MAYOR’S MONTHLY REPORT
AUGUST 2009

POLICE: Arrests: Total Adult Arrests 69; Total Juvenile Arrests 15; Summons/Citations Issued 27. Incidents: Total Calls 2,163; Security Checks Performed-Residences & Business Locations 300; Incident Cases Reported 105; Crimes Against Property Reported 123; Crimes Against Persons Reported 90; Accident Reports 91; Traffic Citations Issued 124; Alarms 152; Miles of Road Patrol (mileage from previous month) 45,134. Officers: Compensatory Hours Used 127.5; Sick Hours Used 291.0; Personal Hours Used 128.0; Compensatory Hours Earned 286.4; Overtime Hours Earned 225.2.

TRAFFIC CONTROL: The MPD issued a total of 134 traffic citations, this being 15 more than same time last year. The MPD made 17 arrests for OVI, this being 8 more than same time last year. Radar citations totaled 8, this being 6 more than same time last year. The MPD handled a total of 91 traffic accidents, this being 20 less than same time last year. There were 54 property damage accidents, 15 injury accidents and 23 private property accidents. There were 2 motorcycle accidents and non fatalities. Of the above accidents, there were 16 hit-skip accidents and there were 7 accidents that occurred as a direct result of alcohol and/or drugs. There were no bicycle accidents and one pedestrian accident. The MPD investigated 15 accidents involving juveniles resulting in 4 reported injuries. There were 76 motor vehicles towed by the MPD, this being 10 more than same time last year. Of the above tows, 43 vehicles were towed from traffic accidents, 5 for traffic offense of some type, 16 as a direct result of an arrest and 12 for parking violations. The traffic officer mailed 5 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 13 notices (48/72 hour and/or 10/20 day notices). The traffic officer sent numerous 2255s and driver’s licenses to the state. The 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 8 parking citations. As of the last day of the month, there were 37 motor vehicles sitting upon the Police Impound Lots. Of the 37 vehicles, several are waiting for court order to dispose of them. Summary: Accidents 43 YTD 229; Traffic 5 YTD 43; Parking 12 YTD 66; Arrests 16 YTD 103; STL/REC 0 YTD 2; Misc. 0 YTD 6; Totals: 76 YTD 449.

METERMAID: Total number of tickets issued 144; By parking enforcement 130; By police officers 3; Towed vehicles with tickets 11. Outstanding tickets 588. Total number of PAID violations 119; Number of parking permits issued 241. Revenue received from PAID violations (includes hearing fees) $1,270.00; Revenue received from parking permits $1,120.00. Total Revenue: $2,490.00.

