May 12, 2026 – Medina County Commissioners' Meeting

The Medina County Commissioners held a meeting on May 12, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and resolutions. Key procurement actions included approving a change order and increasing the guaranteed maximum price for the Chipoa wastewater treatment plant project with Great Lakes Construction, as well as awarding the bid for the Chipoa and Lake Road water main replacement project. The commissioners also accepted bids for the Medina County Career Center South campus parking lot replacement project, awarding the contract to Melway Paving Company for $504,189.75, notably below the engineer's estimate. Additionally, the meeting covered budgetary approvals including personnel changes, monthly revenue and expense reports, and weekly bills totaling over $3.4 million, which included large payouts for sanitary engineering and solid waste contracted services. Discussions also touched on grant funding priorities for the Unified Narcotics Interdiction Team and school resource officers, with considerations for future grant application processes. A notable procurement-related issue involved halting payments to Diamondpoint Consulting due to concerns over unauthorized HR functions performed by the consultant, reflecting the county's efforts to manage contractual compliance and liability. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation.