MAYOR’S MONTHLY REPORT
OCTOBER 2006

POLICE: Arrests: Total Adult Arrests 64; Total Juvenile Arrests 11; Summons/Citations Issued 11. Incidents: Total Calls 2,038; Security Checks Performed-Residences & Business Locations 155; Incident Cases Reported 98; Crimes Against Property Reported 135; Crimes Against Persons Reported 101; Accident Reports 110; Traffic Citations Issued 198; Alarms 109; Miles of Road Patrol 40,576. Officers: Compensatory Hours Used 178.3; Sick Hours Used 244.0; Personal Hours Used 56.0; Compensatory Hours Earned 1,152.3; Overtime Hours Earned 449.1.

TRAFFIC CONTROL: The MPD issued a total of 198 traffic citations, this being 12 less than same time last year. The MPD made 12 arrests for DUI, this being 2 less than same time last year. Radar citations totaled 56; this being the same as same time last year. The MPD handled a total of 110 traffic accidents, this being 5 more than same time last year. There were 68 property damage accidents, 15 injury accidents, no fatal accidents and 27 accidents that occurred on private property. Of the above accidents, there were 17 hit-skip accidents. There were 3 accidents that occurred as a direct result of alcohol and/or drugs. There were 4 motorcycle, one bicycle and no pedestrian accidents. The MPD investigated 9 accidents involving juveniles that resulted in one injury. There were 88 motor vehicles towed by the MPD, this being 10 more than same time last year. Of the above tows, 39 vehicles were towed from traffic accidents, 14 as a direct result of an arrest, 26 for parking violations, no stolen/recovered vehicles and there were no miscellaneous towed vehicles. The traffic officer mailed 16 certified letters in regards to junk and/or abandoned motor vehicles. The traffic officer mailed 28 title searches to the State of Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The traffic officer was able to junk or title 28 motor vehicles. The traffic officer issued or acted upon 31 notices (48/72 hour and/or 10/20 day notices). Further, the traffic officer sent numerous 2255s and driver’s license to the state. The traffic officer logged and filed several license plates and kept track of the motor vehicles awaiting court order for immobilization, confiscation or return to the owners. The traffic officer issued 23 parking citations. As of the last day of the month there were 71 motor vehicles sitting upon the Police Impound Lots. Of the 71 vehicles several are waiting for court order to dispose of them. Summary: Accidents 39 YTD 293; Traffic 9 YTD 57; Parking 26 YTD 190; Arrests 14 YTD 175; STL/REC 0 YTD 11; Misc. 0 YTD 8; Totals: 88 YTD 734.

METERMAID; Total number of tickets issued 237; By parking enforcement 202; By police officers 10; By towed vehicles with tickets 25. Outstanding tickets 472. Total number of PAID violations 139; Number of parking permits issued 239. Revenue received from PAID violations $1,000.00; Revenue received from parking permits $2,290.00; Total amount revenue: $3,290.00.

