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MAYOR’S MONTHLY REPORT POLICE: Arrests: Total Adult Arrests 35; Total Juvenile Arrests 8; Summons/Citations Issued 12. Incidents: Total Calls 1,501; Security Checks Performed-Residences & Business Locations 181; Incident Cases Reported 70; Crimes Against Property Reported 72; Crimes Against Persons Reported 48; Accident Reports 103; Traffic Citations Issued 91; Alarms 81; Miles of Road Patrol (Approximate mileage from previous month) 31,609. Officers: Compensatory Hours Used 44.9; Sick Hours Used 301.7; Personal Hours Used 80.0; Compensatory Hours Earned 290.9; Overtime Hours Earned 70.9. TRAFFIC CONTROL: The MPD issued a total of 91, this being 47 less than same time last year. The MPD made 4 arrests for OVI, this being 12 less than same time last year. Radar citations totaled 3, this being 10 less than same time last year. The MPD handled a total of 103 traffic accidents, this being 26 more than same time last year. There were 62 property damage accidents, 11 injury accidents, 0 fatal accidents and 30 accidents that occurred on private property. Of the above accidents, there were 18 hit-skip accidents and 3 accidents that occurred as a direct result of alcohol and/or drugs. There were 0 pedestrian, 0 motorcycle and 0 bicycle accidents. The MPD investigated 8 accidents involving juveniles with 3 resulting in injuries. There were 55 motor vehicles towed by the MPD, this being 1 more than same time lat year. Of the above tows, 41 vehicles were towed from traffic accidents, 5 as a direct result of an arrest, 7 for parking violations and 0 for traffic offense of some type. One vehicle was towed as recovered stolen vehicle and one misc. tow. The traffic officer mailed 5 certified letters in regards to junk and/or abandoned motor vehicles. The traffic officer mailed 7 title searches to the state of Ohio, Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The traffic officer was able to junk or title 7 motor vehicles. The traffic officer issued or acted upon 28 notices (48/72 hour and/or 10/20 day notices). The traffic officer sent numerous 2255s and driver’s licenses to the state. The traffic officer logged and filed several license plates and kept track of the motor vehicles awaiting court order for immobilization, confiscation or return to the owners. The traffic officer issued 5 parking citations and inspected 3 additional garbage trucks. As of the last day of the month, there were 20 motor vehicles sitting upon the Police Impound Lots. Of the 20 vehicles several are waiting for court order to dispose of them. Summary: Accidents 41 YTD 80; Traffic 0 YTD 1; Parking 7 YTD 15; Arrests 5 YTD 13; STL/REC 1 YTD 1; Misc. 1 YTD 1. METERMAID: Total number of tickets issued 149; By parking enforcement 128; By police officers 15; Towed vehicles with tickets 6. Outstanding tickets 647. Total number of PAID violations 137; Number of parking permits issued 239. Revenue received from PAID violations (includes hearing fees) $1,581.00; Revenue received from parking permits $1,335.00. Total Revenue: $2,916.00. ENGINEERING: ANNEXATION: Poets Glen Area Annexation: The petition was filed with Stark County on February 5, 2008. The hearing was held in City Council Chambers on April 9, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The annexation was approved by the Commissioners at their April 9th meeting. The Township has filed an appeal on the Commissioners decision. Approval was denied by Judge Sinclair on July 25, 2008. The Township has filed an appeal with 5th District Court of Appeals. The decision was reversed on June 30, 2009. Annexation re-filed with Commissioner’s office on November19, 2009. Hearing scheduled for February 10, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Tuscarawas Township Hall. Petition was withdrawn on February 9, 2010 and the public hearing was cancelled. Hendricks Area Annexation: The petition was filed with Stark County on September 22, 2009. Public hearing was held December 1, 2009 and the annexation was approved by the Commissioners. Currently in 60-day period; scheduled for April 5, 2010 Council meeting. BRIDGES: Tremont Avenue Bridge: The installation of the fencing has been completed and the roadway is now open to traffic. The contractor has some work to finish in the spring that will be completed by maintaining traffic. Finefrock Road Bridge: Ramp closures began May 2009 and the bridge is currently under construction. Completion estimated to be July 2010. The north side of the structure has been completed with the south side remaining closed through winter. The contractor will be back on site in April 2010. Harsh Avenue SE Box Culvert Replacement: The design and survey are 70% completed. 