| Weekly Update to City Council November 7, 2008 |
| Wednesday, November 12, 2008 9:10:38 AM - Middletown Ohio |
Weekly Update to City Council
from the City Manager
November 7, 2008
Employee Injury
Officer Malcolm Tipton was injured chasing an individual wanted on a warrant. He fell and fractured his knee cap, among other injuries. He had surgery this week and will be recuperating for at least 4 – 6 weeks. We wish him a speedy recovery.
Red Light Cameras
The proposals for the red light camera vendors were opened on 11/7; we hope to have a recommendation ready for Council in the near future.
Health District Discussion
The Mayor, Dave Winfough, Russ Carolus and I met to discuss the timeline for examination of the creation of a Combined Health District with the County, Hamilton and other jurisdictions. We also discussed simply contracting with the County for health services, like the City of Fairfield. The Combined District will take a couple of years or more to work through the system of multiple entities. Contracting with the County is always an option that could be explored much quicker.
My bottom line is to reduce the general fund subsidy to the health department to $100,000 per year or less. Currently we subsidize the health department by $265,000. While we have a great staff and provide high quality health services, my priority would be to spend less in health and more in police, fire and streets.
Our decision was to continue working toward a combined health district, but in the mean time, the subsidy to the health dept. would be reduced each year.
Harassment Prevention Training
All employees received harassment prevention training this week. This completes the mandatory training for the year. In 2008, we provided ethics and harassment prevention training for all employees. In 2009 we will provide diversity training for all employees.
Grant Received
The Fire Division received a grant from the Middletown Community Foundation for approximately $17,000 to purchase two Stryker "Power Cots" which help to reduce injuries to personnel and allow them to better perform their jobs.
Former Senior Center
We are still seeking a use for this building. It is estimated that about $500,000 in work needs to be done to the building.
Event Manager Meeting
We are having an event managers meeting this week to discuss city services provided for the various events around town. We want to assist the events in remaining successful and at the same time ensure that there is some consistency in the provision of city services for events. In addition, there may be joint promotional activities that the city or the convention and visitor’s bureau can assist with.
Upcoming Events
November 11 Board of Health meeting, 7:30 a.m., Conference Room 2C
November 11 Veterans Day Memorial, Woodside Cemetery and Arboretum,
American Legion Post 218
November 12 Chamber of Commerce Economic Forecast luncheon, Noon –1:30, Chamber of Commerce, 1500 Central Ave., $25 Chamber members (Council Members, please advise Betsy if you plan to attend)
November 12 Planning Commission meeting, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers
November 13 Bodyworks Massage and Fitness Center Open House, Noon – 3:00 p.m., 1004 N. University Blvd.
November 15 Middletown Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert, 8:15 p.m.Finkelman Auditorium.
November 18 City Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers
November 22 MUM Yum Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Johnston Hall
November 22 Murder Mystery dinner theatre performance, 6:00 p.m., location TBA. Contact Kristen Mulligan for reservations at 424-5539. Sponsored by the Middletown Historical Society.
November 23 Holiday Affair on the Square, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., Art Central District
November 27-28 Thanksgiving Holiday – City Building closed
November 28 Light up Middletown Parade/Opening
Have a great week!
Judy
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