MAYOR’S MONTHLY REPORT
MAY 2008

FIRE: The department responded to a total of 351 alarms, this being an average of 11.3 alarms per day. There were 56 fire alarms, 30 public service calls and 265 rescue and EMS calls. The total estimated fire loss was $28,500.00. There was one civilian injury due to fires. 5/1/08: I attended a meeting for the County Hazardous Materials team. 5/6/08: Engine 211 was involved in a collision at Johnson and Walnut S.E. during response to a vehicle fire reportedly impinging a structure. There were two fatalities-Mr. Ron Anderson and Javarre Tate. The four firefighters suffered injuries as well and were transported to area hospitals. As of this writing, the accident remains under investigation. The entire department extends its thoughts and prayers to all of the victims of this tragedy. Also, the department responded mutual aid with Perry Township to a structure fire in the area of 27th St. and Hankins N.E. Capt. Thieret assisted with the fire investigation and we made some phone calls on behalf of the family to secure resources for them. 5/13/08: Capt. Thieret and I attended a Car Show meeting for planning purposes. This year’s event will be held June 14th. 5/19/08: I attended the annual EMS Breakfast. 5/20/08: I attended a restructuring meeting of the County Hazardous Materials team and had lunch with County EMA Director Warstler. 5/22/08: I attended the Stark County Commissioners meeting. 5/26/08: We participated in the annual Memorial Day parade. 5/31/08: The department sent a truck to Ohio Packaging for its annual Safety Fair. I would like to acknowledge the efforts of a number of individuals and organizations providing support on May 6th during the accident at Johnson and Walnut: The MPD; PTFD; Stark/Summit Ambulance; Stark County Coroner’s Office; Chaplain Zanders; Chief Larry Sedlock; Councilman Maier; OSHP; JTFD; EMT Ambulance; Stark County Critical Incident Debrief Team; Chief Ted Heck; Safety Director Loudiana.

TRAFFIC CONTROL: The MPD issued a total of 131 traffic citations, this being 90 less than same time last year. The MPD made 14 arrests for DUI, this being 6 less than same time last year. Radar citations totaled 4, this being 51 less than same time last year. The MPD handled a total of 90 traffic accidents, this being 4 less than same time last year. There were 47 property damage accidents, 11 injury accidents, there were 32 accidents that occurred on private property. Of the above accidents, there were 15 hit-skip accidents and there were 3 accidents that occurred as a direct result of alcohol and/or drugs. The MPD investigated 15 accidents involving juveniles resulting in 4 reported injuries. There were 69 motor vehicles towed by the MPD, this being 22 less than same time last year. Of the above tows, 28 vehicles were towed from traffic accidents, 6 for traffic offenses of some type, 21 as a direct result of an arrest, 11 for parking violations, 2 for recovered stolen and one misc. tow. The traffic control officer mailed 13 certified letters in regards to junk and/or abandoned motor vehicles. The traffic officer mailed 19 title searches to the State of Ohio, Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The traffic officer was able to junk or title 19 motor vehicles. The traffic officer issued or acted upon 18 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 11 parking citations. As of the last day of the month there were 18 motor vehicles were sitting upon the Police Impound Lot. Of the 18 vehicles, several are waiting for court order to dispose of them. Summary: Accidents 28 YTD 163; Traffic 6 YTD 29; Parking 11 YTD 92; Arrests 21 YTD 102; STL/REC 2 YTD 5; Misc. 1 YTD 1; Totals: 69 YTD 392.

