The Medina City Council finance committee approved multiple routine finance items and directed staff on several land‑use and procurement matters before moving to executive session.

Key approvals: The committee approved a contract extension for GAAP conversion work with Ray and Associates for 2025–2027 after staff said the vendor’s performance was satisfactory. "We're happy with the work they've done, and they will continue GAAP conversion," a committee member said when recommending approval.

The panel approved purchase orders for street‑department equipment, annual grouting and storm‑sewer maintenance with Lake County Sewer Company, the purchase of a 2026 Ford F‑250 for the cemetery (budgeted $60,000; quote just over $57,000), and routine budget amendments covering pass‑throughs, the US‑42 project and open‑space funds for Reagan Park cameras.

Public‑safety grants: The police chief presented two vest grant items: the first half of a Patrick Leahy bulletproof vest partnership application and a Bureau of Justice Assistance ballistic vest application. "This is the first half of our annual grant application for our bulletproof vest for the officers," the chief said; both applications were approved.

Capital and contracts: The committee approved fund transfers to the MCRC capital contribution and the railroad fund (annual contribution to maintain city‑owned rail service). The committee also approved the Medina Municipal Courthouse change order No. 1 (roughly $280,000) after staff and the architect described unforeseen masonry repairs and other items; staff noted the court will be responsible for 50% of that cost.

Other decisions: Council authorized the mayor to sign a purchase agreement for 338 Foundry Street to expand Ray Miller Park (appraisal $65,000; donations of $12,000 and $20,500 were reported). The committee approved petitions to add four parcels to the Medina–Montville Joint Economic Development District and adopted an emergency clause to allow the developer to proceed with spring construction plans. For energy purchasing, the committee set an electric aggregation cap at no higher than 9.7¢ per kilowatt‑hour for a recommended 24‑month term.

Executive session: The committee recessed into executive session at 7:05 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations and took a roll call; the committee said it would take no action on matters discussed in the executive session when it reconvened.

Votes at a glance (meeting record): GAAP conversion contract — approved; Best Equipment PO — approved; Lake County Sewer services — approved; Patrick Leahy vest grant — approved; BJA ballistic vest grant — approved; 2026 cemetery pickup purchase — approved; Courthouse change order No. 1 — approved; Prospect Street railroad agreement — approved subject to law director review; 338 Foundry Street purchase authorization — approved; JED petitions with emergency clause — approved; electric aggregation cap (9.7¢/kWh) — approved. Individual vote tallies are recorded in the meeting transcript as "Aye" on motions and roll calls where shown.