Input requested for county planning, development
Staff reporter
A county survey will be available for county residents to pickup and complete at city offices, senior centers, and other public facilities.
The survey will assist the Marion County Commission with updating the county's strategic plan.
The commission decided not to mail the surveys because previously when they were mailed there was a low return rate.
Questions on the survey pertain to current issues, growth and development, and an opportunity for residents to express concerns and ideas.
The survey must be completed and returned to the county clerk by Friday.
A table will be set up Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Marion County Fair. Surveys will be available for residents to complete.
Public meetings will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 22, and on Sept. 12 during a regular commission meeting to discuss the survey and the plan.
In other business:
— Scot Loyd of Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Loyd, presented findings from an annual audit of county funds.
The audit went well with no significant findings, said Loyd. Some concerns were expressed regarding internal controls. Small county departments need a better checks and balances system for handling receipts. Suggestions were made in having other county personnel check deposits, etc.
Prior year concerns included the need for a computerized spreadsheet used by the county health department for receipts and disbursements. County clerk Carol Maggard said a new computer purchase should alleviate that problem.
County policies and procedures need to be established, Loyd said, including credit card authorization and usage.
