MAYOR’S MONTHLY REPORT
OCTOBER 2008

FIRE: The department responded to a total of 32.7 alarms. This averages to 11.35 alarms per day. There were 60 fire alarms, 17 public service calls and 250 rescue and EMS calls. The total estimated fire loss was $18,000.00. There were no injuries due to fire. 10/2/2008: I attended the LOGIC Board meeting and also an LEPC Training and Exercise Planning Committee meeting. 10/7/2008: Annual ladder testing was completed. 10/13/2008: I attended 1st Ward Town Hall meeting. 10/14/2008: I met with Affinity Hospital security officials about the recent changes in combining the two hospitals. 10/15/2008: I attended a special LOGIC Board meeting to discuss agency contracts. 10/16/2008: I met with Affinity Occupational Health members to discuss annual physicals and SCBA fit-testing for 2009. 10/22/2008: I attended a special meeting between Governance Board (Central Dispatch) members and Stark County Fire Chiefs. 10/26/2008: The department responded to Crown Cork and Seal where 800-1,000 gallons of solvent product had leaked into an overflow container. 10/28/2008: I attended Affinity Medical Center’s Open House to showcase their new Cardiac Cath Lab and Open Heart Surgery suites. 10/29/2008: The police and fire departments squared off in a flag football game for charity. The game was held at the new indoor facility at WHS. Though the FD lost, the effort by both departments is to be commended. 10/31/2008: Inspector Winters took the Tower truck to the Recreation Center for Halloween festivities. October is Fire Prevention month and our Fire Prevention Bureau has been busy with school intervention and also public awareness. Routine inspections are becoming commonplace once again, a practice that was probably discontinued about 15 years ago. The Fire Prevention Bureau is doing an excellent job and I applaud them for their efforts. The City of Massillon invested a lot of time, effort and money in solving recent arson crimes. The sentencing and restitution orders given at the judicial level would seem to indicate this time, effort and money are wasted. I would hope this is a trend that does not continue.

POLICE: Arrests: Total Adult Arrests 60; Total Juvenile Arrests 12; Summons/Citations Issued 12. Incidents: Total Calls 1,858; Security Checks Performed-Residences & Business Locations 267; Incident Cases Reported 76; Crimes Against Property Reported 125; Crimes Against Persons Reported 84; Accident Reports 87; Traffic Citations Issued 143; Alarms 112; Miles of Road Patrol (Mileage from previous month) 37,002. Officers: Compensatory Hours Used 222.6; Sick Hours Used 180.0; Personal Hours Used 79.0; Compensatory Hours Earned 637.0; Overtime Hours Earned 374.6.

TRAFFIC CONTROL: The MPD issued a total of 143 traffic citations, this being 10 less than same time last year. The MPD made 20 arrests for OVI, this being 1 less than same time last year. Radar citations totaled 6, this being 3 more than same time last year. The MPD handled a total of 85 traffic accidents, this being 7 less than same time last year. There were 55 property damage accidents, 9 injury accidents, no fatal accidents and 31 accidents that occurred on private property. Of the above accidents, there were 12 hit-skip accidents. There were 3 accidents that occurred as a direct result of alcohol and/or drugs. There were 0 motorcycle, 0 bicycle and 1 pedestrian accident. The MPD investigated 15 accidents involving juveniles that resulted in 2 injuries. There were 58 motor vehicles towed by the MPD, this being 30 less than same time last year. Of the above tows, 21 vehicles were towed from traffic accidents, 17 as a direct result of an arrest, 14 for parking violations, 5 for traffic offense of some type, 1 stolen/recovered vehicle and there no miscellaneous towed vehicles. The traffic officer mailed 8 certified letters in regards to junk and/or abandoned motor vehicles. The traffic officer mailed 7 title searches to the State of Ohio, Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The traffic officer was able to junk or title 6 motor vehicles. The traffic officer issued or acted upon 20 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 8 parking citations. As of the last day of the month, there were 23 motor vehicles sitting upon the Police Impound Lots. Of these 23 vehicles, several are waiting for court order to dispose of them. Summary: Accidents 21 YTD 325; Traffic 5 YTD 54; Parking 14 YTD 150; Arrests 17 YTD 176; STL/REC 1 YTD 11; Misc. 0 YTD 3; Totals: 58 YTD 719.