METERMAID: Total number of tickets issued 133; By parking enforcement 120; By police officers 2; Towed vehicles with tickets 11. Outstanding tickets 315. Total number of PAID violations 124; Number of parking permits issued 249; Special permits issued to contractors 2. Revenue received from PAID violations (including hearing fees) $1,245.00; Revenue received from parking permits $1,745.00. Total Revenue: $2,990.00. ANNEXATION: Prophecy Massillon Annexation: Filed at County on September 6, 2007. Hearing date November 29, 2007. Approved by Stark County Commissioners. Revised to account for Navarre’s annexation of the County Farm. Accepted by Council on March 3, 2008. A request has been submitted to City Council to rezone this property to I-2 General Industrial District. Poets Glen Area Annexation: The petition was filed with Stark County on February 5, 2008. The hearing will take place in City Council Chambers on April 9, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The annexation was approved by the Commissioners at the April 9th meeting. The Township has filed an appeal on the Commissioners decision. Manson Area Annexation: The petition was filed with Stark County of February 5, 2008. The hearing will take place at the Tuscarawas Township Administrative offices on April 16, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The annexation was approved by the Commissioners at the April 16th meeting. The Township has filed an appeal on the Commissioners decision. BRIDGES: Tremont Avenue Bridge: Detour began February 21, 2005. The requested federal earmark for this project was denied. A new request was filed through Congressman Regula’s office. ODOT has informed us that they are providing the 20% match for both the Municipal Bridge and SCATS funding. The current estimate for this project is $3.3 million. A permit with the Army Corps of Engineers has been secured as was permits form Norfolk Southern & RJ Korman Railroads. Plans have been submitted to ODOT for approval. Anticipated bid opening is in April 2008. AT&T began their relocations work. Bids will be opened May 1, 2008 at the Stark County Commissioners office. Bids received were more than 10% over the engineer’s estimate and therefore the project must be re-bid. A request has been submitted to SCATS to increase the City’s portion of the funding. Erie Street Bridge: A pre-bid meeting took place on August 30, 2007. Project was bid out fall of 2007. The current estimate is $1.8 million. Keffler Construction of Canfield, OH was awarded the contract. Work has begun and is to be completed by October 2008. The bridge will be re-decked, widened to 3 lanes and a sidewalk will be added. Finefrock Road Bridge: Scheduled for re-decking in 2009. City and County resurfacing completed on October 21, 2006. US 30 Bridge Project: Ruhlin selected as contractor. Began work on September 5, 2006. SANITARY SEWERS: 2000 WWT Plant Upgrade & Expansion: City is investigating odor control solutions. Tertiary filters have been put on line. 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. A draft of the odor control study has been completed. Final payment has been made to Kokosing. A mediation date has been set of May 7, 2008 in Columbus. A mediation took place at the offices of Bricker & Eckler on May 7, 2008. Results of the mediation were that the City would settle with Kokosing for an amount of $525,000.00 and would receive back 10% of any net monies Kokosing would obtain from a pending arbitration with CTI. The City will apply for a supplemental loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority, which would be added to the total current loan amount from the upgrade, in the amount of $525,000.00. Sanitary Rate Study: URS Corp. has been retained to complete a sanitary sewer rate study for residential/commercial and industrial users. The report has been submitted and has been issued to City Council. Met with various industries in January 2008. The recommended rates are currently before City Council. Council rejected the proposed increases at the March 17, 2008 meeting. The rate increase ordinance was brought back for reconsideration and was passed at the May 5, 2008 Council meeting. 27th Street/Bison Avenue Sanitary Sewer: 90% design completed. This project would be completed to assist the proposed Poets Glen Annexation. Nova Tech Pump Station: This project will replace the existing pump station. The design is 80% completed. STREETS: Wales Rd./SR 241 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. Currently awaiting ODOT to issue a Notice to Proceed. Starting to survey. 2007 Street Resurfacing: Bid opening September 14, 2007. Superior Paving low bidder. Began the week of October 29, 2007. Paving completed as as of November 28, 2007. Punch list to be completed. 9th Street S.W Reconstruction.: Will be submitted to OPWC for funding. Currently compiling survey data and starting design work. Nave/Erie St. Intersection Improvement: Currently analyzing improving the intersection. 2008 Street Resurfacing: Compiling and evaluating street lists. 2008 Target Area Street Resurfacing: Compiling and evaluating street lists. 2008 Lincoln Way W./Lincoln Way E. Project: Preparing bid documents and estimate to resurface Lincoln Way from Tommy Henrich N.W. to 3rd Street N.E. Rehab sanitary and storm manholes. Storm inlet rehabilitation and curb ramp installation. 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 No. 2: Preliminary plat approved by Planning Commission December 13, 2006. Final plat approved by Planning Commission 2/21/07. Rezoning passed by Council. Plans have been approved. Construction began week of July 16, 2007. Sewers and streets 100% completed. Punch list items to be done summer 2008. Working on concrete work and landscaping. 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. Testing of the sanitary sewer is 95% completed. Concord Village Outlots: Plat approved by Planning Commission and Council. Storm and sanitary easements acquired. Plat recorded. Sanitary sewer installed. Sewer testing 100% completed. Grading and ditch work 75% completed. Transferred to Nancy Villas (Perciballi). Houses being built. Punch list items to be completed summer 2008. Concord Village Allotment: 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 began the week of March 26th, 2007. Paving completed week of June 25, 2007. Homes are currently being constructed. Punch list items to be completed in spring 2008. Punch list items to be completed summer 2008. 