Medina County Commissioners’ Newsletter

BOARD OF
MEDINA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Stephen D. Hambley William F. Hutson Colleen M. Swedyk

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Hambley appointed to Semiquincentennial Commission
Ohio Speaker of the House
Robert R. Cupp recently ap-
pointed Commissioner Stephen
Hambley to serve on the Ohio
commission for the United States
semiquincentennial.
The United States
Semiquincentenni-
al will be the 250th
anniversary of the
Declaration of In-
Robert R. dependence of the
Cupp Thirteen Colonies in
1776.
The Ohio Commission for the
U.S. Semiquincentennial (also
referred to as America 250-Ohio)
was formed through the Ohio
Revised Code (ORC): Section
149.309 and announced on March
1, 2022 on Ohio’s Statehood Day
by Governor Mike DeWine.
The 29-member commission is
charged with preparing the state
to participate in the United States
of America’s 250th anniversary
which culminates on July 4, 2026.
During this multi-year com-
memoration, Ohioans from our
local communities in all 88 coun-
Celebrating 250 Years of American Independence
1776 2026
ties will be the spotlight of the im-
pact that has/is/will be made on
our nation’s story.
From the many “Firsts” that
came from Ohio, (i.e. Aviation,
Universities/Colleges, Nation-
al Organizations), to the sacred
stories of our residents, and the
unique areas of the state that con-
tinue to evolve, the rich content
of our state will be an opportu-
nity for all people to connect and
see themselves in Ohio’s story...as
well as the story of our nation.
Hambley said he is honored to
serve on the commission.
“I am grateful to Speaker Cupp
and honored by the opportunity
to help Ohio’s statewide celebra-
tion of the United
States of America’s
250th anniversary
in 2026,” said Ham-
bley. “As a retired
history professor, I
take great pleasure Steve
in preparing for a Hambley
multi-year commemoration in
all 88 counties. It will be a great
opportunity to tell Ohio’s history,
help remember the past, celebrate
the present and look toward a
promising future.”
According to the ORC, the Ohio
commission for the United States
semiquincentennial is established
to do the following:
• Plan, coordinate, and imple-
ment an overall program to build
public awareness and foster pub-
lic participation to celebrate and
commemorate the 250th anni-
versary of the independence and
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Veterans’ Treatment Time Capsule placed