METERMAID; Total number of tickets issued 140; By parking enforcement 127; By police officers 4; Towed vehicles with tickets 9. Outstanding tickets 428. Total number of PAID violations 113; Number of parking permits issued 246. Revenue received from PAID violations (including hearing fees) $982.50; Revenue received from parking permits $2,580.00. Total Revenue: $3,562.50.

ENGINEERING: ANNEXATION: Poets Glen Area Annexation: The petition was filed with Stark County on February 5, 2008. The hearing was held in City Council Chambers on 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. Approval was denied by Judge Sinclair on July 25, 2008. The Township has filed an appeal and currently awaiting a ruling. 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 was held on August 15, 2008 at 8:30 a.m., currently awaiting for the court’s decision. The court has denied the Township’s appeal. Awaiting to see if the Township appeals to a higher court. 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 in October 2008. Pre-construction meeting was held September 17, 2008. Awaiting approval from the railroad for a temporary crossing. 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 26, 2006. 32nd Bridge Replacement: Survey work has been completed and the design is 100% complete. This project will replace the existing bridge structure with a concrete box culvert. Other components of the project are the relocation of sanitary and storm sewers and street resurfacing within the project limits. OPWC approved the funding request. Project will commence in 2009. 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. 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 received a supplemental loan in the amount of $525,000.00 from the Ohio Water Development Authority, which was added to the total current loan amount. 27th Street/Bison Avenue Sanitary Sewer: The design work is 98% completed. This project would be completed to asses 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 100% completed. This project was submitted to OPWC for funding and was not approved. Seeking other funding sources for construction in 2009. STREETS: Wales Rd./SR 241 Resurfacing: Resurfacing from Lincoln Way to Hills & Dales will be done in 2009 with a grant from ODOT and local funds. 9th Street S.W. Reconstruction: Currently compiling survey data and design work is 40% completed. Nave/Erie St. Intersection Improvement: Currently analyzing improving the intersection. 2008 Street Resurfacing: Project was out to bid. The bid opening date was August 13, 2008. Since bids were over 10% of the engineer’s estimate, the project will be re-evaluated and re-bid. Due to the lack of funds, this project will be re-bid in 2009. 2008 Target Area Street Resurfacing: The bid opening date was August 13, 2008. Project will be awarded to J.D. Mining, Inc. located in Magnolia, OH. Currently preparing contracts and documents. Pre-construction meeting held September 30, 2008. To begin week of October 27, 2008. 2008 Lincoln Way W./Lincoln Way E. Project: Bid opening was held on July 30, 2008. The apparent low bidder was Superior Paving, Inc. with a bid of $254,346.47. Currently preparing contract documents. Pre-construction meeting held September 4, 2008. The paving portion of this project will be completed in the spring of 2009. 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. Punch list items completed and released to City October 20, 2008. Ballinger Estates Phase No. 2: Preliminary plat approved by Planning Commission December 13, 2006. Final plat approved by Planning Commission 2/21/07. Re-zoning passed by Council. Plans have been approved, construction began week of July 16, 2007. Sewers and streets 100% completed. Working on completing punch list items. 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 100% completed. Transferred to Nancy Villas (Perciballi). Houses being built. Working on punch list items. 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. Working on completing punch list items. Forest Hills No. 3: Plat recorded and plans re-approved. Construction began July 2004. Curb installed week of August 23, 2004. Asphalt installed and as-builts received. Punch list items to be completed. Awaiting installation of the street lights and asphalt repairs. 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. Re-construction 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 8th. Street light installation completed. St. Luke Development: Plat approved by Planning Commission and Council. Plans approved May 20, 2004. St. Luke received the PTI on August 25, 2004. Performance Bond received. Construction had begun on sanitary sewer. Plat recorded at County. Sanitary sewer installation completed. Waiting for 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 22nd. Sanitary sewer installation began week of September 19th. Final plat approved by Planning Commission July 13, 2005 and Council September 6, 2005. Underground utilities completed. Curb installed week of April 17, 2006. Asphalt completed. Sewer testing completed. Homes being built. Sippo Reserves Allotment Phase No. 2: Plat approved by Planning Commission and Council. Construction to begin spring 2009. University Village No. 9: Preliminary plat submitted and approved by Planning Commission December 10, 2003. Variance granted for plat at February Planning Commission meeting. Plans approved May 2004. Grading work began July 2004. Utility work began week of August 23, 2004. Curb placed October 27, 2004. Asphalt paving done week of November 8, 2005. Plat recorded. Construction 100% completed. Telephone pole finally removed from roadway. Street lights installed. Punch list items to be completed. Westbrook Estates 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. Approve by Council. Grading work 75% completed. Utility work began the week of April 16, 2007. Utilities 75% completed. Grading for roadway and concrete curb. Woodland Creek: Preliminary plat approved. Plans approved by City and by EPA. Plat for condo phase recorded at County. Condominiums are completed. MISCELLANEOUS: 151 Lincoln Way East Improvements: Due to finances this project will be re-bid in 2009. SR241/Tremont Intersection Improvements: ODOT approved grant. To be constructed in 2009. Design and survey of intersection 40%. 27th/Lincoln Way East Intersection Improvements: ODOT approved grant. To be constructed in 2009. Design and survey of intersection 40%. Ohio Utility Protection/Safety Committee: Next meeting date has not been set. Storm Water Report: Preparing to submit 2008 Annual Report. Storm Water Mapping: 96% completed. SE drawings completed/SD drawings. Subdivision Mapping: 50% completed PS drawing/SD drawings. Editing to include subdivision information: replats, vacations, dedications. Sanitary Sewer Mapping: 96% completed. SE drawings completed/SD 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 the transferring of items to ESRI. Setting hyperlinks. Modifying display and addressing and permits, maps. Continuing to update. Keuper Storm Sewer: Scassa Asphalt, Inc. was the apparent low bidder with a bid of $238,999.00. Work began October 6, 2008. Currently installing pipe. Meeting with Aqua Ohio on water line relocations. 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 began October 2008. Web Site: The Engineering Department web site has been completed and will be updated on an ongoing basis. Analyzing and updating current maps.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: 1. FY 2008 CDBG programs are now underway. The contract was awarded for target area street improvements. Sub-recipient agreements with local social service agencies have bee distributed. As part of the recently passed Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. Congress has appropriated additional HUD funding for a new Neighborhood Strategy Program, which will provide funding to local communities for dealing with foreclosed and abandoned. However, HUD set a minimum funding level of $2 million per community and Massillon did not qualify for a direct grant. Instead, the City will be seeking funding allocated by the State of Ohio for this program. These funds can be used for the following activities: 1) purchase & rehabilitation of foreclosed homes; 2) establishment of land banks; 3) demolition of blighted structures; and, 4) redevelopment of vacant or demolished properties. The CD and Housing Directors attended the fall meeting of the Ohio Conference of Community Development (OCCD), which included a substantive briefing on the new NSP Program. Senator George Voinovich attended the NSP seminar and spoke about this program. The Ohio Department of Development also participated in this meeting but made no announcement regarding its proposed distribution of NSP funds. The CD Department is preparing for this program by developing a database of foreclosed and abandoned properties. These can then be mapped to show areas of greatest need for NSP funding. 2. The CD Director also attended the following meeting: *Stark County Minority Business Conference; *Massillon City Planning Commission; *OCCD Fall Quarterly Meeting; *Massillon Public Library Board of Trustees.

