Legal Notices 3-23-23
March 23, 2023

LEGAL NOTICE 

Sale of Real Estate

Geauga County 

Foreclosure Auction

Case# 20-F-000086. LoanDepot.com, LLC vs Kenneth Mcelroy, Chunyan Mcelroy, et al.

 The description of the property to be sold is as follows: 

 Property Address: 9970 CHARDON ROAD, CHARDON, GEAUGA, Ohio, 44024;

 Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 06-017800

 Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on 4/4/2023 at 10:00 AM for a minimum of 7 days. 

 Property may be sold on a provisional sale date should the third party purchaser fail to provide their deposit within the allotted time. 

 Provisional Sale date: 4/18/2023 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $5,000.00  to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of the sale ending. No cash is permitted. 

 Purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

 To view all sale details and terms for this property visit www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code 20F000086 into the search bar.

Mar9-16-23, 2023

LEGAL NOTICE 

Sale of Real Estate

Geauga County 

Foreclosure Auction

Case# 22-F-000261. U.S. Bank National Association vs BRIGHAM L. LAYMAN AKA BRIGHAM LEE LAYMAN AKA BRIGHAM LAYMAN, et al.

 The description of the property to be sold is as follows: 

 Property Address: 15462 TRASK ROAD, THOMPSON, GEAUGA, Ohio, 44086;

 Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 30-035900 and 30-036000

 Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on 4/4/2023 at 10:00 AM for a minimum of 7 days. 

 Property may be sold on a provisional sale date should the third party purchaser fail to provide their deposit within the allotted time. 

 Provisional Sale date: 4/18/2023 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $5,000.00  to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of the sale ending. No cash is permitted. 

 Purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

To view all sale details and terms for this property visit www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code 22F000261 into the search bar.

Mar9-16-23, 2023

 

PUBLIC NOTICE

The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, including any additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a public hearing, filing an appeal, or ADA accommodations may be obtained at: https://epa.ohio.gov/actions or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-644-3037 email: HClerk@epa.ohio.gov

Draft NPDES Permit Renewal – Subject to Revision

Burton WWTP

13875 Memorial Dr, Burton, OH 44021

Facility Description: Individual

Receiving Water: East Branch Cuyahoga River

ID #: 3PB00066*JD

Date of Action: 03/21/2023

Streamlined Orders

Hambden Country Inn PWS

13960 Rock Creek Rd, Chardon, OH 44024

ID #: OH2874512

Date of Action: 03/13/2023

Streamlined Orders with a $150 penalty was issued for failure to monitor drinking water for total coliform during December 2022.

Mar23, 2023

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING

Russell Township

 Notice is hereby given that the Russell Township Board of Zoning Appeals will have a Public Hearings on an application of appeal for a variance to the Russell Township Zoning Resolution on Monday, April 3, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Russell Town hall, 14890 Chillicothe Road.

 Variance Application #551, submitted by Mr. James Fantozzi for property at 8415 Hideaway Trail. The applicant is seeking relief to the side and rear setbacks for the purpose of constructing a new home.

 The Board of Zoning Appeals welcomes fact-based testimony to assist in making an informed decision.

Cathleen Birli, Secretary

Mar23, 2023

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO

23-F-000103 – Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Loans Structured Transaction Trust, Series 2021-1 vs. Carol Dean, et al.

 Unknown Heirs at Law, Devisees, Legatees, Administrators, and Executors of the Estate of Michael Carothers, whose present place of residence is unknown, will take notice that on February 17, 2023, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Loans Structured Transaction Trust, Series 2021-1, filed its Complaint  in Foreclosure in Case No. 23F000103 in the Court of Common Pleas Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court Street, Suite 300, Chardon, Ohio 44024, alleging that the Defendants, Unknown Heirs at Law, Devisees, Legatees, Administrators, and Executors of the Estate of Michael Carothers, have or claim to have an interest in the real estate located at 11658 Pekin Road, Newbury, OH 44065, PPN #23-297500 and 23-297600. A complete legal description may be obtained with the Geauga County Auditor’s Office located at 231 Main St., Chardon, OH 44024-1293.

 The Petitioner further alleges that by reason of default of the Defendant(s) in the payment of a promissory note, according to its tenor, the conditions of a  concurrent mortgage deed given  to secure the payment of said note and conveying  the premises described, have been broken, and the same has become absolute.

 The Petitioner prays that the Defendant(s) named above be required to answer and set up their interest in said real estate or be forever barred from asserting the same, for foreclosure of said mortgage, the marshalling of any liens, and the sale of said real estate, and the proceeds of said sale applied to the payment of Petitioner’s claim in the property order of its priority, and for such other and further relief as is just and equitable.

 THE DEFENDANT(S) NAMED ABOVE ARE REQUIRED TO ANSWER ON OR BEFORE THE  4TH DAY OF MAY, 2023.

BY CLUNK, HOOSE CO., LPA, Ethan J. Clunk #0095546, Attorneys for Plaintiff-Petitioner, 495 Wolf Ledges Pkwy, Akron, OH  44311, (330) 436-0300 – telephone, (330) 436-0301 – facsimile, notice@clunkhoose.com.

