The Medina County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a series of routine and program resolutions on the agenda, the board confirmed during its meeting.
The package included approval of minutes from a prior meeting and a personnel changes resolution presented by Holly Mearin of Human Resources covering five rate increases across departments and several personnel status updates. Finance director Brett Thomas presented eight finance resolutions, including amendments and transfers of appropriations, expenditure adjustments, cash transfers, a capital improvement contribution, and creation of a Victim Assistance FY2026 fund totaling $53,886.29 with a required local match of $9,737.25. Thomas also presented and the board accepted a $7,000 proposal from International Strategic Analysis (ISA) for an independent demographic analysis intended to supplement state projections.
County administrator Matt Spear presented and the board approved a one‑year contract extension with ERG for the household hazardous waste recycling program at the solid waste district and approved fee increases for the Medina County Building Department that will take effect Jan. 1, 2026; Spear noted the board had held two public hearings on the fee schedule. Shannon Ryan of Niagara Public Transit secured approval of the county's 2026 Public Safety Plan (an FTA/ODOT requirement).
The board also approved three Job & Family Services resolutions presented by Debbie Kiley: a TANF Emergency Services subaward agreement for Next Step Up Shelter with the Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority, delegating authority to the JFS director to sign intercounty adjustment agreements, and renewal of foster family software services.
During economic development presentations, commissioners approved two revolving loan fund applications to the State of Ohio and loans from the county RLF: a $250,000, 10‑year loan for House of Union (to fund interior improvements) and a $500,000, 15‑year loan to Yassu LLC (Great Oaks Tavern) for renovation and expansion.
Roll call votes recorded Commissioners Sweatick, Hambley and Harrison voting yes on the listed motions. The board moved into executive session later in the meeting to consider the appointment of a public official and noted it would hold an 11:00 a.m. special meeting to discuss Chippewa wastewater treatment upgrades.