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• Through its Economic Prosperity objectives, IMPACT Independence County will provide an open and progressive business environment that provides quality jobs for all community residents by implementing nine specific goals to further the economic prosperity of all Independence County residents. • The Tourism objectives will rebrand and market Independence County as an atmosphere that is attractive to all generations as a uniquely progressive, rural,southern college community with outdoor recreation and adventure opportunities for all.There are six major objectives laid out to accomplish this goal. • IMPACT Independence County will implement the Economic Excellence objectives to create a dynamic center of higher education with unique partnerships between K-12 public schools, higher education,and the regional and state business community,promoting entrepreneurial growth and creating high-quality and expanding employment opportunities for county residents. • The Healthy Living and Wellbeing objective will make Independence County North Central Arkansas's regional medical center by expanding its vision in high-quality medical care and offering a full lineup of traditional and specialized medical practices.This committee's objectives will advance healthy living and improve the wellbeing of all our citizens. As with every generation,the challenges we face are always different but the solutions are always there for those who rise to the challenge and inspire others to believe in a brighter future and create a defined blueprint for change.As quoted by Gandhi, "The future depends on what we do in the present."I believe that together we can meet the challenges of our generation and provide a great future for our citizens,children, and grandchildren. MAYOR COMMENTS Mayor Elumbaugh said, in regards to the upcoming council retreat scheduled for this Thursday night, if next Tuesday night would be more convenient for everyone he would change the date. A couple said next Tuesday, March 1 was a better date so the Mayor said he will change to retreat to next Tuesday from 5:30 to 9:30 at Councilmember Bryant's farm house north of town. LIAISON REPORTS None COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Matthews said he was on the old Country Club property recently and it is in really bad disrepair. He said the swimming pool is still there and open to where a child or animal could fall in. Also the entire property is in need of mowing and cleaning up. Mayor Elumbaugh said he had actually visited with our code enforcement officer Chad McClure this morning during his Department Head meeting and Mr. McClure is aware of the problem and is working on having it corrected.