MAYOR’S MONTHLY REPORT
SEPTEMBER 2010

POLICE: Arrests: Total Adult Arrests 63; Total Juvenile Arrests 18; Summons/Citations Issued 17. Incidents: Total Calls 2,045; Security Checks Performed-Residences & Business Locations 315; Incident Cases Reported 66; Crimes Against Property Reported 111; Crimes Against Persons Reported 91; Accident Reports 66; Traffic Citations Issued 139; Alarms 115; Miles of Road Patrol (Approximate mileage from previous month) 30,106. Officers: Compensatory Hours Used 185.5; Sick Hours Used 136.9; Personal Hours Used 80.0; Compensatory Hours Earned 616.5; Overtime Hours Earned 286.9.

TRAFFIC CONTROL: The MPD issued a total of 139 traffic citations, this being 54 more than same time last year. The MPD made 12 arrests for OVI, this being 4 more than same time last year. Radar citations totaled 32, this being 29 more than same tike last year. The traffic officer issued 5 parking citations. The MPD handled a total of 66 traffic accidents, this being 1 less than same time last year. There were 37 property damage accidents, 11 injury accidents, there were 18 accidents that occurred on private property. Of the above accidents, there were 12 hit-skip accidents and there were 4 accidents that occurred as a direct result of alcohol and/or drugs. There were 0 bicycle accidents. There were 0 pedestrian and 1 motorcycle accident. The MPD investigated 8 accidents involving juveniles resulting in 3 reported injuries. There were no fatalities. There were 57 motor vehicles towed by the MPD, this being 11 more than same time last year. Of the above tows, 32 vehicles were towed from traffic accidents, 6 for traffic offenses of some type, 9 as a direct result of an arrest and 6 for parking violations. There were 0 stolen/recovered vehicle towed and 4 misc. tows. The traffic officer mailed 8 certified letters in regards to junk and/or abandoned motor vehicles. The traffic officer mailed 9 title searches to the State of Ohio, Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The traffic officer issued or acted upon 22 notices (48/72 hour and/or 10/20 day notices). The traffic officer sent numerous 2255s and driver’s license 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. As of the last day of the month, there were 14 motor vehicles sitting upon the Police Impound Lots, of the 14 vehicles, several are waiting for court order to dispose of them. Summary: Accidents 32 YTD 284; Traffic 6 YTD 32; Parking 6 YTD 82; Arrests 9 YTD 80; STL/REC 0 YTD 6; Misc. 4 YTD 16: Total: 57 YTD 500.

METERMAID: Total number of tickets issued 126; By parking enforcement 115; By police officers 5; Towed vehicles with tickets 6. Outstanding tickets 794. Total number of PAID violations 130; Number of parking permits issued 227. Revenue received from PAID violations (includes hearing fees) $1,766.00; Revenue received from parking permits $1,385.00; Total Revenue: $3,151.00.