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 cancelled 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. The current estimate for this project is $3.5 million. Awaiting for final close out of existing project. Met with the County and the consultant to go over the review of the Stage I submittal. At this point, if the project comes in under the estimate, no monies will be spent by the County and City. This project is expected to be bid in October 2007 and begin construction in early spring 2008. 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. City and County resurfacing done in October 21, 2006. US Bridge Project: Working with ODOT and Massillon Park Department for detour preparation. Met with ODOT for easements needed for work. Submitted donation papers. Awaiting asbestos study. Approved maintenance of traffic plan. Ruhlin selected as contractor, scheduled to start work on September 5, 2006. 2006 Bridge Inspections: Will be completed in fall 2006. SANITARY SEWERS: 2000 WWT Plant Upgrade & Expansion: Awaiting contractor to finish several items and punch lists items. City is investigating odor control solutions. Investigating fixing more piping. Tertiary/UV still not on line. Sent correspondence for items to meet specifications. Awaiting response. West Warmington Sanitary Sewer: Central Allied Enterprises is contractor. 100% completed. Still awaiting sewer as-builts. Energy Savings Project WWTPlant: 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. Communication startup done. Working out communication bugs. South Massillon Sanitary Sewer Extension: Under design with Hettler/Largent. Started design. Signed contracts. Design 100% completed. Waiting to submit PTI. Railroad permit. 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: Amherst Road N.E.: Received $116,000.00 of Municipal Road Fund money to resurface and construct ADA-compliant curb ramps. Approximate project limits are from Cherry Road N.E. to Lake Avenue N.E. Bid September 26, 2006. Low bidder is superior Paving. Started October 9, 2006. 10% completed. 2006 Street Resurfacing: Superior Paving awarded contract. Contractor began work the week of July 17, 2006 on ADA ramps. Developing punch list. 2006 Target Neighborhood Street Resurfacing: Bid opening May 31, 2006. Superior Paving apparent low bidder. Awarded September 6, 2006. Completed September 22, 2006. Development punch list. 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. Began Phase II in March 2006. Water line added by Aqua Ohio. Began Phase III from 23rd St. to 27th Street. Began Phase II in March 2006. Water line added by Aqua Ohio. Began Phase III from 23rd to 27th Street the week of June 26, 2006. Completed in September 30, 2006. Developing punch list items. 27th Street Widening: Attended several meetings with Perry Township. Fielding several calls from various residents. Bid opening May 17, 2006. Shelly Company apparent low bidder. Under construction. 26% completed. 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 have been completed. Accepted by City October 6, 2006. 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. 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 monuments and street lights. Final asphalt completed week of August 14, 2006. Centennial Village: Preliminary plat and rezoning approved by Planning Commission February 13, 2002. Revised preliminary approved May 8, 2002. Plans approved. Final plat approved by Planning Commission and Council. Plat recorded. Site work began week of September 23, 2002. Sanitary completed and tested. Roadway installed week of May 5, 2003. Easements relocated. Street signs installed. Bond transferred to Roseman Construction. Punch list items to be completed. Cherry Springs No. 1: Plat submitted and approved March 2006. Plat approved by Planning Commission and Council March 2006. Plat recorded. Homes being built. Cherry Springs No. 2: Planning Commission April 12, 2006. Council May 1, 2006. Plat recorded. Earthwork began week of October 9, 2006. Concord Village Outlots: Plat approved by Planning Commission and Council. Storm and sanitary easements acquired. Plat recorded. Sanitary sewer installed. Sewer testing 100% completed. Concord Village Phase 1: Preliminary plat approved by Planning Commission March 9, 2005. Plans submitted and under review. Final plat to Planning Commission September 13, 2006. 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 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. 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. Earthwork began week of July 31, 2006. Pre-construction meeting August 21, 2006. Sanitary sewer installation complete. Waiting testing. Utility construction 75% completed. 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 in 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 completed week of June 5, 2006. As builts completed. Final seeding and grading to be done. 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. 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. Awaiting for 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. Punch list items completed. Released by City September 29, 2006. 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. Sewer testing completed. Sippo Reserves Allotment Phase II: Plat approved by Planning Commission and Council. Construction spring 2007. 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. Released by City September 19, 2006. 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. Released by City September 19, 2006. 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. Plat to be recorded. Released by the City September 19, 2006. 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. Released by City September 19, 2006. 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. Released by City September 19, 2006. 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. Released by City September 19, 2006. 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. Released by City September 19, 2006. University Village No. 9: Preliminary plat submitted and approved by Planning Commission December 10, 2003. Variance granted for plat at February Planning Commission meeting. Plans approved May 2004. Grading work began July 2004. Utility work began week of August 23, 2004. Curb placed October 27, 2004. Asphalt paving done week of November 8, 2005. Plat recorded. Construction 95% completed. Working on moving telephone pole out of roadway. Punch list items to be completed. Westbrook Estates Phase III: Plans sent in December 2005 and under review. Revised plans sent April 27, 2006. Plat submitted May 30, 2006 and approved by Planning Commission June 14, 2006. Approved by Council. 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. 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 75% completed with study. 95% completed. 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. Awaiting amount of funding awarded from Congressman Regula’s office. Various Parking Lot Repairs: Reviewing the following parking lots: Tremont/Erie; Conrad. Municipal Government Building Parking Lot: Bid opening October 10, 2006. Central Allied low bidder. Began October 16, 2006. 30% completed. 151 Lincoln Way East Improvements: Preparing and designing roadway, walk and building improvements. 100% completed. Bid opening October 5, 2006. Bid received was more than 10% over the engineer’s estimate, therefore, this project will be re-bid in the spring. Jail Upgrades: Still awaiting proposals. Working with Captain Herrick. SR241/Tremont Light: ODOT approved grant. 27th /Lincoln Way East: ODOT approved grant. Fire Station No. 1: Foundation settlement problems reviewed with Chief. Met with PCSG. Bid April 3, 2006. No bids received, reviewing options. Plans have been submitted to Plans Examiner for approval and then job will be re-bid September 26, 2006. Bids were opened September 26, 2006. The apparent low bidder is Martindale Foundation Systems, Inc. with a bid of $57,300.00. Construction began the week of October 23, 2006. Ohio Utility Protection/Safety Committee: Next meeting has not been scheduled. 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 continued to implement activities under its FY2006 CDBG Program.The target area street improvement project is underway. Streets being improved under this program are Oak Avenue S.E. and 1st Street N.E. In addition, the City has contracted with the following sub-recipients who are receiving CDBG funds to assist in their programs: Massillon Main Street; St. James AME Zion Church; Western Stark Medical Clinic; Westark Family Services; Family Services; Family Living Center homeless shelter; Domestic Violence Project; Lighthouse Visions; Greater Stark County Urban League; Massillon Commission to Advance Literacy; Massillon YWCA, Faith in Action and the Tuscarawas Elks Lodge. 2. The City has amended its FY2006 CDBG Program to provide additional block grants for code enforcement. This has allowed the City to hire a second code enforcement officer. The City believes that an additional inspector is needed to help maintain and improve housing conditions in our neighborhoods. 3. CD and Engineering Department staff met with representatives of Menards to review proposed development plans for the new shopping center to be located on the west side of State Route 21 (Erie Avenue) between US30 and Warmington Road. Zoning for the project was recently approved and the property being acquired for this development has been re-platted. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in 2007, with Menards to open sometime in 2008. 4. The CD Director attended the following meetings: Stark County Interagency Council on Homelessness (SCICH) Planning Subcommittee, the Massillon Public Library Board of Trustees, the City Historic Preservation Commission, the Massillon Community Improvement Corporation, the Ohio Conference of Community Development fall Quarterly Meeting and the Greater Stark County Urban League Massillon Office Open House.