Court Graduation in Courthouse

Photo by Brian S. Gallatin

Brandon Lee Hucks, center, is the first graduate of the Me-
dina Municipal Court’s Valor Court program, which is a
specialized docket dedicated to defendants with military
experience who find themselves in the criminal justice
system. Commissioners Bill Hutson and Colleen Swedyk
attended Hucks’ graduation to present him with a com-
mendation in honor of his achievement.
Photo by Brian S. Gallatin
Although the Time Capsule was sealed and given to Gil-
bane Construction back in March, on Tuesday, Oct. 18 the
commissioners gathered to placed the Time Capsule in its
final resting place until unearthed by a future generation
Medina County Commissioners’ Newsletter
Hambley appointed to Semiquincentennial Commission...
Continued from page 1
founding of the United States;
• Coordinate with all federal,
state, and local agencies and pri-
vate organizations on infrastruc-
tural improvements and projects
or programs to welcome and en-
courage regional, national, and
international tourists;
• Establish and maintain an of-
ficial website that is available and
OOA plans trip to see Great Lakes Theater holiday classic
The Medina County Office for
Older Adults has scheduled a trip
to Playhouse Square this holiday
season to see one of northeast
Ohio’s favorite holiday traditions,
“A Christmas Carol” at Mimi Ohio
Theater in Playhouse Square on
Tuesday, Dec. 6.
Tickets for this trip are $60 per
person which includes bus trans-
portation, ticket to the play, and
lunch at Hofbräuhaus.
The bus will depart from Me-
dina’s Regal Theater parking lot
Working together to serve seniors
accessible to the public.
The Ohio Commission for the
U.S. Semiquincentennial’s ini-
tial report states that “celebrating
Ohio’s numerous contributions
to America and Americans calls
for some noisemaking and some
statewide signature events.
“The state that sent numerous
men and women to shape histo-
ry — on earth as well as orbiting
above it — has much to celebrate.
OFFICE FOR OLDER ADULTS
in Medina at 9:15 a.m. and from
the Brunswick Rec Center at 9:45
a.m. The play starts at 11 a.m.
Lunch will be at 1:15 p.m.
This trip is open to everyone 21
and over. You do not have to be a
member of the senior programs or
a Medina County resident — call
some friends or family and join
them for this fun day out!
To secure your reservation, give
your check, cash or money order
to Darlene Jarvis at the Brunswick
Rec Center or Jenny Kiousis at
From October 1 – 31, when you visit
Jiffy Lube for vehicle maintenance,
add a donation to Meals on Wheels at
check-out. Our program will share in
the funds raised! Find your local Jiffy
Lube at www.jiffylube.com/locations.
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October 21, 2022
Let’s be loud, colorful and bring
some Ohio swag to the party!
Ohio’s stories are often reflections
of national stories. The tourism
assets in our local communities
are as rich and diverse as the or-
ganizations charged with show-
casing them to visitors and Ohio-
ans alike.”
The full initial report with rec-
ommendations to the people of
Ohio can be found HERE.
the Medina Senior Center or mail
payment to MCOOA, 246 North-
land Dr., Medina, OH 44256.
Deadline for reservations is
Monday, Nov. 21.
Please call Jenny at 330-725-
9177 for more information.
Oktoberfest a
huge success
The Office for Older Adults’ in-
augural Oktoberfest was a smash-
ing success!
Held on Friday, Oct. 14 at the
Senior Center in Medina, OOA
Director Laura Toth
estimated over 150
seniors in atten-
dance.
The event in-
cluded vendors,
“beer” tasting (root, Frau Laura
ginger, and birch), Toth
bratwurst, sauerkraut, pretzels &
cheese and door prizes.
The Shotskis, a polka band
from Cleveland’s Hofbräuhaus,
provided the entertainment.
The event was sponsored by:
Compassionate Care Hospice,
Brunswick Pointe, Ohio’s Hospice
Care, Humana, Medina Center for
Rehab, KAZ Company, Life Care
of Medina, InCare Ohio, Cross-
roads Hospice, Medina County
Commissioners’ Office, Altimate
Home Health Care, and Broad-
way Creek Senior Living.
See page seven for more pic-
tures of the Oktoberfest event.
October 21, 2022 Medina County Commissioners’ Newsletter
COUNTY HOME

Residents enjoy visiting park Department

by Greg Brown
Superintendent
Amber Holahan, our Recre-
ation Coordinator, took a group
of residents to Killbuck Lakes.
They walked the 1.25-mile na-
ture trail while a member of the
parks department talked to them
about different indigenous plants
and wildlife.
Seville Historical Society
On Wednesday, Oct. 5, the res-
idents visited the Seville Historical
Society located at 70 West Main
St. in Seville.
This museum holds not only the
history of Seville, Ohio but also a
“GIANT” collection of historical
information on Captain and Mrs.
Martin Van Buren Bates — both
giants of their time!
Clutter Family
On Thursday, Oct. 6, the Clut-
ters brought prizes, live music,
two different kinds of s’mores,
and high energy to the firepit at
the Medina County Home.
Let There Be Light Directory
A big thank-you to the mainte-
nance department for reinstalling ANIMAL
our parking lot light. SHELTER
www.medinaco.org/animal-shelter
Our parking lot will be well-lit 330-725-9121
for our staff.
John Smart House Museum
On Wednesday, Oct. 12, the BUILDING
DEPARTMENT
residents visited the John Smart www.medinaco.org/building-department
House Museum which is located 330-722-9220
at 206 N. Elmwood Ave. in Me-
dina.
COMMISSIONERS
The museum is run by the Medi- www.medinaco.org/county-commissioners
na County Historical Society and 330-722-9208
is open on the third Tuesday of
the month from 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
COUNTY
and for research by appointment. HOME
You can contact them by http://medinacountyhome.com
phone or email to arrange an 330-723-9553
appointment to meet at the muse-
um. Their phone is 330-722-1341 FINANCE
and email is mchs@zoominternet. No website
net. 330-722-9202
The residents really enjoyed the
experience and are scheduled to HUMAN
visit the McDowell-Phillips House RESOURCES
Museum later this month. www.medinaco.org/hr
330-722-9209

