Commissioners approve bridge replacement, personnel and finance resolutions; auditor warns about spoofed tax sites

The Medina County Board of Commissioners approved several routine resolutions during the meeting, including a finding that public welfare and convenience require replacement of Bridge No. 29 on Remsen Road in Granger Township and multiple personnel and finance items.

County engineer Dan Becker presented the bridge-replacement resolution and weekly permits (SEG 028–034). Commissioners approved the item after a motion and second (SEG 036–037). Human Resources Director Holly Murren summarized personnel actions that included two hires, eight rate increases across several departments, transfers, a leave of absence, and one termination; the personnel resolution was approved by roll call (SEG 052–061, SEG 064–068).

Finance Director Brett Thomas presented four finance resolutions together: print-shop revenue of $5,652.86; transfers to the gasoline rotary fund of $17,266.95; expenses for county officials tied to an economic development meeting; and weekly bills totaling $1,347,721.75. Commissioners approved the package by roll call (SEG 076–083, SEG 086–093). County administrator Matt Springer presented and the board approved acceptance of Home Energy Assistance Program funding for 2026 to help qualifying seniors through McSass (SEG 097–101, SEG 103–110).

Separately, John Hunter of the County Auditor’s Office warned the public about spoofed treasurer and auditor websites and provided official links: the auditor’s official site is auditor.medinacounty.gov and the treasurer’s official site is medinacountytax.com. He cautioned that taxes cannot be paid through the auditor’s site and urged vigilance against fraudulent payment portals (SEG 303–316).

The meeting also included other administrative items and reports; commissioners adjourned after routine closing motions (SEG 1869–1879).