Two appointments made to Mill Creek MetroParks board

Mahoning County Probate Judge Robert N. Rusu Jr. has made two appointments to the five-person Mill Creek Metropolitan Park District Board of Commissioners. The appointments are necessary because the terms of Commissioner John Ragan and Commissioner Jay Macejko expire at the end of this year.

John Ragan of Canfield is being re-appointed to the position he has had since 2010, and Scott R. Schulick of Youngstown is being added to the Board, replacing Jay Macejko. Both appointments are for three-year terms that commenced on Jan. 1 and run through the end of 2017.

“First, I’d like to thank Jay Macejko for his fine service to the Park Board. He was very reliable and we appreciate his hard work,” said Judge Rusu. “I’d also like to thank John Ragan for accepting another term as a Park Commissioner. John’s business background and his love for the Park has been a valuable asset to the Board, and I look forward to him continuing the good work and leadership he has provided.” The returning Commissioner is a business owner who has served on the Board since 2010.

In appointing Scott Schulick as a new member of Park Board, Judge Rusu said, “Scott has served in fiduciary and governance roles for two major community institutions and has dealt with multi-million dollar budgets, capital and annual philanthropic campaigns, labor relations and public relations. He will be able to help guide the park into a bright new future.”

Schulick is a Youngstown city resident who has served on numerous public boards. Most recently, he was Chairman of the Youngstown State University Board of Trustees, where he served as a board member from 2004-2013. He is a financial advisor and Vice-President of Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Inc. in Canfield.

“It’s important to remind everyone that the Park Board positions are volunteer positions. No compensation is paid to the Commissioners,” said Judge Rusu. “Commissioners study issues and problems. They advise, guide, attend meetings and make decisions for the public good with no personal gain. It can be a stressful job, but the members of the Board do it without complaint and for the most part, do a good job as stewards of a very valuable and loved public resource.”

Mill Creek Metropolitan Park is governed by a Board of Commissioners that consists of five individuals that are appointed to their positions by the Mahoning County Probate Judge. The Commissioners serve in rotating terms that are three years in length, commencing on the first of January and ending on Dec. 31.

The Board meets once a month on the second Monday of each month.