MEDINA COUNTY JOB & JOB AND FAMILY

FAMILY SERVICES SERVICES
www.mcjfs.us
330-722-9300

OFFICE FOR OLDER

ADULTS

HOLIDAY
www.mcooa.org
330-723-9514

TOY DRIVE
PLANNING
SERVICES
www.medinaco.org/planning
330-722-9293

NOV. 12, 9AM-12PM SANITARY

ENGINEER
www.medinaco.org/sanitary
232 Northland Drive, Medina 330-723-9585

Drop off new, unwrapped toys SOLID WASTE

and gift cards for kids of all ages DISTRICT
http://recyclemedinacounty.com
in foster care. 330-769-0289

TRANSIT
http://medinacountytransit.org
330-723-9670

Click here to visit our

website with the full
Questions? Call Layne at directory of public officials
(330) 635-9165 at www.medinaco.org
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Medina County Commissioners’ Newsletter October 21, 2022
SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

SWCD annual meeting to be held Tuesday, Nov. 1

The Medina Soil & Water Con-
servation District (SWCD) is host-
ing our 78th Annual Meeting on
Tuesday, Nov. 1 at the Medina Ea-
gles, 696 Lafayette Rd., Medina.
Please join us for door prizes,
raffles, dinner and guest speak-
er Wildlife Ecologist, Jon Cepek,
from the Cleveland Metroparks.
During the Annual Meeting,
you will have the opportunity to
Voting will be from 5:30–6:45
p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., and the
program will begin at 7:15 p.m.
If you are interested in attend-
ing, tickets are $16 for adults and
$5 for children under 10.
by Kellie Docherty To get your ticket, please call
Conservation Educator
330-722-9322 or visit the Medina
SWCD office at 6090 Wedgewood
vote for the two new supervisors Rd., Monday through Friday, 8
for Medina SWCD. a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Treasurer Burke reports interest earnings up 30%

At the recent third quarter Investment Advisory
Board Meeting, Medina County Treasurer John Burke
reported that the County has earned $1,308,316 in-
terest income from the investment portfolio that he
administers.
That is an income increase of 30% or $305,686
more than last year to date as of September.
Burke said this large increase of interest earnings
is a result of a successful investment strategy imple-
mented to take advantage of rising interest rates.
Burke reported that the financial market has seen
interest rates increase this year, largely due to the
Federal Reserve increasing their fund’s rate charged
to banks from 1.0% to 3.25%.
As a result, the cost of borrowing money from
the banks has dramatically increased. For example,
home mortgage rates have more than doubled.
At the same time this has provided opportunities
to earn higher interest earnings on various invest-
ments according to their type and maturity.
At the beginning of 2022, interest earnings from
the investment portfolio were projected to be
$1,300,000 for the entire year.
Because of the changes in the financial market
Burke rebalanced the maturity of the investments in
the County’s portfolio to take advantages of higher
short-term rates.
“We recalculated the expected interest income and
updated the 2022 estimate, and now
it is going to be closer to earnings of
$2,000,000 for this year,” Burke said.
This increase of investment revenue
is extra income for the County that can
be used by the Commissioners to help
pay for services and the operational John
costs of the County. Burke
This extra revenue source also helps to diminish
the need for additional taxes according to Burke.
As Treasurer, Burke oversees the County’s invest-
ment portfolio which currently has over $157 million
invested.
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OH IO’ S E L E C T ION S
ARE
SECUR E
VOTI N G E QU I P M E NT Ohio Board of
IS CERTI F I E D The U.S. Election
Assistance
Voting
Machine
Commission
Federal & bipartisan state experts test, Examiners
examine, and certify all voting equipment
as secure.