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. Awaiting installation of the street lights. Gray Ridge Estates Phase No. 1: Preliminary plat submitted to Planning Commission March 9, 2005. Final plat approval by Planning Commission and Council February 2006. 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 completed. Homes are currently being constructed. Curb and pavement installed week of May 14, 2007. Seeding/grading and punch list items to be completed. Reconstruction of 27th Street S.E. completed. Kenyon Creek Estates Phase No. 1: Preliminary plat received week of December 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 No. 2: Plans submitted and approved May 22, 2003. Plat approved by Planning Commission and Council. Plans approved. Waiting on Performance Bond. Nova East Industrial Park: Plat and plans approved. Road construction is 75% completed. Land sold to Beaver Excavating 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. Street light installation completed. Several tenants under construction. 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. Sanitary sewer installation completed. Awaiting testing. Two site plans have been reviewed and approved. Waiting for roadway construction. Sippo Reserves Allotment Phase No. 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. 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 II: Plat approved by Planning Commission and Council. Construction to begin in summer 2008. University Village No. 9: Preliminary plat submitted. 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 completed by Lockhart in august 2007. Westbrook Estates West Phase No. 2: Final plat to Planning Commission May 12, 2004. Council approved June 7, 2004. Plat recorded. Lots are currently being sold. Westbrook Estates Phase No. 3: Plans sent in December 2005 and under review. Revised plans sent April 27, 2006. Plat submitted May 30, 2006. Approved by Planning Commission June 14, 2006. Approved by Council. Grading work 75% completed. Utility work began the week of April 16th, 2007. Utilities 75% completed. Grading for roadway. Construction to resume in the summer. Woodland Creek: Preliminary plat approved. Plans approved by City and by EPA. Plat for condo phase recorded at County. MISCELLANEOUS: 402 Intersection Safety Study: Received ODOT funding for Tremont/Erie, Lincoln Way East/27th Street Intersections. It is anticipated these projects will commence in 2009. 151 Lincoln Way East Improvements: The contractor that was the lowest and best bidder has held his price from the 2007 bid and will complete this project in the fall of 2008. SR241/Tremont Intersection Improvements: ODOT approved grant. To be constructed in 2009. 27th/Lincoln Way East Intersection Improvements: ODOT approved grant. To be constructed in 2009. Ohio Utility Protection/Safety Committee: Next meeting date has not been set. Storm Water Report: Preparing to submit 2007 Annual Report. A brochure has been completed regarding erosion control for homebuilders and is being distributed through the Building Department and meets a requirement by OEPA for the public education section of our Storm Water Management Plan. The 2007 annual report has been submitted to OEPA. Storm Water Mapping: 96% completed. SE drawings completed/SD drawings. Sanitary Sewer Mapping: 96% completed. SE drawings completed/SD drawings. Permits and GIS are being added to the database and are 18% completed. Editing files to include pipe length and slope/materials. 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. Submitted an application requesting funds to develop a SRTS plan. Funding has been approved to develop the plan per the application. Will be working with ODOT’s selected consultant on plan development. GIS: Completed. Transferring items to ESRI. Setting hyperlinks. Modifying display and addressing and permits, maps. Continuing update. Keuper Storm Sewer: Relocation design is complete. Submitted to OPWC in September for funding. Project estimate is $335,000.00. Project was approved by District 19. This project will be bid out in the summer of 2008. Augusta Lakes Drainage: Survey completed. Holderbaum Sewer & Drain will be installing a catch basin and 400 feet of 18” pipe to alleviate flooding problems in January 2008/installation completed. Restore in the spring. Outdoor Warning Sirens: Prepared bid documents and specs – out to bid. Bid opening scheduled for June 24, 2008. Web Site: Currently developing an Engineering Department Web Site.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: 1. The CD Department completed the preparation and submission of the City’s FY 2008 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City’s FY 2008 Program Year begins July 1st. 2. The CD Department continued to work on the Shearer’s Foods Project. Shearer’s has filed an application for tax abatement under the Enterprise Zone Program for this development. This application is currently undergoing the notification process before it can be formally submitted for Council review and approval. 3. The CD Department also continued to participate in meetings with the Visconsi Company regarding the proposed sale and redevelopment of Genshaft Park. The developers have requested that the City rezone the project site from light industrial to general business. The rezoning was submitted to the Planning Commission in May and has been recommended for approval to Council. In addition, the developers are considering the possibility of seeking Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to fund needed site improvements. Under a TIF, tax payments are returned to the local government and used to pay for those public improvements that directly benefit an economic development project. 4. The CD Department met with the Greater Massillon Community Health Foundation to review and recommend grants for the Foundation’s Neighborhood Partnership Program. The City provides CDBG funding for this program. 5. The CD Director represented the City at a Stark County meeting on regional economic development. 6. The CD Department met with the Stark County Regional Planning Commission regarding the FY 2008 HOME Program. The City receives HUD funding through the County for housing rehabilitation and homebuyer assistance programs.

