MAYOR’S MONTHLY REPORT
JULY 2008

FIRE; The Department responded to a total of 397 alarms, this is an average of 12.8 alarms per day. There were 55 fire alarms, 28 public service calls and 314 rescue and EMS calls. The total estimated fire loss was $271,550.00. There were no fire related casualties and 2 civilian injuries. 7/1 & 7/29/2008: I attended Executive Board meetings of the Stark county Hazardous Materials team. The Hazardous Materials team is being overhauled at the County level. It has been determined that the Stark County Haz Mat team will not perform confined space rescue until further notice. 7/4/2008: The Red Cross had a blood drive at Station No. 1 and collected 31 pints of blood. 7/7/2008: I attended an arbitration hearing. 7/8/2008: I attended a Crisis Communications Seminar at the Akron Canton Airport. 7/9/2008: I attended a SCOG Governance Board meeting to discuss Centralized Dispatch. 7/10/2008: I attended the monthly LOGIC Board meeting and I also attended an LEPC disaster planning session. 7/11/2008: Engine No. 211 was returned to service after repairs, testing and inspections were completed from the May 6th accident. 7/16/2008: I attended the Stark County Fire Chief’s meeting. 7/17/2008: I spoke at the Rotary Luncheon discussing issues such as: Knox Boxes, arson, medical emergency plans and the Fire pup program. 7/18 – 7/23/2008: I attended the Ohio Fire Chief’s Conference in Sandusky, OH. 7/18/2008: Engine 214 was taken Out of Service for a major oil leak. It was retuned to service on July 26th. Much of the month was spent on issues from the May 6th accident such as meeting with attorneys and accommodating records requests. Currently, the Law Department is reviewing revised Standard Operating Procedures for driving (submitted on July 9th, 2008). They also have been reviewing a request for a legal opinion on EMS since March 5th, 2008 and a No duty to Treat form since September 7th, 2007. All of these are necessary to revise different aspects of fire department operations. To date, I have heard nothing back on any of these issues. I attended the Ohio Fire Chief’s Conference. It is imperative that we plan for a training officer so that we are prepared for the firefighter certification educational requirements beginning in 2010. Massillon Fire Department will be required to establish a training program and keep up to date and accurate training records. To my knowledge, every annual report for the past 15 years has indicated the need for a training officer. It is long overdue. The City has experienced its first direct contact with a clandestine drug lab. Clandestine drug labs are extremely dangerous hazardous material incidents. Fires or explosions are very possible consequences of “cooking” methamphetamine. There have also been several instances where the presence of a drug lab in one area of a building led to the entire building being demolished – and that’s without having a fire or explosion. In certain instances, insurance companies will not cover losses of this type. Members of the community who become aware of these types of labs are encouraged to contact the Police Department. There were several fires during the month – most notably, the walking path bridge near 17th Street on the west side. This loss has caused a major disruption in the Sippo Valley train and the bridge will probably not be able to be restored to its previous condition. Community members with information about the origin and/or cause of any fire are encouraged to report that information to the Fire Department personnel in order to help reduce incidents of arson and bring those who commit the crime to justice.

POLICE; Arrests: Total Adult Arrests 65; Total Juvenile Arrests 24; Summons/Citations Issued 15. Incidents: Total Calls 2,469; Security Checks Performed-Residences & Business Locations 242; Incident Cases Reported 136; Crimes Against Property Reported 215; Crimes Against Persons Reported 103; Accident Reports 84; Traffic Citations Issued (6/2008) 124 – (7/2008) 133; Alarms 139; Miles of Road Patrol (Mileage from previous month) 62,310. Officers: Compensatory Hours Used 336.3; Sick Hours Used 356.6; Personal Hours Used 251.0; Compensatory Hours Earned 1,396.1; Overtime Hours Earned 528.0.

TRAFFIC CONTROL The MPD issued a total of 133 traffic citations, this being 89 less than same time last year. The MPD made 13 arrests for DUI, this being 2 more than same time last year. Radar citations totaled 4, this being 56 less than same time last year. The MPD handled a total of 84 traffic accidents, this being 23 less than same time last year. There were 41 property damage accidents, 17 injury accidents and 26 accidents that occurred on private property. Of the above accidents, there were 14 hit-skip accidents and there were 4 accidents that occurred as a direct result of alcohol and/or drugs. There was 1 pedestrian, 3 bicycle and 3 motorcycle accidents. The MPD investigated 16 accidents involving juveniles resulting in 4 reported injuries. There were no fatal accidents. There was 1 accident involving a City vehicle. There were 76 motor vehicles towed by the MPD, this being 7 less than same time last year. Of the above tows, 30 vehicles were towed from traffic accidents, 5 for traffic offenses of some type, 20 as a direct result of an arrest and 18 for parking violations. There were 3 vehicles towed as stolen/recovered and 0 miscellaneous tow. The traffic officer mailed 0 certified letters in regards to junk and/or abandoned motor vehicles. The traffic officer mailed 0 title searches to the state of Ohio, Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The traffic officer was able to junk or title 10 motor vehicles. The traffic officer issued or acted upon 10 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 14 parking citations. As of the last day of the month, there were 39 motor vehicles sitting upon the Police Impound Lot. Of the 39 vehicles several are waiting for court order to dispose of them. Summary: Accidents 30 YTD 228; Traffic 5 YTD 41; Parking 18 YTD 117; Arrests 20 YTD 139; STL/REC 3 YTD 9; Misc. 0 YTD 2; Totals: 76 YTD 536.