HOUSING: The Department received approximately 75 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. At the Stark County Housing Task Force Planning Committee meeting we discussed future topics to be considered for the Task Force and other housing related topics occurring in Stark County. We also reviewed updates regarding The Directory of Housing Services in Stark County. Plans were finalized with the Stark County Community Action Agency (SCCAA) to provide home weatherization to eligible Massillon households. This program will be similar to the Wheelchair Ramp Program with The United Way. With the Housing Department and SCCAA working together, more Massillon residents will benefit from weatherization assistance. I participated in 2 Community Services of Stark County, Inc. (CSSC) meetings. The Strategic Plan Steering Committee meeting consisted of an update of the Strategic Plan for the agency. During the Board of directors meeting, the CEO reported on fund raising, grants and other activities. I reported on the Long Range Planning and Human Resource Committee. Other committees also reported. The agency continues to provide valuable services to the Stark County Community, including Massillon. I met with a representative from Residential Bancorp. I constantly explore lending options in an attempt to make appropriate information available for the different situations of our clientele. I attended the Walnut Hills Residents Association meeting. After discussing neighborhood concerns and the upcoming election, they worked on plans for the Harvest for Hunger project and their Halloween party. I attended an open house for the Greater Stark County Urban League, Inc., Massillon office. Their new location will allow them to offer more services and programs. The Department makes referrals to their office for financial assistance. I participated in the Stark County Urban League, Inc. Massillon office. Their new location will allow them to offer more services and programs. The Department makes referrals to their office for financial assistance. I participated in the Stark County Housing Task Force meeting. Discussed at the meeting were reports regarding housing issues from the Homeless Collaborative, Interagency Council on Homelessness and HUD/Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority. The guest speaker, Veronica Callahan of Family Economic Success Program, gave a presentation regarding assistance available to clients with their tax returns and preventing and recognizing predatory lenders. I attended a Public Utility Assistance Forum presented by The Ohio Consumers Counsel and Stark County Community Action Agency. I received information regarding utility issues that included the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), Percentage of Income Payment Plan Program (PIPP) and resources available to keep utility services connected. We provide the information and necessary forms to persons visiting our office. I attended the Ohio Conference of Community Development, Inc. (OCCD) quarterly meeting in Columbus. Some of the subjects included energy savings, revitalization of neighborhoods and other topics related to communities and housing. It was very informative. I participated in several Western Stark County Medical Clinic Board meetings. During the Board of Directors meeting, the Director reported on activities and highlights for the month. Other committees also reported. Approval of the 2007 Budget and employee policies was also discussed. The House and Properties Committee is actively seeking an appropriate location for the clinic. I participated in a meeting of the Family Economic Success Coalition. We reviewed program updates along with upcoming events. By our office providing this valuable information, people may utilize this option rather than using expensive sources to file their taxes. The Coalition is working to get the word to more additional eligible households for the next tax season. Five applications were accepted for the Emergency Housing Rehabilitation Program, five projects were completed, four projects were bid and five contracts were signed. One application was accepted for the full Housing Rehabilitation Program and specifications for one project was requested. I conducted one write up review before soliciting bids from contractors. Four applications were accepted for participation in the Home Buyer’s Assistance Program and two contracts were signed for the rehabilitation portion. Down payment assistance was provided for one new homeowner and we will complete the rehabilitation portion soon. Two wheelchair ramps were installed through the cooperation of the United Way of Greater Stark County and two new applications were accepted to participate in the program.

