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MAYOR’S MONTHLY REPORT POLICE: Arrests: Total Adult Arrests 101; Total Juvenile Arrests 5; Summons/Citations Issued 21. Incidents: Total Calls 2,591; Security Checks Performed-Residences & Business Locations 329; Incident Cases Reported 135; Crimes Against Property Reported 183; Crimes Against Persons Reported 108; Accident Reports 107; Traffic Citations Issued 222; Alarms 121; Miles of Road Patrol 38,466. Officers: (consisting of 3 pay periods) Compensatory Hours Used 341.9; Sick Hours Used 282.0; Personal Hours Used 152.0; Compensatory Hours Earned 1,433.4; Overtime Hours Earned 890.3. TRAFFIC CONTROL: The MPD issued a total of 222 traffic citations, this being 61 more than same time last year. The MPD made 11 arrests for DUI, this being 4 less than same time last year. Radar Citations totaled 60; this being 18 more than same time last year. The MPD handled a total of 107 traffic accidents, this being 33 more than same time last year. There were 69 property damage accidents, 12 injury accident and 27 accidents that occurred on private. Of the above accidents there were 15 hit-skip accidents and there were 3 accidents that occurred as a direct result of alcohol and/or drugs. There were 2 pedestrian, 1 bicycle and 0 motorcycle accidents. The MPD investigated 14 accidents involving juveniles resulting in 0 reported injuries. There were no fatalities. There were 83 motor vehicles towed by the MPD, this being 7 more than same time last year. Of the above tows, 39 vehicles were towed from traffic accidents, 4 for traffic offenses of some type, 19 as a direct result of an arrest and 20 for parking violations. There were no vehicles towed as stolen/recovered and one misc. tow. The Traffic Officer mailed 24 certified letters in regards to junk and/or abandoned motor vehicles. The Traffic Officer mailed 23 title searches to the State of Ohio, Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The Traffic Officer was able to junk or title 23 motor vehicles. The Traffic Officer issued or acted upon 25 notices (48/72 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 owners. The Traffic Officer issued 11 parking citations. As of the last day of the month there were 36 motor vehicles sitting upon the Police Impound Lots. Of these 36 vehicles several are waiting for court order to dispose of them. Summary: Accidents 39 YTD 252; Traffic 4 YTD 33; Parking 20 YTD 138; Arrests 19 YTD 143; STL/REC 0 YTD 13; Misc. 1 YTD 4; Totals: 83 YTD 583. METERMAID: Total number of tickets issued 156; By parking enforcement 124; By police officers 9; Towed vehicles with tickets 23. Outstanding tickets 303. Total number of PAID violations 200; Number of parking permits issued 179 (55 to courts not included) Revenue received from PAID violations $2,530.00; Revenue received from parking permits $1,570.00; Total Revenue: $4,100.00. ENGINEERING: ANNEXATION: Hunters Pointe Annexation: Hearing February 8, 2006. Denied by County Commissioners. Re-filed May 26, 2006. Hearing date set for August 16, 2006. Hearing date of August 16, 2006 was canceled by County Commissioners. Owner intends to re-file under a different name. Cottrill Annexation: Filed June 27, 2006. Approved by Commissioners on September 7, 2006. BRIDGES: Tremont Avenue Bridge: Detour began February 21, 2005. Waiting for final close out of existing project. Received the Stage 2 submittal. Once review is completed a meeting will be set with the consultant to review comments in early February. A meeting took place with the County, consultant and AT&T to review the Stage 2 plans. It is intended to bid this project in August 2007 and to have a contractor begin work by November 2007. Stage 3 plans were received for review. This will be the final review to complete the plans. The requested federal earmark for this project was denied. A new COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: 1. The City was notified by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that its FY 2007 CDBG Application has been approved. The City is still awaiting release of funds by HUD before FY 2007 projects and activities can begin. This can take several weeks. Meanwhile, the CD Department continues to work on its Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the FY 2006 Program Year. This annual report must be submitted to HUD by the end of September. 