MAYOR’S MONTHLY REPORT
JUNE 2007

TRAFFIC CONTROL: The MPD issued a total of 211 traffic citations, this being 140 less than same time last year. The MPD made 11 arrests for DUI, this being 4 less than same time last year. Radar citations totaled 74, this being 51 less than same time last year. The MPD handled a total of 83 traffic accidents, this being 42 less than same time last year. There were 44 property damage accidents, 11 injury accidents, there were 28 accidents that occurred on private property. Of the above accidents, there were 11 hit-skip accidents. There were 2 accidents that occurred as a direct result of alcohol and/or drugs. There were 2 pedestrian accidents and 1 bicycle accident. The MPD investigated 8 accidents involving juveniles with 4 injuries. There was no motorcycle or fatal accidents. There were 66 motor vehicles towed by the MPD, this being 14 less than same time last year. Of the above tows, 30 vehicles were towed from traffic accidents, 2 for traffic offenses, 15 as a direct result of an arrest, 18 for parking violations and 1 recovered stolen. There were no miscellaneous towed vehicles. The traffic control officer mailed 0 certified letters in regards to junk and/or abandoned motor vehicles. The traffic officer mailed 1 title search to the State of Ohio, Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The traffic officer was able to junk or title 1 motor vehicle. 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 12 parking citations. As of the last day of the month, there were 52 motor vehicles sitting upon the Police Impound Lots. Of the 52 vehicles, several are waiting for court order to dispose of them. Summary: Accidents 30 YTD 213; Traffic 2 YTD 29; Parking 18 YTD 118; Arrests 15 YTD 124; STL/REC 1 YTD 13; Misc. 0 YTD 3; Totals: 66 YTD 500.

METERMAID: Total number of tickets issued 131; By parking enforcement 117; By police officers 3; Towed vehicles with tickets 11. Outstanding tickets 371. Total number of PAID violations 145; Number of parking permits issued 185 (55 to courts not included). Revenue received from PAID violations $1,515.00; Revenue received from parking permits $1,855.00. Total revenue: $3,370.00.