17th Street NE Bridge: Currently in the planning stages of analysis to replace this structure. SANITARY SEWERS: 27th Street/Bison Avenue Sanitary Sewer: The design work is 99% complete. This project would be completed to assist the proposed Ports Glen Annexation. Nova Tech Pump Station: This project will replace the existing pump station. The design work is 95% completed. This project was submitted to OPWC for the funding, which was not approved for 2010. Will re-submit for future funding years. NeoCom Sanitary Trunk Sewer Extension: This project will be tied into the recently constructed South Massillon Trunk Sewer and will serve the northern portion of the NeoCom Industrial Park and also Shearer’s. Bids were opened August 27, 2009. The successful low bidder was Wenger Excavating, Inc. out of Dalton with a bid amount of $104,561.00. Construction began October 7, 2009 and clearing began October 28, 2009. Project is 100% completed, including testing. State Avenue Sewer Rehab: Beginning survey and preliminary design work on replacing a portion of the sanitary sewer. The design of Phase 1 and Phase 2 is 90% completed. Noble Place Sanitary Sewer Replacement: Project will replace the existing sanitary sewer and improvements to the roadway and installation of the storm sewer will also be completed. This project was submitted to OPWC for the funding, which was not approved for 2010. Will re-submit for future funding years. Wales Rd/SR 241 Resurfacing: Resurfacing from Lincoln Way to Hills & Dales will be done in 2009 with a grant from ODOT and local funds. The City received $151,000.00 from the Municipal Road Fund. The bid opening was held August 11, 2009. Superior Paving was awarded the contract and began work the week of September 21, 2009. Intermediate course of asphalt has been placed. Contractor has stopped work for the winter and will commence work in March 2010. The surface course will be placed in the spring of 2010. 9th Street SW Resurfacing: The City has received funding for this project and it is anticipated to be bid out in the summer of 2010. The City has also applied for Municipal Road Fund to assist with the project costs. STREETS: Main Avenue Resurfacing: Resurfacing plans 100% completed. The City has received money as a result of the stimulus package for this project. This project will be constructed in 2010. The City has also applied for Municipal Road Funds to assist with the project costs. Augusta/Cyprus Repairs: Miscellaneous repairs have been targeted and repairs to be suggested in the spring of 2010. Tremont Avenue SW Resurfacing: This project was submitted to OPWC for the funding, which was not approved for 2010. Reviewing alternative funding options. SUBDIVISIONS: Centennial Village: Preliminary plat and rezoning approved by Planning Commission February 13, 2002. Revised preliminary approved May 8, 2002. Plans approved. Final plat approved by Planning Commission and Council. Plat recorded. Site work began week of September 23, 2002. Sanitary completed and tested. Roadway installed week of May 5, 2003. Easements relocated. Street signs installed. Bond transferred to Roseman Construction. Punch list items to be completed. Cherry Springs No. 1: Plat submitted and approved March 2006. Plat recorded. Homes being built. Cherry Springs No. 2: Planning Commission April 12, 2006. Council May 1, 2006. Plat recorded. Earthwork began week of October 9, 2006. Sanitary sewer installation began week of December 18, 2006. Sanitary completed. Testing started February 21, 2007. Testing of the sanitary sewer is 95% completed. Concord Village Outlots: Plat approved by Planning Commission and Council. Storm and sanitary easements acquired. Plat recorded. Sanitary sewer installed. Sewer testing 100% completed. Grading and ditch work 100% completed. Transferred to Nancy Villas (Periballi). Houses being built. Working on punch list items. Forest Hills No. 3: Plat recorded. Plans re-approved. Construction began July 2004. Curb installed week of August 23, 2004. Asphalt installed. As-builts received. Punch list items completed. Awaiting installation of the street lights and monumentation. Gray Ridge Estates Phase No. 1: Preliminary plat submitted to Planning Commission March 9, 2005. Final plat