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 November 19, 2009. Hearing scheduled for February 10, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in Tuscarawas Township Hall. Petition was withdrawn on February 9, 2010 and the public hearing was canceled. Filed on March 11, 2010. Public hearing was held on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Tuscarawas Township Hall and was denied by Stark County Commissioners. The City filed an appeal on July 7, 2010 on the Commissioner’s decision. US 30 Richville Drive Area Annexation: Petition filed on April 22, 2010. Commissioners set hearing for May 26th at 1:30 p.m. Vote was tabled and approved by Commissioners on June 2, 2010. Approved by Council for acceptance at the August 2, 2010 meeting. Currently at the County to be recorded. Sibila Family LLC Annexation: Petition filed on June 9, 2010. Commissioner’s hearing set for August 25, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. The annexation hearing was rescheduled and held on September 7, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. The Stark County Commissioners approved the annexation. BRIDGES: Harsh Avenue SE Box Culvert Replacement: The survey work is 100% design and 70% completed. 17th Street NE Bridge: Currently in the planning stages of analysis to replace this structure. The survey work is 100% completed. Design 70% completed. 2010 Bridge Inspections: Preparing to complete annual bridge inspections on the city’s 8 bridges. 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 resubmit for future funding years. 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. Sanitary Manhole Rehab Project: Compiling information on reports of sanitary manholes that need replaced. WWT plant report from February 2010 show approximately 20 that are in need of repair. Bit of Eden Sanitary Sewer Extension Project: It is proposed to extend sanitary approximately 60 L.F. of sanitary sewer to this site to assist the Bit of Eden Area Annexation. The property owner has contracted with Civil Design Associates to plan and design the sewer. The map is being revised as to not include the Tuslaw school area in this annexation and we are currently analyzing alternative options for the sanitary sewer extension. Griffith Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project: Beginning survey work and preliminary design to replace approximately 1600 L.F. of sanitary sewer. Survey & design is 100% completed and was submitted to OPWC for the funding year 2011. STREETS: 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. The surface course was placed May 24, 2010 and striping on May 26, 2010. Punch list items have been completed and currently awaiting a final inspection from ODOT. 9th Street SW Resurfacing: The City re-applied for the funding from OPWC for this project for the 2011 funding year. Main Avenue Resurfacing: SCATS has approved to apply the funding for this project to the Tremont Avenue SW project. Alternative funding sources will be sought to complete this project. Augusta/Cyprus Repairs: Miscellaneous roadway repairs have been targeted and several options have been put together. Currently seeking funding. Tremont Avenue SW Improvement Project: The project consists of pavement planning and resurfacing, drainage and sanitary structure rehabilitation, ADA compliant curb ramps and pavement markings. Project limits are the west end of the Tremont Bridge to approximately 200 feet west of 22nd Street SW. The project is being funded through SCATS and Stark County Municipal Road Funds. Bid opening was held June 17, 2010 with Northstar Asphalt, Inc. as the successful low bidder. A pre-construction meeting was held on July 23, 2010. The contractor began work on July 26, 2010. The project is 75% completed. 2010 Street Resurfacing Program: Project currently out to bid with a bid opening date of July 20, 2010. Northstar Asphalt, Inc. was the successful low bidder with a bid of $198,501.00. Contractor began week of August 30th. Project is 80% completed. 2010 Target Area Resurfacing Program: Project currently out to bid with a bid opening date of July 20, 2010. Superior Paving Materials, Inc. was the successful low bidder with a bid of $112,887.50. Contractor to begin week of September 7th. Work is 50% completed. 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 approved by Planning Commission and Council 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 (Perciballi). Houses being built. Working on punch list items. Concord Village Allotment: Preliminary plat approved by Planning Commission march 9, 2005. Plans submitted and approved. Final plat to Planning Commission September 13, 2006. Approved by Council October 16, 2006. Plat recorded. Construction began the week of March 26th, 2007. Paving completed week of June 25, 2007. Homes are currently being constructed. Working on completing 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 SE 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 on 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. Waiting for testing. Two site plans have been reviewed and approved. Waiting for roadway construction. Project has been put on hold. 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. Utility and roadway construction began in August 2010. Underground utilities are installed. Curb installed September 7, 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 installed. Homes being built. Working on punch list items. 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 city of Massillon’s Engineering Department. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2011. Made corrections to plans per 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 2011. Made corrections to plans per ODOT comments. Beginning right-of-way acquisition. Will be submitting to OPWC for the anticipated cost increase not covered by current ODOT grant. Storm Water Management Plan: Currently working on dry weather screening of outfalls. 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. Sanitary Sewer Mapping: 96% completed. SE drawings completed/SD drawings. Permits and GIS are being added to the database and are 22% completed. Editing files to include pipe length and slope materials. Currently researching all septic locations within the City. GIS: Completed. Transferring items to ESRI. Setting hyperlinks. Modifying display and addressing and permits, maps. Continuing to update. Adding traffic signals, signs inventory, elevation work for flow on sanitary, sanitary septic areas. WebSite: The Engineering Department website has been completed and will be updated on an ongoing basis. Analyzing and updating current maps. Levee Infrastructure Repair: Awaiting the final report from the Army Corps of Engineers that will detail the extent of the project. Survey 80% completed. Reviewing different options of repairs. Preparing construction plans which are 70% completed.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: 1. The CD Department completed work on the city’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the FY 2009 CDBG Program year that ended June 30th. This document reports the accomplishments and activities undertaken by the City using CDBG funds during the program year period. The City’s CAPER report has been submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) and is available online at the City’s Community Development Department Website. The City has begun implementation on its FY2010 CDBG Program. The target area street repaving program is currently under contract. In addition, the City is in the process of executing sub-recipient agreements with the various social service agencies receiving CDBG funds. 2. The CD Department continued work on the implementation of its Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). NSP Housing projects are underway on Pearl S.E., Gibson S.E., 4th Street S.W. and South Street S.E. The City has also awarded NSP contracts for the demolition of 37 vacant, deteriorated and/or fire damaged dwelling units. 3. The City proposed the establishment of two (2) new Non-School TIFs: Fresh Mark expansion; and, Lincoln Centre III development. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is an infrastructure tool authorized by the Ohio Revised Code that locks in the taxable worth of real property at the value it holds at the time authorizing legislation is approved. Payments derived from the increased assessed value of any improvement to a property are directed towards a separate fund to finance the construction of public infrastructure defined within the TIF legislation. Local governments may authorize TIFs to fund a variety of infrastructure needs, including, streets and highways, water and sewer lines, public utilities, demolition, storm drainage. Under a Non-School TIF, school tax revenues would not be part of the TIF service payments received by the City. Instead, the authorizing legislation directs the County Treasurer to pay to the affected School District, from a portion of the TIF service payments, the amount of taxes that would have been payable to the school if the improvements had not been exempted from taxation by the TIF. A Non-School TIF preserves 100% of the school’s funding, while still providing the City with a revenue source for public infrastructure improvements needed to serve these developments.