HOUSING: The department received approximately 65 calls and visits regarding Fair Housing laws and tenant/landlord issues. It was necessary to provide information to numerous tenants and landlords regarding their rights. 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. There is currently one housing discrimination complaint filed with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. I participated in a Community Building Partnership (CBP) of Stark County Executive Committee meeting. We discussed expanding the Executive Committee to include a new member to represent the lending community. We also discussed the 2009 Operating Support Program projections which included funding options and other issues. I attended a Neighborhood Partnership Grant Program meeting. This was an opportunity for Massillon residents to obtain information about the process to organize a neighborhood association and the financial assistance that is available. There are currently nine organized neighborhood associations in Massillon. The efforts of these organizations greatly improve the community. Several residents from a far west side neighborhood attended and expressed interest in forming an association. Also, some of the existing association members attended. I attended the Walnut Hills Residents Association meeting. Activities for the organization were discussed which included plans for holiday parties and donations of non-perishable food items for the food baskets. The basketball camp for next summer and a party for the 10th anniversary of the association were also discussed. Also, Lifesong Church has been holding outdoor services at L.C. Jones Park. They have recently purchased a building) former nursing home) in the neighborhood as a permanent site for their church. I participated in a Stark county Housing Trust Fund (SCHTF) Board meeting. Discussed at the meeting were reports regarding CBP/SCICH status and various ideas for dedicated funding sources. I participated in the Stark County Housing Task meeting. Discussed at the meeting were reports regarding the Homeless Collaborative and Save Our Homes (SOH) Coalition. The featured speakers were from Stark County Regional Planning Commission and the City of Canton’s Department of Development. The topic of discussion was Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funding to assist in the redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed homes. They provided information regarding the funding that will be received by the County and Canton. Massillon will be applying to the state for funding under this program. I participated in a Family Economic Success (FES) meeting. Discussed at the meeting were program updates, the schedule for promotional advertisements and other important activities on the agenda for 2008-2009. This program continues to be an excellent source for people to receive their tax refund and earned income tax credit quickly and free of charge. I participated in a Stark County Community Action Agency (SCCAA) site tour of some of the agency’s departments, including HEAP and HSWAP. We also visited several Head Start sites, including Alliance, Massillon and one in Canton. We stopped by a home which had been weatherized and observed the process to access the benefit of the insulation. It was a very informative day and rewarding day, especially, to see how these programs are positively improving the lives of Stark County residents. After the tour, I participated in the Governing Board meeting. The various committees, departments and Executive Director provided reports regarding the agency’s activities. The numerous programs offered through their agency are very valuable to adults and youth of Stark County. I participated in the Western Stark Medical Clinic Board of Directors meeting. The various committees reported. The Clinic continues to serve many people in the community who are uninsured or underinsured. Recently, one of my clients shared his story about how appreciative he is that the Clinic is here. Aane Aaby and I attended the Ohio Conference of Community Development, Inc. (OCCD) fall quarterly meeting and foreclosure session. Some of the topics included strategies for energy conservation and the recently passed Housing and Economic Recovery Act and dealing with foreclosures. We also had an informative session on the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Funding. Two applicants were approved to participate in the Home Buyer’s Assistance Program. One client received down payment and closing costs assistance and one client signed a contract for the rehabilitation portion. The rehabilitation portion for one project was completed and another progressing. Two contracts were signed for the Emergency Housing Rehabilitation Program and two projects were solicited to contractors. Two projects were completed and three are progressing. One applicant was approved in October for participation in the full Housing Rehabilitation Program and one project was completed. Ten letters of interest were mailed out from the waiting list, with five responses.

