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Jeremy Cinco told the board the path would run adjacent to existing sanitary sewer lines on the property and would provide county crews improved access to the lines. He said the parks district had requested a commissioners’ letter of support and that the same congressional community-projects fund also contains the county’s application for the Chippewa wastewater plant, so staff wanted direction from the board on whether the commissioners should provide a letter.

Commissioners indicated they had no objection to drafting a letter of support and that a letter from the board would likely carry more weight than one from an individual staff member; Jeremy Cinco said he would provide draft language and noted the park district’s deadline was at the end of the week. No budget commitment from the county was requested or approved during the discussion.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","April 22, 2025 – Medina County Commissioners' Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Sanitary engineering staff requested that commissioners consider a letter of support for a $500,000 parks-district grant to build an access path in the Chippewa area; commissioners agreed a board letter would be appropriate and asked for draft language.","taxTitle","Medina County, Ohio","taxId",18082,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6264890,"Medina County Job and Family Services reports SNAP, Medicaid caseloads and child welfare figures",101,1129970,1231800,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3095772-1a01f8a2c68484ada7c2e2aa7f06a512&start=1129&end=1231","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3095772-1a01f8a2c68484ada7c2e2aa7f06a512/thumbnail_1129970.jpg","/articles/6264890/Medina-County/Ohio/Medina-County-Job-and-Family-Services-reports-SNAP-Medicaid-caseloads-and-child-welfare-figures","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6264890-a033dacc22c26eed2022a4c594a26dd3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771017738&Signature=Hb3QXHxXjV0X2nay4DVS4~Xm4h2is2PiBRhmN7rf2aSRMUsk7QhVc5VXn19rh-ST-haQlIHZp-2XbZxRAZZ1~JmwRWNdPbxqsqdzvCMtfDa0XCKhTp~aysK4dVkV9SMBh8b5YV3Uxr3AVOCDWhlbapUoIc-eyMdbnJ9W4oiHlp8VsdegLq-wdPaR8s1YwiYeswNvLP3CrW54lnysxjbYxA~U6i8GPISFmG6cGatBNp-2DGxFJGcok-Xx1D8VNZMa4VVVnB4b2tlewLqBHrYVdm~4bOPLcWEGnVz2c0DAZ63WKnGIH2pccHNxMDY2agpSKxKPbr4KA-0J4o6gqLRhVQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Medina County Board of Commissioners — Debbie Kiley of Medina County Job and Family Services gave an update on benefits caseloads and child-welfare numbers, saying the agency continues to process thousands of marketplace and Medicaid-related applications and is managing a significant child-protective caseload.

\"We continue to maintain over 9,000 recipients of SNAP benefits and 27,000 Medicaid recipients,\" Kiley told commissioners. She said the agency is finishing up applications that arrived through the marketplace during last year’s open enrollment period and that several thousand applications were received in that process, creating additional processing workload.

Kiley reported that child support staff are working on about 5,900 cases and have collected more than $9,600,000 in current support since the beginning of the federal fiscal year. For child-protective services, she reported 111 children in care as of April 1: 15 living with relatives, 48 in nonrelative foster homes (some licensed by the agency, others by private organizations), 28 in treatment facilities for behavioral or mental-health needs, and 10 in foster homes that are ready to adopt. Kiley also said nine children are expected to emancipate this year and the agency is working with them on transition planning.

The commissioners asked no follow-up questions during the report; Kiley noted the ongoing workload tied to marketplace referrals and Medicaid eligibility screening.","Job and Family Services reported maintaining more than 9,000 SNAP recipients and about 27,000 Medicaid recipients; child protective services reported 111 children in care with 28 in treatment facilities and 10 in foster homes ready for adoption.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6264895,"Medina County transit reports rising ridership, pursues Drake and Howe connection as Laurel Square service ends",170,733680,903790,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3095772-1a01f8a2c68484ada7c2e2aa7f06a512&start=733&end=903","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3095772-1a01f8a2c68484ada7c2e2aa7f06a512/thumbnail_733680.jpg","/articles/6264895/Medina-County/Ohio/Medina-County-transit-reports-rising-ridership-pursues-Drake-and-Howe-connection-as-Laurel-Square-service-ends","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6264895-c99fe3ef92a3eeda135ed6bb64319dfa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771017738&Signature=R48AgQ5ubHaI5HANLFBOc~Jiaz-YSq6AqocKRqouI3edTo44i3yEuBlhpfHEGvYon6xQsxAJxGoqrUxNSFYU72Fofcc8hbFNGdKlRKkSOw1LM2gYwTqn7R~qJJ3XjXhEVjoS2TjgJUWnTxF5PYD65NXt6n-x5SXZseTgX80DMw29Rv3AXQA~2UKYLThXytVRtM1~ZeDd4g0FMb2YHb12TzNle45lShKXl6CHj~Mmsc1Auj8iiMWjpmYuN9dHbgM~Ts3G~nGEDui~mkorMnlVd1E6R6u83GAg46TvbA5MeMTokrgNwNWegYzoEE9TXei8lxTnaEuw4SpJUqz~jHni~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Medina County Board of Commissioners — Shannon Ryan, representing county transit, reported higher ridership in March compared with 2024 and said the system put out fewer vehicle miles and revenue miles, which the department interprets as greater efficiency.