HOUSING: The department received approximately 64 calls and visits regarding Fair Housing Laws and tenant/landlord issues. I provided extensive assistance and information to several tenants that were having problems with their landlords. Also, I had to provide assistance with a couple of landlords that were having some issues with their tenants. 9/2/2010: I attended the Open House at the Metro Home Ownership Center in Canton. I toured the facility and received some information on their services. 9/13/2010: I attended the Coalition Meeting for the Family Economic Success Program (FES) at the SMHA building. Flyers and sites for the upcoming tax season were discussed as well as training for volunteers. 9/16/2010: Aane Aaby and I met with Dave Daugherty with TriDoc, Inc. and Joanne Wheeler from Charter One Bank to view the two (2) homes on Gibson that TriDoc built with NSP funds. The homes are very nice and we are working with Dave to have a link on the Massillon website to help market the homes. We will be doing the applications to pre-qualify potential home buyers for this program. 9/17/2010: I attended the Housing Task Force meeting at the SMHA building. Discussion on an upcoming Restoring Stability which is a Multi-County home preservation event which will have lenders and credit counselors to help people facing foreclosure. 9/22/2010: The City Housing/Administrative Assistant for the Housing Department was hired and will start next month. We have received three (3) new applications for the Home Buyer’s Assistance Program. There is one (1) currently looking and one (1) will be ready to close in October. We have two (2) homebuyer rehab projects in progress and we have taken four (4) emergency applications and three (3) more trying to contact. Names and addresses are being accumulated on waiting lists for people who are interested in participating in the housing programs. There are approximately 150 people currently on the waiting lists.

