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MAYOR’S MONTHLY REPORT POLICE: Arrests: Total Adult Arrests 77; Total Juvenile Arrests 11; Summons/Citations 17. Incidents: Total Calls 2,085; Security Checks Performed-Residences & Business Locations 217; Incident Cases Reported 116; Crimes Against Property Reported 151; Crimes Against Persons Reported 103; Accident Reports 88; Traffic Citations Issued 162; Alarms 121; Miles of Road Patrol 41,524. Officers: Compensatory Hours Used 196.1;Sick Hours Used 240.0; Personal Hours Used 64.0; Compensatory Hours Earned 652.7; Overtime Hours Earned 584.0. TRAFFIC CONTROL: The MPD issued a total of 162 traffic citations, this being 240 less than same time last year. The MPD made 11 arrests for DUI, this being 4 less than same time last year. Radar citations totaled 29, this being 171 less than same time last year. The traffic officer issued 14 parking citations. The MPD handled a total of 87 traffic accidents, this being 13 less than same time last year. There were 46 property damage accidents, 17 injury accidents, there were 24 accidents that occurred on private property. Of the above accidents, there were 14 hit-skip accidents and there were 4 accidents that occurred as a direct result of alcohol and/or drugs. There were no bicycle accidents, there were no pedestrian accidents and there were 3 motorcycle accidents. The MPD investigated 12 accidents involving juveniles resulting in 2 reported injuries. There were no fatalities. There were 86 motor vehicles towed by the MPD, this being 3 more than same time last year. Of the above tows, 45 vehicles were towed from traffic accidents, 6 for traffic offenses of some type, 17 as a direct result of an arrest and 18 for parking violations. There were no stolen/recovered vehicles towed and no misc. tows. The traffic officer mailed 4 certified letters in regards to junk and/or abandoned motor vehicles. The traffic officer mailed 13 title searches to the State of Ohio, Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The traffic officer was able to junk or title 13 motor vehicles. The traffic officer issued or acted upon 25 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 plats 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 32 motor vehicles sitting upon the Police Impound Lots. Of the 32 vehicles, several are waiting for court order to dispose of them. Summary: Accidents 45 YTD 325; Traffic 6 YTD 42; Parking 18 YTD 172; Arrests 17 YTD 179; STL/REC 0 YTD 14; Misc. 0 YTD 5; Totals: 86 YTD 737. METERMAID: Total number of tickets issued 133; By parking enforcement 113; By police officers 6; Towed vehicles with tickets 14; Outstanding tickets 302. Total number of PAID violations 106; Number of parking permits issued 173 (55 to courts not included). Revenue received from PAID violations $1,175.00; Revenue received from parking permits $1,600.00. Total Revenue: $2,775.00. 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. Prophecy Massillon Annexation: Filed at County on September 6, 2007. Hearing date set for November 29, 2007. BRIDGES: Tremont Avenue Bridge: Detour began February 21, 2005. It is intended to bid this project in the fall of 2007 and to have a contractor begin work early 2008. 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 $3.3million. A permit with the Army Corps of Engineers has been secured. Awaiting permit approval from Norfolk Southern & RJ Korman Railroads. Erie Street Bridge: A pre-bid meeting took place on August 30, 2007. Project will be bid out fall of 2007 with construction to be completed by October of 2008. The current estimate is $1.8 million. Finefrock Road Bridge: Scheduled for re-decking in 2009. City and County resurfacing completed on October 21, 2006. US 30 Bridge Project: Awaiting asbestos study. Ruhlin selected as contractor, began work on September 5, 2006. SANITARY SEWERS: 2000 WWT Plant Upgrade & Expansion: City is investigating odor control solutions. Investigating fixing more piping. Tertiary filters still not on line. Sent correspondence for items to meet specifications. Sent letter for denial of claim response. 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. South Massillon Sanitary Sewer Extension: Designed by Hettler/Largent Engineering. Preparing to submit Railroad Permit. PTI was approved by the Ohio EPA. Project will be bid in the fall of 2007. Working on easement plat. Harsh Ave. S.E. Sanitary Sewer Relocation: Bitzel Excavating, Inc. awarded contract. Their bid was $98,600.00. Began construction June 28, 2007. 100% completed and finishing punch list items. Sanitary Rate Study: In the process of selecting a firm to complete a sanitary sewer rate study for residential/commercial and industrial users. Cherry Road N.W. Improvements: Shelly Company low bidder. Awarded contract. Started grinding week of September 24, 2007. 5% completed. 