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 25th, 2008. The Township has filed an appeal with the 5th District Court of appeals. The decision was reversed on June 30th, 2009. BRIDGES: Tremont Avenue Bridge: Detour began February 21st, 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 Corman Railroads. Plans have been submitted to ODOT for approval. Anticipated bid opening is in April 2008. AT&T began their relocation work. Bids will be opened May 1st, 2008 at the Stark County Commissioners office. Bids received were more than 10% over the Engineer’s estimate; and; therefore, the project must be re-bid. A request has been submitted to SCATS to increase the City’s portion of the funding. SCATS approved additional funding for the City in the amount of $450,000.00. Also, the County has increased its’ share by the same amount. This project was re-bid and bids were opened on July 3rd, 2008. Beaver Excavating was the successful low bidder with a bid of $3,735,809.67. Pre-construction meeting was held September 17th, 2008. Norfolk Southern Railroad has approved a temporary crossing and has begun installation. Beaver started construction on March 2nd, 2009. It is anticipated that the bridge will be open to traffic by the end of 2009. Finefrock Road Bridge: Scheduled for re-decking in 2009. City and County resurfacing completed on October 21st, 2006. Pre-construction meeting is set for April 7th, 2009. Ramp closures began May 2009 and the bridge is currently under construction, with completion estimated to be November 2009. 32nd Bridge Replacement: This project will replace the existing bridge structure with a concrete box culvert. Other components of the project are the relocation of sanitary and storm sewers and street resurfacing within the project limits. Wenger Excavating, Inc. was awarded the contract and will begin construction in September 2009. Harsh Avenue SE Box Culvert Replacement: The design and survey are 70% completed. SANITARY SEWERS: 27th Street/Bison Avenue Sanitary Sewer: The design work is 98% completed. This project would be completed to assist the proposed Poets Glen Annexation. Nova Tech Pump Station: This project will replace the existing pump station. The design work is 95% completed. Will be submitted to OPWC for the funding year of 2010. NeoCom Sanitary Trunk Sewer Extension: This project will be tied into the recently constructed South Massillon Trunk Sewer and will serve the northern portion of the NeoCom Industrial Park. Bids were opened August 27, 2009. The successful low bidder was Wenger Excavating, Inc. of Dalton with a bid amount of $104,561.00. State Avenue Sewer Rehab: Beginning survey and preliminary design work on replacing a portion of the sanitary sewer. The design work is 60% completed. 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 11th, 2009. Superior Paving was awarded the contract and will begin work the week of September 14th, 2009. 9th Street SW Resurfacing: Will be submitted to OPWC for the funding year of 2010. 2009 Street Resurfacing: Bid opening was August 27th, 2009. The successful low bidder is Northstar Asphalt, Inc. with a bid of $119,864.00. 2009 Target Area Street Resurfacing: Bid opening was August 27th, 2009. The successful low bidder is Wenger Excavating, Inc. with a bid of $182,900.00. 2008 Lincoln Way W/Lincoln Way E Project: Bid opening was held on July 30th, 2008. The apparent low bidder was Superior Paving, Inc. with a bid of $254,346.47. The paving portion of this project has been completed in May of 2009. Finishing punch list items and finalizing the project. Main Avenue Resurfacing: Resurfacing plans 100% completed. The City has received money as a result of the stimulus package for this project. This project will be constructed in 2010. Augusta/Cyprus Repairs: Preparing documents for miscellaneous repairs. Tremont Avenue SW Resurfacing: Resurfacing plans 95% completed. The City will be applying to OPWC and the Municipal Road Fund for funding. It is anticipated to complete this project in the summer of 2010. SUBDIVISIONS: Ballinger Estates Phase No. 2: Preliminary plat approved by Planning Commission December 13th, 2006. Final plat approved by Planning Commission February 21st, 2007. Re-zoning passed by Council. Plans have been approved. Construction began week of July 16th, 2007. Sewers and streets 100% completed. Houses are completed and occupied. Punch list to be completed fall 2009 including seeding/landscaping. Centennial Village: Preliminary plat and rezoning approved by Planning Commission February 13th, 2002. Revised preliminary approved May 8th, 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 5th, 2003. Easements relocated. Street signs installed. Bond transferred to Roseman Construction. Punch list items to be completed. Cheery 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 12th, 2006. Council May 1st, 2006. Plat recorded. Earthwork began week of October 9th, 2006. Sanitary sewer installation began week of December 18th, 2006. Sanitary completed. Testing started February 21st, 2007. Testing of 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 9th, 2005. Plans submitted and approved. Final plat to Planning Commission September 13th, 2006. Approved by Council October 16th, 2006. Plat recorded. Construction began the week of March 26th, 2007. Paving completed week of June 25th, 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 23rd, 2004. Asphalt installed. As-builts received. Punch list items completed. Awaiting installation of the street lights and asphalt repairs. Gray Ridge Estates Phase No. 1: Preliminary plat submitted to Planning Commission March 9th, 2005. Final plat approved by Planning Commission and Council February 2006. Earthwork began week of July 31st, 2006. Pre-construction meeting August 21st, 