BUILDING: Permits Issued: New Dwellings 3 @ $396,970.00; Dwelling Alterations & Additions 29 @ $230,123.00; Commercial (New Structures) 1 @ $399,350.00; Commercial (Alterations & Additions) 6 @ $50,100.00; Industrial (New Structures) 1 @ $345,000.00; Industrial (Alterations & Additions) 1 @ $3,968,000.00; Garages & Carports 3 @ $20,800.00; Miscellaneous 11 @ $54,130.00; Swimming Pools 2 @ $6,050.00; Fences 7 @ $14,660.00; Razings 8 @ $200.00; Total Permits Issued: 72 @ $5,485,383.00. Inspections: Building (Houpt) 51; Plumbing (Houpt) 12; Heating (Houpt) 6; Building (Silla) 158; Heating (Silla) 9; Electrical (Silla) 66; Code Enforcement (Saracina) 131; Code Enforcement (Rice) 40; Total Inspections: 473.

STREETS: Hot Mix: 26.96 Tons. Patched streets throughout entire City; Cleaned off catch basins throughout entire City; Swept streets throughout entire City; Repaired the catch basins throughout entire City; Mowed and weeded throughout entire City; Trimmed brush and trees in alleys throughout entire City; Board up 3 doors at a vacant house – 758 Amherst Road N.E.; Dropped off 2 sets of barricades on 9/3/2010 for a block party – 2575 Jenny Circle S.W.; Dropped off 7 barricades for club event 9/10/2010 at Army-Navy Club – 68 Erie Street S.; Dropped off barricades for events 9/10 & 9/24/2010 at 13th Floor – 28 Charles Avenue S.E.; Dropped off 4 barricades for event 9/17/2010 at 249-1st Street S.E.; Dropped off 2 barricades for block party 9/17/2010 – 2550 Heidelberg S.E.

SEWER/WASTE COLLECTIONS: Our new customers numbered 21 and we had 26 customers whose service was discontinued. We picked up extra items for customers at 137 locations at an additional cost of $1,462.41. Summary: New Customers 21; Permanently Discontinued 26; Temporarily Discontinued 9; Resume Service to Delinquent Customers, Paid in Full 6; Resume Service to Regular Customers 7; Transfers 3; Misses 6; Misc. Messages 30; Total of Clean-Ups with Charge 137; Total of Charges for Clean-Ups $1,462.41; Dumpster Activity-Containers Placed Temporarily 9; Total Charges for Dumpsters $590.00; Services Donated at No Charge $2,149.00: Empty Baskets Main Street 1X week $200.00; Bags from Community Service Workers $100.00; Health Department Clean-Ups – Clean-Ups at Vacant Lots, Alleys $200.00; Services Donated by the Waste Department – City Buildings; Rec Center; City Parks $1,649.00.

INCOME TAX: Collections were up 7.46% from same time last year. Total tax collections for the year 2010 remain down 3.67%. These figures have been balanced with the Auditor’s office. Employee Withholdings were up 2.89% from same time last year. Business profits were up 36.75% and taxes received from individuals were up 2.39%.

HEALTH NURSE: CLINICS: Immunization Clinics: Attended 134; Immunizations Administered 356. TB Testing Clinics: Administered 24; Positive Reactors Referred for X-Rays 0. WIC Clinics: Initial Certifications 46; Re-Certifications 145; Individual Mid-Cert 11; Nutrition Education 124; Caseload 950. COMMUNITY NURSING: Field Visits 22; Auxiliary Visits 589. School Visits: Parochial 2; Public 0. Services Rendered: Reviewing Immunization records. Hearing screenings. Tdap Clinic. CONTINUING EDUCATION: K. Holder: Attended Public Health Nurse Training (12.75 CEU); BCMH Education Day (5.5 CEU); MOBI Presentation (1 CEU). D. Martin: Attended MOBI Presentation (1 CEU). MISCELLANEOUS: Conducted a TB Clinic at R.G. Drage Career Center.

SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES: *Two (2) groups of nursing students from Stark State joined us for exercise and to interact with our seniors as part of their clinicals. *Three (3) classes with a lady who makes lovely purses and beach bags out of plastic shopping bags. A lot of interest but difficult to do according to those who are trying it. *Van trip to the Farm at Walnut Creek and lunch at Der Dutchman. *SARTA held recognition here for the 1000 persons who have been travel trained. Needless to say all 1000 did not show up and we had a nice time with the 18 that did. SARTA provided refreshments. *United Way Day of Caring volunteers did weed pulling and mulching in Community Park. Others who were going to sand and varnish the park benches downtown were rained out of that project and cleaned and painted at the Center. Lunches were provided by Red Cross who used it as an exercise in mass feeding in the event of need. *Chorus traveled to Minerva to eat dinner at the Senior Center and entertained the members there. Also sang for Massillon First Christian Church Seniors and Canton Christian Home. We went for ice cream at Milk and Honey after CCH (a tradition). *RSVP had their volunteer recognition banquet at Meyers Lake Ballroom and about 45 of our volunteers attended. Special recognition to several who have 500 plus hours. *Church Women United met here and enjoyed lunch supplied by Meals on Wheels. VOLUNTEER HOURS: September – 1,447.5; August 1,030.5. DIRECTOR: Attended two (2) SARTA Board meetings; Attended Massillon Commission to Advance Literacy meeting; Governing Board met.

HEALTH; ANIMAL CONTROL;
BUILDING; STREETS; PAINT/SIGN; Please see attached sheets.
SAFETY; INCOME TAX; RECREATION

FIRE; GOLF COURSE; PARKS &
RECREATION; PARKS; WWT Reports not available at this time.

LATE REPORTS

AUGUST 2010

FIRE: The department responded to a total of 372 alarms, this being an average of 12.0 alarms per day. There were 86 fire alarm and public service calls and 286 rescue and EMS calls. The total estimated fire loss was $38,500.00. There were no fire related injuries or deaths. 8/2/2010: I met with representatives from Stark State University about having the Massillon Fire Department begin providing preceptor experiences for their paramedic students. 8/3/2010: I attended the Fire Team USA residential sprinkler seminar in Columbus. The department provided EMS for the annual Drum/Bugle Corps event held in conjunction with Hall of Fame festivities. 8/7/2010: I monitored dispatch activities for the Stark County Sheriff’s Office during HOF Enshrinement activities as part of COM-L training. 8/9/, 8/10 & 8/112010: Off-duty training was conducted at York School. 8/9/2010: I attended the Ward 6 Town Hall meeting. 8/11, 8/12 & 8/13/2010: Crews toured RG Drage School. 8/11/2010: Fire Department members met with Affiliated Technologies group members to discuss the overall state of the Fire Department’s IT system. 8/14/2010: The Fire Department provided a fire truck and personnel for the annual Fun Fest held downtown. 8/16/2010: I met with Joe Concatto of the 911 Governance Board to discuss creating a TIC-P (Tactical Interoperable Communications Plan) for Stark County. 8/18/2010: I went to a State EMS Board meeting to discuss the implications of S.B. 58 (which is Blood Draws conducted by EMT’s for Evidence Collection) on present and future operations within the Fire Department. 8/23/2010: I attended the Ward 5 Town Hall meeting. 8/26/2010: I attended a meeting of the LEPC Planning and Exercise Committee to discuss an upcoming Disaster Drill in Canal Fulton. 8/30/2010: I attended the Ward 4 Town Hall meeting. Much of the month has been spent on labor issues and also issues with improving our service model and staffing. Pump testing is being conducted by the mechanic during the months of August and September.

INCOME TAX: Collections were up 5.43% from same time last year. Total tax collections for the year 2010 remain down 4.81%. These figures have been balanced with the Auditor’s Office. Employee Withholdings were up 6.55% from same time last year. Business profits were down 50.72% and taxes received from individuals were up 14.72%.