\"We're down on total vehicle miles, and our revenue miles, which shows that we're more efficient with an increase in ridership,\" Ryan told the board. She said trips to essential services remain strong and that operations absorbed recent contract-negotiation adjustments without exceeding budgeted amounts.

Ryan said transit staff are pursuing a connection at the Drake and Howe stop to link Medina County service with regional providers similar to existing connections at Akron Metro in Fairlawn. The discussion followed an announcement that Laurel Square service will end on Monday, Aug. 18; Ryan said the county is working on a solution to provide more all-day access, with an aspirational 6 a.m.–6 p.m. service window for the Drake and Howe stop.

Commissioners praised the idea of a Drake and Howe connection as one that could reduce traffic and provide Brunswick residents better access to Cuyahoga County. The board also discussed regional comparisons on executive compensation and noted Medina County's transit operates with smaller administrative costs relative to some larger regional authorities.

Ryan said out-of-county transportation demand varies month to month; the department monitors the numbers weekly and adjusts shared-ride planning to reduce backtracking and increase shared rides.","Transit staff said March ridership rose compared with 2024 averages while vehicle miles fell, signaling improved efficiency; commissioners discussed pursuing a Drake and Howe bus-stop connection and noted Laurel Square service will end Aug. 18.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6264900,"Medina County commissioners plan review after notice of 30-year 100% TIF for Wadsworth residential project",363,1757629,2121085,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3095772-1a01f8a2c68484ada7c2e2aa7f06a512&start=1757&end=2121","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3095772-1a01f8a2c68484ada7c2e2aa7f06a512/thumbnail_1757629.jpg","/articles/6264900/Medina-County/Ohio/Medina-County-commissioners-plan-review-after-notice-of-30-year-100-TIF-for-Wadsworth-residential-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6264900-2bcb3eb0f9cfacca49e2cb322b89ba1d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771017738&Signature=MHLretUzErU4gnBY6lG79MjgfJiK6lo~n6J8qvU~LGfCW81HlIJgiTFxUSeScBac95R9XDpP4QhsvGTXTyHWhbhjqhVrSXN2LvGmPKD-x3fYZ-uHiKsRQ82Rthshl8shAGHvhayooqDn6Lm1JGz4tTV~ZSQBa4EydY2T-VhsgihbiuGyJc5k82LTcnv6BG-4QVFkKi2wmnUUHDxiozY0SqCoE-p6QxWaJzXdAcw9wor8NCWxhX240NT0z9kknZwiPpHHgkwR11j8n9W7MV47CBzE4adTkOn-~M8km0L8~vF-g40O-FzHvIOvIixBnD2C8ajFV9taoKIHcURSKl6iMQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Medina County Board of Commissioners — The Medina County Board of Commissioners said they will schedule an expanded discussion of a proposed tax-incentive district (TIF) in the City of Wadsworth after receiving formal notice of the proposal.

County staff reported the notice describes a 30-year, 100% TIF to finance public infrastructure tied to a project that would create 280 residential units (a mixture described in the notice as single-family and townhomes). Under Ohio law, local taxing authorities have a period in which to object when a proposed TIF exceeds a 10-year term or more than 75% of taxes are captured; the commissioners noted the proposal triggers those thresholds.

Commissioners expressed concern that a 30-year, 100% TIF would leave local school districts and other taxing authorities without the expected local tax revenue for an extended period. They directed staff to gather additional documentation and to invite subject-matter contributors — including Bethany Dentler, who they asked to provide further insight — and to bring the matter back for discussion at the May 6 meeting (or a special session if required). County staff said the notice had been received mid-April and that the board’s formal objection window is limited.

