City of Massillon - Mayor's Report 05/06

MAYOR’S MONTHLY REPORT
MAY 2006

POLICE: Arrests: Total Adult Arrests 89; Total Juvenile Arrests 10; Summons/Citations Issued 16. Incidents: Total Calls 2,448; Security Checks Performed-Residences & Business Locations 310; Incident Cases Reported 154; Crimes Against Property Reported 152; Crimes Against Persons Reported 94; Accident Reports 105; Traffic Citations Issued 355; Alarms 94; Miles of Road Patrol 45,840. Officers: Compensatory Hours Used 148.3; Sick Hours Used 192.0; Personal Hours Used 100.0; Compensatory Hours Earned 1,069.1; Overtime Hours Earned 530.0.

TRAFFIC CONTROL: The MPD issued a total of 355 traffic citations, this being 43 more than same time last year. The MPD made 11 arrests for DUI, one more than same time last year. Radar citations totaled 133, this being 40 less than same time last year. The MPD handled a total of 104 traffic accidents, this being 16 less than same time last year. There were 63 property damage accidents, 16 injury accidents, there were 24 accidents that occurred on private property. Of the above accidents there were 16 hit-skip accidents and there were 5 accidents that occurred as a direct result of alcohol and/or drugs. The MPD investigated 14 accidents involving juveniles resulting in 2 reported injuries. There was one fatal accident. There were 86 motor vehicles towed by the MPD, this being 7 less than was towed last year. Of the above tows, 42 vehicles were towed from traffic accidents, 5 for traffic offenses of some type, 16 as a direct result of an arrest and 22 for parking violations. The traffic officer mailed 9 certified letters in regards to junk and/or abandoned motor vehicles. The traffic officer mailed 6 title searches to the State of Ohio, Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The traffic officer was able to junk or title 6 motor vehicles. The traffic officer issued or acted upon 21 notices (48/72 hour and/or 10/20 day notices). Further, 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. As of the last day of the month, there were 52 motor vehicles sitting upon the Police Impound Lots. Of the 52 vehicles, several are waiting for court order to dispose of them. Summary: Accidents 42 YTD 128; Traffic 5 YTD 22; Parking 22 YTD 85; Arrests 16 YTD 68; STL/REC 1 YTD 5; Misc. 0 YTD 2. Totals: 86 YTD 310.