STREETS: Cold Mix: 18.00 Tons; Crack Seal Blocks: 5.00 Tons; Cement: 40.00 Bags. Patched pot holes in streets throughout the entire City; Cleaned off catch basins throughout the entire City; Swept streets throughout the entire City; Removed advertising signs from telephone poles and tree lawns; Weed whacked weeds and hand mowed grass; Secured front door of vacant house at 1725 Huron Rd. S.E.; Crack sealed various streets throughout the City; Began leaf program October 23, 2006; Picked up bagged leaves throughout entire City – 66 dump truck loads and 1 garbage packer load; At City Garage we loaded all scrape metal into 8 roll off containers that were delivered and picked up by Warmington Road Recycling; The Street Department took 8 dump truck loads to Warmington Road Recycling; Posted “No Parking” signs and dropped off 6 barricades for the “American British Reliability Run” – 1st St. S.E. and Lincoln Way East to Charles Ave. S.E.; Posted “No Parking” signs and set up 5 barricades – City Hall Parking Lot; Posted “No Parking” signs on 1st St. S.E. for school buses from Brewster Schools – Massillon Museum; Dropped off barricades on 6th St. S.W. between Griffith Ave. S.E. and Neale Ave. S.W. for a “Block Party”; Posted “No Parking” signs for filming company staying at Hampton Inn for 5 days – 1st St. S.W. at the Hampton Inn; Dropped off barricades at the Old High School site for“Massillon /McKinley” Parade. The following catch basins were repaired: 10/2/06: 23rd St. N.E. and Lincoln Way East (northwest corner); Erie St. S. and South Ave. S.E. (northwest corner). 10/4/06: 2003 Ironwood Circle N.E.; Cherry Rd. N.W. and RT21 (northeast corner). 10/5/06: 1721 Jolynn St. N.E. 10/9/06: 929 Clyde Ct. S.W. 10/18/06: 109 – 5th St. S.W.

SAFETY: In regards to the traffic lights in the City: Our Department replaced numerous lights that were burned out and worked on traffic controllers or flashers throughout the entire City. The Department worked on wiring jobs in the Rec. Center, Senior Center and City Hall. We worked on wiring problems at the City Garage and wiring for the Health Department. We installed brackets downtown for banners.

SEWER/WASTE COLLECTIONS; Our new customers numbered 39 and we had 43 customers whose service was discontinued. We picked up extra items for customers at 153 locations at an additional cost of $1,508.50. We had 5 dumpsters placed on a temporary basis. Summary: New Customers 39; Permanently Discontinued 43; Temporarily Discontinued 18; Resume Service to Delinquent Customers, Paid in Full 12; Resume Service to Regular Customers 8; Transfers 3; Misses 12; Misc. Messages 22; Total of Clean-Ups with Charge 153; Total of Charges for Clean-Ups $1,508.50; Dumpster Activity-Containers Placed Temporarily 5; Total Charges for Dumpsters $295.00; Services Donated at No Charge: Empty Baskets Main Street 1x Week $200.00; Service to City Buildings $1,010.00; Bags Picked up From Community Service Workers $50.00.