BUILDING: Permits Issued: New Dwellings 3 @ $452,450.00; Dwelling alterations & Additions 78 @ $419,659.00; Commercial (New Structure) 1 @ $0.00; Commercial (Alterations & Additions) 14 @ $111,240.00; Industrial (Alterations & Additions) 1 @ $2,000.00; Hospital Alterations 1 @ $1,500,000.00; Garages & Carports 1 @ $8,000.00; Garage Alterations 3 @ $2,338.00; Miscellaneous 4 @ $5,573.00; Swimming Pools 1 @ $43,151.00; Accessory Buildings 3 @ $20,500.00; Fences 6 @ $43,600.00; Razings 1 @ $4,000.00; Total Permits Issued: 117 @ $2,612,511.00. Inspections: Building (Kraft) 98; Plumbing (Kraft) 32; Heating (Kraft) 42; Electrical (Silla) 68; Code Enforcement (Saracina) 121; Code Enforcement (Rice) 27; Total Inspections: 388.

STREETS: Hot Mix: 40.64 Tons; #304 Limestone: 37.71. Patched streets throughout entire City; Swept streets throughout entire City; Cleaned off catch basins throughout entire City; Repaired catch basins throughout entire City; Removed advertisement signs from tree lawns and telephone poles throughout entire City; Mowed and weeded throughout entire City; Crack sealed streets: Walnut Rd. S.E.; South Erie St.; 29th St. N.W.; Lincoln Way West and Cyprus Dr. S.E.; 2 packer loads and 6 dump truck loads of bagged leaves picked up; Repaired guardrail at 17th and Hankins Rd. N.E.; Replaced 4 guardrail posts and 6 lag posts; 10/3/2008: Dropped off 4 barricades for block party at 1423 Woodforest N.W.; 10/22/2008: Installed new culvert pipe (80’-12” solid core pipe) at 353 Oak Manor N.E.; 10/24/2008: Dropped off 6 barricades for evening event at Thomas Russell House – 107-4th St. N.E.; Dropped off 4 barricades for block party at 3671 Silvercreek N.W.; Dropped off barricades around old high school for Massillon/McKinley Parade.