ENGINEERING ANNEXATION: Sanders Annexation: Hearing February 9, 2006. Approved by Stark County Commissioners. Hunters Pointe Annexation: Hearing February 8, 2006. Denied by County Commissioners. Re-filed May 26, 2006. BRIDGES: Tremont Avenue Bridge: Detour began February 21, 2005. Working with ODOT to get a new estimate for a smaller bridge. Also working with Stark County to acquire funding proposed 2007 budget. Awaiting for final close out of existing project. Attending meetings with County and ODOT to resolve funding and schedules. Met with SBC, ODOT & County to resolve SBC conflicts. Working with County to program new structure for 2007. Received SBC proposal. City and County have applied for additional Federal funding. The agreement between the County and City has been sent to Council to approve the Safety-Service director to enter into said agreement. Met with County and have met with consultant to work on new scope. Meeting set with County and SBC to coordinate improvements. Erie Street Bridge: Met with ODOT and SCATS to review the consultant report. Waiting to see if ODOT planning will be able to perform work as a design build in October 2007. Detour discussed, scope-3 lanes, 5’ walkway. Finefrock Road Bridge: Maintenance of surface meetings. Scheduled re-decking for 2008. Reviewing ODOT’s consultant reports. ODOT is accepting public comments on project. US 30 Bridge Project: Working with ODOT and Massillon Parks Department for detour preparation. Met with ODOT for easements needed for work. Submitted donation papers. Awaiting asbestos study. Approved maintenance of traffic plan. 2005 Bridge Inspections: Inspections and inventory has been completed and forwarded to ODOT for review and comment. Received reports from ODOT February 14, 2006. SANITARY SEWERS: 2000 WWT Plant Upgrade & Expansion: Under construction. Met with CTI in January 2006. Awaiting contractor to finish several items and punch lists items in spring. City is investigating odor control solutions. West Warmington Sanitary Sewer: Central Allied Enterprises is contractor. 100% completed. Few punch list items to be done. Still awaiting sewer as-builts. Energy Savings Project WWTP: Contacted OEPA for feasibility. Reviewing options. Lincoln Way West Pump Station: H&W Contractors contractor. Began week of June 1, 2004. Project is 100% completed. Sanitary and sewer line complete. Pumps working, awaiting communication and punch list items. South Massillon Sanitary Sewer Extension: Under design with Hettler/Largent. Started design, sign contracts. Design 95% completed. Wetmore Trunk Extension Phase 2: To be built by private developer as part of Gray Ridge Estates. Plans approved. EPA approved February 24, 2006. Railroad approved April 5, 2006. Wenger Excavating selected as contractor. STREETS: 2005 Street Resurfacing: Bid opening November 23, 2005. Northstar awarded contract. Began April 18, 2006. 100% completed. Developing punch list items. 2006 Street Resurfacing: Bid opening May 31, 2006. Superior Paving apparent low bidder. 2006 Target Neighborhood Street Resurfacing: Bid opening May 31, 2006. Superior Paving apparent low bidder. Richville Drive: Bid opening November 23, 2005. Superior Paving awarded contract on alternate bid. Began work week of March 13, 2006. 95% completed. Striping and signalization to be completed May 30, 2006. Developing punch list items. Lincoln Way West Rehab: Wenger Excavating awarded project. Project began May 16, 2005. Project to be done in phases. Roadway completed from 8th to 17th Street. Few punch list items to complete in Phase I-one drive approach and 100’ sidewalk. Began Phase II in March 2006. Water line added by Aqua Ohio. Water plans received February 27, 2006. Phase II has started and is 45% completed. 27th Street Widening: Attended several meetings with Perry Township. Final design 100% completed. Fielding several calls from various residents. Out to bid. Bid opening May 17, 2006. Shelly Company apparent low bidder. SUBDIVISIONS: Autumn Ridge Estates Phase IV: Plat approved by Planning Commission December 13, 2000. Council approval January 16, 2001. Plat recorded. Construction began week of July 8, 2002. Curb and pavement installed week of October 14, 2002. Final asphalt completed December 18, 2003. Punch list items to be completed. 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. Castle West Estates Phase III: Preliminary plat approved by Planning Commission April 10, 2002. Final plat approved August 14, 2002 by Planning Commission and Council September 8, 2002. Plans submitted and approved. Plat recorded. Construction 90% completed. Punch list items to be completed. Additional storm sewer work completed October 27, 2004. As-builts completed. Need final asphalt and street lights. 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. Awaiting as-builts and punch list items. Cherry Springs No. 1: Plat submitted and approved March 2006. Plat approved by Planning Commission and Council March 2006. Cherry Springs No. 2: Planning Commission April 12, 2006. Council May 1, 2006. Concord Village Outlots: Plat approved by Planning Commission and Council. Storm and sanitary easements acquired. Plat recorded. Sanitary sewer installed. Concord Village Phase 1: Preliminary plat approved by Planning Commission March 9, 2005. Plans submitted and under review. Country View Estates Phase 2: Construction of improvement is 100% completed. Surveying monumentation to be provided. Street signs have been installed. Performance bond has been released and replaced with maintenance bond. Additional storm line has been installed to relieve flooding problems. Final inspection April 28, 2003. Punch list items to be completed. Country View Estates Phase 3: Construction improvements are 100% completed. Lots are being sold. Final inspection April 28, 2003. Punch list items including street lights to be completed. Country View Estates Phase 5: Plat to Planning Commission April 11, 2001. Plans submitted and approved April 24, 2001. Earthwork began week of July 23, 2001. Plat recorded at County. Curb and asphalt installed week of September 18, 2001. Punch list items including street lights to be completed. Forest Hills No. 3: Plat recorded and plans re-approved. Construction began July 2004. Curb installed week of August 23, 2004. Asphalt installed, as-builts received. Gray Ridge Estates Phase 1: Preliminary utility meetings held fall 2004. Preliminary plat submitted to Planning Commission March 9, 2005. Plans submitted , approved and submitted to EPA. Trunk sanitary sewer plans approved. Site clearing completed. Final plat approved by Planning Commission and Council February 2006. Railroad approved, ready for construction. Kenyon Creek Estates Phase 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 2: Plans submitted and approved May 22, 2003. Plat approved by Planning Commission and Council. Plans approved. Waiting on Performance Bond. Kenyon Creek Estates Phase 3: Plans submitted and under review. 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. Awaiting street light installation. 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 95% completed. Utilities relocated, pavement installed week of August 15th. Plat recorded. Final asphalt to be completed June 1, 2006. Parkview Estates: Preliminary plat submitted May 13, 2002. Preliminary/final plat approved by Planning Commission June 12, 2002. Plans approved July 16, 2002. Site work began August 28, 2002. Plat recorded. Sewer installation completed September 26, 2002. Sewer testing completed. Curb & roadway installed week of November 18th, Final asphalt April 29, 2003. As-builts submitted and punch list items to be 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. Sewer installation completed and awaiting testing. Shawview Estates Phase 2: Preliminary plat approved by Planning Commission March 12, 2003. Construction plans approved. Final plat approved by Council and Planning Commission. Construction began week of November 17, 2003. Plat recorded. Final inspection done and punch list items to be completed. Sippo Reserves Allotment Phase 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 and waiting on sewer testing. Sippo Reserves Allotment Phase II: Plat approved by Planning Commission and Council. Construction fall 2006. University Village No. 1: Construction is 100% completed. 98% of lots are sold. Final inspection completed on April 12, 2002. Items for punch list to be done before bond can be released. Grading work and additional storm work done to relieve flooding problems. Paving and curb repairs completed for entire University Village. University Village No. 2: Plat and plans approved. Plat recorded. Lots are being sold. Final inspection completed on April 12, 2002. Items for punch list to be done before bond can be released. University Village No. 3: Plat and plans approved. Construction is 100% completed. Plat recorded. Street signs have been installed. Final inspection completed April 12, 2002. Items for punch list to be completed before bond can be released. Wright State Drive repaired fall 2005. Turn-around has been installed and plat to be recorded. University Village No. 4: Plat and plans approved. Construction is 100% completed. Plat recorded. Street signs have been installed. Items for punch list to be completed. University Village No. 5: Plat and plans approved. Plat recorded. Construction began September 1, 2000. Sewer and utilities installed. Pavement installed week of November 20, 2000. Lots are being sold. Punch list items to be completed. University Village No. 6: Plat and plans approved on April 18, 2001. Plat recorded at County. Plans approved by EPA for sanitary sewer. Construction began week of September 24, 2001. Utilities have been installed. Curb and roadway installed week of November 19, 2001. Lots being sold. Punch list items to be completed. University Village No. 8: Plans submitted and approved. Sanitary sewer approved by EPA. Utility construction began January 20, 2003. Plat approved by Planning Commission February 12, 2003 and by Council March 3, 2003. Roadway installed week of August 4, 2003. Plat recorded. Lots being sold. Utilities completed. Final asphalt April 20, 2004. Street signs installed. Punch list items to be completed. 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 and construction has begun. Working on moving telephone pole out of roadway. Westbrook Estates Phase II: Design work began week of July 10, 2000. Plans submitted and revised week of August 28, 2000. Construction and earthwork began week of September 18, 2000. Sanitary sewer approved by EPA. Revised plans submitted February 25, 2002. Construction 95% completed. Revised preliminary plat approved by Planning Commission August 14, 2002. Final plat approved by Planning commission February 12, 2003. Plat recorded. Lots being sold. Streets released to City October 13, 2005. Westbrook Estates Phase III: Plans sent in December 2005 and under review. Revised plans sent April 27, 2006. Plat submitted May 30, 2006. 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 to be completed. Westbrook Estates West Phase 2: Final plat to Planning Commission May 12, 2004. Council approved June 7, 2004. Plat recorded. Lots being sold. Woodland Creek: Preliminary plat approved. Plans approved by City and by EPA. Plat for condo phase recorded at County. MISCELLANEOUS: Fire Department Boat Ramp: Working with the US Army Corps to build a replacement boat ramp for emergency purposes. 402 Intersection Safety Study: Submitted Quarterly Reports to Government Department of Highway Safety and resolving contract review issues. Consultant is currently studying intersection and report received. Summary memo sent to Administration with copy to Street Committee. Applied and received 2006 grant for intersection. Quarterly report submitted. Sent signed copy of contract to Governor’s Department of Highway Safety. Consultant 60% completed with study. Lincoln Center Phase III-Part B: Requests for Qualifications were received by January 30, 2006. Reviewing and reevaluating scope. Technical interviews scheduled for May 3, 2006 with 3 firms. Tetra Tech Inc. was selected to provide engineering and construction management services. Legislation was sent to Council to allow the Safety Service Director to enter into a contract with said firm. Various Parking Lot Repairs: Reviewing the following parking lots: Tremont/Erie, Conrad parking lots. Municipal Government Building Parking Lot: Designing and reviewing parking lot layout. 80% completed. 151 Lincoln Way East Improvements: n Preparing and designing roadway, walk and building improvements. 50% completed. Jail Upgrades: Still awaiting proposals. Working with Captain Herrick. Fire Station No. 1:Foundation settlement problems reviewed with Chief and consultant to review. Request went to Council. Met with PCSG to prepare bid documents. Expect to be bid in April 3, 2006. No bids received and reviewing options. Ohio Utility Protection/Safety Committee: Attended meeting to discuss common concerns. Next meeting has not been set. Municipal Government Building Roofs: Annex building roof contract awarded to Hal Jones Inc. Work began week of May 22, 2006. Completed and waiting final inspection. SWMP: Submitted revisions Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) per DEFA request. Awaiting comments. Fixed Asset Report: Updating the Auditor’s data base concerning City-owned and maintained infrastructure. Compiling data to forward to Auditor. Cherry Street Bridge Rehab: Fix void in Ohio Erie Canal under Cherry Road to be completed by Wenger Excavating. Storm Water Mapping: 55% completed. Sanitary Sewer Mapping: 65% completed.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: 1. The City’s FY2006 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Application was completed and submitted to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The FY2006 Program Year begins July 1. President Bush’s proposed FY2007 Budget calls for an additional 27% reduction in the CDBG Program. In addition, HUD is proposing a change in the formula which distributes CDBG funding to local communities. If the formula change is approved by congress, Massillon’s CDBG entitlement grant could be reduced another 40%. HUD has estimated that these changes would reduce Massillon’s grant from $750,000.00 to $470,000.00. This would place Massillon below the proposed grant threshold and would result in the loss of our entitlement status. At that point our options would be to either receive a portion of Stark County’s CDB allocation or apply for small City grants through the Ohio Department of Development. The C.D. Department will continue to monitor this situation closely. 2. The City approved an enterprise zone agreement with Polymer Packaging, Inc., a Stark County manufacturer of zip lock plastic containers for the food industry. The company is relocating to Massillon, to an existing 10 acre site at 800 Navarre Road SE. Polymer Packaging plans to invest a total of $22 million for site improvements and new manufacturing lines for this facility. The project will result in the relocation and retention of 68 existing jobs and the creation of 50 new jobs over a 3 year period. The Ohio Department of Development approved a waiver for this project, because Polymer Packaging had an existing enterprise zone agreement for its former location in Jackson Township and state law requires that a waiver be granted before a company with an existing enterprise zone can move and receive another abatement at its new location. 3. The C.D. Director participated in a meeting with officials from the Community Health Foundation and the Stark County Foundation to review Neighborhood Partnership Grant Applications from local neighborhood associations. 4. The C.D. Director attended the monthly meeting of the Massillon Public Library Board of Trustees.

