Legal Notices 06-06-24
June 6, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE

Division of the State Fire Marshal

Bureau of Underground Storage

Tank Regulations

Pursuant to the rules governing the remediation of releases of petroleum from underground storage tank (UST) systems, notice to the public is required whenever there is a confirmed release of petroleum from an UST system(s) that requires a remedial action plan.  Notice is hereby given that a confirmed release of petroleum has occurred from the UST system(s) located at:

Chagrin Oil & Gas Co.

15385 Old State Rd

Middlefield, OH

Geauga County

Release #28000046-N00001 & N2

A proposed remedial action plan (RAP) dated January 2, 2024, was submitted by the owner and/or operator of the UST system(s) for the review and approval of the State Fire Marshal (SFM).  Once the SFM has reviewed and approved the proposed RAP, the owner and/or operator of the UST systems will be required to implement the proposed RAP.

A copy of the proposed RAP, as well as other documentation relating to this release and the UST system(s) involved, is maintained by the Bureau of Underground Storage Tank Regulations (BUSTR) and are available for inspection and copying by the public.  Please make all requests for copies of the proposed RAP or for inspection of the RAP and other related documentation in writing to BUSTR, P.O. Box 687, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068.  

Information that may help you understand the requirements of BUSTR’s rules may be found on BUSTR’s Resource Page at http://www.com.ohio.gov/fire/BUSTRResources.aspx. 

The SFM will accept written comments on this RAP for a period of 21 days from the date of publication of this notice.  You may submit any comments regarding this site and the RAP, in writing at the above address.  For further information, please contact Tanya Nell at (614) 728-5120.  Please reference release #28000046-N00001(2) when making all inquiries or comments.

May23-30 Jun6, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO

24-D-000272 – Joshua Miller vs. Silke Rei McGraw Miller, Defendants

 Silke Rei McGraw Miller, whose last known address is 572 Virginia Avenue, Unit B, Fort Campbell, KY  42223, and whose current address is unknown and cannot with the exercise of reasonable diligence be ascertained, and upon whom service of summons cannot be had in the State of Ohio, will take notice that you have been named as the Defendant in a Complaint for Divorce filed on April 17, 2024, in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations, captioned as Joshua Miller v. Silke Rei McGraw Miller, Case No. 24-D-000272, by which Plaintiff is seeking an absolute divorce from Defendant.  A hearing on this matter is scheduled for August 22, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. before Magistrate Kevin L. Starrett, Geauga County Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations, One Short Court, Chardon, OH 44024. You will further take notice that you are required to answer the Complaint for Divorce within 28 days of last publication.  The last publication date will be June 27, 2024.  If you do not answer the Complaint, a judgment may be granted against you for the relief demanded.

By Michael Drain, Attorney for Plaintiff, 147 Bell Street, Suite 202, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022. (440) 247-3380.

May23-30 Jun6-13-20-27, 2024

BID NOTICE

Troy Township

 Notice is hereby given that bids will be received by the Troy Township Board of Trustees, c/o Jane Grudowski, Fiscal Officer, at 13950 Main Market Rd., Burton, OH 44021 until 6:55 PM official local time on June 18, 2024 for The Chip Seal of Various Roads in Troy Township. Bids received will be read aloud the same day at 7:05 PM. 

 Copies of the plans and/or specifications may be obtained online at TROYTWPGEAUGA.COM or a hardcopy is available at the Troy Township Community House, 13950 Main Market Road, Burton, Ohio.

 The Troy 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 Troy Township Board of Trustees.

BY THE ORDER OF THE TROY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Jane Grudowski, Fiscal Officer

May30 Jun6, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Geauga County Public Library

The Geauga County Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a Budget Hearing on Tuesday June 18, 2024, at 4:00 pm with the June Board meeting to follow. The meeting will be held at our Thompson Branch, 6645 Madison Road, Thompson, Ohio 44086. – A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection in the office of the Fiscal Officer at 12701 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, Ohio 44024 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.  

Lisa Havlin, Fiscal Officer

Jun6, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

Geauga Park District

Per Ohio Revised Code 5705.30, the Geauga Park District 2025 Tax Budget is currently available for public inspection at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org under News & Updates, and two copies are available to review in person at Big Creek Park’s Meyer Center in Chardon, prior to a public hearing on said budget at the Board of Commissioners’ regular meeting at the Meyer Center on June 17, 2024, at 8:30 a.m.

