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Residents urge Medina County to reconsider backing of HB 445 and raise local development concerns
Summary
Two public commenters addressed the commissioners: a resident urged opposition to House Bill 445 and defended NOACA’s regional role, and a developer representative raised property assessment, park access and reimbursement concerns tied to Sharon Falls Development.
Two members of the public addressed the commissioners during the June 16 meeting with distinct concerns about regional legislation and local development.
Sue Krejci of Brunswick urged the board to reconsider its support for House Bill 445, defending NOACA (the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency) as important to Medina County’s regional interests. Krejci called the bill "vindictive legislation," saying it would limit representation and hurt the county’s ability to influence regional planning.
Amanda Chapman, representing Sharon Falls Development, raised three separate items. First, she described a parcel purchased in 2025 for $375,000 that had been assessed at $791,600 despite no improvements and limited buildable area; she said affected residents have filed with the Board of Revision and have not yet received responses. Commissioner Swedyk confirmed the appeals process is appropriate and noted the Board of Revision’s caseload. Second, Chapman said residents strongly oppose any road through the Sharon Falls development to access a public park and that the Park District—not the Board of Commissioners—oversees park access. Third, Chapman pressed the county about a 12-inch water line the developer was directed to install with the expectation of future county connections and alleged the developer was never reimbursed; Commissioner Hambley said he and County Administrator Springer will meet with the sanitary engineer (Mr. Sinko) and the prosecutor's office to review proration and reimbursement questions when Mr. Sinko returns to the office.
No formal board action resulted from the public comments; officials said they would review the Ridgewood Road reimbursement concern with staff and the prosecutor's office.