HOUSING: The Department received approximately 70 calls and visits regarding Fair Housing Laws and tenant/landlord issues. A number of people were referred to Community Legal Aid Services, Inc. for legal advice or other agencies for homeless prevention or financial assistance. It was necessary to provide information to several landlords and tenants regarding their rights. I participated in the Stark County Interagency Council on Homelessness’s third annual Public Forum regarding the 2006 Continuum of Care applications. The applicants for funding explained their programs and invited guests provided input on the impact to the community. In my absence, Kitty Yingling attended the Massillon Homes Development Team meeting. Discussed during the session was a progress report regarding construction, a leasing report and a landscaping project planned for June during National Neighborworks Week. “Ballinger Estates” signs were scheduled to be installed at 2 separate locations during an event on June 3rd. A ribbon cutting ceremony was scheduled for later in July with keys being presented to families. Of the 21 homes completed, 13 units are occupied , 4 are ready to move into and 4 are available. After the meeting there was a tour of one of the 5 handicapped units. Kitty was very impressed with the quality of the unit. I participated in the Community Services of Stark County, Inc. Board of Directors meeting in May. After the CEO reported on fund raising and grants, other committees also reported. I have been assigned a new term as Secretary for the agency. I am also a member of the Long Range Planning and Human Resource Committees. The agency continues to do an excellent job providing assistance to Stark County residents. As part of the Selection Committee, Aane Aaby and I participated in a meeting conducted by Community Health Foundation (CHF) to review requests for funding through the Neighborhood Partnership Grant Program. Even though they will not be receiving CDBG dollars, the organizations will continue to receive funding from Stark Community Foundation and CHF. The Association, Walnut Hills Residents Association, Witmer Arms Tenants Association and Wellman Association will receive funding to improve their neighborhoods. Also discussed at the meeting were ways to improve funding for the Massillon neighborhoods in the future. Aane Aaby and I participated in a meeting with Stark County Regional Planning Commission regarding the City’s HOME Program contract. The agreement with them involves the Home Buyer’s Assistance and Housing Rehabilitation Programs. I participated in the Stark County Housing Task Force meeting. Discussed at the session were reports regarding housing topics from the Homeless Collaborative, Interagency Council on Homelessness. Also discussed at the session were plans for the future direction of the Housing Task Force, an update about the new Director of Housing Services in Stark County and Stark County‘s Partners in Homeownership celebration. I participated in a Stark Community Foundation meeting regarding the Economic Success Program. This is a program to assist low income citizens with their income tax return including taking advantage of earned income credit. Also providing information about predatory lending, homeownership and related issues. I participated in a combined session of the regular monthly Western Stark county Medical Clinic (WSCMC) Board of Directors meeting and the annual meeting. The Director and various committees reported. Also discussed at the meeting were the appointments of Directors, Officers and Committees for 2006-2007. The Clinic programs continue to increase due to the need for assistance. At the AHEAD Foundation Board meeting, we reviewed and discussed the operations of the organization that included the financial reports, grants and approval of a new board member. I participated in the quarterly Stark County FEMA Board meeting. We reviewed progress reports from the agencies providing assistance. We also approved the selection of a new board member, who was formerly homeless, to fill the recently vacated position. Funding is rapidly being used, especially for emergency housing. Two applications were accepted and approved for participation in the Home Buyer’s Assistance Program. The rehabilitation portion for 2 are progressing. Seven applications were accepted for the Emergency Housing Rehabilitation Program and 3 contracts were signed after bids were received. One project was completed, 5 are progressing and an inspection was requested for 2 new projects. One wheelchair ramp was installed through the cooperation of the United Way of Greater Stark County and one new applicant was accepted and approved to participate in the program.