INCOME TAX: Income Tax collections were up about 14.35% from 2005. Year to date tax revenue is up 1.47% from last year. We are continuing to follow up on those who have not yet filed their 2005 tax returns. I am also working with the vendor who is preparing our 2006 tax forms. Tax season for 2006 is only 60 days away.

HEALTH NURSE: Clinics: Well Child Clinics: Infant & Preschool Age Patients 13; School Age Patients 1; Referred to Specialist or Private Physician 0. Immunization Clinics: Attended 25; Immunizations Administered 57. Hypertension Screening: Attended 8; Referred for Follow-Up 0. TB Testing Clinics: Administered 20; Positive Reactors Referred for X-Ray 4. WIC Clinics: Initial Certifications 23; Recertifications 72; Individual Midcert 37; Nutrition Education 91; Caseload 809. Community Nursing: Filed Visits 65; Auxiliary Visits 336. School Visits: Parochial 2; Public 0. Services Rendered: Administering vision and hearing screening tests on grades 1,3,5,7 & 9. Continuing Education: Two nurses attended the two day NAPNAP Conference in Columbus. Miscellaneous: Committee meetings that were attended included Epidemiology Committee, 3 meetings of the Flu Clinic Planning and Operations Committees and Help Me Grow team leaders; Two nurses attended an advanced training for Swipers System; Two nurse assisted Stark County Health Department in administering TB skin tests to students and staff at Jackson Middle School after a student was reported to have active TB; An in house training was held by CHC, a software company, to train the nurses in the flu software program; Tow nurses attended a refresher course on the OPHCS (Ohio Public Health Communication System); A mass flu clinic was held at the Stark County Fair Grounds, sponsored by all four health departments in Stark County. It was held on October 27th from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Approximately 900 flu shots were given, of which about 110 were Massillon residents. Plans are being made to hold further clinics in Massillon.

EEO: This office has received 6 calls from residents seeking information concerning employment opportunities and discrimination issues. Three were referred to the Civil Service Commission and three had questions that needed to be answered by the EEO Commission and were duly referred. On Oct. 10th & 11th, I was involved in the interviewing process that was conducted at the Massillon Recreation Center. There were 5 finalists for the Aquatics Supervisor and 4 candidates that interviewed for the position of Recreation Supervisor. On Saturday, Oct. 14th, the Civil Service Commission presented an examination for the position of Custodian. The test was administered at Massillon WHA and I was selected as a monitor for one of the classrooms. There were 86 men and women that took the test. On Oct. 25th, the Civil Service Commission conducted an examination for Fire Chief and Fire Captain at the Lions Lincoln Theater and I assisted the Commission with the presentation of the examination. I prepared and submitted on Workforce Composition Employment Report that details the present composition of the workforce in the City of Massillon.

GOLF COURSE: Final month end figures were not available from the Auditor’s office at the time this report was submitted. A more complete report will be distributed as a handout at the November Parks Board meeting. Golf Revenue/Rounds: The approximate total golf revenue is $108,000.00 a 13.5% decrease from a year ago. Year to date revenue now totals approximately $869,920.00 representing a 3.5% increase over last year. The decrease in revenue is the result of a lower percentage of membership renewals. We currently have 82 members out of 228 that have not yet renewed for 2007. This represents a total of 35% of our members that have not paid their membership dues for next season. This figure far exceeds the number of members in past seasons that have not renewed and after studying the list we project that percentage to shrink to 20-25%. Unfortunately, the weather this month was the worst in the past century. Even with the bad weather, we almost matched last year’s green fee revenue. Just an average weather month would have generated another 20-25 thousand in revenue. Golf Course: Greens have fully recovered from the September aerification. We have now begun the fairway aerification process although the inclement weather has delayed it. Roughs will be completed later in the fall. The logging of dead trees around the maintenance building and on the golf course began on October 31st. This will improve the aesthetics of the course and reduce the risk of injury or property damage from so many large dead trees. I attended a work session for managers of municipal and park operated golf courses in northeast Ohio. My complete report will include information from that conference.

