Medina County Commissioners’ Newsletter

BOARD OF
MEDINA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Stephen D. Hambley Aaron M. Harrison Colleen M. Swedyk

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Hambley reappointed to CCAO Board of Directors
Commissioner Steve Hamb- County Governance Award hon-
ley has been reappointed to the ors county commissioners, coun-
County Commissioners Associ- ty executives, and county council
ation of Ohio (CCAO) Board of members at milestone benchmarks
Directors. of service each decade.
During the CCAO Annual “CCAO launched this recog-
Business Meeting on December nition program to illuminate re-
7, members voted on the recom- markable years of service and
mendations of the CCAO Nomi- enduring commitment of these ex-
nation Committee for positions on traordinary individuals who shape Above: Commission-
the 2024 CCAO Board of Direc- the future of our counties,” said er Steve Hambley and
CCAO President Glenn
tors. CCAO Executive Director Cheryl
Miller.
Hambley was among seven Subler. “We are grateful for the
others appointed for two-year dedicated work of Commissioner Right: Award pre-
sented to Com-
terms on the CCAO Board of Di- Hambley and his fellow honorees missioner Hamb-
rectors. He was first appointed to for giving much of their life, energy ley.
the Board of Directors in 2021. and passion to make their county
Additionally, Hambley was a wonderful place to call home.” funding in the realms of economic
honored at the 2023 CCAO An- During their years of service, development, protecting children
nual Business Meeting for serving Commissioner Hambley and his and supporting families, vital in-
Medina County for 21+ years. fellow recipients have led inno- frastructure including water and
The Decades of Dedication: vative projects and secured vital sewer services, and more.

MCPT to launch MC Flex in Brunswick on Monday, Jan. 29

Beginning, Monday, Jan. 29, passengers may be picked up or
Medina County Public Transit dropped off on the way.
(MCPT) — the County’s public Earlier this year, MC Flex be-
transportation provider — will gan as a pilot program in Wad-
formally launch the MC Flex in sworth to test the viability of the
Brunswick. service. After that success, it was
MC Flex is a micro-transit ser- implemented in the City of Medi-
vice, a relatively new public transit na which was also a great success.
option that operates similarly to MC Flex buses will be available
ride hailing applications like Uber in Brunswick from 6 a.m.–6 p.m.,
and Lyft. vice, meaning as riders are trans- Monday–Friday within the desig-
MC Flex is a shared-ride ser- ported to their destination, other Continued on page 2

HGTV recognizes Medina as

one of America’s ‘Best Small
Towns to Visit for Christmas’
Medina recently received national recognition
when HGTV selected the city as one of America’s
“Best Small Towns to Visit for Christmas.”
According to a list released by HGTV ahead of the
holiday season, Medina stood out among all Ohio
towns to make HGTV’s list, which selected one city
from each state.
Small Towns With Big Christmas Spirit
HGTV’s website states, “Practically every Amer-
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Medina County Commissioners’ Newsletter December 15, 2023
PLANNING SERVICES

Planning Services requests by funding lead safe renovation, lead abatement,

and supportive measures in all 88 Ohio counties.
proposals, qualifications for Medina County is eligible to apply for $802,000.
Lead Safe Ohio Program The Medina County Department of Planning Ser-
The Ohio Department of Development’s (DOD) vices is requesting the submission of professional
qualifications and a proposal for assistance so we
Office of Community Development (OCD) has al-
may contract with an individual or firm to assist us
located $95 million to the Lead Safe Ohio Program in the capacity of Housing Rehabilitation Inspector/
with the goal of promoting primary prevention and Housing Specialist.
reducing immediate and presumed lead hazards in We are also requesting professional qualifications
residential properties, congregate care settings, and and a proposal for assistance so we may contract
childcare facilities built before 1978. with an individual or firm to assist us in the capacity
The Lead Safe Ohio Program will achieve this goal Continued on page 3

MCPT to launch MC Flex in Brunswick on Monday, Jan. 29...