METERMAID: Total number of tickets issued 152; By parking enforcement 135; By police officers 3; Towed vehicles with tickets 14. Outstanding tickets 393. Total number of PAID violations 109; Number of parking permits issued 248. Revenue received from PAID violations (including hearing fees) $1,105.00; Revenue received from parking permits $2,695.00; Total Revenue: $3,800.00.

ENGINEERING; ANNEXATION: Prophecy Massillon Annexation: The petition was 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. Rezoning for this property to I-2 General Industrial District has been approved by Council. Poets Glen Area Annexation: The petition was filed with Stark County on February 5, 2008. The hearing was held in City Council Chambers of April 9, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The annexation was approved by the Commissioners at their 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 was held at the Tuscarawas Township Administrative offices on April 16, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The annexation was approved by the Commissioners at their April 16th meeting. The Township has filed an appeal on the Commissioners decision. An oral hearing is scheduled for August 15, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. 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 from Norfolk southern & RJ Korman Railroads. Plans have been submitted to ODOT for approval. Anticipated bid opening is in April 2008. AT&T began their relocation 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. SCATS approved additional funding for the City in the amount of $450,000.00. Also, the County has increased its’ share by the same amount. This project was re-bid and bids were opened on July 3, 2008. Beaver Excavating was the successful low bidder with a bid of $3,735,809.67. It is anticipated that work will begin at the end of August 2008. 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, Ohio 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. 32nd Bridge Replacement: Survey work has been completed and the design is 60% completed. This project will replace the existing bridge structure with a concrete box culvert. Other components of the projects are the relocation of sanitary and storm sewers and street resurfacing within the project limits. This project is being submitted to OPWC for funding. 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 for May 7, 2008 in Columbus. A mediation took place at the offices of Bricker and 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 applied 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. 27th Street/Bison Avenue Sanitary Sewer: The design work is 95% 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 work is 90% completed. NeoCom Sanitary Trunk Sewer Extension: This project will be tied into the recently constructed South Massillon Trunk Sewer and will serve the northern portion of the NeoCom Industrial Park. The design is 60% completed. This project is being submitted to OPWC for funding. 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. Contracts have been signed and URS has begun the design work. 9th Street SW Reconstruction: Currently compiling survey data and starting design work. This project will be submitted to OPWC and SCATS for funding. Nave/Erie St. Intersection Improvement: Currently analyzing improving the intersection. 2008 Street Resurfacing: Project is out to bid. The bid opening date is August 13, 2008. 2008 Target Area Street Resurfacing: Project is out to bid. The bid opening date is august 13, 2008. 2008 Lincoln Way W./Lincoln Way E. Project: Preparing bid documents and estimate to resurface Lincoln Way from Tommy Henrich N.W. to 3rd St. N.E. Rehab sanitary and storm manholes. Storm inlet rehabilitation and curb ramp installation. Bid opening was held on July 30, 2008. The apparent low bidder was Superior Paving, Inc. with a bid of $254,346.47. 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 February 21, 2007. 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 February 21, 2007. 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 26, 2007. Paving completed week of June 25, 2007. Homes are currently being constructed. 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 approved 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 No. 1 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 8. 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. Project has been put on hold by developer. 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 22. 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 No. 2: Plat approved by Planning Commission and Council. Construction to begin in fall 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. Allotment released to City of Massillon on May 6, 2008. 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. Allotment released to City of Massillon on May 6, 2008. 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 16, 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 St. 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/material. 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, addressing, maps and permits. Continuing to 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. The bid opening was held on July 29, 2008. Scassa Asphalt, Inc. was the apparent low bidder with a bid of $238,999.00. Work will begin in August 2008. Outdoor Warning Sirens: Bids were opened June 24, 2008. American Signal Corporation was the successful low bidder with a bid of $181,692.30. Work will begin in august 2008. Web Site: The Engineering Department web site has been completed and will be updated on an ongoing basis.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: 1. The City of Massillon was named the recipient of an Award of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. HUD recognized the City for fulfilling its mission of using CDBG dollars to meet residents most serious and priority need in a timely and expeditious manner over the past 5 years. The CD Director received this HUD award on behalf of the City at the Ohio Conference of Community Development (OCCD) Annual Meeting in Columbus. 2. The City’s FY 2007 CDBG Program ended June 30 and its FY 2008 Program Year began July 1. The City is awaiting formal notification from HUD regarding the FY 2008 entitlement grant. The CD Department is in the process of preparing its annual performance report for submission to HUD. 3. The CD Department continued to participate in meetings with the Visconsi Company regarding the proposed sale and redevelopment of Genshaft Park. 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 Director continued to participate in a County-wide economic development committee working with the Stark County Board of Commissioners regarding identifying mego-sites to promote a large scale economic development project in the County. 5. The CD Director participated in a strategic planning session with the Stark County Intergovernmental Council on Homelessness.