Mar23, 30 Apr6, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NUMBER 1

April 4, 2023

 Geauga County intends to apply to the Ohio Development Services Agency, Office of Community Development, for funding under the FY-2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program, a federally funded program administered by the State of Ohio. Geauga County is eligible to apply for these categories of funding for FY-2023 providing the County meets applicable program requirements.

A. Allocation Program –        $284,000.00

B. Targets of Opportunity Program (Downtown Revitalization) –                       TBD

C. Neighborhood Revitalization Program –            Approximately $750,000.00

D. Critical Infrastructure Program- 

          Approximately $500,000.00

E. Residential Public Infrastructure Program –            Approximately $750,000.00

F. Economic Development Program

 These projects can include: public service, public improvements, recreational activities, street infrastructure, drainage, water and sewer improvements, demolition of unsafe structures, rehabilitation of neighborhood, rental, and housing rehabilitation, economic development, and the prevention of slum and blight.

 Citizens are encouraged to attend this public hearing on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 10:00 AM in the Commissioner’s Chambers at 12611 Ravenwood Dr., Suite B303, Chardon, OH 44024 for more information on the grant and program requirements. The Commissioner’s Chambers are a handicap accessible facility.  If a participant will need auxiliary aids or devices due to a disability, please contact Elaine Malkamaki prior to March 31, 2023 at 440-279-1791 in order to ensure that your needs will be accommodated.

Mar23, 2023

LEGAL NOTICE

Auburn Township

 Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Auburn Township Board of Trustees, c/o Daniel J. Matsko, Fiscal Officer, at 11010 Washington Street, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023, until 10:00 AM official local time on April 7, 2023 for The Asphalt Resurfacing of Various Roads in Auburn Township. Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud the same day at 10:05 AM. The estimated construction cost for this project is $825,000.00. 

 Copies of the plans and/or specifications may be obtained digitally online at https://www.geaugacountyengineer.org/projects-bids/online-plans-and-specifications/ or a hardcopy is available at the Geauga County Engineer’s Office, 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon, OH 44024.

 A copy of this legal notice is posted on the County’s website. Go to https://www.geaugacountyengineer.org/projects-bids/legal-notices/ and click on the project name to view this legal.

 A bid guaranty in the amount of one hundred (100%) percent of the bid amount or a certified check, cashier’s check, or letter of credit pursuant to Chapter 1305 of the Ohio Revised Code in the amount of ten (10%) percent of the total bid amount shall accompany each bid. The bid shall be let upon a unit price basis.

 Bids may be held by the Auburn Township Board of Trustees for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of opening, for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to awarding the contract.

 The Auburn Township Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received, and to accept any bid or bids which are deemed most favorable to the Board at the time and under conditions stipulated, all in accord with the applicable provisions of laws of the State of Ohio governing the conduct of the Auburn Township Board of Trustees.

BY THE ORDER OF THE AUBURN 

TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Daniel J. Matsko, Fiscal Officer

Mar23, 2023

LEGAL NOTICE 

Newbury Township

 Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Newbury Township Board of Trustees, c/o Beverly Sustar, Fiscal Officer, at 14899 Auburn Road, Newbury, Ohio 44065 until 11:00 AM official local time on April 7, 2023 for The Asphalt Resurfacing of Section A of Addington Court, TR-1052 in Newbury Township. Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud the same day at 11:05 AM at the Newbury Town Hall. The estimated construction cost for this project is $175,000.00. 

 Copies of the plans and/or specifications may be obtained digitally online at https://www.geaugacountyengineer.org/projects-bids/online-plans-and-specifications/ or a hardcopy is available at the Geauga County Engineer’s Office, 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon, OH 44024.

 A copy of this legal notice is posted on the County’s website. Go to https://www.geaugacountyengineer.org/projects-bids/legal-notices/ and click on the project name to view this legal.

 A bid guaranty in the amount of one hundred (100%) percent of the bid amount or a certified check, cashier’s check, or letter of credit pursuant to Chapter 1305 of the Ohio Revised Code in the amount of ten (10%) percent of the total bid amount shall accompany each bid. The bid shall be let upon a unit price basis.

 Bids may be held by the Newbury Township Board of Trustees for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of opening, for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to awarding the contract.

 The Newbury Township Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received, and to accept any bid or bids which are deemed most favorable to the Board at the time and under conditions stipulated, all in accord with the applicable provisions of laws of the State of Ohio governing the conduct of the Newbury Township Board of Trustees.

BY THE ORDER OF THE NEWBURY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Beverly Sustar, Fiscal Officer

Mar23, 2023

LEGAL NOTICE

Geauga County

 Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners at 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 350, Chardon, Ohio 44024 until 1:45 PM official local time on April 19, 2023 for The Asphalt Resurfacing of Sections C-E of Washington Street, CH-0606 (REBID) in Auburn Township and Bainbridge Township. Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud the same day at 2:05 PM in Room B303. The estimated construction cost for this project is $1,600,000.