STREETS: Cold Mix: 52.00 Tons; Cement: 15.00 Bags. Patched pot holes throughout entire City; Swept streets throughout entire City; Installed 2 guardrail posts and chain for Sewer Department at 3rd St. N.W. at Levy; Mowed grass and whacked weeds throughout entire City; Removed advertising signs from tree lawns and telephone poles throughout entire City; Posted “No Parking” signs and set out barricades on Erie St. N. from Lincoln Way to Federal for Motorcycle Show on May 4,12,19 & 26, 2006; Posted “No Parking” signs on 1st St. S.E.at Museum for school bus parking on May 22,23,24,25 & 26, 2006; Cleaned off catch basins throughout entire City; Posted “No Parking” signs on 1st St. S.E. from Tremont Ave. to Lincoln Way and set out barricades for Memorial Day Parade. The following catch basins were repaired: 5/1/06: 836 Main Ave. W; Harsh Ave. and 27th St. S.E.; 5/5/06: Cherry Rd. N.E. and 1st St. N.E. (northeast corner); 11th St. N.E. and Rotch Ave. N.E. (southeast corner). 5/8/06: 1520 Dexter Rd. N.E.; 32nd St. N.W. (in front of John George’s). 5/9/06: Sawmill Trail and Valleywood Ave. N.E. (southwest corner); 834 Sawmill Trail N.E. 5/10/06: 2109 Amherst Rd. N.E.; Stratford Ave. N.E. and Amherst Rd. N.E. (northeast corner). 5/23/06: 1120-20th St. S.W. 5/24/06: 974 Carnation St. N.E. 5/25/06: 936 Carnation St. N.E. 5/30/06: 2071 Amherst Rd. N.E.; Burd Ave. N.E. and Amherst Rd. N.E. (southeast corner). 5/31/06: 1740 Stoner Ave. N.E.; Jefferson Ave. N.E. and Milburn Rd. N.E. (southwest corner).