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 14th, 2007. Seeding/grading and punch list items to be completed. Reconstruction of 27th Street S.E. completed. Kenyon Creek Estates Phase No. 1: Preliminary plat received week of December 4th, 2000. Revised and approved by Planning Commission February 13th, 2002. Phase No. 1 plan submitted February 20th, 2002. Earthwork began week of July 22nd, 2002. Utility work began week of October 21st. Plat approved by Planning Commission March 12th, 2003 and Council April 7th, 2003. Construction 100% completed. Roadways paved. Water line extension completed. Plat recorded. Lots being sold. Punch list items completed. Released to city on February 19th, 2009. Kenyon Creek Estates Phase No. 2: Plans submitted and approved May 22nd, 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, Inc. May 2001. Water and gas lines completed. Plat approved by Planning Commission May 12th, 2004. Plat approved by Council June 7th, 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 20th, 2004. St. Luke received the PTI on August 25th, 2004. Performance Bond received. Construction has begun on sanitary sewer. Plat recorded at County. Sanitary sewer installation completed. Awaiting testing. Two site plans have been reviewed and approved. Waiting for roadway construction. Project has been put on hold by developer. Sippo Reserves Allotment Phase No. 1: Preliminary plat approved by Planning Commission December 8th, 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 13th, 2005. Council September 6th, 2005. Underground utilities completed. Curb installed week of April 17th, 2006. Asphalt completed. Sewer testing completed. Homes being built. Sippo Reserves Allotment Phase No. 2: Plat approved by Planning Commission and Council. Construction to begin fall 2009. University Village No. 9: Preliminary plat submitted. Approved by Planning Commission December 10th, 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 23rd, 2004. Curb placed October 27th, 2004. Asphalt paving done week of November 8th, 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 27th, 2006. Plat submitted May 30th, 2006. Approved by Planning Commission June 14th, 2006. Approved by Council. Grading work 90% completed. Utility work began the week of April 16th, 2007. Utilities 90% completed. Curb and roadway installed week of November 3rd, 2008. Plat recorded March 25th, 2009. Underground electric and telephone lines have been installed. Homes are being built. MISCELLANEOUS: 151 Lincoln Way East Improvements: Daniel A. Terreri & Sons of North Jackson was the awarded the contract and will begin work the week of September 14th, 2009. SR241/Tremont Intersection Improvements: ODOT approved grant. Design is being completed by URS Corporation. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2010. 27th/Lincoln Way East Intersection Improvements: ODOT approved grant. Design is being completed by URS Corporation. me co. is beginning the right-of-way acquisition process. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2010. Ohio Utility Protection/Safety Committee: Next meeting date has not been set. Storm Water Report: Submitted 2008 report to OEPA. Storm Water Report: 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 18% completed. Editing files to include pipe length and slope/material. GIS: Completed, transferring items to ESRI. Setting hyperlinks. Modifying display and addressing and permits, maps. Continuing to update. Adding traffic signals, signs inventory. WebSite: The Engineering Department website has been completed and will be updated on an ongoing basis. Analyzing and updating current maps.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: 1. In regards to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, the CD department began work on the annual performance report for the FY2008 Program year, which ended June 30th. This report provides very detailed information on the programs, beneficiaries, expenditures and accomplishments for the City’s Community Development Program. In addition, the City held a pre-construction meeting on the CDBG funded Downtown Sidewalk Replacement Project. The City also received bids on its Target Area Neighborhood Street Improvement Program, funded this year with CDBG Recovery Act Funds (CDBG-R). 2. The CD Department began work on the implementation of its Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). The City is receiving over $1.5 million in Federal NSP dollars allocated by the state of Ohio. The NSP Program is designed to provide funding to local governments to deal with the problems of foreclosed and abandoned housing in area of greatest need. Funds have been appropriated for demolition of vacant abandoned houses that are a blighting influence on neighborhoods. Additional NSP funds will be used to help households buy and renovate foreclosed homes as well to assist local organizations build new housing in targeted neighborhoods. 3. With Council approval, the City has established several Non-School Tax Increment Financing (TIF) projects to capture the increased taxes resulting from local development in order to provide funding for needed capital improvement projects serving these developments. These are called Non-School TIFs because the school district will continue to receive all tax revenues as if there was no TIF. 4. The City’s Tax Incentive Review Committee met to review the performance of those companies currently receiving tax exemptions under the Ohio Enterprise Zone Program. The Committee’s recommendations have been forwarded to Council. 5. The City Site Plan Review Committee approved a proposed addition to Fresh Mark’s manufacturing facility on Southway S.E. 6. The CD Director toured the new Case Farms Feed Mill and the Inn at University Village assisted living facility.