approved by Planning Commission and Council February 2006. Earthwork began week of July 31, 2006. Pre-construction meeting August 21, 2006. Sanitary sewer installation and testing completed. Utility construction 75% completed. Sanitary trunk sewer extension completed. Homes are currently being constructed. Curb and pavement installed week of May 14, 2007. Seeding/grading and punch list items to be completed. Reconstruction of 27th Street S.E. completed. Kenyon Creek Estates Phase No. 1: Preliminary plat received week of December 4, 2000. Revised and approved by Planning Commission February 13, 2002. Phase No. 1 plan submitted February 20, 2002. Earthwork began week of July 22, 2002. Utility work began week of October 21st. Plat approved by Planning Commission March 12, 2003 and Council April 7, 2003. Construction 100% completed. Roadways paved. Water line extension completed. Plat recorded. Lots being sold. Punch list items completed. Released to City of February 19, 2009. Kenyon Creek Estates Phase No. 2: Plans submitted and approved May 22, 2003. Plat approved by Planning Commission and Council. Plans approved. Waiting on Performance Bond. Nova East Industrial Park: Plat and plans approved. Road construction is 75% completed. Land sold to Beaver Excavating May 2001. Water and gas lines completed. Plat approved by Planning Commission May 12, 2004. Plat approved by Council June 7, 2004. Plat recorded July 2004. Street signs installed. As-builts received. Final paving done week of November 8th. Street light installation completed. St. Luke Development: Plat approved by Planning Commission and Council. Plans approved May 20, 2004. St. Luke received the PTI on August 25, 2004. Performance Bond received. Construction has begun on sanitary sewer. Plat recorded at County. Sanitary sewer installation completed. Awaiting testing. Two site plans have been reviewed and approved. Waiting for roadway construction. Project has been put on hold by developer. Sippo Reserves Allotment Phase No. 1: Preliminary plat approved by Planning Commission December 8, 2004. Plans submitted and under review. Plans approved. Earthwork began week of August 22nd. Sanitary sewer installation began week of September 19th. Final plat approved by Planning Commission July 13, 2005 and Council September 6, 2005. Underground utilities completed. Curb installed week of April 17, 2006. Asphalt completed. Sewer testing completed. Homes being built. Sippo Reserves Allotment Phase No. 2: Plat approved by Planning Commission and Council. Construction to begin spring 2010. University Village No. 9: Preliminary plat submitted and approved by Planning Commission December 10, 2003. Variance granted for plat at February Planning Commission meeting. Plans approved May 2004. Grading work began July 2004. Utility work began week of August 23, 2004. Curb placed October 27, 2004. Asphalt paving done week of November 8, 2005. Plat recorded. Construction 100% completed. Telephone pole finally removed from roadway. Street lights installed. Punch list items to be completed. Westbrook Estates Phase No. 3: Plans sent in December 2005 and under review. Revised plans sent April 27, 2006. Plat submitted May 30, 2006 and approved by Planning Commission June 14, 2006. Approved by Council. Grading work 90% completed. Utility work began the week of April 16, 2007. Utilities 90% completed. Curb and roadway installed week of November 3, 2008. Plat recorded March 25, 2009. Underground electric and telephone lines have been instated. Homes being built. Punch list items to be completed. Woodland Creek: Preliminary plat approved. Plans approved by City and by EPA. Plat for condo phase recorded at County. Condominiums are completed. MISCELLANEOUS: SR241/Tremont Intersection Improvements: ODOT approved grant. Design is being completed by URS Corporation and the Cit of Massillon’s Engineering Department. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2010. Made corrections to plans per ODOT comments. Right-of-way acquisition has been authorized by ODOT. 27th/Lincoln Way East Intersection Improvements: ODOT approved grant. Design is being completed by URS Corporation and the City of Massillon’s Engineering Department. ME Companies is beginning the right-of-way acquisition process. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2010. Made corrections to plans per ODOT comments. Ohio Utility Protection/Safety Committee: Next meeting date has not been set. Storm Water Report: Currently preparing 2009 report to submit to OEPA. Storm Water Mapping: 96% completed. SE drawings completed/SD drawings. Subdivision Mapping: 50% completed PS drawing/SD drawings. Editing to include subdivision information: replats, vacations, dedications. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: 1. The City began the process of preparing for the upcoming FY2010 CDBG Program Application. Project proposals from local organizations seeking block grant funding were accepted through January. At this point, the City’s FY2010 CDBG entitlement grant amount has not been released. The City’s FY2010 CDBG Program begins on July 1st. 2. The CD Department continued work on the implementation of its Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), which is designed to provide funding to local governments to deal with the problems of foreclosed and abandoned housing in areas of greatest need. The City has executed a contract agreement with Tri-Doc for an NSP funded project to acquire 5 foreclosed lots and construct new housing on Gibson Avenue S.E. ABCD, Inc. is also undertaking an NSP Project to rehabilitate two (2) existing homes on Pearl Avenue S.E. The City is also working with Habitat for Humanity on an NSP housing development in Columbia Heights. The City is also preceding with the first NSP funded demolitions of vacant, deteriorated and/or fire damaged dwelling units. A second round of demolition is also being planned for additional vacant dilapidated structures. 3. The CD Department is working on the City’s enterprise zone program annual performance report. All companies with existing enterprise zone agreements have been contacted and are reporting on jobs created and/or retained, taxes paid and abated and total project investment. This data is then reported electronically to the Ohio Department of Development. These company annual reports will then be reviewed by the City’s Tax Incentive Review Committee, whose recommendations regarding company performance will be submitted to City Council for review and approval. 4. The City is currently reviewing resumes for the position of Housing Director. In the interim, the CD Department is assuming the operations of this department. HOUSING: The department received approximately 60 calls and visits regarding Fair Housing Laws and tenant/landlord issues. It was necessary to provide information to numerous tenants and landlords regarding their rights. Several people were referred to Community Legal Aid Services, Inc. for legal advice or other agencies for homeless prevention or financial assistance. This office continues to monitor questionable advertisements listed in the classified section of the local newspaper for possible discrimination. One of the two (2) housing discrimination cases pending with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission has been dismissed due to the complainant’s failure to cooperate. The other case is still under investigation and should be completed soon. One Emergency Housing Rehabilitation contract was signed, three (3) projects were completed and three (3) are progressing. One contract was signed for the rehabilitation portion for the Home Buyer’s Assistance Program and three (3) projects are progressing. One full Housing Rehabilitation project is progressing. Names and addresses are being accumulated on waiting lists for people who are interested in participating in the Home Buyer’s Assistance and Housing Rehabilitation programs. The programs will resume as soon as a Housing Director and Administrative Assistant are hired. BUILDING: Permits Issued: New Dwellings 4 @ $264,740.00; Dwelling Alterations & Additions 13 @ $154,350.00; Commercial (Alterations & Additions) 2 @ $12,245.00; Miscellaneous 2 @ $46,800.00; Accessory Buildings 1 @ $500.00; Fences 1 @ $1,300.00; Total: 23 @ $479,935.00. Inspections: Building (Kraft) 138; Plumbing (Kraft) 36; Heating (Kraft) 17; Electrical (Silla) 44; Code Enforcement (Saracina) 68; Total Inspections: 316. STREETS: Cold Mix: 67.65 Tons; Grit: 135.69 Tons; Salt: 2,239.30 Tons. Patched pot holes throughout entire City; Cleaned off catch basins throughout entire City; Removed advertisement signs from tree lawns and telephone poles throughout the entire City; Snow and ice control throughout the entire City; Removed snow from sidewalks and streets in the downtown area. SEWER/WASTE COLLECTIONS: Our new customers numbered 26 and we had 18 customers whose service was discontinued. We picked up extra items for customers at 55 