Continued from page 1 ule your MC Flex service over the
nated transit zone and provides phone at 330-723-9670.
rides for all trips that start and end At this time, MCPT’s Bruns-
within the zone boundaries shown wick Saturday services will remain
(See map). on a scheduled Loop. The agen-
Rather than waiting for a bus cy is currently monitoring rider-
operating on a set loop route, MC in Wadsworth and the City of ship and is evaluating Saturday
Medina, has proven to improve
Flex allows riders to instead book Transit services with more infor-
passengers’ transit experience
a trip that will pick them up and mation to come.
and has reduced travel times to
drop them off at their preferred If a passenger wishes to travel
their destinations.
destination anywhere within the “The MC Flex service has en- outside the MC Flex, they may
designated zone (See map). hanced our ability to provide more contact MCPT to schedule coun-
Riders can book a trip by calling efficient service with reductions in ty-wide trips up to 14 days in ad-
the MCPT office at 330-723-9670 fuel and mileage,” said Rine. vance at a cost of $4 per trip.
and speaking with a Scheduler. MC Flex Trips can be booked The goal with MC Flex is to pro-
Bus fares for the MC Flex are up to two hours prior, but prefer- vide a transit service that is easier,
as follows: one-way fares, $1.50; ably the day before. If possible, quicker, and more comfortable to
elderly and disabled, $0.75; and passengers are encouraged to improve the passenger experience
all-day pass, $4. call up to seven days in advance and value.
You may also inquire about pur- to schedule their trips for the MC Please visit our MCPT website
chasing our Monthly MC Flex Pass. Flex service. at www.medinacountytransit.org
According to Transit Director Our Transit Customer Service or our Facebook page for more
Shannon Rine, this new service Team is available to help sched- information!

HGTV recognizes Medina as one of America’s ‘best

small towns to visit for Christmas’...
Continued from page 1
ican town celebrates Christmas in some way, but
these small towns all across the country stand out
for holiday traditions and vibes that are worth a trip
with the family.
“Yes, there are the winter wonderlands offering
light shows, sleigh rides, holiday performances, car-
oling, parades and Christmas markets.
“But there are also small towns that include local
traditions, too, like a parade with horses and hounds,
lobster boat rides and an elf scavenger hunt.
“All promise to deliver a storybook Christmas filled “Outside, Medina shines with candlelight Christ-
with candy canes, hot chocolate and Santa.” mas walks and the lively sounds of ‘A Celtic Christ-
Medina, Ohio mas’ performance at the Medina Performing Arts
“The world’s largest indoor Christmas toyland Center.
awaits at Medina’s Castle Noel. Inside, visitors will “The town’s charming stable of bed and breakfasts
find Hollywood Christmas props from movies like makes a weekend trip to this Christmas getaway a
‘Jingle All the Way,’ ‘A Christmas Carol,’ and ‘Fred breeze.”
Claus’ along with breathtaking, New York-style an- HGTV’s complete list of the 50 Best Small Towns
imated Christmas windows from Bloomingdale’s, to Visit for Christmas can be found at: https://bit.
Sak’s Fifth Avenue and Macy’s. ly/46VQqUr.
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Planning Services requests

PLANNING SERVICES
Department
proposals, qualifications for Lead Directory
Safe Ohio Program... BUILDING DEPARTMENT
www.medinaco.org/building-department
Continued from page 2
of Lead Clearance Technician, Licensed Lead Risk Assessor and/or Li- 330-722-9220
censed Lead Abatement Contractor. COMMISSIONERS
It is our understanding that grant recipients are to provide for open www.medinaco.org/county-commissioners
competition for professional services whereby, at a minimum, compet- 330-722-9208
itor’s qualifications are evaluated including cost or price.
COUNTY HOME
Once a firm or individual is tentatively selected, fair and reasonable http://medinacountyhome.com
compensation is negotiated. 330-723-9553
Submission of Proposals
Applications will be received at the below address or by email until DOG SHELTER
www.medinaco.org/dog-shelter
the close of business day on Wednesday, Dec. 20. Please address all 330-725-9121
correspondence to: Denise Testa, Director, Medina County Department
of Planning Services, 144 North Broadway Street, Suite 113, Medina, FINANCE
Ohio 44256 or [email protected]. No website
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4aeHE6O to view the full 330-722-9202
Requests for Proposals and Qualifications notice. HUMAN RESOURCES
www.medinaco.org/hr
330-722-9209