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. Waiting 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 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 discussed, scope-3 lanes, 5’ walkway. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 30, 2007. Project will be bid out fall of 2007 with construction to be completed by October of 2008. The current estimate is $1.8 million. Finefrock Road Bridge: 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 Donation 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. The Law Director has entered into contract on behalf of the City with the law firm of Bricker & Eckler LLP to deal with the change orders submitted by Kokosing and also remaining items to complete the contract. South Massillon Sanitary Sewer Extension: Designed by Hettler/Largent Engineering. Preparing to submit PTI. Railroad permit. Harsh Avenue S.E. Sanitary Sewer Relocation: Plans 100% completed. Submitted PTI to OEPA on January 29, 2007. Received approved PTI from the EPA. Bids were opened April 11, 2007 with H&W Contractors, Inc. being the apparent low bidder but requested that their bid be withdrawn due to the fact they missed an item in the plans that grossly made their bid too low. Therefore, Bitzel Excavating, Inc. will be awarded the project. Their bid was $98,600.00. Work is set to commence on June 4, 2007. Began construction June 28, 2007. 50% completed. Championship Circle Sanitary Sewer Repair: Wenger Excavating began work to repair approximately 185 feet of sanitary sewer on June 25, 2007. Colonial Parkway Sanitary Sewer Repair: H&W Contractors, Inc. began work on June 4, 2007 to repair the sanitary and storm sewers. Completed June 7, 2007. STREETS: Cyprus/Augusta Repairs: RMI was awarded the contract. Began work the week of April 16, 2007. 100% completed. 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. Ohio Edison and Massillon Cable have finished their relocation work. AT&T began their portion of relocation on April 26th, 2007. AT&T has four (4) more poles to relocate as of June 25, 2007. Wales Rd./SR 241 Rehabilitation: Started preliminary layouts. Will be requesting Statements of Qualifications from consultants in February. Requested funding for engineering through SCATS. The funding request from SCATS for engineering was denied and we will be re-evaluating the scope of the project. The new project scope will be to improve the intersections of Lake/Wales and Hankins/Wales. Also included are the intersections of Erie/Tremont and Jackson (27th)/Lincoln Way East. URS has been selected as the consultant and we are currently negotiating a contract. 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. Rezoning passed by Council. Plans have been approved. Ready to begin construction. Castle West Estates Phase III: Preliminary plat approved by Planning Commission April 10, 2002. Plans submitted and approved. Plat recorded. Construction 100% completed. Additional storm sewer work completed October 27, 2004. As-builts completed, street lights installed, need monuments. Punch list items to be completed. Remaining lots sold at auction on June 12, 2007. Centennial Village: Preliminary plat and rezoning approved by Planning Commission February 13, 2002. Revised preliminary approved May 8, 2002. Plans approved. Final plat approved by Planning Commission and Council. Plat recorded. Site work began week of September 23, 2002. Sanitary 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 30% complete. Testing 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 to be done in spring. Transferred to Perciballi Estates. Housing being built. 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 began the week of March 26th, 2007. Paving completed week of June 25, 2007. Homes are currently being constructed. 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 completed. Country View Estates Phase 3: Construction improvements are 100% completed. Lots are being sold. Final inspection April 28, 2003. Punch list items completed. Street lights have been installed. 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 completed. Street lights have been installed. 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 1: Preliminary utility meetings held fall 2004. Preliminary plat submitted to Planning Commission March 9, 2005. Plans submitted, approved and re-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 and testing complete. Utility construction 75% completed. Sanitary trunk sewer extension completed. Homes are currently being constructed. Curb and pavement installed week of May 14, 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. Street light installation completed. Waiting for Ohio Edison to turn on lights. 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 100% 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. Sanitary sewer installation completed. Waiting testing. The site plans have been reviewed and approved. 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. 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 the fall 2007. 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 to be completed. Westbrook Estates West Phase 2: Final plat to Planning Commission May 12, 2004. Council approved June 7, 2004. Plat recorded. Lots are currently being sold. Westbrook Estates Phase 3: 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 and by Council. Grading work 75% completed. Utility work began the week of April 16th, 2007. Utilities 75% completed. Grading for roadway. Woodland Creek: Preliminary plat approved. Plans approved by City and by EPA. Plat for condo phase recorded at County. MISCELLANEOUS: 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 and Conrad parking lots. Municipal Government Building Parking Lot: Bid opening October 10, 2006. Central Allied low bidder. Began October 16, 2006. 100% completed. Punch list items are being completed. 151 Lincoln Way East Improvements: Bid opening October 5, 2006. Bid received was more than 10% over the engineer’s estimate; therefore, the project will be re-bid in the spring. Project re-bid in June 2007. Bids were opened June 28, 2007 with Lockhart Development the apparent low bidder with a bid of $74,397.35. SR241/Tremont Intersection Improvements: ODOT approved grant. To be constructed in 2008. 27th/Lincoln Way East Intersection Improvements: ODOT approved grant. To be constructed in 2008. Ohio Utility Protection/Safety Committee: Meeting held on June 27, 2007 at Beaver Excavating. SWMP: Submitted revisions Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) per DEFA request. Awaiting comments. Storm Sewer Report: Annual NPDES Phase II storm water report was submitted to the Ohio EPA on March 20, 2007. Fixed Asset Report: Updating the Auditor’s data base concerning City-owned and maintained infrastructure. Data was forwarded to Auditor. Storm Water Mapping: 85% completed. SE drawings completed/SD drawings. Sanitary Sewer Mapping: 85% completed. SE drawings completed/SD drawings. Permits and GIS are being added to the database and are 15% completed. 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: 30% completed. Keuper Storm Sewer: Relocation design is 78% completed. Erie Street (SR241): Paving 100% completed. Duncan Plaza: McBurney Concrete will be making various concrete repairs to the Plaza in July 2007.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: 1. The CD Department closed out activities for its FY2006 CDBG Program Year, which ended June 30th. On July 1st, the City’s FY2007 CDBG Program begins; however, the City may not receive the actual contract agreement from HUD for several weeks and it will be several weeks after that until block grant funding is released for 2007 activities. Meanwhile, the CD Department has begun preparation of its Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the FY2006 Program Year. This annual report must be submitted to HUD by the end of September. 2. The CD Department is reviewing tax abatement applications from two companies proposing to move to Massillon: 1) Bill Hawk, Inc., which proposes to construct a new 20,000 SF facility in Nova East Industrial Park; and, 2) Kraft Power Corporation, which proposes to construct a new 30,000 SF facility in NeoCom Industrial Park. 3. The CD and Housing Directors attended a meeting with the Stark Regional Planning Commission to review the upcoming FY2007 HOME Program. The City is a participating member of the Stark County Consortium, which receives Federal HOME funding from HUD for housing activities. The City uses its share of this HOME funding for housing rehabilitation and homebuyer assistance programs. 4. The CD Director attended a meeting of the Massillon Community Improvement Corporation (CIC), the Ohio Conference of Community Development (OCCD) Executive Board and the Massillon Public Library Board of Trustees.

