Commissioner Wendy Pitts Reeves reports on the new purchasing committee, and a possible conflict of interest that is in the process of being worked out.

Ed McMahon, an expert on sustainable growth, will give a presentation on preserving community character. The presentation will be at the Airport Hilton in the grand ballroom. The event is free and open to the public. See the Maryville Daily Times for more details.

Here's a preview of some of the topics that may be discussed.