2. Tax abatement applications were approved for the following projects: 1) Bill Hawk, Inc., which proposes to construct a new 20,000 sq.ft. facility in Nova East Industrial Park; and, 2) Kraft Power Corporation, which proposes to construct a new 30,000 sq. ft. facility in NeoCom Industrial Park. 3. The CD Director represented the City at a new conference promoting highlighting Expansion Management Magazine’s designation of the Canton-Massillon Area as the #1 area in the country for business attraction among medium size metropolitan areas. This ranking was based on an 8 year statistical analysis of the number of businesses who have relocated and are still in business at their new location. 4. The CD Director attended the dedication of the new Polymer Packaging facility on Navarre Road S.E. 5. The Site Plan Review Committee approved the site plan for a new Advance Auto Parts store on Lincoln Way East, at the site of the former Fazoli’s Restaurant. 6. The CD Director met with a representative of U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown to discuss issues facing the local community. HOUSING: The Department received approximately 70 calls and visits regarding Fair Housing Laws and tenant/landlord issues. It was necessary to provide information to numerous tenants and landlords regarding their rights. A number of 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. I participated in a Walnut Hills Residents Association meeting. Upcoming activities were discussed, including plans for a back-to-school celebration. Several concerns were expressed that required follow up with various departments. I contacted the departments and responded to the residents and the associations’ president. I participated in the Stark County Interagency Council on Homelessness (SCICH) evaluation meeting. We reviewed grant proposals to be submitted to the Ohio Department of Development (ODOD). The program provides funds to organizations that have programs to prevent homelessness. I am pleased that the Massillon Salvation Army is applying for funds to assist Massillon residents. We encouraged them to do so previously. This will allow them to operate a more comprehensive program. I participated in mediation efforts with Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority (SMHA) and residents of the 26th Street N.W. neighborhood regarding concerns about a public housing property. A meeting was held which went well. Hopefully, the situation will be resolved satisfactorily for all parties involved. I participated in the Stark County Housing Trust Fund (SCTF) Board meeting. The Board reviewed the SCHTF by-laws and discussed an agreement with Community Building Partnership regarding a partnership to attempt to secure a dedicated funding source to develop a program. We also discussed which agencies and businesses should participate in this housing effort. I participated in two Western Stark Medical Clinic, Inc. Board meetings. During the Board of Directors meeting, the Director reported on activities and highlights. We are in the process of adding members to the Board. Adequate space is still a problem, but the organization continues to do a good job and provide health care to many members of the community. At the Executive Committee meeting, we discussed concerns expressed by the United Way during a recent site visit. Some issues required explanations, while others require follow up action. All will be resolved in the near future. I participated in the AHEAD Foundation Board meeting. The director reported on activities and highlights for the month. We also reviewed and discussed financial reports, grants and upcoming golf outing fundraiser. After school programs and other support services offered to the community were discussed. I participated in the quarterly FEMA Board meeting. We discussed Phase 25 Spending (the funds have nearly all been expended), the need for a homeless representative and acknowledged the resignation of two United Way representatives. One contract was signed for the full Housing Rehabilitation Program after conducting a pre-construction meeting. One project was completed, two are progressing, inspections were requested for two new projects and one review meeting was conducted prior to the bidding process. Funds were provided for down payment assistance for one Home Buyer’s project. Three applicants were accepted to participate in the program and the rehabilitation was completed for another. Four applications were accepted to participate in the Emergency Housing Rehabilitation Program. One contract was signed and four projects were completed. We provided funds to Stark County Community Action Agency (SCCAA), who assisted four Massillon homeowners with home weatherization through the Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP). Our