HOUSING: The Department received approximately 76 calls and visits regarding Fair Housing Laws and tenant/landlord issues. It was necessary to provide information to numerous tenants and landlords regarding their rights. Several people were referred to Community Legal Aid Services, Inc. for legal advice or other agencies for homeless prevention or financial assistance. This office continues to monitor questionable advertisements listed in the classified section of the local newspaper regarding possible discrimination. The Stark County Housing Task Force Planning Committee met to determine the agenda for the regular Housing Task Force meeting. The last two meetings prior to the July and August break will be devoted to homeownership and community development activities. I participated in the community Building Partnership (CBP) of Stark County quarterly Executive Committee meeting. Discussed at the meeting were updates regarding the financial/budget report, real estate grants, Operating Committee Agenda and plans for the fall technical assistance training initiative. I participated in the Stark County Housing Trust Fund (SCHTF) Board meeting. The Board List, Treasurer’s Report and approval of the April Minutes were discussed. At the meeting there was a Housing presentation by Mary Brooks, of the National Housing Trust Fund organization. She provided information about Trust Funds in other areas and suggested possible dedicated funding sources. I participated in the Family Economic Success (FES) meeting. Program updates, financial activity and Coalition Member evaluations were discussed. Many Massillon low income families have been assisted through FES’ free income tax preparation. Their agency is an asset to the community. I participated in the Stark County Housing Task Force meeting. Discussed at the meeting were reports regarding the Homeless Collaborative, Interagency Council and HUD/SMHA. The guests speakers were from the Community Building Partnership and Save Our Homes Coalition. Their presentations were interesting. This office continues to pass along the information obtained from the SCHTF sessions regarding foreclosure prevention and other matters to Massillon residents. As a member of the Executive Committee of Community Building Partnership, I attended the Wilson Pointe (Canton) groundbreaking ceremony. This will be a 40-unit elderly housing complex that is scheduled for completion by the fall of 2009. It is being built with tax credits from the Ohio Housing Finance Agency. The sponsors are ABCD, Inc., NRP Group and Community Building Partnership. Aane Aaby and I participated in a Neighborhood Grant Program meeting to discuss and award funds to neighborhood residential associations. We discussed activist of the organizations and approved Neighborhood Partnership Grants. The City, Stark Community Foundation and Health Foundation of Greater Massillon provide funds to assist the associations with their many worthy causes that help improve their neighborhoods. I attended the regular Board meeting of the Western Stark Medical Clinic. As Chairperson, I gave an update on the Nominating and the House and Properties Committees. The various other committees also reported. The Clinic is going through an organizational transition but continues to provide outstanding service to the community. An interim director was hired. I participated in the AHEAD Foundation Board meeting. The Director gave a financial update and reported on other activities. There was also an update/review of the strategic planning. Aane Aaby and I participated in a HOME Funds Program review meeting at the Stark County Regional Planning Commission office for FY 2008. We will continue using HOME Funds for homebuyer assistance and housing rehabilitation. As a member of the Stark County Interagency Council on Homelessness (SCICH) Evaluation Committee, I participated in site visits and reviewed the homeless grant applications for area agencies. After the application process is completed, our evaluations will be sent to SCICH for approval before submitting to the U.S. Department of HUD for funding. One contract was signed for a full Housing Rehabilitation project after conducting a per-construction meeting. Two projects are progressing and inspections were requested for one. Down payment assistance was provided for one home buyer. The rehabilitation portion for one was completed and one application was approved to participate in the program. Five applications were accepted for the emergency Housing Rehabilitation Program. Three contracts were signed, two projects were completed, two projects are progressing and one progressing and one was solicited for bids.

