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Building official Gladys told council Cromer has worked with the city for nearly 12 years, advancing from property maintenance and code enforcement to plumbing, electrical and HVAC inspector certifications through an on-the-job mentoring program. Gladys said Cromer completed the program and received the chief building official credential, the highest state certification available for municipal building staff.

\"Tom recently just recently tested and was approved by the state of Ohio Board of Building Standards to receive the highest certification available by the state, which is the chief building official certification,\" Gladys said during his report to council.

Gladys said self-sufficiency — having required certifications in-house — is uncommon outside large cities and noted the city has written agreements with the City of Brunswick and the Medina County Building Department to provide required redundancies to each other.

Council members congratulated Cromer for his work and professionalism. No formal action was required; the report was delivered as part of departmental updates.

Background and next steps

The state requires redundancy in personnel certifications; Gladys said Medina will continue to assist Brunswick and Medina County under existing agreements. No budget or staffing changes were proposed at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - 3/24/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Medina building department announced Tom Cromer earned Ohio chief building official certification, making the department self-sufficient under state certification redundancy requirements.","taxTitle","Medina City Council, Medina City, Medina, Medina County, Ohio","taxId",70524,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_32":76,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":77,"_40":78,"_42":79,"_44":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6110914,"Fifth graders present playground design survey results for Jump Park renovation",133,499000,632000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2755638-6d8934a83e1904b6389cd2f66d1cd762&start=499&end=632","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2755638-6d8934a83e1904b6389cd2f66d1cd762/thumbnail_499000.jpg","/articles/6110914/Ohio/Fifth-graders-present-playground-design-survey-results-for-Jump-Park-renovation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6110914-05e3c855976ed4bf86bbff7a7b45bce2/orig.mp4?Expires=1769863238&Signature=Qb8yRdEbdqnp83-rw1GJxyThmmYEJJyvtk6l9AFVnjLIxPTDDXpuuCgBlazmu7ZRgfubFoJh8zpFXx1TLFy0y0LaXbrM-X3y60XK1efLjIEAEgGTKzcXOijEEkTm~6SKMSwZGq3BC8eIOxsXTjLM6dVngMeCKVN2oEsEGEZyhdS9FUa9K5EKoLTWZzyTvRjSh1EzzIv2-JMVXsgQA9Bc~aoQdN8PUoqVBAb8FMq3Q7n-oLxTWo8~bkUkFSAuRZmB4n~sFY8xAzj58dXJmh0c2kfqe~PZPPT4YBmBRTqXssW7Qs-W0OOIBQWBv474TOKznqZjBDvBNfwMrheCDHJujw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fifth-grade students from Northrop Elementary presented their class survey and design recommendations for renovating Jump Park during the council's public comment portion.

The students said they surveyed pupils at Northrop, Finn and Claget schools to learn children’s preferences. The students reported younger children favored swings, zip lines, tunnels and mazes; older elementary students requested tire swings, zip lines and climbing features; middle school respondents preferred swings, monkey bars, a climbing wall, a tire swing and bungee dribbling. The group said a majority of children liked the idea of keeping wood in the design and that any recycled lumber would be considered.

Students also recommended inclusive features: ramps, adaptive swings, Braille signage, lower basketball hoops and rubber surfacing to accommodate children with disabilities.

\"We appreciate the time that you have given us today, and we hope that you take our feedback into consideration,\" said Andrew, one of the student presenters for the class capstone project led by teacher Colleen Worley.

Parks and Recreation Director Worley told council he will use the students’ input to develop a conceptual drawing and arrive at a budget. He said the children’s participation will be valuable to the replacement planning process.

Next steps

Director Worley said staff will incorporate the students' feedback, prepare conceptual designs and present budget options to council for future consideration. No formal council action was taken at the meeting; the presentation was part of the public-introduction segment.