SAFETY: In regards to our traffic lights in the City: We replaced numerous lights that were burned out; We worked on traffic controllers or flashers throughout entire City; We worked on wiring jobs in the Recreation Center, Senior Center and City Hall; We worked on wiring problems at the City Garage.

SEWER/WASTE COLLECTIONS: Our new customers numbered 27 for the month and we had 18 customers whose service was discontinued. We picked up extra items for customers at 194 locations at an additional cost of $1,473.00. We had five (5) dumpsters placed on a temporary basis. We had the annual FREE City Clean-Ups Day at the City Garage on Saturday, May 20, 2006. We collected 39 tons of waste, 418 tires and 6.25 tons of appliances. Our cost for the disposal of these items was $1,745.91. The appliances were sold for scrap and we received $562.50 for the metal. The cost of the overtime to our workers was $1,600.00. The total cost to the City for this Clean-Up day was $2,783.41. We are STILL waiting for delivery of our new packer trucks. Summary: New Customers 27; Permanently Discontinued 18; Temporarily Discontinued 4; Resume Service to Delinquent Customers, Paid in Full 4; Resume Service to Regular Customers 16; Transfers 6; Misses 10; Misc. Messages 33; Total of Clean-Ups with Charge 194; Total of Charges for Clean-Ups $1,473.00; Dumpster Activity-Containers Place Temporarily 5; Total Charges for Dumpsters $265.00; Services Donated at No Charge: Empty Baskets Main Street 1x Week $299.00; Service to City Buildings $1,010.00; Massillon Little League 1-4 yd. 1x Week $91.00.

INCOME TAX: Income Tax collections for the year were down about 3.11% from same time last year. April revenue was actually up about 4.36% from last year. Year to date, revenue is actually up 1.15% from last year. We are still entering tax returns from April and will be sending notices to those who didn’t file as soon as possible.

HEALTH NURSE: Clinics: Well Child Clinics: Infant & Preschool Age Patients 9; School Age Patients 3; Referred to Specialist or Private Physician. Immunization Clinics: Attended 17; Immunizations Administered 38. Hypertension Screening: Attended 32; Referred for Follow-Up 1. TB Testing Clinics: Administered 13; Positive Reactors Referred for X-Ray 0. WIC Clinics: Initial Certifications 50; Recertifications 91; Individual Midcert 36; Nutrition Education 123; Caseload 807. Community Nursing: Field Visits 49; Auxiliary Visits 187. School Visits: Parochial 1; Public 0. Services Rendered: Complete files for the end of the school year. Continuing Education: 0. Miscellaneous: Attended 2 SNS/Mass Clinic meetings; BCMH site visit by northeast district BCMH nurse; Attended a BCMH/HMG webcast in Canton; Held interviews for the positions of 1 full time public health nurse and 1 part time pandemic flu nurse.

