Board permits beer garden at Osceola County Fair with split vote

The Osceola County Board granted permission for a beer garden in the grandstands during the county fair at the request of Scott Huisenga, fair board representative. The motion to permit Grace Consignment Boutique (owner Melinda Nasers) to operate the beer garden passed after a recorded vote: Ayes—Schulte and Loring; Nay—DeBoer; Abstain—Vande Hoef and Helmers.

The split vote indicates differing views among supervisors; the board did not record additional conditions in the minutes. County staff or the fair board may need to ensure compliance with applicable licensing and safety rules before alcohol service begins.