HOUSING: The Department received approximately 70 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. I participated in the Stark County Housing Trust Fund (SCTF) Board meeting. The Board reviewed the SCHTF by-laws and approved further research of a dedicated funding source for affordable housing for Stark County provided by Community Building Partnership of Stark County. I participated in the quarterly Community Building Partnership (CBP) of Stark County Operating Committee meeting. We reviewed fund raising plans and budgets for 2008-2010. I attended the Community Services of Stark County, Inc. open house of their addition which adds much needed space to effectively administer programming needed in Stark County. The addition is very nice and the open house was well attended. I participated in two Western Stark Medical Clinic, Inc. Board meetings during the month. At the Executive Committee meeting, we discussed personnel, by-laws and other issues related to the organization and recent review conducted by United Way of Greater Stark County. During the Board of Directors meeting, the Director reported on activities and highlights for the month. As Chairman of the Nominating Committee, I presented two resumes to the Board for possible new board members. Other committees reported. I attended a Family Economic Success (FES) Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. After the volunteers were recognized, the number of clients served and financial results were discussed. At the FES regular meeting, we re-evaluated the successful business year of the organization and discussed plans for the new tax season and funding. The 2007-2008 meeting dates of the coalition were also discussed. FES is a beneficial organization that assists low-income families with tax preparation and predatory lending and other financial information. I participated in the Walnut Hills Residents Association meeting. Activities for the organization and the election of new officers were discussed. Complaints from residents were discussed and forwarded to the appropriate departments. I participated in an event with the Health Foundation of Greater Massillon to present checks to neighborhood association whose applications we reviewed and approved for the Neighborhood Partnership Grants. The neighborhood groups who have participated in the leadership training were all represented. Aane Aaby and I met with a representative from Neighborhood Conservation Services of Barberton regarding their revitalization programs for the community. They are seeking funding from Neighborhood Reinvestment to expand services to areas outside of Barberton, including Massillon. Some of the programs they offer are not being provided in Massillon, therefore, I consider the possible partnership a positive for our community. I attended the 2007 Community Development Policy Summit in Cleveland. It was an informative session with topics related to mortgage products, foreclosures and the Community Reinvestment Act. With foreclosures continuing to be high, information about its impact on communities were very interesting. There are programs other communities are using to lessen the impact, such as, dealing with abandoned houses. While Massillon has been affected by foreclosures, thankfully, the problem isn’t as bad as in many other cities. I participated in the AHEAD Foundation Board meeting. The Director reported on activities and highlights for the month. We also reviewed and discussed financial reports, grants and the upcoming golf outing fundraiser. Other committees reported. Aane Aaby, Will Dent of ABCD and I participated in a meeting with Stark County Regional Planning Commission regarding the HOME Program contract. Our agreement with them involves the Home Buyer’s Assistance and Housing Rehabilitation Programs. Their agreement with ABCD involves Massillon Homes II. One application was approved to participate in the full Housing Rehabilitation Program and inspections were requested for three new projects. Two contracts were signed after conducting pre-construction meetings, one project was completed and bids were solicited for one project. Two applicants were approved to participate in the Home Buyer’s Assistance Program. The rehabilitation portion for one project was completed and two are progressing. One applicant was approved to participate in the Emergency Housing Rehabilitation Program. Two contracts were signed and four projects were completed. We provided funds to Stark County Community Action Agency (SCCAA), who assisted fourteen Massillon homeowners with home weatherization through the Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP). SCCAA received funding from the state, which required matching funds. The City, along with Canton and Stark County, provided matching funds for eligible applicants of each community. I am pleased we were able to participate and assist Massillon homeowners with this needed service. Inspections were requested for one wheelchair ramp.

