MAYOR’S MONTHLY REPORT
FEBRUARY 2008

FIRE: The Department responded to a total of 343 alarms, this averaging to 11.8 alarms per day. There were 45 fire alarms, 16 public service calls and 282 rescue and EMS calls. The total estimate fire loss was $35,195.00. There was one fire-fighter injury due to fires. 2/1/08: I applied for an EMS Grant for training. 2/6/08: I attended a “Quickclear” training session in regard to new mandates about conducting operations on roads and highways. 2/7/08: I attended the monthly LOGIC Board meeting. 2/14/08: I attended a breakfast at Mercy Medical Center where staff members oriented Fire Chiefs to their new services. 2/25/08: During this week, the Department hosted and attended a seminar for new Fire Investigators at the Recreation Center. The class on fire investigations held at the Recreation Center was very well received by the instructors, students from across the state and administrations who also needed to send members of their Fire Prevention Bureaus to a certifications-type training experience. I would like to thank Kenn Kaminski, Angela Corpe and the Hampton Inn for assisting us in hosting this class. The City of Massillon spent little more that $250.00 to conduct the class and received almost $2,000.00 in tuition credits in exchange. When one considers the resource information and changes we’ll implement as a direct result of information learned during the class, this was a very worthwhile investment.

POLICE: Arrests: Total Adult Arrests 58; Total Juvenile Arrests 5; Summons/Citations Issued 17. Incidents: Total Calls 1,595; Security Checks Performed-Residences & Business Locations 117; Incident Cases Reported 64; Crimes Against Property Reported 77; Crimes Against Persons Reported 82; Accident Reports 115; Traffic Citations Issued 163; Alarms 115; Miles of Road Patrol (Mileage for February will be reported on the March report). Officers: Compensatory Hours Used 42.5; Sick Hours Used 132.0; Personal Hours Used 164.0; Compensatory Hours Earned 461.0; Overtime Hours Earned 229.5.

TRAFFIC CONTROL: The MPD issued a total of 163 traffic citations, this being 89 less than same time last year. The MPD made 17 arrests for DUI, this is the same as same time last year. Radar citations totaled 5, this being 99 less than same time last year. The MPD handled a total of 115 traffic accidents, this being 11 more than same time last year. There were 76 property damage accidents, 14 injury accidents, one fatal accident and 25 accidents that occurred on private property. Of the above accidents there were 25 hit-skip accidents and 8 accidents that occurred as a direct result of alcohol and/or drugs. There were 0 pedestrians, 0 motorcycle or 0 bicycle accidents. The MPD investigated 15 accidents involving juveniles with 2 resulting in injuries. There were 91 motor vehicles towed by the MPD, this being 8 less than same time last year. Of the above tows, 46 vehicles were towed from traffic accidents, 22 as a direct result of an arrest, 17 for parking violations and 5 for a traffic offense of some type. One vehicle was towed as recovered stolen vehicle. The traffic officer mailed 6 certified letters in regards to junk and/or abandoned motor vehicles. The traffic officer mailed 8 title searches to the State of Ohio, Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The traffic officer was able to junk or title 8 motor vehicles. The traffic officer issued or acted upon 16 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 11 parking citations. As of the last day of the month, there were 19 motor vehicles sitting upon the Police Impound Lots. Of the 19 vehicles several are awaiting for court order to dispose of them. Summary: Accidents 46 YTD 70; Traffic 5 YTD 13; Parking 17 YTD 40; Arrests 22 YTD 42; STL/REC 1 YTD 2; Misc. 0 YTD 0; Totals: 91 YTD 167.

METERMAID: Total number of tickets issued 145; By parking enforcement 122; By police officers 6; Towed vehicles with tickets 17. Outstanding tickets 302. Total number of PAID violations 111; Number of parking permits issued 242. Revenue received from PAID violations $1,140.00; Revenue received from parking permits $1,590.00; Total Revenue: $2,730.00.