HOUSING: The Department received approximately 80 calls and visits regarding Fair Housing Laws and tenant/landlord issues. It was necessary to provide information to numerous tenants and landlords regarding their rights. Several people were referred to Community Legal Aid Services, Inc. for legal advice or other agencies for homeless prevention or financial assistance. This office continues to monitor questionable advertisements listed in the classified section of the local newspaper for possible discrimination. We currently have one housing discrimination case pending with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission awaiting completion of their investigation. Previously, the City along with the Canton and Stark County, requested bids to update the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI), as required by the U.S. Department of HUD. The bids have been reviewed by all three (3) entities. We are now deciding on an appropriate distribution of payment. I participated in a Family Economic Success (FES) Board meeting. After discussing the IRS and FES updates, the roles of the coalition and the board were discussed. Plans are pending to hold the Stark County Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Forum during the fall. I attended the Walnut Hills Residents Association meeting. After discussing upcoming events and the successful results of the recent camp/tournament, there was a discussion about funding opportunities. I provided an update on the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) and other programs that may be available to area residents. I participated in a meeting with the Community Building Partnership of Stark County (CBP) Executive Committee. After reviewing updates and developing an agenda for the September meeting, a discussion followed regarding the Director’s report, which included new initiatives for CBP and additional support for Community Development Corporations (CDCs). I participated in the Western Stark Free Clinic Board of Directors meeting. The President, various committees and staff provided reports regarding the Clinic’s activities. The Clinic is doing a good job serving the community under the current economic situation. Four (4) applications were accepted to participate in the Emergency Housing Rehabilitation program. Contracts were signed for five (5) new projects, five (5) were completed, three (3) were solicited for bids and inspections were requested for five (5) new projects. Two (2) applicants were approved to participate in the Home Buyer’s Assistance Program (HBA). The Federal Housing Tax Credit continues to impact the HBA Program in a positive way. Assistance was provided to three (3) new home owners, one (1) moved from Lawrence Township and the other two (2) were Massillon residents. Two (2) contracts were signed for the rehabilitation portion, one (1) is progressing and one (1) was solicited for bids. One (1) applicant was approved to participate in the full Housing Rehabilitation Program and one (1) project is progressing.

