Retiring county worker commended by commissioners
Connie Gibson steps down after 25 years in county tax map office
Connie Gibson (second from right) accepts a commendation for her work at the Medina County Tax Map Office from County Commissioners Adam Friedrick (left), Pat Geissman and Bill Hutson. Photo by GLENN WOJCIAK
MEDINA – The 25-year career of Connie Gibson at the Medina County Tax Map Office came to an end Aug. 31.
Gibson was known for her attention to detail in the important job of recording and managing legal records dealing with land transfers and ownership.
“I’ve worked with Connie numerous times over the years and she was meticulous in her work,” said County Commissioner Bill Hutson. “I always appreciated her efforts and her cooperation.”
County commissioners presented Gibson with a commendation for her service at their regular meeting Aug. 29.
That commendation stated in part: “The Board of County Commissioners wishes to recognize and honor Connie for her commitment to diligent work and dedication for accurate land records in Medina County. Connie served as a faithful employee through the years. She began her county career in the Old Courthouse working on land records when they were hand drafted onto paper pages in very large books in the Tax Map Office.”
Science students commended
County commissioners also issued commendations to 15 students from Sacred Heart and St. Francis Xavier schools for awards they won at the 69th Annual State Science Day which took place in May.
Science projects entered in the event by these students included Wind Turbine Simulator, Magnetic Linear Accelerator, Fossil Fuel vs. Biofuels, Mnemonics and Electrolysis of Water – Harnessing the Power Within.
Award winners from Sacred Heart School were Hannah Breckner, Mason Burton, Maeve Gaffney, Andrew Minch, Amelia Moll, Matthew Sandor, Hailey Smith, Kylee Taney and Knysna Won.
Winners from St. Francis Xavier were Jack Burke, Andrew Ciccotelli, Anna Kalka, Oliviana Lika, Declan Messner and Ryan Zolkowski.
Vehicle upgrade
County commissioners authorized the Medina County Drug Task Force to trade in a 2012 vehicle toward the purchase of a new 2016 vehicle from Medina Auto Mall. The price of the new vehicle is $36,600 but a trade in allowance of $18,500 on the used vehicle left the estimated purchase price of the new vehicle at $18,100.
The acquisition of the new vehicle was approved by the Medina County Drug Task Force Operating Board with money in the agency’s asset forfeiture fund.
Commissioners also authorized the Drug Task Force to add a 2004 vehicle it seized to be forfeited to the county and added to county’s fleet. The vehicle will be used in undercover operations by the Task Force until it is sold or traded in on another vehicle.
Gasoline purchase
Great Lakes Petroleum of Cleveland won a bid to sell the Medina County Engineering Center 6,800 gallons of regular unleaded gasoline for approximately $1.59 per gallon.
Donated trailer
Commissioners authorized the Medina County Emergency Management Agency to accept a 2001 Haulmark Trailer donated by the Summit County Emergency Management Agency.
Personnel expenses
County commissioners authorized the expenses for several county employees to attend a series of out-of-town meetings and training seminars. Among those expenses was $1,032 for Highway Engineer Andy Conrad to attend two four-day classes on bridge inspections held in Marietta, $2,000 for two employees in the common pleas court to attend a three-day conference in Columbus hosted by the Ohio Association of Magistrates, and $700 for two employees at the Juvenile Detention Center to attend a three-day conference in Perrysville.
Gibson was known for her attention to detail in the important job of recording and managing legal records dealing with land transfers and ownership.
“I’ve worked with Connie numerous times over the years and she was meticulous in her work,” said County Commissioner Bill Hutson. “I always appreciated her efforts and her cooperation.”
County commissioners presented Gibson with a commendation for her service at their regular meeting Aug. 29.
That commendation stated in part: “The Board of County Commissioners wishes to recognize and honor Connie for her commitment to diligent work and dedication for accurate land records in Medina County. Connie served as a faithful employee through the years. She began her county career in the Old Courthouse working on land records when they were hand drafted onto paper pages in very large books in the Tax Map Office.”
Science students commended
County commissioners also issued commendations to 15 students from Sacred Heart and St. Francis Xavier schools for awards they won at the 69th Annual State Science Day which took place in May.
Science projects entered in the event by these students included Wind Turbine Simulator, Magnetic Linear Accelerator, Fossil Fuel vs. Biofuels, Mnemonics and Electrolysis of Water – Harnessing the Power Within.
Award winners from Sacred Heart School were Hannah Breckner, Mason Burton, Maeve Gaffney, Andrew Minch, Amelia Moll, Matthew Sandor, Hailey Smith, Kylee Taney and Knysna Won.
Winners from St. Francis Xavier were Jack Burke, Andrew Ciccotelli, Anna Kalka, Oliviana Lika, Declan Messner and Ryan Zolkowski.
Vehicle upgrade
County commissioners authorized the Medina County Drug Task Force to trade in a 2012 vehicle toward the purchase of a new 2016 vehicle from Medina Auto Mall. The price of the new vehicle is $36,600 but a trade in allowance of $18,500 on the used vehicle left the estimated purchase price of the new vehicle at $18,100.
The acquisition of the new vehicle was approved by the Medina County Drug Task Force Operating Board with money in the agency’s asset forfeiture fund.
Commissioners also authorized the Drug Task Force to add a 2004 vehicle it seized to be forfeited to the county and added to county’s fleet. The vehicle will be used in undercover operations by the Task Force until it is sold or traded in on another vehicle.
Gasoline purchase
Great Lakes Petroleum of Cleveland won a bid to sell the Medina County Engineering Center 6,800 gallons of regular unleaded gasoline for approximately $1.59 per gallon.
Donated trailer
Commissioners authorized the Medina County Emergency Management Agency to accept a 2001 Haulmark Trailer donated by the Summit County Emergency Management Agency.
Personnel expenses
County commissioners authorized the expenses for several county employees to attend a series of out-of-town meetings and training seminars. Among those expenses was $1,032 for Highway Engineer Andy Conrad to attend two four-day classes on bridge inspections held in Marietta, $2,000 for two employees in the common pleas court to attend a three-day conference in Columbus hosted by the Ohio Association of Magistrates, and $700 for two employees at the Juvenile Detention Center to attend a three-day conference in Perrysville.