27th Street Widening: Bid opening May 17, 2006. Shelly Company awarded contract. 100% completed. Completing punch list items. SR 241-9.79 Resurfacing: Plans 95% completed. 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 and we are currently negotiating a contract. Waiting for ODOT comments regarding the proposal from URS. 2007 Street Resurfacing: Bid opening September 14, 2007. Superior Paving low bidder. Expect to begin week of October 8, 2007. 2007 Target Area Street Resurfacing: Bid opening September 14, 2007. Superior Paving low bidder. Expect to begin week of October 8, 2007. 2007 Asphalt Recycling: Bid opening September 14, 2007. Angelo Benadetti, Inc., low bidder. Bid not awarded – more than 10% over estimate. 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 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. Grading for curb. 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 100% completed. Additional storm sewer work completed October 27, 2004. As-builts completed. Street lights installed. Need monuments. Punch list items completed. Released to City for maintenance. Remaining lots sold at auction on June 12, 2007. 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 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: 1. The CD Department completed work on the City’s CDBG Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the FY 2006 Program Year. This annual report, which was due by the end of September, was submitted to HUD on time. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the City’s CDBG Program activities during the year, including expenditures, beneficiaries and measurable performance outcomes. 2. The City is in the process of initiating FY 2007 CDBG funded activities, including housing rehabilitation, target area street improvements, demolition, as well as funding to a variety of social service agencies whose programs service lower income households. The CD Department has prepared contract agreements for the 13 local agencies receiving CDBG funding. 3. City Council passed legislation approving the City’s Tax Incentive Review Committee (TIRC) recommendations regarding the various tax abatement projects in the City. The CD Department is in the process of formally notifying all 36 of the companies who have enterprise zone agreements with the City. 4. The CD Department continues to work with the Mayor’s office on several economic development projects, including Visconsi Companies proposed development at Genshaft Park, as well as meeting with several smaller industrial companies looking to relocate and/or expand their operations in the City. 5. The CD Director attended meetings of the Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority and the Massillon Public Library. The CD Director also participated in the Library’s annual PRISM awards ceremony honoring local students. HOUSING: The Department received approximately 70 calls 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 monitor questionable advertisements listed in the classified section of the local newspaper regarding possible discrimination. The Fair Housing Board met. New Board member, Monica Graves, was introduced to the other members. She is the Community Development Officer with Huntington Bank and will be an asset to the Board. Massillon Homes groundbreaking was discussed regarding the thirty new homes currently being built. Fifty previously built homes have been leased. A Fair Housing complaint that was filed with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission regarding a familial status charge was discussed. Also discussed at the meeting was the Fair Housing Insurance Testing proposed to be conducted in cooperation with the Stark County Fair Housing Department. Mayor Cicchinelli, Aane Aaby and I participated in a meeting with NRP about the possibility of a senior housing development. I participated in the regular quarterly meeting of the Community Building Partnership (CBP) of Stark County Operating Committee. Fundraising plans and the budgets for the next two years were discussed. We also received updates of all the Community Development Corporations and affordable housing development in Stark County. The Stark County Housing Task Force Planning Committee met to determine the agenda for the regular meeting. The Committee feels the most urgent issue presently is the number of foreclosures. Therefore, we decided to attempt to organize efforts to reach consumer about available resources. I participated in a Family Economic Success (FES) Coalition meeting. Budget reports were discussed and an update regarding FES and their collaboration with Stark County out of Poverty (SCOPP). Also discussed were updates regarding their programs. Brochures and flyers were distributed during the meeting which our office makes available through our outreach efforts. I participated in a Walnut Hills Residents