CANCELED: Community Breakfast

Howdy!!

I am embarrassed to admit this, but the month has gotten away from me, and I need to cancel our breakfast tomorrow.  I didn't realize tomorrow was the 3rd Saturday until this morning.  At any rate, I am going to cancel October's meeting and we can regroup in November.  We should be well into the budget process and there will be a lot to talk about.

Also, as you may have noticed, The People's Signal Station/Quiznos is near completion.  I challenge you to spend your hard earned dollars at a local gas station and sandwich shop that are not on the tax payer's dole.  If you are on the the north side of town, I would recommend Bullseye or Rapid Roberts and there are a ton of other fine eateries in the area.  Vote with your dollars!

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Thanks and Have a Great Day!!

Melissa Wagner
417.231.1045
www.ozarkmissouri.blogspot.com
www.twitter.com/melissadwagner
 

10-04 Council Meeting

Howdy!

 

Here's all of Monday's meeting info:

 

Minutes to approve:

https://docs.google.com/document/edit?id=1HStr8EmKuIvYuCDMvcjxFWdLLR4wkIXLcPBmTEaRD1k&hl=en&authkey=CPrG1YkN
https://docs.google.com/document/edit?id=1qBpDQFVHsfXbam2usHY_wLlCGA-V0t-X5_vYA27IRwc&hl=en&authkey=CKCD5fEG
https://docs.google.com/document/edit?id=1AhciwbrplfCcO8QVJwZqY8-2ZSkmD_mFR5RmTKc4mBs&hl=en&authkey=CJjw5sEJ

 

Packet:
https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B6I2JOdCdMVjZjM3NTE3MDMtNjQyYi00ODYxLWI1NTktMGE0NWQ2YjI5ZWIw&hl=en&authkey=CJaO27IE

 

Points of interest:

 

Internal Audit Bid - We are finally bidding out our internal audit.  Unfortunately, staff has recommended the same firm that has been doing our internal audits since 1990.  While they may do a fine job, I think it is necessary to change internal auditors on a predefined basis in order to get a fresh perspective on the city's financials.  This would also protect the tax payers and the internal audit company by ensuring the results of an audit would not effect the company's future dealings with the city.  For instance, if the internal audit company new they had a 3 year contract and then we would choose a new company they would feel free to give an honest audit (good or bad) and not be worried that the city would re-hire or fire them based on those results.

 

 Business Registration - Bill to require all businesses that operate within Ozark proper to register and pay $45.  Also would require anyone over 16 doing door to door sales to have a city issued permit at a cost of $20 and to have a background check.  I am on the fence about this issue for a few reasons and am waiting to hear my counterparts' opinions before judgement.

 

Apartment building rehab - There is a company who would like a letter of support from the board regarding their application to the MO Housing Development Commission to referb a couple of apartment complexes in Ozark.  I have a few questions regarding the funding mechanism for this project.

 

Ozark has be chosen as a DREAM Initiative city!  This gives us special consideration for state economic grants and programs.  We were one of 5 cities chosen.

 

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Thanks and Have a Great Day!!

Melissa Wagner
417.231.1045
www.ozarkmissouri.blogspot.com
www.twitter.com/melissadwagner