locations at an additional cost of $485.00. Summary: New Customers 26; Permanently Discontinued 18; Temporarily Discontinued 4; Resume Service to Delinquent Customers, Paid in Full 20; Resume Service to Regular Customers 6; Transfers 4; Misses 10; Misc. Messages 24; Total of Clean-Ups with Charge 55; Total of Charges for Clean-Ups $485.00; Dumpster Activity-Containers Placed Temporarily 0; Total Charges for Dumpsters 0; Services Donated at no Charge $1,560.00; Empty Baskets Main Street 1X Week $200.00; Bags from Community Service Workers $200.00; Health Department Clean-Ups $150.00; Service to City Buildings, Park Department Dumpsters, Rec Center, Maintenance Building at Golf Course $1,010.00. INCOME TAX: Income tax collections were down 6.23% from same time last year. Total tax collections were down 17.52% from same time last year. As always, these figures were balanced with the Auditor’s Office. Employee withholdings were down 5.77% from the same time last year. Business profits were up 6.29% and taxes received from individuals were down 11.22%. HEALTH NURSE: CLINICS: Well Child Clinic: Infant & Pre-School Age Patients 0; School-Age Patients 0; Referred to Specialist or Private Physician 0. Immunization Clinics: Attended 73; Immunizations Administered 155. TB Testing Clinics: Administered 4; Positive Reactors Referred for X-ray 0. WIC Clinics: Initial Certifications 44; Re-Certifications 127; Individual Mid Cert 23; Nutrition Education 104; Caseload 979. COMMUNITY NURSING: Field Visits 154; Auxiliary Visits 398. School Visits: Parochial – Massillon Christian School; Public 0. Services Rendered: Completed Hearing Screenings. CONTINUING EDUCATION: 0. MISCELLANEOUS: A H1N1 clinic was held at the Legends Care Center for residents and staff members. WWT; HEALTH; ANIMAL CONTROL; FIRE; RECREATION; PARKS; LATE REPORT JANUARY 2010 FIRE: The department responded to a total of 301 alarms, this averages to 9.7 alarms per day. There were 64 fire/public service calls and 237 rescue and EMS calls. The total estimated fire loss was $6,750.00. There were no deaths or injuries due to fire. Please note the accompanying reports as the department has worked hard to provide detailed reporting with the new information/computer system. 1/7/2010: I attended a LOGIC Board meeting. 1/8/2010: I hosted a meeting at Stark State College in order to bring together all of the players in the Countywide Dispatch debate as well as engineer from AT&T and Motorola to try to answer technical questions about the feasibility of 911 technology and incorporating it into a centralized dispatch concept. The meeting was well attended and many people indicated it was a valuable learning experience for them. 1/14/2010: I attended the Governance Board meeting for countywide dispatch. 1/20/2010: I attended an Executive Committee meeting of the Stark County Fire Chief’s Association to vote on a recommendation to the County 911 Technical Advisory Committee with regard to centralized dispatch. 1/21/2010: I attended the quarterly Stark County Fire Chief’s Association meeting. 1/22/2010: I attended the Mayor’s State of the City Address and Breakfast. I also attended the 911 Technical Advisory Committee meeting with the Mayor and the Safety Director. 1/26/2010: I attended a Haz Mat Executive Committee meeting and was made a voting member. 1/28/2010: I attended a Governance Board subcommittee meeting at the County EMA office. The purpose of the meeting was to hear a presentation about the statewide MARC’s CAD system. On January 1, 2010, the MFD began providing EMS Transportation to patients on a limited basis. The purpose of this trial is to determine what if any cost recovery could be realized and to determine the overall benefit to our patients and residents. MFD transported 175 patients in January and a detailed report will be submitted. Much of the month was spent investigating the recent incendiary fires and the “message board” graffiti left at various locations throughout the City. It is important to ensure the safety of our residents by fully investigating and prosecuting the perpetrator(s) of these fires. A personal family issue has become public due to the nature of the situation and my role as a public servant. I want to be clear that this situation should in no way reflect the hard work of the fir department employees and I apologize for the embarrassment this has caused the department. WWT Please see attached sheet. |
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