Sunday, October 3, 2010

10-04 Council Meeting

Howdy!
 
Here's all of Monday's meeting info:
 
Minutes to approve:
 
 
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
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