STREETS: Hot Mix: 38.18 Tons; Mason Sand: 14.11 Tons; Mortar: 40.00 Bags; Limestone: 16.91 Tons; 4x8x16 Block: 288.00; 1x8x16 Block: 298.00. Swept streets throughout entire City; Patched pot holes throughout entire City; Cleaned off catch basins throughout entire City; Removed advertising signs from telephone poles and tree lawns throughout the entire City; Mowed and whacked weeds throughout entire City; Secured front door at 123 Young St. S.E.; 6/8/07 removed fallen tree branches from roadway from storm throughout the City; Removed logs and tree limbs blocking drain pipe at Warmont St. S.W.; Removed concrete catch basin covers for Sewer Department to clean basins at City Hall sidewalk area; Set up stage for concerts on 6/15/07, 6/15/07, 6/21/07 and 6/28/07; Set out barricades fro Car Show downtown; Dropped off 6 barricades for St. Barbara Festival; Replaced 16’ of drain pipe at Deerfield Lane and Colonial Parkway N.E. The following catch basins were repaired: 6/1/07: Started 1630 Windsor Rd. N.E. (single). 6/5/07: Started 705 – 9th St. S.W. (single). 6/6/07: Finished 1630 Windsor Rd. N.E. (single); Finished 705 – 9th St. S.W. (single). 6/7/07: Started and finished Overlook Ave. S.W. in front of the east end of Massillon Baptist Temple (single); Started north side of Federal by Rohr’s gas station (double). 6/8/07: Finished north side of Federal by Rohr’s gas station (double). 6/9/07: Started and finished 1st St. N.W. and Federal Ave. N.W. (west) side of Midtown Office Building (single); Started northwest corner of 1st St. S.E. and Charles Ave. S.E. (single). 6/11/07: Finished northwest corner of 1st St. S.E. and Charles Ave. S.E. (single). 6/12/07: Started and finished southwest corner of Erie St. N. and North Ave. (single); Started southwest corner of 1st St. S.W. and David Canary Dr. S.W. (single). 6/14/07: Finished southwest corner 1st St. and David Canary Dr. S.W. (single). 6/19/07: Started and finished northeast corner of main entrance of K-Mart on Lincoln Way E. (single); Started 1st St. S.W. and Oak Ave. S.W. (southwest corner) (single). 6/20/07: Finished 1st St. S.W. and Oak Ave. S.W. (southwest corner) (single); Started 418-12th St. S.W. (single) 6/21/07: 418-12th ST. S.W. (single). 6/22/07: 418-12th St. S.W. (single). 6/23/07: Finished 418-12th St. S.W. (single); Started southwest corner of 8th St. N.E. and Matthias Ave. N.E. (single). 6/25/07: Finished southwest corner of 8th St. N.E. and Matthias Ave. N.E.; Walnut Rd. S.W. south side of road between RT21 and 1st S.W. (single). 6/26/07: Started northeast corner of Deerfield and Colonial Parkway N.E. (single); Started northwest corner of Deerfield and Colonial Parkway N.E. (single). 6/27/2007: Finished northeast corner of Deerfield and Colonial Parkway N.E. (single); Finished northwest corner of Deerfield and Colonial Parkway N.E. (single); Finished Walnut Rd. S.W. south side of road between RT21 and 1st St. S.W. (single). 6/29/07: Started and finished 1621 Dexter Rd. N.E. (single). 6/30/07: Started and finished
279 Underhill Dr. S.E. (single) and across from 296-25th St. N.W. (single); Jack hammered two (2) basins, one at the southwest and the other at the southeast of 24th St. N.W. and Duane Ave. N.W.

SAFETY: The Safety Department did the following jobs concerning our traffic lights: We replaced numerous lights that were burned out and worked on traffic controllers and flashers throughout the entire City. We worked on wiring jobs in the Recreation Center, the Senior Center and City Hall. We worked on wiring problems at the City Garage. Also, on the downtown summer concerts.

SEWER/WASTE COLLECTIONS: Our new customers numbered 37 and we had 14 customers whose service was discontinued. We picked up extra items for customer at 291 locations at an additional cost of $1,618.50. We had ten (10) dumpsters placed on a temporary basis. The total cost to the Waste Department for the FREE City Clean-Up day in May was $4,174.65. We collected 47.83 tons of waste and 477 tires. We also disposed of 12.54 tons of appliances. Not all of these appliances were collected on that day, some were picked up for City waste customers. Cost for Waste Disposal $1,796.91; Cost for Tire Disposal $477.00; Cost for Employee Overtime $1,900.74; Total Cost: $4,174.65. Summary: New Customers 37; Permanently Discontinued 14; Temporarily Discontinued 4; Resume Service to Delinquent Customers, Paid in Full 4; Resume Service to Regular Customers 23; Transfers 4; Misses 7; Misc. Messages 18; Total of Clean-Ups with Charge 291; Total of Charges for Clean-Ups $1,618.50; Dumpster Activity-Containers Placed Temporarily 10; Total Charges for Dumpsters $705.00; Services Donated at No Charge $2,389.00; Empty Baskets Main Street 2x Week $400.00; Bags from Community Service Workers $100.00; Health Department Clean-Ups $240.00; Service to City Buildings $1,649.00.

