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MAYOR’S MONTHLY REPORT POLICE: Arrests: Total Adult Arrests 67; Total Juvenile Arrests 7; Summons/Citations Issued 9. Incidents: Total Calls 1,619; Security Checks Performed-Residences & Business Locations 146; Incident Cases Reported 64; Crimes Against Property Reported 86; Crimes Against Persons Reported 71; Accident Reports 104; Traffic Citations Issued 252; Alarms 116; Miles of Road Patrol (will be reported with March report). Officers: Compensatory Hours Used 109.6; Sick Hours Used 379.6; Personal Hours Used 96.0; Compensatory Hours Earned 722.4; Overtime Hours Earned 527.9. TRAFFIC CONTROL: The MPD issued a total of 252 traffic citations, this being 62 less than same time last year. The MPD made 17 arrests for DUI, this being 4 more than same time last year. Radar citations totaled 104, this being 55 less than same time last year. The MPD handled a total of 104 traffic accidents, this being 23 more than same time last year. There were 49 property damage accidents, 5 injury accidents, 1 fatal accident and 22 accidents that occurred on private property. Of the above accidents there were 21 hit-skip accidents and 4 accidents that occurred as a direct result of alcohol and/or drugs. There was 1 pedestrian, no motorcycle or bicycle accident. The MPD investigated 8 accidents involving juveniles with 1 resulting in injuries. There were 99 motor vehicles towed by the MPD, this being 49 more than same time last year. Of the above tows, 49 vehicles were towed from traffic accidents, 17 as a direct result of an arrest and 27 for parking violations. One vehicle was towed due to fire and no recovered stolen vehicles. The Traffic Officer mailed 7 certified letters in regards to junk and/or abandoned motor vehicles. The Traffic Officer mailed 7 title searches to the State of Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The Traffic Officer was able to junk or title 7 motor vehicles. The Traffic Officer issued or acted upon 27 notices (48/72 hour and/or 10/20 day notices). The Traffic Officer sent numerous 2255s and driver’s licenses to the state. The Traffic Officer logged and filed several license plates and kept track of the motor vehicles awaiting court order for immobilization, confiscation or return to the owners. The Traffic Officer issued 19 parking citations. As of the last day of the month, there were 63 motor vehicles sitting upon the Police Impound Lots. Of the 63 vehicles several are waiting for court order to dispose of them. Summary: Accidents 49 YTD 93; Traffic 5 YTD 8; Parking 27 YTD 45; Arrests 17 YTD 29; STL/REC 0 YTD 1; Misc. 1 YTD 1; Totals: 99 YTD 177. METERMAID: Total number of tickets issued 137; By parking enforcement 98; By police officers 6; Towed vehicles with tickets 22. Outstanding tickets 397. Total number of PAID violations 86; Number of parking permits issued 181 (55 to courts not included). Revenue received from PAID violations $990.00; Revenue received from parking permits $1,980.00; Total Revenue: $2,970.00. 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. Awaiting 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 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. 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 discuss, 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 30 Bridge Project: Working with ODOT and Massillon Park Department for detour preparation. Met with ODOT for easements needed for work. Submitted Donating papers. Awaiting asbestos study. Approved maintenance of traffic plan. Ruhlin selected as contractor. Scheduled to start work on September 5, 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. Sent letter for denial of claim response. 60 days to get Tertiary/UV on line 4/30/07 before bond is revoked. West Warmington Sanitary Sewer: Central Allied Enterprises is contractor. 100% completed. Billing retainage. South Massillon Sanitary Sewer Extension: Under design with Hettler/Largent. Started design and 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. Started sanitary January 29, 2007. 70% completed. Harsh Avenue S.E. Sanitary Sewer Relocation: Plans 100% completed. Submitted PTI to OEPA on January 29, 2007. STREETS: Amherst Road N.E.: Bid September 26, 2006. Low bidder is Superior Paving. Started October 9, 2006. 100% completed. Finishing punch list items. Three manholes to be fixed in spring. Lincoln Way West Rehab: Wenger Excavating awarded project. Project began May 16, 2005. Completed in September 30, 2006. Punch list completed. Billing retainage. 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. 80% completed. Utility companies began relocating their lines the week of January 28, 2007. Wales Road/SR 241 Rehabilitation: Started preliminary layouts. Will be requesting Statements of Qualifications from consultants in February. Requested funding for engineering through SCATS. 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. 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. Street lights installed. Need monuments. 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. Sanitary sewer installation began week of December 18, 2006. Sanitary completed. Testing started 2/21/07. 