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Park board to add treasurer after ordinance takes effect; discusses bonding, website updates and outreach
Summary
The board plans to add a treasurer position and will finalize duties and checks‑and‑balances in January after an ordinance becomes effective Jan. 1; members also discussed website updates, social media and a T‑shirt outreach campaign.
At its meeting the Noble County Park Board said it will add a treasurer position and revisit the board’s financial practices and job descriptions after an ordinance change becomes effective Jan. 1.
Board members discussed practical steps the position will require: a job description, decisions about whether the board maintains its own bank account or routes funds through the county, whether two signatures will be required on checks, and if annual audits or scheduled financial reporting to the commissioners will be necessary. One participant estimated the cost of the required bond at about $30; the transcript does not provide a formal estimate or source document for that figure.
Members also heard a report on outreach: the board’s website will receive modest updates over Christmas and into January using the free version of Wix, with completion aimed for February. Grace Caswell said Facebook is the primary social channel the board manages and noted the board maintains a LinkedIn presence for professional development and partnership opportunities. The board noted a T‑shirt campaign run with Noble County last year had low retail sales; remaining shirts are currently offered at 50% off through the visitor bureau’s souvenir shop.
Board leadership publicly thanked longtime member James "Jim" Haddock for his service; the transcript records the board presenting a card and refreshments to mark his final official meeting. Members also noted John intends to leave his seat at the end of next year and discussed training a replacement.
What happens next: The board will draft a treasurer job description, clarify financial mechanics and bring recommended procedures to counsel as needed; officer nominations and the election are scheduled for the Jan. 28 meeting.