Association meeting. Upcoming activities for the organization were discussed which also included a Halloween party. There was a lengthy discussion about the store in the neighborhood. There has been some recent renovation. Also, there may be a gas station in the works. I participated in a meeting with Mayor Cicchinelli, Mike Loudiana, Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority (SMHA) management, Police Chief Williams, Fire Chief Burgasser, 3rd Ward Councilperson Kathy Catazaro-Perry and Dale Walterhouse regarding security at Lincoln Apartments. The meeting went well, providing dialogue between the Housing Authority and City officials. I participated in two Western Stark Medical Clinic, Inc. Board meetings. During the Board of Directors meeting, the Director reported on activities and highlights. At the Executive Committee meeting, we discussed the audit and contract for bookkeeping services. I participated in a Stark County Housing Task Force meeting. Discussed at the meeting were reports regarding the Homeless Collaborative, Interagency Council on Homelessness and the Summit Neighborhood. We also discussed determining what resources are available to assist homeowners who may be facing foreclosure. At the meeting, we found out a group called “Save Our Homes” is being organized with the help of the County Auditor and Treasurer. The Task Force decided to work with them. I participated in an AHEAD Board meeting. After discussing the general operations and updates of the organization, we discussed financial reports and after school programs and grants. This organization provides valuable support to the students in the Massillon City School system. Mayor Cicchinelli, Aane Aaby and I attended a Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority (SMHA) Board meeting which was held at the Lillian Beane Community Center. Once a year, the Board meeting is held in Massillon to allow City representatives and residents the opportunity to observe and participate. Also present were Councilperson Kathy Catazaro-Perry and Tony Townsend and several SMHA residents. One application was accepted for the Emergency Housing Rehab Program. Four contracts were signed, three projects were completed and inspection was requested for one. One contract was signed for the full Housing Rehabilitation Program after conducting a pre-construction meeting. One project was bid after conducting a review meeting with the client. One project was completed and another is progressing. One applicant was approved to participate in the Home Buyer’s Assistance Program, one contract was signed for the rehabilitation portion and one project was completed. One wheel chair ramp was installed and an application was mailed to another. STREETS: Hot Mix: 42.86 Tons; 304 Base Gravel: 9.74. Patched streets throughout entire City; Swept streets throughout entire City; Removed advertisement signs from telephone poles and tree lawns throughout entire City; Weeded and mowed grass throughout entire City; Cleaned the drainage ditch at RT21 and Edwin Ave. S.E.; Dropped off 25 barricades for Summertime on Fourth Street – 4th St. N.E. area; Graded various alleys throughout entire City; Dropped off barricades and cones for the 5K and 10K Sippo Valley Rail Run on 9/23/07. SEWER/WASTE COLLECTIONS: Our new customers numbered 19 and we had 16 customers whose service was discontinued. We picked up extra items for customers at 155 locations at an additional cost of $2,223.20. We had 7 dumpsters placed on a temporary basis. Leaf pick-up scheduled to begin on Monday, October 22, 2007. We will provide a dumpster to A.J. Diana for the plastic bags used for leaves. We are in the process of designing a 5”x10” post card to send to all Massillon residents detailing the expanded services and hours at the Massillon Recycling Center. This card should be mailed within the next few weeks. Summary: New Customers 19; Permanently Discontinued 16; Temporarily Discontinued 9; Resume Service to Delinquent Customers, Paid in Full 11; Resume Service to Regular Customers 2; Transfers 6; Misses 4; Misc. Messages 30; Total of Clean-Ups with Charge 155; Total of Charges for Clean-Ups $2,223.29; Dumpster Activity-Containers Placed Temporarily 7; Total Charges for Dumpsters $450.00; Services Donated at No Charge $2,274.00; Empty Baskets Main Street 2x Week $400.00; Bags from Community Service Workers $100.00; Health Department Clean-Ups $25.00; Service to City Buildings $1,649.00; 4Yd Donated to Charm Association $100.00. INCOME TAX: Income Tax Collections were down 5.84% from same time last year. Year to date, our tax collections are still up 1.07%. As always, these revenue figures have been balanced with the records in the Auditor’s Office. I do expect the revenue to rebound a bit next month. Our revenue has been down for the past 3 months. Our withholding is actually showing a 