participation in the HWAP is now complete. STREETS: Hot Mix: 46.35; Block: 4x18x16 – 1 Skid; Mortar: 40 Bags for Catch Basins. Patched potholes through entire City; Swept streets through entire City; Cleaned off catch basins through entire City; Set up stage for concerts on July 5,12,19 and 26,2007; Delivered barricades for block party at the following addresses: 1951 Connecticut S.E.; 36-7th St. S.W.; 522 Bebb S,.W.; 918 North Ave. N.E.; 854 Seneca Ave. N.E. and 564 Neale S.W.; Weed whacked and mowed various lots throughout the City; Trimmed back overgrown brush and trees at 1st St. & Warwick N.W.; Removed advertising signs from telephone poles and tree lawns through the City; Removed 16 sections of concrete from walkway at City Hall sidewalk; Installed 15’ of 18” drain pipe at 1295 – 27th St. N.W.; Cleaned up at the City Garage; Repaired sink hole at Margilee S.W. The following catch basins were repaired through the month: 24th N.E. and Duane N.W. (southwest corner-single); 24th St. N.E. and Duane N.W.; 1641 Dexter N.E.; 1620 Dexter N.E.; 1827 Tremont S.W.; 1735 Auburn N.W.; 2360 Wilmington-Pipe and East Wall; 1827 Tremont S.W.; 1706 Jefferson-South side-picked up cones and barricades before starting job; 830-6th St. S.W.-put new piece of drain pipe; 831-6th St. S.W.-picked up cones and barricades before starting; Southwest corner of Maple and 1st St. S.E.; Northwest corner of Maple and 1st St. S.E.; 3020 Lincoln Way West; Lincoln Way West (south side – west side of bridge); 3rd and Federal N.E. (southeast corner); 2329 Lincoln Way East – triple; Huron & Shawnee (northeast corner); Arapahoe & Shawnee (northeast corner); Lincoln Way East and 6th St. N.E. (northeast corner). SAFETY: The Safety Department worked on the following: We replaced numerous lights that were burned out throughout the City; We worked on traffic controllers or flashers throughout the City. The Department worked on various jobs at the Recreation Center; the Senior Center; at City Hall; wiring problems at the City Garage and also worked on summer concerts. SEWER/WASTE COLLECTIONS: Our new customers numbered 38 and we had 32 customers whose service was discontinued. We picked up extra items for customers at 177 locations at an additional cost of $1,858.50. We had 8 dumpsters placed on temporary basis. The revenue for the Waste Department is on target for the year. We are looking into several rather costly repairs to our truck fleet. These repairs, combined with fuel expenses, will make our total expenses higher than anticipated. We are also planning to advertise for bids for a new waste packer before the end of 2007. Summary: New Customers 38; Permanently Discontinued 32; Temporarily Discontinued 19; Resume Service to Delinquent Customers, Paid in Full 13; Resume Service to Regular Customers 3; Transfers 6; Misses 9; Misc. Messages 19; Total of Clean-Ups with Charge 177; Total of Charges for Clean-Ups $1,858.50; Dumpster Activity-Containers Placed Temporarily 8; Total Charges for Dumpsters $585.00; Services Donated at No Charge $2,659.00; Empty Baskets Main Street 2x Week $400.00; Bags from Community Service Workers $100.00; July 4th at Rec. Center, 2-6yds and bags $100.00; Services Donated to City Buildings $1,649.00; Clean-Up of Sewer Back-Up (see list) $410.00. Pickup of debris due to sewer backups: 89 Marion Ave. S.E. $80.00; 2131 Duane Ave. N.W. $100.00; 1805 Joylynn Ave. N.E. $120.00; 1425 Gibson Ave. S.E. $100.00; 1338 – 3rd St. S.E. $40.00; Price in cost of debris does not reflect wages. INCOME TAX: Income Tax Collections were down 4.27% from same time last year. Keep in mind, collections for June were up 10.56%. Year to date our tax collections are up 2.48%. As always, these revenue figures have been balanced with the records in the Auditor’s Office. We are now close to having all 2006 tax returns audited and posted into the computer. We will be mailing our Delinquent Notices for those who haven’t filed for their 2006 Tax Return within the next few weeks. HEALTH NURSE: Clinics: Well Child Clinics: Infant & Preschool Age Patients 8; School Age Patients 6; Referred to Specialist or Private Physician 0. Immunization Clinics: Attended 29; Immunizations Administered 65. Hypertension Screening: Attended 13; Referred for Follow-Up 0. TB Testing Clinics: Administered 20; Positive Reactors Referred for X-Ray 0. WIC Clinics: Initial Certifications 33; Re-certifications 123; Individual Midcerts 32; Nutrition Education 107; Caseload 866. Community Nursing: Field Visits 48; Auxiliary Visits 430. School Visits: Parochial 0; Public 0. Continuing Education: 0. Miscellaneous: Required meetings were attended. SENIOR CENTER; Activities: Picnic in the Park at Community Park – 87 attended; Eight (8) rafters on three (3) day van trip to West Virginia; Exercise, euchre, bingo and daily meals continues as scheduled; Stark County Auditor’s Office here for Homestead Exemption update and applications – 100 plus; Outreach supper before Glenn Miller Orchestra concert on the street – 35. Volunteer Hours for June – 976; Volunteer Hours for July – 788.5. Director: Attended 1 SARTA Board meeting; Attended Literacy Commission meeting. EEO: I began the process of monitoring the Harsh Ave. sanitary sewer project the began operations late last month. The project was awarded to the Bitzel Excavating, Inc. and this office has found that the company has been in compliance with all the provisions of the Prevailing Wage guidelines at this point. I attended the month Civil Service Commission meeting and participated in the discussion concerning the firefighters list of eligibility. The current list has been in existence for two years and due to expire July 23, 2007. The Commission also certified four candidates for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. The Fire Chief set interviews for the four candidates on July 11, 2007 and a panel of sic performed interviews and selected two successful candidates for further consideration. I was a participant in a panel that interviewed a prospective candidate for the position of Police Officer on July 20, 2007. The City of Massillon continues to strive for diversity in the hiring of its workforces. To date, I believe that the efforts have been commendable and that there are continuous improvements towards the goals that the Administration has set. WWT; HEALTH. ANIMAL CONTROL; LATE REPORTS JUNE 2007 FIRE: The Department responded to a total of 336 alarms, this averages to 11.2 alarms per day. There were 68 fire alarms, 31 public service calls and 237 rescue and EMS calls. The total estimated fire loss was $40,500.00. There were no firefighter or civilian injuries due to fires. On the 7th, I attended the monthly LOGIC Board meeting. On the 11th, Captain Harbaugh and I both completed our probationary periods. Additionally, Rick Fay returned to the Fire Department as the EMS Coordinator. He will eventually replace John Tyrrell on completion of his training. The EMS Coordinator position will be a forty hour staff position instead of a shift position. On the 12th, I attend a disaster planning meeting for a disaster drill at Aultman West on September 22, 2007. I also attended the Pro-Football Hall of Fame Festival Safety meeting where details of the safety and emergency response for the various activities throughout the County concerning the festival were discussed. On the 14th, I attended a joint training session with Chief Sedlock and Captain Sensel of the Jackson and Perry Township Fire Departments respectively. The purpose of this meeting is to develop joint training scenarios. On the 16th, the Fire Department implemented its safety plan for the Cruise-On-In and Dance Party. There were multiple fire and EMS runs to which the event crews responded. The event went well and had no major safety problems. The Fire Department also inspected and monitored the fireworks. The week of the 25th, the Fire Department had its annual Hazardous Materials Operations Refresher given by representatives from Cleveland State University. On the 19th, the Fire Department participated in honoring Cory Endlich, a serviceman from our community who died in Iraq. I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the Dover Fire Department and Chief Russ Volkert for loaning us the American Flag displayed during the funeral procession. On the 21st, Rick Fay and I met with representatives of Genco Corporation to discuss safety and response issues. We also met with Ron Myers the new operations director at Stark Ambulance. The week of the 25th, RED Center (dispatch) employees were invited to observe Fire Department operations in order to develop an appreciation for “…the other side of the microphone.” Additionally, the Fire Department began classroom instruction for the Massillon Incident Management System. On the 25th, the Fire Department responded for mutual aid with Perry Township to a major residential structure fire. Additionally, I attended a safety meeting with Indian River School and other safety forces officials. Finally, the Fire Department again participated in honoring Zach Grass, another serviceman from our community who died in Iraq. |
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