City Council Meeting 8/24/26

The Medina, Ohio City Council held a meeting on August 24, 2026, during which several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. Key procurement actions included the approval of ordinances authorizing the purchase of a 2026 Ford F-350 pickup truck for the street department and a 2026 Mac front load sanitation truck for the sanitation department, both utilizing established purchasing programs. The council also authorized increased expenditures to contractors such as Winthrow Construction for engineering department repairs and approved a cooperative service agreement with the USDA for sharpshooting as part of the city's deer management plan. Additionally, the council approved grant applications for street resurfacing projects and runway edge lighting replacement at the Medina Municipal Airport, with significant funding support from the Ohio Public Works Commission and the Federal Aviation Administration. Budget amendments were passed to accommodate a 2% wage increase and fuel cost adjustments, totaling over $1.1 million. The council also authorized the city to act as a responsible party for an environmental review related to a housing project and accepted a sanitary sewer easement from a developer. Several resolutions and ordinances were passed unanimously, and an executive session was held to discuss pending litigation and employee negotiations, with no actions taken afterward.