HomeMy Public PortalAbout2023-41 Resolution Recognizing Deb Dion 15 yearsResolution No. 2023-41
April 4, 2023
Member Albers introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-41
RECOGNIZING DEB DION FOR FIFTEEN YEARS
OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF MEDINA
WHEREAS, Deb Dion has been a valued full time City of Medina employee in the Planning
and Zoning Department since April 7, 2008; and
WHEREAS, Deb served as the Planning Assistant until December 15, 2015, when she was
promoted to the position of Associate Planner; and
WHEREAS, Deb has successfully coordinated the building permit process for 15 years,
during which time the number of permits reviewed and issued annually has approximately doubled,
Deb has implemented various process improvements, and contractors have often commented on how
they appreciate Medina’s turnaround time for permits; and
WHEREAS, Deb has completed site plan and zoning reviews for over 980 new homes,
several commercial projects and has issued over 10,000 total permits; and
WHEREAS, in 2020, Deb quickly transitioned building permit receipt and issuance to
electronic and contactless means to comply with pandemic “work from home” orders and kept the
business of the department moving smoothly; and
WHEREAS, Deb has led the review of various land use applications including variances,
conditional use permits, site plan reviews and subdivisions through Planning Commission and City
Council approval; and
WHEREAS, Deb has provided leadership on various projects including zoning enforcement,
the study of regulations for decorative LED lighting, the renovation of the lower level of City Hall,
the conversion of address files to Laserfiche, promotion of the 2020 Census, and selection of an
updated building permit platform; and
WHEREAS, Deb consistently receives positive feedback from residents, businesses,
contractors and other customers for providing excellent service and for helping provide clear
explanations of code requirements and processes; and
WHEREAS, the City of Medina expresses sincere gratitude for Deb’s dedication and
continued service to the Medina community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Medina
acknowledges and thanks Deb Dion for fifteen years of service to the community.
Resolution No. 2023-40
April 4, 2023
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Dated: April 4, 2023.
Kathleen Martin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Caitlyn Walker, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
DesLauriers and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Albers, Cavanaugh, DesLauriers, Martin
And the following voted against same: (Absent: Reid)
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.