As identified by Mayor Bob Massengill, areas in need ofstrategic planning for the city’s future include:

* Annexation-related matters

* Storm water flow and disposal

* Industrial park development

* Industrial recruitment

* Establishing goals and objectives, and measuring jobperformance

* Landfill/Rubbish Fill plans for the future

* Sewer system and improvements

* Solid waste collection and disposal

* Water lines and water pressure

* Paving and maintenance of streets

* Development of policies and procedures

* Study and analysis of salaries and benefits

* Beautification and appearance

* Internal personnel needs

* External personnel needs

* Training of mid-level managers

* Equipment maintenance and replacement

* Fire department equipment needs, training and education

* Relocation of police department and obtaining funding

* Grant development

* Building inspection and zoning

* Determination of “needs” versus “wants”