IS YOUR JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES

www.mcjfs.us

DOG
330-722-9300
OFFICE FOR OLDER ADULTS
www.mcooa.org

LICENSED?
330-723-9514
PLANNING SERVICES
www.medinaco.org/planning
330-722-9293
Purchase a dog license in Medina County
without penalty fees from SANITARY ENGINEER
www.medinaco.org/sanitary
Friday, Dec. 1–Wednesday, Jan. 31 330-723-9585
SOLID WASTE DISTRICT
1 Year Dog License http://recyclemedinacounty.com
$14 330-769-0289
TRANSIT
Dog Licenses can be purchased at the following locations: http://medinacountytransit.org
City Hardware True Value Drug Mart – Lodi Medina County SPCA 330-723-9670
129 Wooster St., Lodi 661 Wooster St., Lodi 8790 Guilford Rd., Seville
330-948-1011 330-948-0520 330-723-7722

Creekside Animal Clinic Drug Mart – Medina Medina License Bureau

Click here to visit our
2744 Wadsworth Rd., Norton 135 Harding St., Medina 972 N. Court St., Medina website with the full
330-825-9556 330-725-7117 330-721-8591
directory of public officials
Drug Mart – Brunswick Drug Mart – Medina Pet Supplies Plus
1673 Pearl Rd., Brunswick 5923 Wooster Pike, Medina 1150 N. Court St., #2A, Medina at www.medinaco.org
330-335-9615 330-721-0600 330-723-7666

Drug Mart – Brunswick Hills Drug Mart – Medina Wadsworth Auto Title
5270 Center Rd., 38 S. Medina Line Rd., 123 Broad St., Suite B, 2023
Brunswick Hills Copley Wadsworth Directory of Public Officials
Medina County, Ohio
330-273-8300 330-670-0060 877-722-0016

All dog license revenue supports the Medina County Dog Shelter!

DID YOU KNOW?

• All dogs more than three months of age must
be licensed
• Licenses may not be transferred from one Provided by
The Medina County Board of Commissioners
dog to another
• License purchases are non-refundable
• More dogs are lost in winter than any other Stephen D. Hambley Aaron M. Harrison Colleen M. Swedyk

season. Make sure yours has its ticket home! www.medinaco.org

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OFFICE FOR OLDER ADULTS

Seniors enjoy ‘Candy Cane Lane’ holiday party

On Thursday, Dec. 7, 120 se-
niors made their way to “Candy
Cane Lane” at the Brunswick Rec
for the Medina County Office for
Older Adults’ holiday party.
Due to construction at the Se-
nior Center in Medina, we hosted
both Brunswick and Medina Cen-
ter members and their friends.
Attendees enjoyed a chicken
marsala lunch courtesy of Alten-
heim-Senior Living and Brunswick
Pointe Transitional Care with des-
sert from Spry Senior and West-
wood Place Apartments. Raffle Care Ohio Falling Waters. rigals vocal ensemble who enter-
prizes were donated by Firemark Accompanying lunch was a visit tained with an amazing acapella
Insurance Agency and Communi- from the Brunswick Choirs Mad- set.

JOB & FAMILY SERVICES

Build-A-Bears donated for children in foster care

We look forward to this thought-
ful and fun tradition every year!
Thank you to Judge Kevin
Dunn’s Juvenile Court, Build-
A-Bear Workshop, and Medina
County Board of Developmental
Disabilities Achievement Center
for these adorable bears you built
and donated for children in our
foster care system.
We can’t wait to see the joy and
excitement when we deliver them
to our kids. Thank you for your
support and care for kids in our
community!