INCOME TAX: Income Tax Collections were up 10.56% from same time last year. Year to date for this year, our tax collections are up 3.6%. As always, these revenue figures have been balanced with the records in the Auditor’s Office. The Income Tax Department staff is continuing to process tax returns for 2006. We should be up to date by the end of the month.

EEO: During the month I was part of the Interview Panel that formed to evaluate 5 candidates for the position of Police Officer for the MPD. This panel convened on 3 different days and interviewed 5 well-qualified candidates and made recommendations to the Director of Public Safety & Services. All the candidates exhibited a high degree of experience and competence and would provide the City of Massillon with individuals that possess integrity and a high level of expertise. I attended a Civil Service Committee Meeting and at that meeting a decision was made to allow Tim Matthews the opportunity to continue on the Certified list of Candidates for the Labor Department. The Certified list includes the labor positions within the Waste Water Treatment Department, the Solid Waste Department, the Street Department and the Parks Department. Mr. Matthews shall remain on the lost until he, otherwise, would be declared ineligible according to the normal Civil Service Process. The Committee at this meeting approved an extension to the Police Officer Certification List of Candidates until June 14, 2008.

POLICE: Arrests: Total Adult Arrests 80; Total Juvenile Arrests 8; Summons/Citations Issued 18. Incidents: Total Calls 2,305; Security Checks Performed-Residences & Business Locations 228; Incident Cases Reported 122; Crimes Against Property Reported 123; Crimes Against Persons Reported 111; Accident Reports 83; Traffic Citations Issued 211; Alarms 123; Miles of Road Patrol 46,618. Officers: Compensatory Hours Used 189.1; Sick Hours Used 258.8; Personal Hours Used 112.0; Compensatory Hours Earned 1,131.3; Overtime Hours Earned 522.3.

GOLF COURSE: Golf Revenue: The Auditor has reported golf revenues for the month of $103,276.00 compared to $97,805.00, this same time last year. This represents an increase of 5.6%. Our actual calendar revenues show $109,413.00 compared to $100,722.00, at the same time last year, representing an increase of 8.6%. Our actual year-to-date revenues now total $332,081.00 compared to $377,235.00 same time last year, marking a decrease of 12%. The majority of this decrease stems form the slow start in April due to weather. Greens, carts and range revenue was up $14,406.00, although membership revenue decreased by $5,715.00. Golf Course: The golf course continues to offer good conditions. Miscellaneous: Membership goes through periods of growth and this spring they seemed to have leveled off. We have begun our annual membership drive whereby new members that join the second half of the season get next season included free. This is an incredible value and is strictly limited to 10 memberships in each category. Looking ahead toward the second half of the season and beyond, the golf course will continue to be challenged. We have taken significant strides toward improving the condition of the golf course and we now offer very good conditions on a consistent basis. That, of course, is the all important vital first step. However, there are other areas of our business that need addressed for The Legends to maximize its’ full potential in a very tough, competitive market. We must operate the food and beverage concession, our staffing and service levels must be improved and we must develop and initiate an aggressive marketing plan beginning with hiring someone to direct our sales efforts. Our customer base has consistently grown smaller through the years and the immediate local market is not capable of supporting a 27-hole upscale golf course on green fees alone. Our primary target must be leagues, outings, corporate and hotel golf packages. The Legends must offer a premier golf experience on a consistent day-to-day basis and combined with a solid marketing plan, a dedicated sales effort and owning the food and beverage concession, we have the potential to dramatically increase our revenue and profitability. The next step, developing a request for proposal to direct our marketing services, will be completed soon.