SAFEL Y STO R I NG
VOTI N G E Q U I P M E NT
Ballots and machines are all locked with tamper proof
seals and stored behind double locked doors that may
only be accessed when unlocked together by Republican
and Democratic election officials.

TE S TI N G
Before voting begins, voting machines and tabulators Regardless of how you
go through a full battery of logic and accuracy testing vote every Ohio ballot
by a biparisan team to ensure they work properly and is recorded in hard-copy
have not been manipulated. on paper.

Ohio’s voting
machines and
tabulators are
never connected
to the internet.

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BA L L OT S VOT E R L I S T
S TAY SE C U R E MAINTENANCE
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Current Open HUMAN RESOURCES

Positions Featured

Job Opening of
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• Bus Driver (PT) – Transit

• Civil Engineer II (FT) – Medina VEHICLE MECHANIC (FULL-TIME)

County Engineer
• Cleaning Technician (FT) –
Maintenance
• Cleaning Technician (PT) –
Maintenance
• Clerical Specialist (FT) –
Job & Family Services
• Correction Officer (FT) – Juvenile
Detention Center
MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
The Medina County Board of Commissioners is seeking a full-time Vehicle
Mechanic for their Maintenance Department.
Responsibilities: Performs preventative maintenance to vehicles, including
oil changes and tires. Inspects vehicle and provides repairs as necessary.
Receives, reviews and records vehicles delivered for inspection or repair.
Maintains vehicle repair records. Maintains and replenishes supplies for
regular maintenance of vehicles.

• Deputy Clerk (FT) – Common Pleas Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience in vehicle
Court • Probate & Juvenile repair to include light truck and buses. ASE Certifications preferred. Possess
Divisions valid Ohio driver’s license and good driving record.

• Deputy Dog Warden (PT) – Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Animal Shelter
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Retirement Contributions, sick time, paid
• Director of Community
Engagement (FT) – Solid Waste holidays and vacation earned after 1 year of employment.
District
Starting Rate: $18.00/hr
• Highway Maintenance Worker II
(FT) – Highway Engineer Apply at or send resume to:
Medina County Human Resources, Attn: MVM
• Kenneth W. Holtz Water
144 North Broadway Street, Room 202
Reclamation Facility Operator
(FT) – Sanitary Engineers Office
Medina, OH 44256

• Operator (FT) – Solid Waste District Medina County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All potential candidates must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Police Laborer (FT)
– Park District

• Park Planner (FT) Click here to download

– Park District
an Employment Application!
• Police Officer (FT)
– Park District

• Protective Services Worker 2 (FT)

– Job & Family Services
Santee Landing Apartments Open
• Protective Services Worker 2 (FT)
– Job & Family Services

• Receptionist (FT) – Job &

Family Services

• Resident Care Aide (FT) – Medina

County Home

• Social Service Case Aide (FT) – Job

& Family Services

• Tech Support Level 1 (FT) –

Information Technology Dept.

• Tech Support Level 2 (FT) –

Information Technology Dept.