COUNTY HOME

Residents enjoy making bath bombs for gifts

At the Access the Arts craft
workshop, Janet George and her
crew assisted the residents with
making bath bombs to give as gifts
for Christmas.
The activity room smelled very
strongly of peppermint, and the
residents had a fun time making
them. Santa Paws
Thanks Access the Arts! It’s that time of year again for
the return of Santa Paws.
This year’s representatives from
Best and Beautiful Therapy Dogs
include Tatertot, wearing a ban-
dana; Wilson, wearing a sweater;
Curtis Chamberlain came to the
and Lacey, wearing a scarf.
Home again to entertain the resi-
The residents always enjoy vis-
its from furry friends. Wilson is dents. This time he sang Christmas
one of our regulars. songs and played his saxophone.
Thanks Santa Paws! The Medina Chorus, lead by
Abundance of Music Continued on page 6
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December 15, 2023 Medina County Commissioners’ Newsletter

Current Open Medina County

Positions
Postings current as of December 15, 2023
Sanitary Engineering Department

Click on any of the below job titles WASTEWATER OPERATOR

for a full job description. (FULL-TIME)
• Account Receivable Clerk (FT)
– Sanitary Engineer’s Office Duties and Responsibilities:
Operates wastewater treatment
• Adult Probation Officer (FT) – Court plants consisting of bar screens, lift
of Common Pleas Adult Probation stations, primary, secondary, and
Department
tertiary treatment processes, filters,
• Attorney (FT) – Job & Family activated sludge, chlorination, sludge
Services digestion, adjusts flow patterns,
• Bus Driver (PT) – Transit cleans screening devices, transfers
sludges, backwashes filters, adds chemicals, changes chlorinator tanks.
• Cleaning Technician (FT) – Makes necessary adjustments on equipment and processes to meet OEPA
Maintenance requirements.
• Cleaning Technician (PT) – Maintains equipment (e.g., lubricates all moving parts, adjusts & changes
Maintenance
packing, removes & replaces worn parts), repairs chemical feed equipment
• Community Relations Director and other plant equipment, performs general groundskeeping & housekeeping,
(Unclassified) (FT) – ADAMH Board advises & assists in operation & repair of other department equipment.
• Correction Officer (FT) – Juvenile Performs daily chemical tests (e.g., settleable solids, pH, chlorine, suspended
Detention Center solids, ammonia, turbidity), performs routine laboratory & biological tests on
treatment plant flows to determine levels of treatment & plant effluent quality.
• Deputy Director (FT) – Park District
Maintains treatment plant records, prepares daily and monthly reports on test
• Deputy Dog Warden (PT) – Dog
results and plant inspections; answers routine telephone requests & refers
Shelter
other inquiries to appropriate personnel; studies treatment plant operation.
• Dispatch/Scheduler (FT) – Transit
Performs any other tasks as assigned related to the treatment plant operation.
• Driver – Meal Delivery (PT) – Office
for Older Adults Bargaining Unit Position.
• Front Office Staff (FT) – Adult Rate: Start $20.79 / One Year $21.11 / Two Years $22.05
Probation
Apply to: Medina County Sanitary Engineer, Attn: Emily Walter, 791 W. Smith
• Highway Maintenance Worker II Road, Medina, Ohio 44256. Email: [email protected]
(FT) – County Engineer