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. 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 for possible discrimination. The Department submitted a complaint to the Ohio Civil Rights Commission (OCRC) regarding discrimination due to the tenant’s disability. I attended the Walnut Hills Resident Association meeting. Activities for the organization were discussed which included plans for several upcoming event. A basketball camp was conducted at L.C. Jones Park for children in different age categories. The camp was well attended and the Association considered it a huge success. Participants ended the week with a celebration which included hot air balloon rides sponsored by ReMax. As reported by Michele, the children enjoyed the basketball camp, celebration and hot air balloon rides. I participated in a Community Services of Stark County Loan Review Committee meeting. We reviewed existing small business loans and an application for a new loan. This program is funded by the Ohio Department of Development and is for low income residents who are starting a business. I participated in a Western Stark Medical Clinic Board meeting. The various committees reported, along with the President and staff reports. As Chairperson, I gave an update on the Nominating and the House and Properties Committees. I also represented the Board at a luncheon sponsored by the Northeast Ohio College of Medicine (NEOCOM). At the luncheon, Dr. Dunham was honored by the NEOCM for mentoring interns who serve at the Clinic. One full Housing Rehabilitation contract was signed after I conducted a per-construction meeting, one project was completed and one is progressing. Four applications were accepted to participate in the Emergency Housing Rehabilitation Program. Two contracts were signed, three projects were completed and three are progressing. Three applications were approved to participate in the Home Buyer’s Assistance Program, and, down payment and closing cost assistance was provided to two new home buyers.

BUILDING: Permits Issued: New Dwellings 2 @ $380,000.00; Dwelling Alterations & Additions 33 @ $127,965.00; Commercial (Alterations & Additions) 5 @ $67,145.00; Garages & Carports 1 @ $3,650.00; Garage Alterations 1 @ $1,500.00; Miscellaneous 1 @ $$0.00; Swimming Pools 3 @ $35,112.00; Accessory Buildings 4 @ $16,850.00; Fences 10 @ $14,945.00; Razings 2 @ $1,750.00; Total Permits Issued: 62 @ $648,917.00. Inspections: Building 84; Electrical 64; Plumbing 26; Heating 38; Housing 117; Total Inspections: 329.

STREETS: Cold Mix: 2 tons; Hot Mix: 75.78 tons; #57 Gravel: 20.92 tons. Patched streets throughout entire City; Swept streets throughout entire City; Removed advertisement signs from tree lawns and telephone poles throughout entire City; Cleaned off catch basins throughout entire City; Catch basin repairs throughout entire City; Mowed and weeded throughout entire City; Set up stage for concerts: July 6,13,20,27,31,2008; Delivered barricades for block parties and 4th of July: 7/3/2008: 1235 Providence N.E.; 1062 Irvington N.E. 7/7/2008: St. John’s United Church of Christ – 101 Tremont S.E. 7/11/2008: 1234 – 6th Street S.W. 7/31/2008: 103 Houston S.W. Delivered dressing trailer to Barberton-Lake Anna for rental on 7/11/2008; Sprayed weed killer on RT21 center wall to kill weeds growing cracks; Cleaned out retention basin at Tremont & 2nd St. S.W. and hauled away 4 truck loads of debris.

SEWER/WASTE COLLECTIONS: Our new customers numbered 44 and we had 40 customers whose service was discontinued. We picked up extra items for customers at 203 locations at an additional cost of $1,855.00. New Customers 44; Permanently Discontinued 40; Temporarily Discontinued 5; Resume Service to Delinquent Customers, Paid in Full 14; Resume Service to Regular Customers 4; Transfers 3; Misses 13; Misc. Messages 20; Total of Clean-Ups with Charge 203; Total Charges for Clean-Ups $1,855.00; Dumpster Activity-Containers Placed Temporarily 4; Total Charges for Dumpsters $215.00; Services Donated at No Charge $2,349.00; Empty Baskets Main Street 2x Week $400.00; Bags from Community Service Workers $150.00; Health Department Clean-Ups $150.00; Service to City Buildings $1,649.00.

