Medina County Commissioners’ Newsletter

BOARD OF
MEDINA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

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

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Courthouse
Corner
Latest Updates
12/7/21 – Finishing east staircase;
Metal stairs installed inside south stair-
case; Pouring concrete in boiler room.

Photos by Brian S. Gallatin

Medina Mayor Dennis Hanwell and Chick-fil-A Medina Owner/Operator Anthony Mor-
gano use giant scissors to cut through the ribbon at the restaurant’s Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony held Wednesday, Dec. 1.

Medina
welcomes
New restaurant opens to public Thursday, Dec. 2
After much anticipation, Medi-
na’s newest fast-food restaurant
opened for business to the public
on Thursday, Dec. 2.
During a Ribbon Cutting Cer-
emony held Wednesday, Dec. 1,
City of Medina Economic Devel-
!
opment Director Kimberly Mar-
shall said the number one ques-
Click here to visit the Courthouse
tion she has received over the
years has been, “Can you bring a Project page on our website at:
Chick-fil-A?” www.medinaco.org/courthouse-project/
Medina City Mayor Dennis for more information and the
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Medina welcomes Chick-fil-A!...
Continued from page 1
Hanwell echoed Marshall
and thanked Chick-fil-A
Medina Owner/Operator
Anthony Morgano for
investing in the City of
Medina.
“We’re so thankful
that you and your wife
(Gabrielle)
being local
here and
having
this facility
here just
Dennis works out
Hanwell well for
you and works out well
for us,” he said.
According to Mayor
Hanwell, the Medina
franchise’s opening is
over 90 days earlier than
originally planned.
He said when he asked
how they were able to
move up the opening
from the first week of
March to the first week
in December, corporate
Chick-fil-A said, “nobody
does things like the city
of Medina.”
Hanwell said that
statement is helpful to
him as a mayor as it
helps to improve and
streamline the processes,
and to work with projects
to keep them on task and
moving forward.
Commissioner Bill
Hutson thanked Mor-
gano on behalf of the
county commissioners.
“We would like to
welcome you to Medina
County and thank you
December 10, 2021
for your investment in
Medina County because
you could have gone
anywhere with this store,
Certificate of Congratulations
but you chose Medina Presented to
County and the City of Chick-fil-A
Medina specifically” he in celebration of the ribbon cutting of your business
in Medina County
said. “We thank you for The Board of Commissioners of Medina County, Ohio
being here.” offer their congratulations and much success!
Morgano said he and Stephen D. Hambley
his wife are extremely
grateful and feel blessed
William F. Hutson
with this opportunity. Colleen M. Swedyk
“Our vision for Chick-
fil-A Medina is to guard
Chick-fil-A Medina and
grow trust with our team
and community through
a healthy culture, great
tasting food and genu-
ine hospitality,” he said.
“I feel called to do this.
My wife and I feel called
to be here. We’re excit-
ed to see what the Lord
has in store for us, and
we’re excited to bless this
community with the food
and with our team.”
Morgano continued, Commissioner Bill Hutson, far right, presents Chick-fil-A Me-
“I want to thank Chick- dina Owner/Operator Anthony Morgano with a Certificate of
Congratulations. Also pictured are City of Medina Economic
Fil-A Corporate for trust- Development Director Kimberly Marshall, left, and Gabrielle
ing and believing in me Morgano, Anthony’s wife.
for this opportunity.”
The Medina Chick-
fil-A location currently
has 75 team members.
According to its website,
the Medina franchise’s
amenities include mobile
ordering, a drive-thru,
Wi-Fi, and breakfast.
Chick-fil-A Medina, lo-
cated at 1007 N. Court
St., is open 6:30 a.m.–9
p.m. Monday through
Saturday.
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December 20, 2021 Medina County Commissioners’ Newsletter
COUNTY HOME