• Kennel Worker (Intermittent) – Dog

Shelter Medina County
• Line Maintenance Worker (FT) – Sanitary Engineering Department
Sanitary Engineer’s Office
• Maintenance Worker (FT) –
Wastewater Treatment Plant – WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY SHIFT SUPERVISOR (FULL-TIME)
Sanitary Engineer’s Office
The Medina County Sanitary Engineer is searching for two shift supervisors for its facility in Valley
• PRN LPN (PT) – County Home City, Ohio. Located in northern Medina County, Valley City is 40 minutes from Cleveland and
45 minutes from Akron. The Water Reclamation Facility has 40,000 customers and serves the
• Probate Deputy Clerk (FT) – communities of Brunswick and Medina, as well as some unincorporated portions of the county.
Probate & Juvenile Divisions The Water Reclamation Facility completed a $35M biosolids upgrade in 2019 with many state of
Common Pleas Court the art processes being incorporated. The design flow of the plant is 15MGD, with updated bar
screens, grit removal, primary settling, activated sludge, biological nutrient removal, secondary
• Project Technician – Engineering/ clarifiers and sand filters. The biosolid process includes thermal hydrolysis(Cambi) followed by
Surveying – County Engineer anaerobic digestion with phosphorus and ammonia removal(MagPrex) before final dewatering.
The biogas is cleaned and utilized to generate approximately 75% of the electricity required to
• Resident Care Aide (FT) – County power the plant with the waste heat from the generator being used to create the steam for the
Home thermal hydrolysis process. The resulting class A biosolid product is beneficially land applied.
• Senior Activities Coordinator – Position Description: This position offers the opportunity to learn all aspects of the Water
Reclamation Facility for someone looking to enhance their leadership and supervisory skills in
Brunswick (PT) – Office for Older
a state of the art facility. This is a Class IV facility and the successful applicant will have the
Adults opportunity to pursue their Class IV license with the Ohio EPA. The shift supervisor is responsible
• Social Service Case Aide – Job & for the efficient operation of the wastewater treatment facility and all components of the
wastewater treatment process while providing staff leadership to ensure regulatory compliance.
Family Services
Direct day-to-day activities under general directions, supervise the shift operations of the
• Wastewater Operator (FT) – wastewater treatment plant by planning work, directing personnel, and assigning work to be
Sanitary Engineer’s Office performed; assisting the Plant Superintendent and Assistant Plant Superintendent in coordinating
and preparing operation and maintenance reports as needed. Supervise and perform related
• Water Operations Technician (FT) – preventive and maintenance repairs. Supervise required process control laboratory testing;
Sanitary Engineer’s Office perform related work as required.
Qualifications: At a minimum, applicants must possess a valid Ohio EPA Wastewater Works
• Water Reclamation Facility Shift Operator Class II license and MUST obtain an Ohio EPA Wastewater Works Operator III within
Supervisor (FT) – Sanitary 2 years of appointment. Advanced knowledge of wastewater operations and laboratory analysis
Engineer’s Office is required. Applicants must have aptitude in locating the cause of mechanical system and
equipment defects and basic electrical knowledge. Strong maintenance and troubleshooting
• Water System Computer Operator skills are a plus. Applicants must have the ability to carry out oral and written instructions and be
(FT) – Sanitary Engineer’s Office able to maintain effective working relationships.
(FT) = Full-Time • (PT) = Part-Time Starting Rate: $33.00/hour; plus supplemental pay. Supplemental Pay: 2nd Shift Differential pay;
3rd Shift Differential pay; Weekend Premium
Click here to visit our
Hours: The work week consists of four 10 hour days, either Sunday through Wednesday or
website for any updates: Wednesday through Saturday with occasional opportunities for overtime. The hours are: 2nd
www.medinaco.org/hr/ shift 2:00 pm–12:00 am; 3rd shift 11:00 pm–9:00 am
employment/ Please submit resumes to: Dawn Taylor ( [email protected] )

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COUNTY HOME

Residents enjoy making bath bombs for gifts...

Continued from page 4 for Christmas. residents along with drawings for
Gary Hayen, sang Christmas Maintenance came and in- prizes.
songs for the residents. stalled two new light fixtures for Mr. and Mrs. Claus were in at-
The Litchfield Band performed our back entrance. tendance.
classic Christmas music for the At night when they turn on, the Elaine Stone played the piano.
residents. bulbs have the flame lighting. They put on the skit “Grandma
Fresh Look Clutter Family Christmas Got Run Over by a Reindeer” and
Maintenance came and painted Medina Kids Care held the had a resident play grandpa.
our front doors. annual Christmas party for It was a very festive time filled
It gives the front porch a the residents. with Christmas cheer. Thanks
fresh new look just in time There were gifts bags for all the Clutters!

Merry Christmas and a

Happy New Year!
Wishing you much happiness this holiday season
and throughout the coming year!
Your Medina County Commissioners,
Steve Hambley, Aaron Harrison and Colleen Swedyk

CONTACT US
Office: 330-722-9208
Medina County Commissioners
Toll Free: 844-722-3800
144 North Broadway St., Room 201,
Clerk: Rhonda Beck,
Medina, Ohio 44256 [email protected]

Commissioner Meetings are held every

Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m.
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