This presentation occurred during the meeting’s introduction of visitors and was recorded in the minutes as public comment.","Fifth-grade students from Northrop Elementary presented survey results and accessibility recommendations to Medina City Council for a Jump Park replacement plan.",{"_32":88,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":89,"_40":90,"_42":91,"_44":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6110919,"Council approves four measures including water‑main project and school equipment donation; one abstention",306,710000,1016000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2755638-6d8934a83e1904b6389cd2f66d1cd762&start=710&end=1016","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2755638-6d8934a83e1904b6389cd2f66d1cd762/thumbnail_710000.jpg","/articles/6110919/Ohio/Council-approves-four-measures-including-watermain-project-and-school-equipment-donation-one-abstention","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6110919-496f59487518a8e9f22340b252460374/orig.mp4?Expires=1769863238&Signature=Ccmv~Mz0P8AU14kVh2PKnlxAR9hwQxlD8stwoCc1gcA2E2MTI-VB5RcgkxvtQdOf0q86IPqNxDwAAX9OAtPL52sTOHd99-xE5s6VnSMZk-hG~P7PNS6kDS0yJ8m~qUbwVUYoV46wLu6kPTFf0E~xnZ~Mq3vJ7xcHWXc~YFuGUlnRe9JL3qeDLH6xNIjdxckL0oxXNQHVB-APFbEecenitTnK5wfOWi99LY7x6sIFy3wEbffrxZpDQnIEkCxX1rKJxB98J27zDq0FX0a8deAQDqFKmTrhh4AxqKC1~jHRsf5i1kPp72wiU352Kev7UfzCUZGMHDMjBeqUxG0~3iJekw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Medina City Council approved multiple routine and project-related measures on a meeting that included public presentations by local students.

The council voted 6-0 not to object to the renewal of D-1, D-2 and D-6 liquor permits for Styx Acquisition, LLC, approved four pieces of legislation including an emergency-authorized water main project needed before a July store opening, authorized a water service connection outside the city limits, and authorized a grant application for permitting software. The council also approved donating used Dell computers and Meraki cameras to Medina City Schools; that donation passed 5-0 with one abstention by Councilman Shields.

The actions affect local infrastructure planning and intergovernmental transfers of retired city equipment. Councillors said the water‑main work is time-sensitive because it supports redundancy for the South Court water tower and service to a new Acme store anticipated to open this summer.

Key votes and outcomes

- Liquor permit (Styx Acquisition, LLC, 275 Forest Meadows Drive): motion not to object — passed 6-0. Roll call recorded votes as: Simmons, Simpson, Coyne, Hare, Rose and Shields — all “yes.”

- Resolution 57-25: authorizes the mayor to submit a 2024 Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant application to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency for Community Development Department permitting and code-enforcement software (up to 75% of first-year setup and license). Motion to approve — passed 6-0 (Simmons, Simpson, Coyne, Hare, Rose, Shields “yes”).

- Ordinance 58-25: authorizes a water service connection at 5784 Wadsworth Road (Mountville Township) to serve a proposed house on a lot just outside the city — passed 6-0 (Simmons, Simpson, Coyne, Hare, Rose, Shields “yes”).

- Ordinance 59-25: authorizes advertising for bids and awarding a contract for the South Court Water Main Loop Project (Job No. 1181). The council adopted the emergency clause so construction can finish before the Acme opening in July; emergency clause and ordinance adoption each passed 6-0 (Simmons, Simpson, Coyne, Hare, Rose, Shields “yes”).

- Resolution 60-25: donates surplus Dell computers and Meraki cameras to Medina City Schools. Shields abstained because the equipment was donated to his employer; the resolution passed with five yeas and one abstention (Simmons, Simpson, Coyne, Hare, Rose “yes”; Shields “abstain”).

What the votes mean

Resolution 57-25 authorizes the mayor to seek state Hazard Mitigation Assistance funds to cover a majority of the first-year costs for new permitting and code-enforcement software for Community Development. Ordinance 58-25 permits a single water service connection outside city limits after coordination with the county; city staff said the county raised no objection. Ordinance 59-25 advances a planned water-main loop intended to provide filling redundancy for the South Court water tower and to serve the Acme facility; staff requested the emergency clause to meet the retailer’s opening timeline.

Next steps and implementation

- If awarded, grant funds under Resolution 57-25 will be used for software setup and licensing (the resolution specifies up to 75% of first-year costs). The council provided adoption votes; staff will proceed with the grant application.

- For the South Court Water Main Loop Project (Ordinance 59-25), staff will advertise for bids and return with a recommended award to execute construction prior to Acme’s planned July opening.

- The equipment donation to Medina City Schools (Resolution 60-25) will proceed following the council vote; Shields’ abstention was recorded and noted as a conflict-avoidance measure.

Votes at the meeting were recorded by roll call and are reflected above as announced during the session.","Medina City Council voted unanimously on a liquor permit non-objection and three ordinance/resolution items, and approved a donation of used computers and cameras to Medina City Schools with one abstention.","actionData","errors"]

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