Food donations make for a happy

Department
Thanksgiving for Home’s residents Directory
by Greg Brown, Superintendent ANIMAL SHELTER
www.medinaco.org/animal-shelter
For our Thanksgiving meal this year, all our pies were donated by the
330-725-9121
Medina County Pie Company.
They made enough pies so that each resident could have a slice of BUILDING DEPARTMENT
their favorite pie. www.medinaco.org/building-department
We had turkeys 330-722-9220
that were donated COMMISSIONERS
through the Medina www.medinaco.org/county-commissioners
County Fair’s 4-H 330-722-9208
Livestock Auction.
COUNTY HOME
The Medina Pres- http://medinacountyhome.com
byterian Church do- 330-723-9553
nated 40 pounds of
potatoes as well was FINANCE
No website
many other fruits and vegetables. 330-722-9202
We even had a generous Medina County resident who anonymously
dropped off of a frozen turkey. HUMAN RESOURCES
www.medinaco.org/hr
The residents were pleasantly stuffed after their Thanksgiving meal.
330-722-9209
Thank you Robin and Miranda for serving our residents!
Miniature Christmas Trees JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES
Barbara Camp and Margaret Circle from the Medina King’s Daugh- www.mcjfs.us
ters & Sons donated 10 two-feet decorated Christmas trees to brighten 330-722-9300
the Home with holiday cheer. It was very thoughtful and appreciated OFFICE FOR OLDER ADULTS
by the residents. www.mcooa.org
Santa’s Rein Dog visit 330-723-9514
A good time was had by all at Santa’s Rein Dog visit. We are so very PLANNING SERVICES
thankful for Best Paws Forward Therapy Dogs! www.medinaco.org/planning
330-722-9293
SANITARY ENGINEER
www.medinaco.org/sanitary
330-723-9585
SOLID WASTE DISTRICT
http://recyclemedinacounty.com
330-769-0289
TRANSIT
http://medinacountytransit.org
330-723-9670

Click here to visit our

Above: Santa’s Rein Dogs from Best Paws For- website with the full
ward Therapy Dogs visited the County Home on
Thursday, Dec. 2. directory of public officials
Left: One of the 10 two-foot tall Christmas trees at www.medinaco.org
donated and on display at the County Home.
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Medina County Commissioners’ Newsletter
4-H volunteers recognized at annual banquet
Several volunteers were recog-
nized at the annual Medina Coun-
ty 4-H Volunteer Recognition
Banquet held Wednesday, Nov.
17.
Volunteers receiving special
awards included the following:
Meritorious Service to 4-H Award,
Jennifer Syme of Seville; Meritori-
ous Service to 4-H Award, Dave
Simmons of Medina; Medina
County 4-H Hall of Fame, Ruth
Billman of Spencer; Friend of 4-H
Award, Sandy Turner of Litch-
field; Spirit Award, Pygmy Goat
Committee; and Leadership De-
velopment Award, Kellie and Bill
Stuchal of Medina.
Syme’s daughter, Jessica Syme,
had the privilege to introduce her
mom as the winner of her award.
“The individual I am recogniz-
ing this evening has served as an
Left to right: Commissioner Steve Hambley, Commissioner Colleen Swedyk, Meri-
torious Service to 4-H Award winner Jennifer Syme, and Commissioner Bill Hutson.
advisor for the Medina County
Sharpshooters for over a decade,”
she said.
The younger Syme said her
mom has given willingly of herself
every Thursday, year-round, to
teach 4-H youth the importance
of firearm safety.
“Not only has she served as a
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December 10, 2021
Photo provided
dedicated shotgun and pistol ad-
visor, but in recent years, she has
taken on the responsibility of club
coordinator,” Jessica said. “While
she would be the first to say it’s a
team effort, words cannot express
how much she truly gives of her
time to our 4-H Club. Everything
from sending weekly updates, jug-
gling registration, working with
the extension folks, coordinating
advisors and fair, and so much
more — I know we, as an advisor
group, could not do it without her
leadership.”
Jennifer explained the Meritori-
ous Service to 4-H award is given
for participation or volunteer work
at both the county and state levels.
At the county level she has been
an advisor/instructor for students
for 11 years. At the state level, she
is the camp nurse for the junior
and senior camps for Ohio 4-H
shooting sports.
“It’s quite an honor, and I
was very happy to receive it (the
award),” Jennifer said. “Just the
idea that the county commissioners
support it (4-H) like they do. That’s
another blessing that our county
has that some counties don’t.”
Jennifer added it’s a team effort
to make the 4-H club successful.
December 20, 2021 Medina County Commissioners’ Newsletter