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 to be done in spring. Concord Village Phase 1: Preliminary plat approved by Planning Commission March 9, 2005. Plans submitted and approved. Final plat to Planning Commission September 13, 2006. Approved by Council October 16, 2006. Plat recorded. Construction to begin spring 2007. Country View Estates Phase 2: Construction of improvement is 100% completed. Surveying monumentation to be provided. Street signs have been installed. Performance bond has been released and replaced with maintenance bond. Additional storm line has been installed to relieve flooding problems. Final inspection April 28, 2003. Punch list items to be completed. Country View Estates Phase 3: Construction improvements are 100% completed. Lots are beings 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. Punch list items to be completed. 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 and ready for construction. Earthwork began week of July 31, 2006. Pre-construction meeting August 21, 2006. Sanitary sewer installation and testing completed. Utility construction 75% completed. Sanitary trunk sewer extension began January 29, 2007. Kenyon Creek Estates Phase 1: Preliminary plat received week of December 4, 2000. Revised and approved by Planning Commission February 13, 2002. Phase I plan submitted February 20, 2002. Earthwork began week of July 22, 2002. Utility work began week of October 21st. Plat approved by Planning Commission March 12, 2003 and Council April 7, 2003. Construction 80% completed. Roadways paved. Water line extension completed. Plat recorded. Lots being sold. Punch list items to be completed. Kenyon Creek Estates Phase 2: Plans submitted and approved May 22, 2003. Plat approved by Planning Commission and Council. Plans approved. Waiting on Performance Bond. Kenyon Creek Estates Phase 3: Plans submitted and under review. Nova East Industrial Park: Plat and plans approved. Road construction is 75% completed. Land sold to Beaver Excavating May 2001. Water and gas lines completed. Plat approved by Planning Commission May 12, 2004. Plat approved by Council June 7, 2004. Plat recorded July 2004. Street signs installed. As-builts received. Final paving done week of November 8th. Awaiting street light installation. Orchard Hills Estates: Preliminary plat approved May 2004. Final plat approved by Planning Commission July 14, 2004 and 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. 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 testing. Sippo Reserves Allotment Phase I: 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. Homes being built. Sippo Reserves Allotment Phase IIL: Plat approved by Planning Commission and Council. Construction spring 2007. 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 100% completed. Telephone pole finally removed from roadway. Street lights installed. Punch list items to be completed. 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. 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. Grading work 75% completed. 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 100% completed with study. 100% completed. Received ODOT funding. Intersections for which funding was received will be improved in 2008 with the Wales Road Rehabilitation Project. Lincoln Center Phase III-Part B: Requests for Qualifications were received by January 30, 2006. Reviewing and re-evaluating scope. Technical interviews scheduled for May 3, 2006 with three 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. The request through Congressman Regula’s office was denied. We are re-evaluating what work may be done in this area. Various Parking Lot Repairs: Reviewing the following parking lots: Tremont/Erie, Conrad parking lots. Municipal Government Building Parking Lot: Bid opening October 10, 2006. Central Allied low bidder. Began October 16, 2006. 95% 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. SR 241/Tremont Light: ODOT approved grant. To be constructed in 2008. 27th/Lincoln Way East: ODOT approved grant. To be constructed in 2008. Fire Station No. 1: 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. 100% completed. Punch list being completed. Ohio Utility Protection/Safety Committee: Next meeting has not been set. Municipal Government Building Roofs: Annex building roof contract awarded to Hal Jones Inc. Work began week of May 22, 2006. Completed and waiting final inspection. SWMP: Submitted revisions Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) per DEFA request. Awaiting comments. Fixed Asset Report: Updating the Auditor’s data base concerning City owned and maintained infrastructure. Compiling data to forward to Auditor. Cherry Street Bridge Rehab: Fix void in Ohio Erie Canal under Cherry Road to be completed by Wenger Excavating. Storm Water Mapping: 80% completed. Southeast drawings completed/SD drawings. Sanitary Sewer Mapping: 80% completed. Southeast drawings completed/SD drawings. SRTS Funding: Submitted a letter of interest to ODOT for Massillon City Schools for funding to develop a safe route to school plan for the district. GIS: 3% completed. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: 1. The City continued planning for the upcoming FY 2007 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year, which will begin July 1st. The City received funding proposals from local organizations. These will be reviewed along with the City’s own CDBG funded programs and a proposed budget will be submitted for Council review in March. At this point, Congress has not yet passed a HUD Budget for FY 2007, so the City does not know its upcoming entitlement amount. The City is using last year’s entitlement amount, approximately $749,000.00, as the starting point for its FY 2007 budgetary process. As part of the City’s application process, a public hearing on the proposed budget will be held sometime in April. The final FY 2007 CDBG Application must be submitted to HUD by May 15. 