SENIOR CENTER: Senior Center Activities: Volunteers sanded and refinished wood floor in main meeting room; Volunteers visited with Whippledale MRDD seniors and Catholic Charities senior day care; Chorus sang for Shady Lawn and Catholic Charities day care; Aultman Trauma Center made presentation on preventing falls at monthly meeting; Two van tours of Secret Rose Gardens; Celebrated June Birthdays and Cleveland Indians Day in dinning room; Four shifts of Seniors manned food stand for June 16th Cruise In; Volunteers worked at library 2x and manned information table at Amherst Centre; Movie Day “The Rookie”; Exercise, crafts, euchre, bingo and daily meals continues as scheduled. Volunteer Hours: May: 1,007; June 976. Senior Center Director: Attended 1 SARTA Board meeting; Attended Literacy Commission meeting; Attended Massillon Area Civil Trust Grant Luncheon; One week vacation.

HEALTH NURSE: Clinics: Well Child Clinics: Infant and Preschool Age Patients 8; School Age Patients 7; Referred to Specialist or Private Physician 2. Immunization Clinics: Attended 32; Immunizations Administered 72. Hypertension Screening: Attended 29; Referred for Follow-Up 1. TB Testing Clinics: Administered 21; Positive Reactors Referred for X-ray 0. WIC Clinics: Initial Certifications 16; Recertifications 103; Individual Midcert 35; Nutrition Education 132; Caseload 877. Community Nursing: Field Visits 71; Auxiliary Visits 348. School Visits: Parochial 0; Public 0. Continuing Education: Both nurses attended a training concerning premature infants at Akron Children’s Hospital. Miscellaneous: The nurses continue to attend meetings regarding preparedness, as well as other committees pertinent to the programs associated with the Health Department, when time permits.

WWT; HEALTH; ANIMAL CONTROL;
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PARKS & RECREATION; GOLF COURSE;
PARKS; RECREATION; YOUTH FEEDING
PROGRAMS

FIRE; BUILDING Reports not available at this time

LATE MONTHLY REPORTS

MAY 2007

FIRE: The Department responded to a total of 313 alarms, this averaging to 10.1 alarms per day. There were 46 fire alarms, 32 public service calls and 235 rescue and EMA calls. The total estimated fire loss was $329,100.00. There was one firefighter injury and no civilian injuries due to fires. 5/3/07: I attended the monthly LOGIC Board meeting. 5/9/07: I attended the final Cruise-On-In Car Show meeting and finalized features of a comprehensive safety plan. 5/11/07: I attended a demonstration at Heartland Behavioral Healthcare Center for the County HazMat Team. Hazardous materials responses within our City limits concern me a great deal. In the near future, I will be requesting funds to train a group of firefighters to become part of the County HazMat team. 5/15/07: I met with Captain Zanders of the Salvation Army. He is our Department Chaplain. 5/16/07: I met with Rob Leahy from Shamrock Gear Inspection and Repair. The meeting was to arrange for firefighter turnout gear cleaning and inspections to be performed according to NFPA standards. 5/21/07: I met with Ken Joseph to review documentation issues regarding EMS operations on the west side. 5/24/07: I took time off to provide CPR instruction to the 6th graders at St. Mary’s School. I have provided this service for Mrs. Daube’s class for the past 12 years. CPR instruction will become a priority for me because I believe it is the one thing our residents can do to help each other when seconds count the most. 5/28/07: We participated in the annual Memorial Day Parade. Annual hose testing was completed. Approximately 10 sections of 4 inch hose failed and will be sent for repairs. Perhaps the Department should consider an annual hose replacement program as the median age of hose rises. The Department donated 3,500’ of hose of various lengths and sizes to Stark State College. Professional inspection of turnout gear (firefighter protective clothing) began. MFD is one of the last Departments in Stark County to begin such a program. Several moisture barriers have failed testing. This indicates advanced age and poor maintenance. Poor maintenance will be addressed by professional cleanings and advanced age is addressed by annual replacement of 6 sets of gear --- a program I hope to begin in 2008. Protective gear failure is increasingly determined to be a factor related to firefighter injury/death according to OSHA, BWC and NIOSH investigations. It is beneficial to be progressive here to avoid liability issues. Much effort was put forth by the Assistant Chiefs – especially Chief Bunnenberg – to compile and develop the Massillon Incident Management System (MIMS). Training on its specifics should begin in June. This model is based on the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as adopted by Council in 2004. Once implemented, MFD will be the first in the County to adopt, teach, train and implement this tool. Through many other Departments and government agencies have adopted this system, they have yet to implement it.