INCOME TAX: Collections were down 4.32% from same time last year. For 2008, our total tax collections are up .24%. As always, these figures have been balanced with the records in the Auditor’s office. It appears that the withholding payments due for June and the Second Quarter are a little slower coming into the office this year. I do expect that the revenue for August will be up to compensate for the lower income in July. Employee withholdings were down 1.3% from same time last. Business profits were down 45.4% and taxes received from individuals were down 9.7%.

HEALTH NURSE: Clinics: Well Child Clinics: Infant & Preschool Age Patients 7; School Age Patients 3; Referred to Specialist or Private Physician 1. Immunization Clinics: Attended 63; Immunizations Administered 193. Hypertension Screening: Attended 13; Referred for Follow-Up 2. TB Testing Clinics: Administered 18; Positive Reactors Referred for X-ray 0. WIC Clinics: Initial Certifications 24; Re-certifications 86; Individual Midcert 37; Nutrition Education 108; Caseload 801. Community Nursing: Field Visits 82; Auxiliary Visits 593. School Visits 0. Miscellaneous: The nurses held a Zostavax Clinic, attended by 3 patients. There is a clinic date planned for August. The drug company has informed us that there may be shipping delays for a few months. A Newborn Home Visit meeting was attended by both nurses and Mrs. Miller attended the Safe Kids Coalition. This group was kind enough to donate 4 bicycle helmets for the Health Department to use as prizes at the Funfest, Sat., August 9, 2008. The nursing division has been investigating outbreaks of Shigella in two outbreaks over the pat two months. To date we have over 30 confirmed cases. This is a very time intensive job and at this point there are still new cases being reported almost daily.

GOLF COURSE: Golf Course Revenue: We gathered $137,253.52 this month. Our year to date total is $467,254.28. This month was very good at the Legends. The weather was very cooperative and our play increased especially with the specials that we have offered. Golf Course: Golf course is still in good condition although it has not rained the course is still playing well. We had a few irrigation issues but the crew took care of the manual watering. July Specials: *45 lunch specials sold for a total of $1,373.00 (18 holes/cart/lunch). *67 people on Fridays after 1:00 p.m. for a total of $1,675.00 (Excellent turnout because this is typically a slow period). *47 people Monday-Thursday: 11:30-1:30 foursome 19/cart/large range bucket of balls $1,175.00. Miscellaneous Sales: Detail by Inventory Department using Fore Reservations. Green Fees (7/2007) $104,942.35 (7/2008) $104,748.70; Cart Fees (7/2007) $4,338.00 (7/2008) $4,920.00; Driving Range (7/2007) $2,429.00 (7/2208) $2,687.00; Gift Certificates (7/2007) $1,057.00 (7/2008) $589.00; Annual Memberships (7/2007) $5,075.00 (7/2008) $0.00; Hotel Green Fees (7/2007) $4,574.00 (7/2008) $7,683.00; House Charges (7/2007) $10,531.86 (7/2008) $16,620.82.

SENIOR CENTER: Activities: *Chorus sang at nursing homes; Canton Christian Home and Bethany and rehearsed new music. *Bowlers on their summer schedule on Wednesday only. *Altercare of Navarre presented a home safety talk. *First Picnic in the Park held with 83 in attendance. *Our Christmas in January 2009 project for the MOW shit ins and Ascera Care Hospice completed 300 sock snowmen ready. *All regularly scheduled activities continue. *Boy Scout leaders, Radio Club, Legal Aid, TOPS and Garden Club continue to meet here. Volunteer Hours: June 1,074; July 1,090. Director: Attended two SARTA Board meetings and Literacy Commission meeting.

EEO: There were no projects in the City that required the attention of this office for the purpose of insuring compliance with the City of Massillon’s Affirmative Action Policies and Laws. I attended the monthly meeting of the Civil Service Commission. The commission elected new officers to preside over the operations of the Commission. The Ohio Rights Commission conducted an investigation in regards to the Patricia Lackey discrimination allegations and concluded that “Based on the investigation conducted in this matter, the Ohio Civil Rights Commission determined that there is No Probable Cause to believe that the Ohio Revised Code, section 4112 had been violated.”

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INCOME TAX; PARKS &
RECREATION; GOLF COURSE;
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MEALS PROGRAM; PARKS