ENGINEERING; ANNEXATION: Prophecy Massillon Annexation: Filed at County on September 6, 2007. Hearing date November 29, 2007. Approved by Stark County Commissioners. Revised to account for Navarre’s annexation of the County Farm. Submitted to Council for acceptance at the March 3rd meeting. BRIDGES: Tremont Avenue Bridge: Detour began February 21, 2005. The requested federal earmark for this project was denied. A new request was filed through Congressman Regula’s office. ODOT has informed us that they are providing the 20% match for both the Municipal Bridge and SCATS funding. The current estimate for this project is $3.3 million. A permit with the Army Corps of Engineers has been secured as was permits from Norfolk Southern & RJ Korman Railroads. Plans have been submitted to ODOT for approval. Anticipated bid opening is in April 2008. AT&T began their relocation work. Erie Street Bridge: A pre-bid meeting took place on August 30, 2007. Project was bid out fall of 2007. The current estimate is 1.8 million. Keffler Construction of Canfield, OH was awarded the contract. Work will commence in January 2008 and is to be completed by October 2008. The bridge will be re-decked, widened to 3 lanes and a sidewalk will be added. Finefrock Road Bridge: Scheduled for re-decking in 2009. City and County resurfacing completed on October 21, 2006. US 30 Bridge Project: Ruhlin selected as contractor, began work on September 5, 2006. SANITARY SEWERS: 2000 WWT Plant Upgrade & Expansion: City is investigating odor control solutions. Tertiary filters have been put on line. The Law Director has entered into contract on behalf of the City with the law firm of Bricker & Eckler LLP to deal with the change orders submitted by Kokosing and also remaining items to complete the contract. A draft of the odor control study has been completed and is under review. Final payment has been made to Kokosing. South Massillon Sanitary Sewer Extension: Easements obtained from property owners and plat has been recorded. Project was bid with the bid opening on November 7, 2007. Beheler Excavating Inc. was awarded the contract. Construction to begin January 7, 2008. 98% completed. Restoration to be completed in the spring. Sanitary Rate Study: URS Corp. has been retained to complete a sanitary sewer rate study for residential/commercial and industrial users. The report has been submitted and has been issued to City Council. Met with various industries in January 2008. The recommended rates are currently before City Council. 27th Street Sanitary Sewer: 70% design completed. STREETS: Wales Rd./SR241 Rehabilitation: The funding request from SCATS for engineering was denied and we will be re-evaluating the scope of the project. The new project scope will be to improve the intersections of Lake/Wales and Hankins/Wales. Also included are the intersections of Erie/Tremont and Jackson (27th)/Lincoln Way East. URS has been selected as the consultant. 2007 Street Resurfacing: Bid opening September 14, 2007. Superior Paving low bidder. Began the week of October 28, 2007. Paving completed as of November 28, 2007. Compiling punch list for spring completion. 2007 Target Area Street Resurfacing: Bid opening September 14, 2007. Superior Paving low bidder. Began the week of October 29, 2007. Paving completed as of November 29, 2007. Compiling punch list for spring completion. SUBDIVISIONS: Ballinger Estates: Preliminary plat approved by Planning Commission November 10, 2004. Plans submitted and approved. Sanitary sewer plans approved. Final plat approved by Planning Commission June 22, 2005. Council approved July 5, 2005. Plat recorded. Grading and utility construction completed. Houses almost completed. Roadway installed week of April 10, 2006. Working on punch list items. Ready to switch to one year maintenance bond. Ballinger Estates Phase No. 2: Preliminary plat approved by Planning Commission December 13, 2006. Final plat approved by Planning Commission 2/21/07. Re-zoning passed by Council. Plans have been approved. Construction began week of July 16, 2007. Storm & sanitary sewers 95% completed. Pavement 95% completed. Punch list items to be done. Homes under construction. 75% completed. 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 2/21/07. 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 75% completed. Transferred to Nancy Villas (Perciballi). Housing being built. Concord Village Phase No. 1: 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 26, 2007. Paving completed week of June 25, 2007. Homes are currently being constructed. Punch list items to be completed in spring 2008. 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 to be completed. Awaiting installation of the street lights. 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 completed September 25, 2007. 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 I 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 80% completed. Roadways paved. Water line extension completed. Plat recorded. Lots being sold. Punch list items to be completed. 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. Orchard Hill Estates: Preliminary plat approved May 2004. Final plat approved by Planning Commission July 14, 2004 by Council August 16, 2004. Plans approved by EPA and ready for construction. Pre-construction meeting March 2, 2005 with Vironda Construction. Grading began week of March 21, 2005. Sanitary sewer completed. Storm sewer and water line 100% completed. Utilities relocated. Pavement installed week of August 15th. Plat recorded. Final asphalt completed week of June 5, 2006. As-builts completed. Final seeding and grading completed. Punch list items completed October 2007. Allotment released to City. 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. 