BUILDING; Permits Issued: New Dwellings 4 @ $331,000.00; Condos 2 Units @ $200,000.00; Dwelling Alterations & Additions 55 @ $217,531.00; Commercial (New Structures) 3 @ $5,600,000.00; Commercial (Alterations & Additions) 6 @ $177,600.00; Industrial (New Structures) 5 @ $13,540,000.00; Industrial (Alterations & Additions) 1 @ $4,500.00; Garages & Carports 1 @ $3,300.00; Garage Alterations 2 @ $1,350.00; Miscellaneous 2 @ $2,700.00; Swimming Pools 2 @ $6,100.00; Accessory Buildings 4 @ $9,350.00; Fences 11 @ $13,254.00; Razings 2 @ $300.00; Total: 100 @ $20,106,985.00. Inspections: Building 52; Electrical 64; Plumbing 12; Heating 14; Housing 199; Total: 341.

STREETS; Cold Mix: 116.63 tons; Hot Mix: 12.73 tons. Patched pot holes in the streets throughout the entire City; Swept streets throughout entire City; Removed advertisement signs from tree lawns and telephone poles throughout the entire City; Cleaned off catch basins throughout the entire City; Repaired catch basins throughout the entire City; Mowed and weeded throughout the entire City; Boarded up 12 windows and 2 windows at a vacant house -759 Lawton S.E.; Graded alleys throughout the entire City; Repaired guardrail in 5 sections – north bound RT21 south of Erie St. exit ramp; Placed 2 barricades for block party at 31 Ohio Ave. N.E.; Posted No Parking and dropped off 8 barricades on 1st St. S.E. – Lincoln Way to Tremont – for Memorial Day Parade; Dropped off 2 barricades for a block party at 327 Highland S.E.

SEWER/WASTE COLLECTIONS: Our new customers numbered 24 and we had 15 customers whose service was discontinued. We picked up extra items for customers at 234 locations at an additional cost of $1,738.50. We had 6 dumpsters placed on a temporary basis. The City’s FREE Spring Clean-Up was held on Saturday, May 17, 2008, at the City Garage. Our department collected 37.97 tons of waste that was hauled to the landfill. We also collected 3.73 tons of scrape metal (including appliances) and 211 tires. Our total cost for disposal was $763.68. Overtime cost for the workers was $1,888.93. Total cost was $2,652.61. Summary: New Customers 24; Permanently Discontinued 15; Temporarily Discontinued 9; Resume Service to Delinquent Customers, Paid in Full 9; Resume Service to Regular Customers 24; Transfers 4; Misses 13; Misc. Messages 18; Total of Clean-Ups with Charge 234; Total of Charges for Clean-Ups $1,738.50; Dumpster Activity-Containers Placed Temporarily 6; Total Charges for Dumpsters $430.00; Services Donated at No Charge $2,099.00; Empty Baskets Main Street 1x Week $200.00; Bags from Community Service Workers $150.00; Health Department Clean-Ups $100.00; Service to City Buildings $1,649.00.

INCOME TAX: Collections were down 16% from same time last year. For this year our total tax collections are up .1%. These figures have been balanced with revenue data from the Auditor’s office as always.

HEALTH NURSE: Clinics: Well Child Clinics: Infant & Preschool Age Patients 9; School Age Patients 1; Referred to Specialist or Private Physician 0. Immunization Clinics: Attended 49; Immunizations Administered 138. Hypertension Screening: Attended 12; Referred for Follow-Up 1. TB Testing Clinics: Administered 9; Positive Reactors Referred for X-Ray 0. WIC Clinics: Initial Certifications 37; Re-Certifications 88; Individual Midcert 22; Nutrition Education 105; Caseload 848. Community Nursing: Field Visits 67; Auxiliary Visits 295. School Visits 1 Massillon Christian. Services Rendered Closed out the files for this school year. Miscellaneous: The MHD had favorable results from a CO CASA survey, which measures and compares our immunization statistics with those of the rest of the country. In most cases we had a higher percentage of completed immunization by age two years; at the very least we were on a par with the national average figures. The nurses attended a BCMH public health nurse review, receiving valuable information on changes in the programs and reviewing some areas that aren’t utilized frequently. One nurse attended the RED Network meeting, held bimonthly and involving all 4 health departments as well as infection control nurses from all the hospitals.