2. The CD Department continued the process of preparing its Enterprise Zone Annual Performance Report. Report forms have been distributed to all companies who have currently active enterprise zone agreement with the City. These report forms ask for current information on jobs created and retained, total investment to date and taxes paid and abated. Once all reports have been received, they will be reviewed by the City’s Tax Incentive Review Committee. This Committee will then recommend to City Council whether or not each company’s abatement should be continued, modified or terminated. The report must be filed with the Ohio Department of Development by March 31st. The Tax Incentive Review Committee must submit its recommendations to City Council by September 1st. City Council has 60 days to act on the Committee’s recommendations. 3. The CD Director and Housing Director met with Stark County Regional Planning Commission officials to review the proposed FY 2007 HOME Program. Massillon is a participant in the Stark County HOME Consortium and receives an annual allocation of HOME funds from the County. The City uses these HOME funds for housing rehabilitation and homebuyer assistance programs. 4. The Site Plan Review Committee met and reviewed two site plans: 1) Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 33 Union Hall and Training Center to be located in Nova East Park; and, 2) St. Luke Lutheran Community Housing. HOUSING: The Department received approximately 65 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 provided Fair Housing information and an application to file charges against a landlord regarding possible Racial and Familial Status discrimination. I participated in the Stark County Housing Task Force Planning Committee meeting. We discussed future topics to be considered for the Task force and other housing related subjects occurring in Stark County. As a member of the 2007 Stark County Interagency on Homelessness Evaluation Team, I participated in an application workshop session. Also in attendance were agencies that are planning to submit applications. The members of the evaluation team explained the process and answered questions in an attempt to receive well prepared applications. Two agencies from Massillon were present and are preparing to apply for funding. I participated in the Stark County Housing Task Force meeting. Discussed at the meeting were reports regarding the Homeless Collaborative, Interagency Council on Homelessness and HUD/Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority. There were two guest speakers at the session. They provided information regarding their outreach services available to the community and housing issues facing ex-offenders’ transition back into the community. Also at the meeting, members received copies of the new Directory of Housing Services in Stark County brochure and Housing Task Force and Homeless Collaborative Strategic Plan. I participated in a meeting of the Nominating Committee of Western Stark County Medical Clinic. We discussed possible new Board members and officers for the next year. I participated in a meeting with Stark County Regional Planning Commission (SCRPC) and cities of Canton and Alliance, to discuss the possibility of applying HUD for the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant. During the meeting we discussed lead levels in young children and other issues. We decided that SCRPC would proceed with the preliminary portion of the application. I participated in a meeting with Partnership for Income Restricted Housing Leadership (PIRHL) to discuss a tax credit proposal to build Senior Housing on Walnut Road near 13th Street S.E. Seemingly, the residents of the area are interested in a senior housing development. I attended the grand opening of visible Housing Resource Center and Family Economic Success (FES) Media Day to kick off FES Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site tax season. I participated in a Family Economic Success (FES) Coalition meeting. At this session we received a progress report. The program is going well and participation is great. Many Massillon residents are utilizing the service. Our office has been aggressive in its outreach efforts. Aane Aaby and I met with Stark County Regional Planning Commission regarding the HOME Program. The City will continue to provide full housing rehabilitation and home buyer’s assistance utilizing HOME funding. The Fair Housing Board met in February. After the minutes of the last meeting were approved, questions were answered regarding the Department’s monthly reports. There was a discussion regarding the Fair Housing Insurance Testing proposed to be conducted in cooperation with the Stark County Fair Housing Department. Fair Housing Month activities were discussed with it being decided that advertisements will be published in The Independent. Also discussed at the meeting was a possible complaint to be filed with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission regarding a Racial and Familial Status discrimination. I participated in an AHEAD Foundation Board meeting. General operations of the organization, financial reports and approval of the Code of Regulations were discussed. Also discussed was the Executive Director’s report and an update for the Care Team/Teen Screen Concept. This is a