BUILDING: Permits Issued: New Dwellings 3 @ $282,679.00; Dwelling Alterations & Additions 65 @ $474,137.00; Commercial (Alterations & Additions) 3 @ $18,850.00; Garage Alterations 4 @ $4,400.00; Miscellaneous 6 @ $10,120.00; Accessory Buildings 1 @ $4,000.00; Fences 1 @ $7,000.00; Total Issued: 83 @ $801,186.00. Inspections: Building Inspections (Kraft) 208; Plumbing (Kraft) 56; Heating (Kraft) 48; Electrical (Silla) 68; Code Enforcement (Saracina) 72; Code Enforcement (Rice) 97; Total: 549.

STREETS: Hot Mix: 234.61 Tons; #407 Tack Coat: 55 gallons. Patched streets throughout entire City; Swept the 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; Mowed and weeded throughout the entire City; Sat up the stage for concerts: Aug. 8th-6th, 13th and 20th; Paved Lake Ave. N.E. rough areas from Amherst to 8th St. N.E.; Posted No Parking signs downtown for Fun Fest and set out barricades; 8/7/2009: Dropped off barricades to 854 Seneca St. N.E. for a block party; Paved 4th St. N.W.; 8/14/2009: Hauled 2 truck loads of old computers and misc. office equipment to Stark State for recycling; Dropped off 6 barricades to the Salvation Army.

SEWER/WASTE COLLECTIONS: Our new customers numbered 27 and we had 25 customers whose service was discontinued. We picked up extra items for customer at 186 locations at an additional cost of $2,249.00. Summary: New Customers 27; Permanently Discontinued 25; Temporarily Discontinued 2; Resume Service to Delinquent Customers, Paid in Full 13; Resume Service to Regular Customers 2; Transfers 3; Misses 13; Misc. Messages 17; Total of Clean-Ups with Charge 186; Total of Charges for Clean-Ups $1,763.50; Dumpster Activity-Containers Place Temporarily 2; Total Charges for Dumpsters $135.00; Services Donated at No Charge $1,249.00; Empty Baskets Main Street 1X Week $200.00; Bags from Community Service Workers $150.00; Health Department Clean-Ups $50.00; Service to City Buildings $1,649.00; City Fun Fest 2-6yd. Containers, Bags on ground $250.00.

INCOME TAX: Income Tax collections for the month were down 4.46% from same time last year. Income Tax collections for the year remain up 1.20%. As always, these figures were balanced with the Auditor’s office. Employee withholdings were up 2.02% from same time last year. Business profits were down 69.16% and taxes received from individuals were down 6.41%.

HEALTH NURSE: CLINICS: Well Child Clinics: Infant & Pre-school age patients 0; School age patients 0; Referred to specialist or private physician 0. Immunization Clinics: Attended 84; Immunizations Administered 273. TB Testing Clinics: Administered 54; Positive reactors referred for X-ray 1. WIC Clinics: Initial Certifications 38; Re-certifications 122; Individual Mid-cert 33; Nutrition Education 145; Caseload 971. COMMUNITY NURSING: Field visits 192; Auxiliary visits 414; School visits 0; Services rendered 0. CONTINUING EDUCATION: Nurse Martin completed The Immunization Encounter Critical Issues. MISCELLANEOUS: Onsite visit by BCMH NE Representative and the Perinatal Hepatitis B Coordinator; Two (2) PODS meeting to discuss planning for HINI.

PARKS: Oak Knoll Park: The Parks and Recreation Departments Bridge is just about completed from our end. After the sane stone gets installed we have finish work to do. Sippo Valley Trail: Filled in the area that was washed out by the streams movement near Alabama Ave. Should look into doing something more permanent in the near future. Park Weed Crew: The weed crew continues to work at weed control throughout the park system. Reservoir Park: Trash was removed from the creek and all of the debris that was stuck on the Coconut husks was removed with the help from the Fire Departments boat. We will be looking into removal of the husks to help with the sediment distribution evenly throughout the lake. South Sippo: The vandalism continues – we were hit by spray painters again and the vandals destroyed more of the playground equipment and painted the pavilion as well. Wampler Park: The playground equipment was removed due to the continuous vandalism and due to budget constraints we will not be replacing them. Tree Removal: The crew took down some trees that were in bad shape and could have been a serious hazard if they did not come down. Union Negotiations: We are still progressing and hoping to be completed within the next couple of months. Miscellaneous: *Park mowing continues throughout the parks. The parks are getting mowed weekly. *Employees are working hard to keep up with all the special projects that we are doing. *Equipment is in terrible shape and needs constant work to make run.