4.2% increase from same time last year. The profits reported by businesses for 2007 are down 16.2% from same time last year. Payments received from individuals are up .7%. HEALTH NURSE: Clinics: Well Child Clinics: Infant & Preschool Age Patient 11; School Age Patients 3; Referred to Specialist or Private Physician. Immunization Clinics: Attended 50; Immunization Administered 125. Hypertension Screening: Attended 11; Referred for Follow-Up 0. TB Testing Clinics: Administered 17; Positive Reactors Referred for X-Rays 0. WIC Clinics: Initial Certifications 34; Re-certifications 91; Individual Midcert 36; Nutrition Education 96; Caseload 857. Community Nursing: Field Visits 60; Auxiliary Visits 325. School Visits: Parochial 3; Public 0. Services Rendered: Records review completed, pediculosis screening completed. Grades K-3; vision and hearing screening started. Continuing Education: Both nurses attended a BCMH seminar on dental care for children and a seminar sponsored by the RED Network on MRSA. Miscellaneous: Committee and task force meetings are attended as required and as time permits. SENIOR CENTER: Activities: *Stark fry at Community Park 123 in attendance. Weather perfect; Food excellent; Entertainment good. *Fall session of writing class begins; “The Stories of Our Lives”. *Book discussion here of One Book/One Community “My Sister’s Keeper”. *Volunteers attend RSVP luncheon at Meyers Lake Ballroom; 40 went on SARTA trolleys. *Van trip to Quail Crest Farms. *New card game (Hand & Foot) starts here.*Had booth at Faith in Action Health Fair held at Santangelo’s for the public. *Nurses here from Stark State College of Technology for clinical; 2X exercised with us and talked to the participants, as well as took blood pressures. *Regularly scheduled programs and ongoing activities continue. Hours: Volunteer hours for August 890; Volunteer hours for September 1111. Director: Attended one SARTA Board meeting. EEO: The EEO Office compiled the data and submitted the EEO-4 report on September 12, 2007, in accordance with EEOC guidelines. I attended a work session involving the Worker’s Compensation program for the City of Massillon. This office received 8 calls from citizens seeking information involving equal employment issues and or job search information. I participated in a job interview for a single job applicant at the WWT Plant. I attended the Civil Service monthly meeting and assisted the Committee with information relative to an Ohio Civil Rights Complaint. WWT; HEALTH; ANIMAL FIRE; BUILDING No reports are available at this time.
LATE REPORTS July 2007 FIRE: The Department responded to a total of 354 alarms, this averages to 11.4 alarms per day. There were 48 fir alarms, 31 public service calls and 275 rescue and EMS calls. The total estimated fire loss for the month was $141,650.00. There were no fire related casualties; however, there were 4 firefighter injuries and one civilian injury. On the 4th: the Red Cross had a blood drive at Station No. 1 and collected 34 pints of blood. On the 5th: I attended the monthly LOGIC Board meeting. On the 10th: I attended another LEPC disaster planning session. On the 16th, 17th and 18th: the fire department conducted joint training sessions with Jackson and Perry Townships at Wales Square Shopping Center. During the later part of the month, the fire department began extensive training with the Firehouse Software Reporting system. Much of the training activities consist of learning the Massillon Incident Management System – as mirrored by the NIMS. Rick Fay has begun his role as EMS Coordinator and also as BWC program manager. He is learning the facets of BWC educational requirements and will begin providing training sessions to other departments in the near future. The private ambulance issue was brought to the forefront once again – and now funds itself in litigation. Let me reiterate my position on the issue. I believe the east side residents and the west side residents should be entitled to care on an equal basis – equal in terms of protocols, medications, equipment and response. I also believe that decisions concerning rotational patterns, appropriate responses and emergency scene procedures must emanate from the fire department because those decisions should be based on service and patient care and not revenue issues. We are in the process of an extensive transition: in terms of command structure, systems reporting, records management, training and communications. I apologize for the delay in submitting this report. The new reporting software is in place but had not been fully operational until very recently. Late reports should begin to be submitted and once we are up to date very timely reports will be filed. Again, I appreciate your patience through this process and I apologize for the inconvenience. |
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