very worthy organization that offers opportunities and support to many children and families in the community. Two inspections were requested for full Housing Rehabilitation, two pre-construction meetings were conducted and one contract was signed. One project was completed and one is progressing. Four contracts were signed for Emergency Housing Rehabilitation projects, five projects were completed and six are progressing. Inspections were requested for one new project. An application for a wheelchair ramp was mailed to a potential client. One application was accepted to participate in the Home Buyer’s Assistance Program, one contract was signed for down payment and housing rehabilitation and bids were solicited for one project. STREETS: Cold Mix: 18.00 Tons; Salt: 1,641.43 Tons; H.P.M.: 15.65 Tons; Grit: 286.87 Tons. Snow and ice control throughout entire City; Delivered stage, platforms and drapes to W.H.S. to use for musical performance of “Anything Goes”; Removed advertising signs from telephone poles and tree lawns; Patched pot holes throughout entire City; Cleaned out drainage ditch at 600 Noble Pl. N.W.; Cleaned off catch basins throughout entire City. SAFETY: In regard to our traffic lights: Our Department replaced numerous lights that were burned out and worked on traffic controllers or flashers throughout the entire City. We worked on wiring jobs in the Recreation Center, Senior Center and City Hall. We worked on wiring problems at the City Garage. We also replaced all of the old radios in the Fire Department. SEWER/WASTE COLLECTIONS: Our new customers numbered 27 and we had 13 customers whose service was discontinued. We picked up extra items for customers at 71 locations at an additional cost of $681.00. We had three (3) dumpsters placed on a temporary basis. After the first billing period for 2007, our revenue is on target for the year. I will continue to monitor our expenses, as well, since some line items in the budget may be inadequate to cover increased expenses, such as fuel. Summary: New Customers 27; Permanently Discontinued 13; Temporarily Discontinued 11; Resume Service to Delinquent Customers, Paid in Full 3; Resume Service to Regular Customers 2; Transfers 2; Misses 13; Misc. Messages 12; Total of Clean-Ups with Charge 71; Total of Charges for Clean-Ups $681.00; Dumpster Activity-Containers Placed Temporarily 3; Total Charges for Dumpsters $230.00; Services Donated at No Charge $1,360.00; Empty baskets Main Street 1x Week $200.00; Service to City Buildings $1,010.00; Pick up trash from community service workers $150.00. INCOME TAX: Income Tax collections were down .72% from same time last year. Year to date for 2007, our tax collections are down 1.07% from same time last year. As always, the attached reports which reflect how this revenue was distributed to the General Fund, General Fund Capital Improvement and Parks & Rec accounts. We are continuing to work with our Collections Agency and with our Law Department to collect delinquent taxes. HEALTH NURSE: Clinics: Well Child Clinics: Infant & Preschool Age Patients 10; School Age Patients 1; Referred to Specialist or Private Physician 0. Immunization Clinics: Attended 27; Immunizations Administered 52. Hypertension Screening: Attended 19; Referred for Follow-Up 1. TB Testing Clinics: Administered 8; Positive Reactors Referred for X-Ray 1. WIC Clinics: Initial Certifications 35; Recertifications 98; Individual Midcert 33; Nutrition Education 109; Caseload 802. Community Nursing: Field Visits 55; Auxiliary Visits 233. School Visits: Parochial 1; Public 0. Services Rendered: Scoliosis screening was completed at St. Mary’s School – grades 5-8. Continuing Education: Mrs. Miller attended ICS 300 training, a two day training, which is required as part of the Incident Command System. Miscellaneous: The following meetings were attended by one or more of the nursing staff: *Help Me Grow team leaders, reviewing and training; *A Mass Death Committee meeting, part of the disaster planning; *Emergency Preparedness meeting; *A review of the drill that was held in January; *A car seat planning meeting (Mrs. Kelly will be attending classes to become a certified car seat tech); *Newborn Home Visit review/training; *ICS 300 two day class (part of the Incident Command System); *PIO training (Public Information Officer)- again part of the Incident Command System; *The dedication and tour of the new Dental Clinic at Mercy Medical Center; *We continue to have an RN student, who is completing her BSN assisting in clinics and accompanying the nurses on home visits. GOLF COURSE: Golf Revenue: Golf revenue was $5,580.00 increasing our year to date total revenue to $8,539.00. Golf Course: Our staff is eager to start the season and we believe it is important to make a good impression right out of the gate when the course opens. The east and south courses are targeted to open on or about Friday, March 16th weather permitting. The north course will open Friday, April 13th. We are opening the north course later for two reasons: *Early spring play can easily be accommodated on eighteen holes; *Our staff can better concentrate on preparing the east and south courses to get them in good condition prior to opening. Our goal, weather permitting, is to get the following work completed before the course opens for play: *Course cleanup; *All grass mowed; *Greens rolled; *Bunkers edged, raked and sprayed for crabgrass; *Green collars sprayed for weeds; *Moss treatment on greens; *Rakes, all