 Copies of the plans and/or specifications may be obtained digitally online at https://www.geaugacountyengineer.org/projects-bids/online-plans-and-specifications/ or a hardcopy is available at the Geauga County Engineer’s Office, 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024.

 A copy of this legal notice is posted on the County’s website. Go to https://www.geaugacountyengineer.org/projects-bids/legal-notices/ and click on the project name to view this legal.

 A bid guaranty in the amount of one hundred (100%) percent of the bid amount or a certified check, cashier’s check or letter of credit pursuant to Chapter 1305 of the Ohio Revised Code in the amount of ten (10%) percent of the total bid amount shall accompany each bid. The bid shall be let upon a unit price basis.

 All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will, to the extent practicable, use Ohio products, materials, services, and labor in the implementation of their project. Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public Improvements as determined by the Davis Bacon Act WD#OH20220001.

 DOMESTIC STEEL USE REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED IN OHIO REVISED CODE §153.011 APPLY TO THIS PROJECT. COPIES OF §153.011 CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ANY OF THE OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES OR THROUGH http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/153.011.

 Bids may be held by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of opening, for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to awarding the contract.

 The Geauga County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received, and to accept any bid or bids which are deemed most favorable to the Board at the time and under conditions stipulated, all in accord with the applicable provisions of laws of the State of Ohio governing the conduct of the Geauga County Board of Commissioners.

BY THE ORDER OF THE GEAUGA 

COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Christine Blair, Clerk

Mar23-30, 2023

LEGAL NOTICE

Geauga County

 Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners at 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 350, Chardon, Ohio 44024 until 1:45 PM official local time on April 19, 2023 for The Asphalt Resurfacing of Sections A-B of Washington Street, CH-0606 (REBID) in South Russell Village and Bainbridge Township. Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud the same day at 2:00 PM in Room B303. The estimated construction cost for this project is $925,000.00. 

 Copies of the plans and/or specifications may be obtained digitally online at https://www.geaugacountyengineer.org/projects-bids/online-plans-and-specifications/ or a hardcopy is available at the Geauga County Engineer’s Office, 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024.

 A copy of this legal notice is posted on the County’s website. Go to https://www.geaugacountyengineer.org/projects-bids/legal-notices/ and click on the project name to view this legal notice.

 A bid guaranty in the amount of one hundred (100%) percent of the bid amount or a certified check, cashier’s check or letter of credit pursuant to Chapter 1305 of the Ohio Revised Code in the amount of ten (10%) percent of the total bid amount shall accompany each bid. The bid shall be let upon a unit price basis.

 All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will, to the extent practicable, use Ohio products, materials, services, and labor in the implementation of their project. Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public Improvements as determined by the Davis Bacon Act WD#OH20220001.

DOMESTIC STEEL USE REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 153.011 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE APPLIES TO THIS PROJECT. COPIES OF SECTION 153.011 OF THE REVISED CODE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ANY OF THE OFFICES OF THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES. 

 Bids may be held by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of opening, for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to awarding the contract.

 The Geauga County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received, and to accept any bid or bids which are deemed most favorable to the Board at the time and under conditions stipulated, all in accord with the applicable provisions of laws of the State of Ohio governing the conduct of the Geauga County Board of Commissioners.

BY THE ORDER OF THE GEAUGA 

COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Christine Blair, Clerk

Mar23-30, 2023

LEGAL NOTICE

Geauga County

 Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite #350, Chardon, Ohio 44024 until 1:45 P.M. official local time on Wednesday April 12, 2023 for the 2023 Lawn Maintenance of the North and South Areas, Geauga County Department of Water Resources.  Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud the same day at 2:00 P.M in Room B303.

 Copies of the Specifications may be obtained at the Department of Water Resources Office, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 390, Chardon, Ohio, or by contacting Kathleen Miller by phone (440) 279-1971 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or email kathleenm@gcdwr.org.

 A copy of this legal notice is posted on the County’s website. Go to http://bocc.geauga.oh.gov/public-notifications/bid-openings .

 Envelope containing the bid and other documents shall be sealed, addressed (with bidder’s name) envelope and clearly marked “2023 Lawn Maintenance of the North and South Areas, Geauga County Department of Water Resources, Attn: Clerk, Office of the Geauga County Board of Commissioners, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 350, Chardon, Ohio 44024.”

 A bid guaranty in the amount of one hundred (100%) percent of the bid amount or a certified check, cashier’s check or letter of credit pursuant to Chapter 1305 of the Ohio Revised Code in the amount of ten (10%) percent of the total bid amount shall accompany each bid.  

 Bids may be held by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of opening, for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to awarding the contract.

 The Geauga County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received, and to accept any bid or bids which are deemed most favorable to the Board at the time and under conditions stipulated, all in accord with the applicable provisions of laws of the State of Ohio governing the conduct of the Geauga County Board of Commissioners.

BY ORDER OF THE GEAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Christine Blair, Clerk

Mar23-30, 2023