Franklin County Commission meets Tuesday

            The Franklin county commission will have a few important issues to consider when it meets Tuesday in Apalachicola.

The board will be asked to consider a move to double the local bed tax from 2 percent to 4 percent.

The bed tax is paid by hotels, RV parks and rental homes in the county and funds the local tourist development council.

The money has been spent on local festivals and events as well as promoting the county, cleaning beaches and bridges, improving sports and recreational facilities, and improving landing sites for boaters.

It is anticipated that the increase would generate an additional $800,000 a year.

County Commissioners will also meet with Cal Knickerbocker from the department of Agriculture to discuss oyster farming in the Apalachicola Bay.

The Department of Agriculture has expressed an interest in allowing oyster aquaculture on a number of sites around the Apalachicola bay, a move the county commission has opposed.

Also on Tuesday’s agenda will be an update from Weems memorial Hospital, a bid opening for a hangar at the Apalachicola airport, and an update from the workforce development board.

You can see the full agenda on-line at oysterradio.com.

The county commission meetings are open to the public – tomorrow’s meeting begins at 9 at the Franklin County courthouse Annex in Apalachicola.

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