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. 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. II: Plat approved by Planning Commission and Council. Construction to begin in spring 2008. 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 West: Preliminary plat approved by Planning Commission May 9, 2001. Rezoning approved by Council July 2, 2001. Plans reviewed and approved. Site work began week of August 12, 2002. Sewer installation completed September 26, 2002. Sewer to be tested. Plat approved by Planning Commission November 20, 2002 and Council December 2, 2002. Roadway installed November 2002. Plat recorded. Construction completed. Lots being sold. Punch list items completed by Lockhart in August 2007. Westbrook Estates West Phase No. 2: Final plat to Planning Commission May 12, 2004. Council approved June 7, 2004. Plat recorded. Lots are being sold. Westbrook Estates Phase No. III: Plans sent in December 2005 and under review. Revised plans sent April 27, 2006. Plat submitted May 30, 2006. Approved by Planning Commission June 14, 2006 and approved by Council. Grading work 75% completed. Utility work began the week of April 16, 2007. Utilities 75% completed. Grading for roadway. Construction to resume in spring. Woodland Creek: Preliminary plat approved. Plans approved by City and by EPA. Plat for condo phase recorded at County. MISCELLANEOUS: 402 Intersection Safety Study: Received ODOT funding for Tremont/Erie, Lincoln Way East/27th Street Intersections. It is anticipated these projects will commence in 2009. Various Parking Lot Repairs: Reviewing the following parking lots: Tremont/Erie, Conrad parking lots. 151 Lincoln Way East Improvements: Project will re-bid in 2008. SR241/Tremont Intersection Improvements: ODOT approved grant. To be constructed in 2009. 27th/Lincoln Way East Intersection Improvements: ODOT approved grant. To be constructed in 2009. Ohio Utility Protection/Safety Committee: Next meeting date has not been set. SWMP: Submitted revisions Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) per DEFA request. Awaiting comments. Storm Water Report: Preparing to submit 2007 Annual Report. A brochure has been completed regarding erosion control for homebuilders and is being distributed through the Building Department and meets a requirement by OEPA for the public education section of our Storm Water Management Plan.Storm Water Mapping: 96% completed. SE drawings completed/SD drawings. Sanitary Sewer Mapping: 96% completed. SE drawings completed/SD drawings. Permits and GIS are being added to the database and are 18% complete. Editing files to include pipe length and slope/material. SRTS Funding: Submitted a letter of interest to ODOT for Massillon City Schools for funding to develop a safe route to school plan for the district. Submitted an application requesting funds to develop a SRTS plan. GIS: Completed. Transferring items to ESRI. Setting hyperlinks. Modifying display and addressing. Keuper Storm Sewer: Relocation design is complete. Submitted to OPWC in September for funding. Project estimate is $335,000.00. Project was approved by District 19 as a loan. The feasibility of this project will be evaluated. Augusta Lakes Drainage: Survey completed. Holderbaum Sewer & Drain will be installing a catch basin and 400 feet of 18” pipe to alleviate flooding problems in January 2008/installation completed. Restore in the spring. Website: Currently developing an Engineering Department website.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: 1. The City was notified by the US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) that its FY2008 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement amount will be $718,625.00. This represents a reduction of $29,172.00 (or 4%) from the City’s FY2007 grant of $747,797.00. The City accepted funding requests from local organizations through January 31st. The CD Department is in the process of preparing a preliminary CDBG budget for FY2008. Final approval and submission of the City’s block grant application to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development must be completed by May 15th. The city’s FY2008 Program Year begins July 1st. 2. The CD Department continues to work on various economic development projects, including Shearer’s, Case Farms and Pepsi. Case Farms is proposing a $14 million feed mill on Millennium Boulevard in NeoCom Industrial Park. In February, City Council approved an enterprise zone tax abatement on this development. Council also approved a $15,000.00 economic development grant. The state has approved a Job Creation Tax Credit, as well as funding to refurbish the rail line serving the project site. The Pepsi Cola Bottling Company has acquired the former Fame Beverage building on Warmington Road S.W. Pepsi will be consolidating its regional distribution operations, including relocating its New Philadelphia operations. Pepsi has requested that the City approved the assignment of the current enterprise zone tax abatement on the Warmington Road facility. In addition, the City has offered Pepsi a $50,000.00 economic development grant. 3. The CD is working on the annual performance report for its various enterprise zone projects for submission to the Ohio Department of Development by the end of March. This report will provide information on project investment and jobs created and retained by those companies receiving tax abatements from the City. 4. The City is also participating in the Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) Program in preparation for the upcoming 2010 Census. Under this program, the CD Director is working with the Census Bureau to help make their address list for Massillon as accurate as possible.