SENIOR CENTER: Chorus sang at Canton Christian Home, Meadow Wind and The Laurels Nursing Home; Friends of the Park refreshed the mulch at Genshaft. This ends this season’s work sessions; Volunteer banquet held at Otterbein United Methodist Church with 66 in attendance; Writing class ended fall session. One Book/One Community discussion group held in conjunction with this group. Writing class provided refreshments; Mini-mart at Senior Center, Senior Forum at Mayfield Center and Health Fair at Boys and Girls Club. Volunteer hours for September – 934; Volunteer hours for October – 893 – this will be revised for next month’s meeting. Director: Attended a SARTA Board meeting; Helped with flu shots at Stark County Fairgrounds in conjunction with 4 County-wide Health Departments; Participated in One Book/One Community Book program. Attended Literacy Commission meeting.

BUILDING: Permits Issued: New Dwellings 4 at $452,500.00; Condos 6 Units at $561,000.00; Dwelling Alterations & Additions 38 at $165,969.00; Commercial (Alterations & Additions) 4 at $46,400.00; Industrial (New Structures) 4 at $2,475,000.00; Garages & Carports 1 at $16,000.00; Garage Alterations 2 at $11,000.00; Miscellaneous 2 at $4,200.00; Accessory Buildings 2 at $11,350.00; Fences 5 at $5,525.00; Razings 1 at $2,000.00; Voids 1 at $0.00; Total for Permit Issued: 70 at $3,750,944.00. Inspections: Building 308; Electrical 98; Plumbing 131; Heating 126; Housing 92; Total Inspections: 755.

WWT; HEALTH; ANIMAL CONTROL
PAINT/SIGN; SAFETY; INCOME TAX;
PARKS & RECREATION; GOLF Please see attached sheets
COURSE; PARKS; RECREATION;
YOUTH PROGRAMS; FEEDING
PROGRAMS; BUILDING

SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER The Activity Club schedule can be reviewed in the Mayor’s
Office.

FIRE Report is not available at this time

LATE MONTHLY REPORTS

SEPTEMBER 2006

FIRE: The Department responded to a total of 293 alarms. This averages to 9.7 alarms per day. There were 33 fire alarms, 21 public service calls and 239 rescue and EMS calls. The total estimated fire loss was $29,000.00. There were no firefighter injuries due to fires. There was one fire fatality. On the 7th I attended the monthly LOGIC Board meeting. On the 11th we sent our Aerial Tower to Canton for the annual September 11th Memorial service. On the 16th we sent a fire truck to the Legends Health Care Center for their annual festival where we distributed fire prevention material. On the 18th Matthew Podlogar was sworn in as our newest Firefighter/Paramedic.

BUILDING Permits Issued: New Dwellings 3 at $383,000.00; Dwelling Alterations & Additions 41 at $292,900.00; Commercial (New Structures) 1 at $903,000.00; Commercial (Alterations & Additions) 3 at $202,400.00; Industrial (New Structures) 1 at $2,000,000.00; Industrial (Alterations & Additions) 1 at $55,000.00; Garages & Carports 1 at $10,000.00; Garage Alterations 2 at $2,200.00; Miscellaneous 3 at $31,070.00; Swimming Pools 1 at $5,000.00; Accessory Buildings 7 at $14,800.00; Fences 6 at $10,900.00; Razings 2 at $0.00; Voids N/A; Total for Permits Issued: 72 at $3,910,270.00.
Inspections: Building 312; Electrical 102; Plumbing 134; Heating 130; Housing 98; Total Inspections: 776.

WWT; BUILDING; RECREATION;
YOUTH PROGRAMS; FEEDING PROGRAM Please see attached sheets

LATE MONTHLY REPORT

AUGUST 2006

BUILDING: Permits Issued: New Dwellings 3 at $371,000.00; Condos 12 Units at $1,114,000.00; Dwelling Alterations & Additions 50 at $294,939.00; Commercial (New Structures) 1 at $780,000.00; Commercial (Alterations & Additions) 7 at $72,800.00; Industrial (Alterations & Additions) $65,672.00; Hospital Alterations 1 at $35,363.00; Garages & Carports 2 at $21,000.00; Garage Alterations 2 at $3,250.00; Miscellaneous 3 at $40,900.00; Swimming Pools 2 at $10,300.00; Accessory Buildings 7 at $14,100.00; Fences 5 at $8,300.00; Voids N/A; Total for Permits Issued: 97 at $2,831,624.00. Inspections: Building 310; Electrical 104; Plumbing 136; Heating 126; Housing 82; Total Inspections: 758.