GOLF COURSE: Golf Course Revenue: We generated $94,541.65 this month. Our yearly total is $194,144.34. The final three days of the month will not be included in this month’s numbers because they fell on a weekend. The revenue generated will be in the next month report. Golf Course: We have contacted Golf digest to come to The Legends. This is the group that will give us our annual rating for the golf course. We were as high as 4 star rating in the past. No. 1 South project – was completed prior to the Chamber outing, a brick wall and planters were installed to spruce up the area where the carts go to No. 2 South. No. 3 & No. 4 East – a new flower bed was installed to eliminate the cart cut through going from No. 3 east green to No. 4 tee box. The course completed its annual mulching throughout the whole course. Leagues/Outings: The outings are currently picking up as we get closer to summer. We only have a few dates available for outings of 40 or more. Miscellaneous: Sales – Details by Inventory Department using Fore Reservations. This year: Green Fees $91,672.50 (2007) $99,690.05; Cart Fees $4,158.00 (2007) $5.638.00; Driving Range $2,323.00 (2207) $2,223.00; Gift Certificates $1,413.00 (2007) $844.00; Annual Memberships $1,282.50 (2007) $2,290.00; Hotel Green Fees $4,366.00 (2007) $3,020.00; House Charges $574.82 (2007) $1,061.62. We are offering packages to the golfers for lunch and golf for one price. This is a new project that we are working with at Club Legends to achieve. Breakfast Buffet – we are offering a breakfast buffet with golf for one price. On Mother’s Day we offered “Mom’s golf free with a paid golfer” we had an OK response. Staffing – All areas are at 2008 maximum numbers, we have a total of 42 employees at The Legends of Massillon. That includes the 2 full-time employees.

SENIOR CENTER; Activities: Chorus sang at 2 Nursing Homes, Sterling House and Legends Care Center and also for Riverview tenants. *Van trip to Columbus to participate in the Ohio Lottery TV taping. We also went with the Stark County Backyard bus tour to local places of interest. *Bowlers on their summer schedule of bowling only on Wednesdays. 123 for the 4 days in the month. *Chorus held their annual National Day of Prayer program at the Center with 42 in attendance. *Massillon Area Senior Citizens Day held May 13th with activities at Senior Center and lunch served to 110. We are appreciative of Brewster Parke for sending 3 employees to help with kitchen clean-up. Activities included square dancing on the third floor, health screening by Affinity in the lobby and BINGO in the mail hall. Afternoon program and entertainment at the Recreation Center recognizing seniors 85+, those married 50 years or more and the oldest man, women and couple married the longest. *Stark County Senior Citizens Day on May 20th with program and lunch at the Canton Civic Center 45 from the Massillon Senior Center attended this event. *Altercare invited euchre players for cards and lunch at their facilities. Hours: Volunteer Hours for April – 820; Volunteer Hours for May – 1,040. Director: Attended 2 SARTA Board meetings and Civic Trust Board.

EEO: I attended the May Civil Service Commission meeting. The commission discussed the status of the various Certification Lists. The list for the WWT Plant Operator - No License was extended for a one-year period. All other lists shall reach expiration this year. (2008) The EEO Director has been involved in the collection of information in response to an Official Notification of a Discrimination Charge that has been filed with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission on April 7, 2008. Activity in the Prevailing Wage arena has been very minimal and no projects have been submitted for the month.

WWT; HEALTH DEPARTMENT;
ANIMAL CONTROL; BUILDING;
STREETS; PAINT/SIGN; SAFETY;
SEWER/WASTE COLLECTIONS; Please see the attached sheets.
INCOME TAX; PARKS & RECREATION;
GOLF COURSE; RECREATION;
OUTREACH MEALS PROGRAM

POLICE; PARKS No reports available at this time.