasonable fee (examples cited in the discussion included a $150 hookup fee in neighboring counties). Bart will compile comparative policies and examples for the board to review.