SEWER/WASTE COLLECTIONS: Our new customer numbered 34 and we had 39 customers whose service was discontinued. We picked up extra items for customers at 134 locations at an additional cost of $1,500.50. We are being told that our new waste packer should be delivered by the end of November. This will be a welcomed additional to our aging fleet and should reduce some repair costs. Summary: New Customers 34; Permanently Discontinued 39; Temporarily Discontinued 13; Resume Service to Delinquent Customers, Paid in Full 9; Resume Service to Regular Customers 6; Transfers 3; Misses 18; Misc. Messages 19; Total of Clean-Ups with Charge 134; Total of Charges for Clean-Ups $1,500.50; Dumpster Activity-Containers Placed Temporarily 3; Total Charges for Dumpsters $215.00; Services Donated at No Charge $2,289.00; Empty Baskets Main St. 1x Week $200.00; Bags from Community Service Workers $150.00; Health Dept. Clean-Ups $200.00; Service to City Buildings $1,649.00; Empty Dumpster at AJ Diana’s Yard waste bags $90.00.

INCOME TAX: Collections were down 4.97% from same time last year. Our total tax collections are up .17%. As always, these figures have been balanced with the Auditor’s Office. Employee withholdings were down 7.79% from same time last year. Business profits were up 24.12% and taxes received from individuals were down 23.15%.

HEALTH NURSE: Clinics: Well Child Clinics: Infant & Preschool Age Patients 11; School Age Patients 0; Referred to Specialist or Private Physician 1. Immunization Clinics: Attended 78; Immunizations Administered 196. Hypertension Screening: Attended 11; Referred for Follow-Up. TB Testing Clinics: Administered 10; Positive Reactors Referred for X-Ray 0. WIC Clinics: Initial Certifications 59; Re-certifications 118; Individual Midcert 39; Nutrition Education 116; Caseload 820. Community Nursing: Field Visits 35; Auxiliary Visits 392. Public flu clinics were begun with 246 people being vaccinated in October. School Visits: Massillon Christian School. Services Rendered: Completed hearing screening on grades K,1,3,5,7,9. Miscellaneous: Mrs. Miller presented a talk on the topic of immunizations to a group of about 20 pre-school moms at a local church. Due to the large number of calls, the nursing division held extra clinics again this month.

SENIOR CENTER: Activities: *Honored volunteer workers with dinner at Otterbein United Methodist Church. 66 in attendance. *Fall foliage van trip to Hanoverton and lunch at The Spread Eagle. *Fund raiser at Cici’s Pizza and the Fall Harvest at the Center. Very good turnout and we are close to having what is needed to purchase a new TV for the Center. *The Center hosted a book discussion of “Nisei Daughter” as part of the One Book/One Community project of the Literacy Commission. We were pleased to have the author with us for the discussion. Coffee, tea and cookies were served provided by the volunteers and the Center. *The chorus sang at The Legends, The Landing, The Laurels Nursing Home and began rehearsal of Christmas music. We have a new pianist, Evelyn Bloomfield. *Volunteers went to the Library, Catholic Charities and to Whippledale for various projects. Volunteer Hours: 716.5 September; 1,262 October. Director: Attended one SARTA Board meeting, Civic Trust and Literacy Commission meeting.

EEO: I attended the pre-construction meetings for 2008 Target Street Resurfacing Project. I attended the monthly meeting of the Civil Service Commission and I am currently assisting the Commission with arranging the upcoming Civil Service Examination for the position of Secretary. The examination was held on Saturday, November 8th at W.H.S. The examination had a good turnout with 85% of those who signed up actually taking the test. The total number of candidates was calculated as 87. There were 99% women and 14% represented African-American candidates. I conducted two investigations that involved complaints alleging Sexual Harassment in the workplace.

WWT; HEALTH; ANIMAL
CONTROL; BUILDING;
STREETS; PAINT/SIGN; Please see attached sheets.
SAFETY; INCOME TAX;
PARKS/RECREATION;
GOLF COURSE; RECREATION;
YOUTH OUTREACH MEALS PROGRAM