tee markers and yardage markers placed on course. Rates: The Legends of Massillon will again offer the best value for quality golf in the area. Winter rates will be in effect until April 28th at which time spring rates begin. Massillon City residents and taxpayers receive extra value with a 10% discount on rates anytime they play excluding outings, leagues and special events. SENIOR CENTER: Senior Center Activities: *Final shipment of Valentine’s for Vets went to Erie, PA, Fort Thomas, Kentucky and Dayton; *VA Medical Centers 2084 total; *Income tax filing began on Monday February 5th and every Monday through April 16th. We have 9 facilitators here from 9:30 to 2:30; *Most activities were canceled 2/13 and 2/14 due to weather; *SARTA used the building for a public hearing concerning proposed rate increases; *Started a new project for the use of plastic grocery bags. Condiments dispersal and adult diaper disposal; *Seven February birthday celebrants received cake with candle, special attention and free noon meal. Volunteer hours for January – 1030.5; Volunteer hours for February – 1121. Director: Attended SARTA Board meeting; Attended Literacy Commission meeting. EEO: The Equal Employment office did an investigation of an employee’s complaint that involved Harassment based on the inability of some co-workers to follow the no-smoking ban. The investigation included the surveying of other departments to determine, if in fact, there was total compliance to Chapter 3794. I found that there had been some resistance to the law initially, but essentially there was no major problems in our departments. Aside from the department where the EEO complaint originated, I found that all departments are in total compliance to the law at this time. Upon reviewing the payroll records from all the departments, I have found that the City departments are all in compliance with the minimum wage of $6.85 that went into effect in January. I was informed by the Civil Service Commission that the list for Policemen would lose 6 candidates because according to Resolution No. 3-2002, the Police Department had hired four new people and each hire was considered a pass for the others that were on the list. Through research and compromise, I assisted the committee with EEO information that helped them formulate a resolution that was adequate and equitable to the Top scoring candidates and the Police Department. I was co-monitor of the latest Civil Service Test for the new position at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The test was held at the Massillon Recreation Center and drew 94% participation. BUILDING: Permits Issued: New Dwellings 2 at $240,000.00; Dwelling Alterations & Additions 11 at $91,785.00; Commercial (Alterations & Additions) 1 at $3,000.00; Industrial (New Structures) 1 at $245,000.00; Industrial (Alterations & Additions) 4 at $115,800.00; Miscellaneous 4 at $30,400.00; Fences 4 at $6,699.00; Total Permits Issued: 27 at $732,684.00. Inspections: Building 306; Electrical 102; Plumbing 103; Heating 98; Housing 86; Total Inspections: 695. WWT; ANIMAL CONTROL; FIRE No report available. LATE REPORTS JANUARY FIRE: The Department responded to a total of 300 alarms, this averages to 9.7 alarms per day. There were 22 fire alarms, 16 public service calls and 262 rescue and EMA calls. The total estimated fire loss was $1,100.00. There were no injuries due to fire. On the 4th, I attended a meeting concerning how EMA operations will be affected with respect to the consolidation of Affinity Medical Center’s Doctor’ and Massillon campuses. On the 8th, I conducted interviews to hire two additional personnel. On the 9th, I went to Cuyahoga Falls Fire Department to tour their new fire station and discuss their operations. On the 12th, I attended the quarterly LEPC meeting. On the 15th, I met with Dr. Smith our Stark County EMS Medical Director. On the 16th, I attended the Stark County Fire Chiefs Association meeting. On the 19th, I attended the Stark County Fire Chief’s Executive Board meeting regarding the Stark County EMA. On the 26th, I attended the Mayor’s State of the City Address. On the 31st, I attended the Stark County Fire Chief’s proposal meeting with the Stark County Commissioners regarding establishing an EMA Advisory Board. Currently the Department is working on designing an Incident Command System in order to provide a uniform, organized means of responding to all emergency incidents. Additionally, the Department is working to provide a Teen Driver Control Clinic in order to reduce the number of motor vehicle crashes involving teenagers. SEWER/WASTE COLLECTIONS: Our new customers numbered 35 and we had 37 customers whose service was discontinued. We picked up extra items for customers at 93 locations at an additional cost of $998.00. We had one dumpster placed on at temporary basis. Lee McBride, our Waste Department Foreman and our route drivers and workers are to be commended for their diligence in the extreme weather of the past few weeks. In both the extreme cold weather and the heavy snow, they were able to stay on regular schedule and our customers seemed to be very appreciative. Summary: New Customers 35; Permanently Discontinued 37; Temporarily Discontinued 21; Resume Service to Delinquent Customers, Paid in Full 26; Resume Service to Regular Customers 2; Transfers 4; Misses 4; Misc. Messages 17; Total of Clean-Ups with Charge 93; Total of Charges for Clean-Ups $998.00;
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