HOUSING; The Department received approximately 60 calls 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 regarding possible discrimination. The Stark County Housing Task Force Planning Committee met to determine the agenda for the regular Housing Task Force meeting. The meeting focused on bringing speakers to inform the group about available community resources in order to help families with problems they are facing, such as, foreclosure, eviction and lack of financial stability. The Fair Housing Board met. After the minutes were approved, questions were answered regarding the Department’s monthly reports. Fair Housing Month activities were discussed with it being decided that a Tenant/Landlord Fair Housing seminar will be held. The resolution to the Ohio Civil Rights Complaint filed by this office was discussed. Also discussed at the meeting was the progress of the Massillon Homes’ II project and an update regarding implementing insurance testing in this area. I participated in the Stark County Housing Trust Fund (SCHTF) Board meeting. After reviewing the board list that included a possible new member, the by-laws and marketing information were discussed. Joel Owens, Community Building Partnership (CBP) Director, gave a presentation regarding the development of SCHTF Platform and addressed questions about forming a Trust Fund. I participated in the Family Economic Success (FES) meeting. Progress of the 2007 tax season, program updates, the budget and activities to continue promotion of the program were discussed. Super Saturday was very successful. FES provides a much needed service through their free income tax preparation for low income families. This office actively promotes the program in Massillon. The Massillon location has been very busy. I participated in the Save Our Homes (SOH) Coalition training meeting. We are organizing resources available to assist residents who may be facing foreclosures. Local speakers, along with speakers from Akron and Cleveland, presented information about available programs for those facing foreclosure. We also approved the form to be used by volunteers assisting this effort. I participated in the Stark County Housing Task Force meeting. Discussed at the meeting were reports regarding the Homeless Collaborative and Interagency Council. Also discussed at the meeting were issues related to foreclosure prevention and the Save Our Homes Coalition. Guest speakers from Stark County Job and Family Services, Trillium Family Solutions and Community Services made presentations about their services and programs. This session provided me with additional information about resources available to Stark County residents. This office passes this type of information on to Massillon residents regularly. I attended a meeting of the Data Committee of a Family Financial group of The Greater Stark County United Way. This committee was formed following the United Way’s Family Financial Symposium. It is a short-term committee to develop a directory of financial resources for low to moderate income families. The meeting was productive. An additional meeting is planned to finalize the work. I made a presentation to the Neighborhood Leadership Council at their meeting. The group is made up of representatives from the neighborhood resident associations, sponsored by the Health Foundation of Greater Massillon. During the session, I provided information about programs available through the City and information about other services throughout Stark County. The information was very well received and the meeting was well attended. One application was accepted for the full Housing Rehabilitation Program. Inspections were requested for a new project and I conducted a write up review meeting before soliciting bids. Two projects were completed. A Home Buyer’s Assistance applicant was approved and signed. The rehabilitation portion for one project was completed and another is progressing. Three applications were accepted for the emergency Housing Rehabilitation Program. Two projects were completed, four are progressing and one was solicited for bids.