John Oros, Executive Director

Jun6, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

RUSSELL TOWNSHIP

BUDGET HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the budget prepared by the Russell Township Board of Trustees for the next succeeding year ending December 31, 2025. The hearing will be held on June 20, 2024, at 7:05 p.m. at the Russell Town Hall, 14890 Chillicothe Rd., Novelty, Ohio 44072.

Two copies of the proposed budget are available for public inspection in the office of the Fiscal Officer of Russell Township at 8501 Kinsman Road from 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. during normal workdays. The proposed 2025 budget may also be viewed on the Russell Township website at www.RussellTownship.us under Departments/Administration/Fiscal Office Information.

 By order of the Russell Township Trustees

Karen F. Walder, Fiscal Officer

Jun6, 2024 

BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP 

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

2025 TAX BUDGET

Two copies of the proposed 2025 Tax Budget for the Township of Bainbridge, Geauga County, Ohio will be on file and available for inspection on or after June 14, 2024 in the office of the Fiscal Officer of said township, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township.  These copies are available for public inspection from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday during normal workdays.  A Public Hearing on this Tax Budget will be held at the Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township, at 7:30 PM, on Monday, June 24, 2024.

Janice S. Sugarman, Fiscal Officer

Jun6, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

Troy Township

Two copies of the tax budget for the year 2025 for the Township of Troy, Geauga County, Ohio, will be on file and available for inspection 10 days prior to the Budget Hearing at the Troy Township Community Center.  There will be a Public Budget Hearing on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:45 p.m. at the Troy Township Community Center, 13950 Main Market Road (US 422), in said township. Two Copies of the budget will also be available at that time for viewing.

Jane Grudowski, Fiscal Officer

Jun6, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

APPEAL FOR VARIANCE TO 

PARKMAN TOWNSHIP

ZONING RESOLUTION

Notice is hereby given that the Parkman Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on an appeal for a Use Variance to the Parkman Township Zoning Resolution on Tuesday the 11th  day of  June 2024, at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the Parkman Township Community House located 16295 Main Market Road, Parkman, Ohio.

This application submitted by, Mary Koscelnik, appellant, 16175 High Street, Parkman Township, is requesting a  Variance from the Parkman Township Zoning Resolution for property located at, 16175  Parkman Township, Ohio which shall be in accordance with all of the applicable regulations for the District and the following regulations: ARTICLE 1V Section 402.1 F Minimum Yards A. A single family detached dwellings, subject to regulations set forth in section 402.11. 

Jan Helt, Secretary 

Jun6, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE

Munson Township 

Board of Zoning Appeals

Munson Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on June 18, 2024 at 6:30 pm at the Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Rd., Munson, OH to consider the following appeals for variances.

CASE 24-07: Jacob Doerger, 11679 Mayfield Rd., Chardon OH – requesting to construct a detached garage approximately 8’ from the west side property line. Violates SEC. 411 Minimum Dimensional Requirements – minimum side yard setback is 25’.

CASE 24-08: Brandon Wosotowsky, 11130 Elk Run Rd., Chardon OH – requesting to keep an existing accessory structure that is 36’ from the rear property line and 34’ from the corner side yard. Violates SEC. 411 Minimum Dimensional Requirements – minimum side yard corner lot is 60’; minimum rear yard is 40’.

CASE 24-09: James Byers, 12285 Rockhaven Rd., Chesterland OH – requesting to construct a detached garage approximately 10’ in front of the home. Violates SEC. 509.2 no freestanding garage or other accessory structure shall be erected within the front yard of any district.

CASE 24-10: Scott Pritchett, 11505 Bass Lake Rd., Chardon OH – requesting to keep recently constructed partially covered deck approximately 13’ from the south side property line. Violates SEC. 411 Minimum Dimensional Requirements – minimum side yard setback is 25’.

CASE 24-11: Patricia Palcic, 9852 Mulberry Rd., Chardon OH – requesting to install a fence 6’ in height in front of the home. Violates SEC. 509.5c (in part) Fences and walls shall be a maximum of 4’ in height in any front yard and no more than 6’ in height in any side or rear yard.

Paula Friebertshauser, Secretary

Jun6, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

2025 TAX BUDGET

Village of Middlefield

Middlefield Village Council has scheduled a public hearing on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Center, 14860 N. State Ave., Middlefield, Ohio 44062 pursuant to the following: 2025 Tax Budget

 All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard.

Leslie McCoy, Village Administrator

Jun6, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Russell Township Park District 1545

 The Russell Township Park District 1545, will have a special meeting on June 17, 2024 at 7:00 pm at Geauga West Public Library. The meeting will be to approve the 2025 Park budget. A regularly scheduled meeting will take place immediately following the special meeting.

Chris Hare, Chair

Jun6, 2024