Current Open HUMAN RESOURCES

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• Clerical Specialist (FT)
• Protective Services Worker 2 (FT)
Maintenance WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
• Cleaning Technician (PT)
• Facilities Supervisor (FT) SHIFT SUPERVISOR
• Facilities Technician (FT)
Medina County Board of Elections
SANITARY ENGINEERS OFFICE
• Administrative Assistant
(Democratic) (FT) Position Description:
Medina County Court of Common Pleas
• Adults Probation Officer (FT) This position is responsible for the efficient operation of the wastewater
Medina County Home treatment facility and all components of the wastewater treatment
• Resident Care Aide (PT) process while providing staff leadership to ensure regulatory compliance.
• LPN 1st Shift (PT)
• LPN 2nd Shift (PT) Direct day-to-day activities under general directions, supervise the
• Nursing Supervisor (FT) shift operations of the wastewater treatment plant by planning work,
Medina County Juvenile Detention Center directing personnel, and assigning work to be performed; assisting the
• Correction Officer (FT) Treatment Plant Superintendent and Assistant Plant Superintendent
Medina County Park District in coordinating and preparing operation and maintenance reports as
• Development Coordinator (FT)
• Park Planner (FT)
needed. Supervise and perform related preventive and maintenance
• Police Officer (FT) repairs. Supervise required process control laboratory testing; perform
Office for Older Adults related work as required.
• Intermittent Meal Delivery Driver (PT)
Sanitary Engineers Office Qualifications:
• Hinckley Wastewater Treatment
Plant Operator (FT)
• Liverpool Wastewater Treatment
Applicant must possess a valid Ohio EPA Wastewater Works Operator
Plant Operator (FT) Class II license AND must obtain an Ohio EPA Wastewater Works
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III within 2 years of appointment. Advanced knowledge
Shift Supervisor (FT)
of wastewater operations, maintenance and laboratory analysis
Sanitary Engineers Office
• Water Distribution Worker (FT)
is required. Applicant must have aptitude in locating the cause of
• Water System Computer Operator (FT) mechanical system and equipment defects; basic electrical knowledge;
Transit have the ability to carry out oral and written instruction; and be able to
• Bus Driver (PT) maintain effective working relationships.
(FT) = Full-Time • (PT) = Part-Time

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Medina County Commissioners’ Newsletter December 10, 2021
MEDINA COUNTY BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

Maleckar receives ‘Partners in Excellence’ Award

Stacey Maleckar, Superinten-
dent of the Medina County Board
of Developmental Disabilities
(MCBDD) along with nine of her
colleagues from across the state,
was recently awarded Partners in
Excellence Awards from the Ohio
Association of County Boards
of Developmental Disabilities
(OACB), a non-profit organization
that provides advocacy, commu-
nications, professional develop-
ment, and technical assistance to
all 88 of Ohio’s county boards of
developmental disabilities.
Maleckar received the award
on Thursday, Dec. 2 the OACB
Annual Awards Reception held in MCBDD Superintendent Stacey Maleckar
Columbus, Ohio.
The Partners in Excellence 2006 and is presented annually to
Award was commissioned in
a county board of developmental
disabilities or other developmen-
tal disabilities system stakeholder
staff member who exemplifies ser-
vice in offering his or her expertise
to a workgroup or specific project
that benefits the DD system as a
whole.
This year’s recipients were rec-
ognized for the hundreds of vol-
unteer hours of leadership they
provided during the pandemic to
making sure people with develop-
mental disabilities across the state
had the resources they needed to
maintain their health and safety.
OACB stated, “Together they
helped guide our system through
countless key decision points on
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OFFICE FOR OLDER ADULTS

Volunteer shoppers needed

Medina County Office for Older Adults has part-
nered with Buehler’s to offer specialized shopping
for seniors 60+ in Medina County who are unable
to get to the store and shop for themselves.
Currently we have more Seniors than volunteers RESOURCES FOR 60+
so we are in need of shoppers! FRI., JAN. 14 • 9:30AM - 12:30PM
Email jmeincke@medinaco.org to get details of BRUNSWICK REC CENTER
the program and your volunteer application!
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December 20, 2021 Medina County Commissioners’ Newsletter

Maleckar receives ‘Partners in Excellence’ Award...

Continued from page 6 of this award, I will continue to which best benefit those we serve
behalf of their colleagues and our work tirelessly to make sure re- and I am honored to receive this
system is stronger thanks to their sources and decisions are made recognition on behalf of them.”
efforts. We are incredibly grateful
to have worked with you in sup-
port of Ohio’s DD service delivery
Earning their
system.” ‘Citizenship in the Community’ badge
This year’s awards recognized
nine Superintendents, including
Maleckar, from county boards
of DD representing several areas
across the state.
“This award is about making
sure people with developmental
disabilities have access to all the
things they needed during the
pandemic. All of our decisions and
actions during the last 18 months
have been based on the needs of
those we serve,” said Maleckar. “I
am grateful to have been able to
do this work, both for the individ- Photo by Brian S. Gallatin
The Medina Boy Scouts of America Troop 507 recently visited the Commission-
uals we serve in Medina County ers’ office to learn about local government from Commissioner Colleen Swe-
as well as the thousands of peo- dyk. After leaving the Administration Building, the Troop ventured over to the
ple across the state who rely on Medina Municipal Court where they witnessed a pretrial in Judge Gary Werner’s
courtroom. By visiting and learning from these local branches of government,
the services county boards of DD the Troop members earned their “Citizenship in the Community” badge.
oversee and provide. Regardless

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
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