BUILDING: Permits Issued: New Dwellings 2 @ $116,000.00; Dwelling Alterations & Additions 17 @ $75,353.00; Commercial (New Structures) 1 @ $36,000.00; Commercial (Alterations & Additions) 1 @ $1,141,000.00; Industrial (Alterations & Additions) 3 @ $161,300.00; Miscellaneous 3 @ $17,845.00; Fences 2 @ $3,500.00; Razings 1 @ $2,800.00. Inspections: Building 336; Electrical 90; Plumbing 98; Heating 86; Housing 118; Total Inspections: 728.

STREETS: Cold Mix: 32 Tons; Salt: 2485.35 Tons; HPM-Cold Mix: 17 Tons; No. 9 Grit: 82.79 Tons. Snow and ice control throughout the entire City; Patched streets throughout the entire City; Swept streets throughout the entire City; Removed advertisement signs from tree lawns and telephone poles throughout the entire City; Cleaned off catch basins throughout the entire City; Removed fallen tree limbs from streets, throughout the entire City, caused by high winds.

SEWER/WASTE COLLECTIONS: Our new customers numbered 29 and we had 14 customers whose service was discontinued. We picked up extra items for customers at 106 locations at an additional cost of $1,045.50. We had three (3) dumpsters placed on a temporary basis. We are currently advertising for bids on a new waste packer. This is welcome news as our repair costs for our truck fleet have been increasing. With the arrival of the new packer, we can rotate the oldest truck out of daily service. Summary: New Customers 29; Permanently Discontinued 14; Temporarily Discontinued 10; Resume Service to Delinquent Customers, Paid in Full 9; Resume Service to Regular Customers 1; Transfers 2; Misses 9; Misc. Messages 43; Total of Clean-Ups with Charge 106; Total of Charges for Clean-Ups $1,045.50; Dumpster Activity-Containers Placed Temporarily 3; Total Charges for Dumpsters $240.00; Services Donated at No Charge $1,310.00; Empty Baskets Main Street 1x Week $200.00; Bags from Community Service Workers $100.00; Service to City Buildings $1,010.00.

INCOME TAX: Collections were up 1.05% from same time last year. For the year, our total tax collections were down 2.7%. As always, these figures have been balanced with the records in the Auditor’s Office. Employee withholdings were even with revenue from same time last year. Business profits were up 212% and taxes received from individuals were down 4.36%.

HEALTH NURSE: Clinics: Well Child Clinics: Infant & Preschool Age Patients 4; School Age Patients 3; Referred to Specialist or Private Physician 1. Immunization Clinics: Attended 41; Immunizations Administered 128. Hypertension Screening: Attended 8; Referred for Follow-Up 3. TB Testing Clinics: Administered 6; Positive Reactors Referred for X-Ray 0. WIC Clinics: Initial Certifications 20; Recertifications 99; Individual Midcert 30; Nutrition Education 104; Caseload 849. Community Nursing: Field Visits 52; Auxiliary Visits 268. School Visits 1. Services Rendered: Completed rechecks on vision and hearing; referrals sent to parents as needed. Miscellaneous: Attended Epidemiology meeting; Attended Bidder’s Conference for Help Me Grow; Site visit completed for BCMH; Met with SPAN (Stark Prescription Assistance Network) representative.