Commissioners asked staff to clarify what public improvements the TIF would fund (for example, whether infrastructure funding would include laterals to individual residential units or be limited to mainlines and shared infrastructure) and to obtain the project’s detailed cost list. They discussed potential precedent-setting effects if a residential project were approved on terms normally used for industrial or commercial developments and said the county should consider a cost-of-services study to better estimate long-term impacts on schools and county services.

No formal objection or vote was recorded at the meeting; commissioners said they intended to review the submitted materials before taking any position.","The commissioners said they will discuss and may object to a proposed 30-year, 100% tax-increment financing (TIF) district in Wadsworth that would support infrastructure for a 280-unit residential development; concerns centered on long-term school revenue loss and scope of public improvements.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6264905,"Medina County commissioners approve multiple resolutions on roadwork, finance, personnel and contracts",2101,43141,2144515,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3095772-1a01f8a2c68484ada7c2e2aa7f06a512&start=43&end=2144","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3095772-1a01f8a2c68484ada7c2e2aa7f06a512/thumbnail_43141.jpg","/articles/6264905/Medina-County/Ohio/Medina-County-commissioners-approve-multiple-resolutions-on-roadwork-finance-personnel-and-contracts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6264905-16cc3f5299a09ae796308f37a1d89dd9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771017738&Signature=i8YW0ylu921E76jyQY5r4dlMd0WReNT9peEzx7r8zAi4Np6j9VteE4YadevmXphPKovEc56NMh3leG98nixbgrwQ6TZ6Z2WgJOWXDtg6~s92PI2~kvyqheAAtbIkpkMmyKyxgvAPlSXj55o1dItF43knQq~vAZzUlaWWOFk~uvREZ602z9XLP~wNB4-xTzN6JBN9OSdfbDekZQhw1pPjLVma2wcGukX5iGJMuWzQVj2Fv83nuNcuHT8xDZe3niBMWMrAPKGRmibEommbMqdKFgdepPh1-GFFcogYHKU7lMq-HAKbLPRNrUFZkVyPIAfoqVTCZIL02VQ-d0zhyCGPnQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Medina County Board of Commissioners — The Medina County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a series of resolutions covering roadwork, engineering contracts, personnel actions and finance items during their regular meeting.

The commissioners approved minutes for recent meetings and passed multiple infrastructure resolutions brought by county engineering and sanitary engineering staff that included awards for township and county pavement marking projects, several resurfacing and bridge work summaries for last year, and a determination of the necessity to close Rhine Road for roadside construction. The board also approved professional services and construction inspection agreements related to the East Reagan riverbank project and the Marks Road water main replacement, and authorized change order No. 1 for the East Reagan riverbank relocation work.

In a separate set of votes, the board approved an amendment to the Medina County Solid Waste District yard-waste management services agreement and a personnel-resolution listing six hires, five rate increases, leaves of absence, a resignation and an appointment cancellation across multiple departments.

Brett Thomas presented a package of 12 finance resolutions that the board approved. Items included appropriation amendments, transfers of appropriations (including transfers for the county’s 2024 audit and a university building purchase), expenditure and revenue adjustments, creation of a new sundry fund tied to House Bill 366 vendor-license fee changes, acceptance of a $4,000 law-library equipment grant, travel expenses for county officials, and weekly bills totaling $1,309,539.08.

Matt Springer presented and the commissioners approved two resolutions regarding change orders for a restroom renovation project and establishing a $25,000 funding source for court-appointed special advocate (CASA) work that was included in this year’s budget. The board approved three JFS (Job and Family Services) resolutions: a subgrant agreement with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and two transfers between JFS funds.

The board accepted the resignations of Susan Myers and Melissa Pierce from the Medina County Mental Health and Recovery Board and appointed Matt Springer to the Medina County opioid settlement program funding committee to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Chris Jacobs. The board also approved a commendation for Chief Chad B. Myers on his retirement as chief of police for the Village of Westfield.

All recorded roll-call votes during the meeting registered “Yes” from Commissioners Sweatick, Hambley and Harrison; no “No,” “Abstain,” or “Recused” votes were recorded in the public roll calls on these items.

The meeting closed with a motion, adopted by roll call, to move into executive session to discuss imminent litigation and to consider the appointment of a public official.","The Medina County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a slate of resolutions covering pavement marking and resurfacing contracts, engineering agreements, personnel changes and a package of 12 finance items during the public meeting; roll-call votes were 3-0 on each item.","actionData","errors"]

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