Health, Safety, and Sanitation Mtg. 6-8-26

The Medina, Ohio Health, Safety, and Sanitation Committee meeting on June 8, 2026, focused on updates from the fire, police, and sanitation departments regarding recent improvements and ongoing challenges. The fire department highlighted the success of their 24-hour staffing program initiated in 2025, which significantly reduced response times to emergencies, and discussed the development of an in-house training program and operational guidelines. The sanitation department reported on equipment acquisitions, including a used 2024 can carrier truck purchase approved by the council, and addressed concerns about the upcoming solid waste district plan rewrite and potential impacts of Brunswick's proposed waiver on waste management costs. The police department provided updates on staffing changes, plans to consolidate part-time records clerks into a full-time position, recent active shooter training, and the procurement of new tasers with improved functionality. Budget considerations were mentioned, including a placeholder for a new fire engine in 2028 due to rising market costs. No formal votes or motions were recorded during the meeting, but several procurement-related updates and budget planning items were discussed.