GOLF COURSE: Course Maintenance: *Finished the bank/hill by the tent, looks great. *Filled in areas on the parking lot. *Getting ready for the aerification of the courses. ClubHouse: *Hours starting to reduce due to the lack of sunlight and budgetary concerns. *Pro Shop net revenues have exceeded the budgeted amount. *Bridgestone Golf Ball fitting challenge – most successful demonstration that was put on to date – 44 participants. Miscellaneous: *Very successful night golf outing – Canton Browns Backers/Stark County Friends of the Pound. New business, have confirmed for next year. *Timken Bar Manufacturing outing – New business – have confirmed next year’s date. *Hosted 5 other outings: Mayor’s Outing; Big Cat Invitational; NEO Girls High School Invitational; PAC 7 Boys Tournament; Scott Process Systems. *Secured Malone College’s women’s golf team for the 2009/2010 season. September: *Evaluating the rates for 2010 should bring to the board next month.

SENIOR CENTER: Activities: *Second Picnic in the Park with BINGO and games being played. 98 in attendance. *Massillon Public Library held their jazz concert here with 60 present. *All regularly scheduled activities held. *Van trip to Hartville and tour of Pegasus Farm. *All staff attended drug seminars. *Cleaned out old computer, monitors per City Hall and took used fluorescent lights to Stark County Hazard waste collection at Kent State. Volunteer Hours: July – 807.5; August – 1,017.25. Director: *On vacation August 3rd, 4th and ½ day 5th and 7th. *Attended one SARTA meeting. *UW Day of Caring breakfast.

EEO: The City is beginning to open up new highway and road repair and/or construction projects. Several projects have been approved and shall begin soon. A pre-construction meeting involving the Wales Road Project was held on August 25th and September 9th, with construction expecting to be started in September and be completed in two (2) months. I attended a special meeting called by ODOT officials to review the project involving Superior and the Wales Road Project on September 8th and will be sitting in on three (3) pre-construction meetings on Thursday, September 10th. This office received several calls from our citizens in regards to hiring within the city and employment possibilities. Several other calls for request for assistance where referred to other government agencies. On September 9th, this office finalized the 2009 EEO-4 report and forwarded to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in Accordance with the Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964. A written summary shall be prepared and published in the next monthly report.

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

FIRE Report not available at this time.

LATE REPORTS

JULY 2009

FIRE: The Department responded to a total of 330 alarms, this is an average of 10.6 alarms per day. There were 39 fire alarms, 20 public service calls and 271 rescue and EMS calls. The total estimated fire loss was $9,149.00. There were no fire-related casualties or injuries. 7/4/2009: The Red Cross had a blood drive at Station No. 1 and collected 26 pints of blood. The Fire Department provided EMS protection at the Picnic in the Park. 7/6-8/2009: The Fire Department toured the Americold Facility on 17th Street S.W. 7/8/2009: I attended a meeting at All-American Equipment Company about turnout gear specifications. 7/9/2009: The Fire Department held a fundraiser dinner and tour to benefit the Boy’s/Girl’s Club. 7/12/2009: Firefighter/Paramedic Ronald Sattler retired on a disability retirement pension. 7/13-15/2009: The Fire Department toured the Americold Facility on South Erie Street. 7/18-22/2009: I attended the Ohio Fire Chief’s Conference in Sandusky, Ohio. 7/20/2009: I returned from the Ohio Fire Chief’s Conference to attend an administrative meeting to discuss the budget. 7/23/2009: I attended the Stark County Fire Chief’s meeting. I attended the Ohio Fire Chief’s Conference. It is imperative that we plan for a training officer so that we are prepared for the firefighter certification educational requirements beginning in 2010. MFD will be required to establish a training program and keep up to date and accurate training records. To my knowledge, every annual report for the past 16 years has indicated the need for a training officer. It is long overdue. This is the same paragraph I wrote in July 2008. The looming budget deficit has caused the administration to direct the Fire Department to reduce its budget by 20% for the remainder of the year. Given that 93% of the Fire Department budget is made up of contractual labor costs, it is not possible to reduce the budget by that amount.