• Van Driver (PT) – Veterans

Service Office
• Vehicle Mechanic (FT) –
Maintenance Department
(FT) = Full-Time • (PT) = Part-Time
Click here to visit our
website for any updates:
www.medinaco.org/hr/
employment/
Photo provided
Commissioners Colleen Swedyk and Steve Hambley attend an event in com-
memoration of the opening of the Santee Landing apartments in Wadsworth.
Built with a focus on health and an emphasis on affordability, the property in-
cludes 45 units comprised of five one-bedroom apartments, 35 two-bedroom
units, and five three-bedroom apartments as well as handicapped accessible
apartments. Pictured along with Swedyk and Hambley are Medina Metropolitan
Housing Authority Executive Director Skip Sipos, Wadsworth Mayor Robin Lau-
baugh, and Senator Sherrod Brown.

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Medina County Commissioners’ Newsletter October 21, 2022
Treasurer Burke reports interest earnings up 30%...
Continued from page 4 managed by the Treasurer. the three Medina County Com-
“We normally have about 100 The other members of the In- missioners and the County Clerk
to 120 different investments on vestment Advisory Board include of Courts.
any given day,” Burke explained.
The largest investment alloca-
tion currently is 45% in US Gov- medina county board of developmental disabilities

- Board Members Needed -

ernment agencies such as Federal
Farm Credit Bank, Federal Na-
tional Mortgage Association, Sal-
lie Mae Bank and Federal Home
loan Mortgage Corp.
To make those investments,
the Ohio Revised Code requires
County Treasurers to take con-
tinuing education courses each
year approved by the State of
Ohio Treasurer and Auditor.
Besides completing his annu-
al hours of continuing educa-
tion, Treasurer Burke has also
earned other certifications such
as the “Chancellor’s Certification
for Public Administration” from
the International Government
Officials Association (IGO), the
“Financial Officer Certification”
from the National Association of
Treasurer and Finance Officials
(NACTFO), and numerous Pro-
fessional Development Awards
from the County Treasurer’s Asso-
ciation of Ohio (CTAO).
“Continual learning is import-
ant for every public fund manager
to safely invest public funds and
get the highest yield possible” stat-
ed Burke who also has a BA and
a master’s in business administra-
tion from Miami University.
Treasurer Burke is chairman of
the County Investment Advisory
Board which meets quarterly to
review the investment portfolio
The Medina County Board of Developmental
Disabilities has an immediate need to fill an unexpired term
due to the resignation of a Board Member. Term will be
effective December 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023.
The Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities is
comprised of seven volunteer members who are appointed by
the Medina County Commissioners or a Medina County Probate
Judge. Board Member terms are four years long and they receive
no compensation for their service. Board Members must be
Medina County residents and have various professional
backgrounds. Each Board Member attends regularly scheduled
monthly meetings and an additional four hours of training in
the field of developmental disabilities per year.
Board Meetings
Meetings are typically held on the fourth Monday of each month at the MCBDD Achievement Center. Agency
business, policy, budgets, and program planning are discussed during Board meetings. Staff and community
members are always welcome and encouraged to attend meetings.
Board Members
By design, the Board is specifically comprised of a balance between community members who do not have a
direct connection to the field and members who have or are relatives of a person with a developmental disability.
Regardless of whether or not a person knows someone with a disability, all interested parties are highly encouraged
to apply.
The MCBDD Board is currently seeking a candidate who has a child eligible
to receive services from MCBDD.
A Medical/Health Care background is preferred but not required.
If interested in being considered to serve in this role on the MCBDD Board, please contact the
Medina County Commissioners Office at 330-722-9208 for application information.
For more information, including board meeting minutes,
visit the “About” section of our website.
330-725-7751 | www.mcbdd.org

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 rbeck@ohmedinaco.org

Commissioner Meetings are held every

Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m.
While Commissioners’ Meetings have resumed allowing the
public’s in-person attendance, meetings will continue to be
livestreamed for anyone who is unable to attend in person at:
www.facebook.com/MedinaCountyCommissioners
To be added to our mailing list, please contact Public Information Officer Brian Gallatin
at bgallatin@ohmedinaco.org , or visit our website at www.medinaco.org/newsletter-sign-up/

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