SENIOR CENTER: Activities: Valentine’s for Vets sent 1,563 valentines to four different VA hospital and clinics and also to Heartland Behavioral Center; Held a Sweetheart Luncheon on Valentine’s Day for couples and had 24 in attendance. They were serenaded with soft music, candlelight and served lunch on the first floor with an hors d’ oeuvre table and chocolate fountain; Tax filing assistance began and 165 persons were served this month. Most Mondays we are able to serve 40-45 persons; Exercise class tallied 119 persons; Life Line held a screening here with 62 participants; Hunger Task Force moved their give out site to St. George’s Church but continue the pantry storage area here. The number of the recipients has grown too large for the Senior Building and the parking lot was jammed and we were getting complaints from Chase Bank and the building tenants. However, they did prepare 230 bags and boxes here for distribution at St. George’s. All regularly scheduled activities continued in spite of the extreme weather and the number in attendance were higher than expected. Hardy Senior citizens! Volunteer Hours: Hours for January 1088; Hours for February 1015.5. Director: Attended two SARTA Board meetings, a Literacy Commission meeting and Affinity Community Advisory Council meeting; Spoke to the Kiwanis Club about the Senior Center and our activities.

WWT; HEALTH; ANIMAL CONTROL;
BUILDING; PAINT/SIGN; SAFETY;
INCOME TAX; PARKS & RECREATION; Please see attached sheets.
GOLF COURSE; RECREATION;
OUTREACH MEAL PROGRAM

2007 YEAR END REPORTS
FIRE; STARK COUNTY CRIME
LABORATORY (can be viewed in the Mayor’s Office)

EEO No report available at this time.

LATE REPORTS

JANUARY 2008

FIRE: The Department responded to a total of 321 alarms, this averaging to 10.4 alarms per day. There were 39 fire alarms, 19 public service calls and 263 rescue and EMS calls. The total estimated fire loss was $61,900.00. There was one civilian death due to fire. There was also one firefighter injury and one civilian injury due to fire. 1/3/08: I attended the monthly LOGIC Board meeting. 1/4/08: Captain Mike Wagner retired after 26 years of service and Charles Ganoe was promoted to the position of Captain. 1/9/08: I was elected to be the Treasurer for the Stark County Fire Chief’s Association. 1/11/08: I attended the quarterly LEPC meeting at the Stark County EMA Office. 1/12/08: The Department responded to No. 7 Ohio NW for a fatal residential structure fire. 1/16/08: I attended an Executive Board meeting of the Stark County Fire Chief’s Association and also a Home Owners’ Association meeting at the Chamber of Commerce. 1/17/08: I attended the quarterly Stark County Fire Chief’s Association meeting at Mercy Medical Center. 1/18/08: I attended the Mayor’s State of the City Address and Breakfast. 1/24/08: I attended the new Fire Code Update class in New Philadelphia along with the Fire Prevention Bureau. 1/25/08 & 1/28/08: Interviews were conducted for the purpose of hiring two firefighter/paramedics. 1/30/08: I attended a meeting with the City Administration, Jackson Township Officials and St. John’s Lutheran Church members about plans for relocation Station No. 3. Many plans for training are being developed. The Department needs to remain current on the NIMS constraints and will undertake NIMS 100 & 200 training in the first quarter of 2008. Additionally, there has been a new development at the state level that will begin a certification process for firefighters in the state of Ohio. Firefighters will be required to recertify every three years (just like paramedic certification) and MANDATORY continuing education training requirements of 18 hours per year will be imposed effective in 2008. Massillon Fire Department will need a training officer to keep up with all of the recertification requirements.

ANIMAL CONTROL See attached sheet.