EEO: I received 5 calls that related to discrimination in employment issues. The cases were all from the public sector and were referred to the Ohio Civil Rights Commission in Akron. Apparently, the public is looking through the phone directory and the only number that appears for help belongs to Massillon Equal Employment Office. I attend the Massillon Civil Service Commission meeting on May 10, 2006. I submitted my projected department budget for 2007. I met with Rick Gatien and Pat Ramsey to assist in the in the arrangements and production of the Police Agility Test that was scheduled for Tuesday, June 6, 2006. I participated in the interviewing process for Public Health Nurse. The interview team consisted of Terri Argent, Barbara Miller and me. We interviewed 5 highly trained and qualified RNs and I felt all 5 were good candidates and that the interview team made a difficult but hard choice in choosing the right person out of this special group of candidates. I am presently conducting a survey of the Police Department for the purpose of confirming the current status of the Affirmative Action Plan in the MPD. I plan to continue, once the Police Department is completed, to survey the other affected departments within the City to update and monitor the progress of Equal Employment Opportunity in the City of Massillon’s work force.

GOLF COURSE: Golf Revenue: Golf revenues were $121,724.00, an increase of 3.53% from a year ago. This is especially encouraging considering the prolonged inclement weather pattern that we experienced. Year-to-date figures now total $279,429.00 reflecting nearly a 9% increase this year. Golf Course: The golf course continues to improve. The greens are fully recovered from the effects of the poa spring conditions and are now providing excellent putting surfaces. The restoration project on the hillside along Nos. 8 & 9 East and the driving range is nearly complete. A fescue grass has been planted that will grow to be approximately waist high throughout the area with the exception of the wooded area where wild flowers have been where wild flowers have been planted. We should see the effects of this work by mid-summer. A new landscaped bed has been installed in the center of the cart path between No. 8 East tee and No. 9 East green. Bunker edging on all 80 bunkers has been completed. New directional signage has been installed for the reconfigured East course. Miscellaneous: We have successfully launched the new Legends card frequent play program. Golfers paying any 18 hole greens fee now receive a ball mark and a Legends card. When the card has been stamped 5 times it may be redeemed for a free round of golf including cart. There are no restrictions or expiration on the card providing a potential value of $45.00. Golf at The Legends has never been a better value. Our conditions have improved dramatically and the golf course has been made much more golfer friendly. The difficult rough is gone, we have installed more distance markers, there are now 5 sets of tees to provide a fair challenge for all skill levels and carts are rarely restricted to cart paths. Finally, Massillon residents can now enjoy this quality golf experience for a lot less. Factoring in the Massillon discount and a free play every 6th rounds, the average cost for 18 holes with cart is only $23.50 during the week and just $17.50 for seniors. On weekends, the average is $34.00 and just $26.00 after 1:00 p.m. We cordially invite all area golfers to experience THE NEW LEGENDS.

SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER: *Friends of the Parks tidied up at the Recreation Center, football mural and Hess Boulevard; other scheduled meeting rained out. *Massillon area Senior Citizens Day held; 110 at Senior Center for morning activities and lunch; 200 at Recreation Center in afternoon for entertainment and recognizing program. *Reminisce group talked about their school experiences. *Chorus sponsored Day of Prayer program and sang at 3 local nursing homes. *Monthly movie at Lincoln Theatre shown – “Shaggy Dog”. *Garden Club, Adult Boy, Radio Club meet here; Hunger Task Force gave out their monthly food boxes. *Web wise seniors held computer classes on 3 Saturdays. *Van trip to Carrollton Airport Restaurant, Carroll County Courthouse and tour of the area.. *Retirement growth seminar and Boy Scout leaders training here; Also, Literacy Group, TOPS and Committee for Senior Day planning. *Volunteer hours for April: 1141 (Does not include volunteer hours for Tax Aides); Volunteer hours for May: 1158. Director: Attended 2 SARTA Board meetings; Senior Coalition; Stark County Council on Aging; Senior Center Governing Board meeting; Chamber Legislative Breakfast at Amvets and Civic Trust Trustees meeting. Participated in Stark County Senior Citizens Day May 16th.

WWT; HEALTH; ANIMAL CONTROL;
PAINT/SIGN; SAFETY; INCOME TAX;
PARKS & RECREATION; PARKS; Please see the attached sheets.
RECREATION; YOUTH PROGRAM;
MEALS PROGRAM; GOLF COURSE

FIRE; METERMAID; BUILDING Reports not available at this time.