Legal Notices 3-6-25
LEGAL NOTICE
The Geauga County Historical Society
Notice is hereby given to general public that the Geauga County Historical Society, a nonprofit organization, pursuant to Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code, and a registered nonprofit organization in the State of Ohio, located in Burton, Geauga County, Ohio, is in possession of items in the collections of the Century Village Museum that were not properly accessioned by, and donated to the Museum during a time period greater than seven (7) years from the date of this notice. These items are, henceforth, the property of the Geauga County Historical Society, and may be used for historical, cultural, or educational purposes. This notice is being issued under provisions of Section 3385.07 of the Ohio Revised Code – the presumption of gifts to a museum.
Feb27 Mar6-13-20-27 Apr3, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
2024 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
Notice is hereby given that the 2024 Annual Financial Report for Middlefield Township is completed and available for public inspection at the Middlefield Township Office, 15228 Madison Road. Please call 440-632-5095 for an appointment.
Mary Ann Pierce, Fiscal Officer
Mar6, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
Munson Township
The Munson Township Trustees will receive sealed bids to be opened at 6:45 PM on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at the Munson Township Office, 12210 Auburn Road, Chardon, OH 44024, for the following:
#1 VIRGIN ASPHALT CONCRETE
#2 ROAD MATERIALS
The above items require separate bids. Bid forms, bid conditions, and bid specifications may be picked up at the Munson Township office, 12210 Auburn Road, Chardon OH 44024, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday.
A bid bond or certified check for $500 shall accompany each individual bid. Individual contracts will be awarded within 30 days to the lowest and best responsible bidders.
Address proposals to Munson Township Trustees, c/o Todd Ray, Fiscal Officer, 12210 Auburn Road, Chardon, OH 44024. Mark outside of sealed envelope with appropriate item being bid.
The Munson Township Trustees reserve the right to reject any or all bids or any part whereof.
By order of the Munson Township Trustees
Todd Ray, Fiscal Officer
Mar6, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NUMBER 1
March 18, 2025
Geauga County intends to apply to the Ohio Development Services Agency, Office of Community Development, for funding under the FY-2025 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-2025 providing the County meets applicable program requirements.
A. Allocation Program – approximately $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, March 18, 2025, at 9:45 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 14, 2025, at 440-279-1791 in order to ensure that your needs will be accommodated.
Christine Blair, Clerk
Mar6, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
2024 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
GEAUGA SOIL AND WATER
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
The 2024 Annual Financial Report of the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District is available for viewing at the District Office, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 240, Chardon, Ohio 44024 and was filed through the Auditor of State Hinkle System.
Colleen Lair, Administrative Assistant
Mar6, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
2024 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
GEAUGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Annual Financial Report of the Geauga County Public Library for the year ended December 31, 2024, has been completed and is available for public inspection in the office of the Fiscal Officer at 12701 Ravenwood Drive Chardon, Ohio 44024 between the hours of 9am-4pm. Monday – Friday. A copy of the report can be provided upon request.
Lisa Havlin, Fiscal Officer
Mar6, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE
Munson Township
Board of Zoning Appeals
Munson Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on March 19, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Rd., Munson, OH to consider the following appeals for variances.
CASE 25-02: John Benedict of Brilliant Electric Sign Co. for the Geauga County Board of Commissioners, 12450 Merritt Rd., Chardon, OH – requests to install 2 additional ground signs 10’ high with 48 square foot sign faces; one on the corner of Ravenwood & Ravenna Roads, and the other on the corner of Merritt and Ravenna Roads. Also requesting to install a directional sign with a 12 square foot sign face on Merritt. Violates SEC. 1003.2 (in part) sign height shall not exceed 6 feet; SEC. 1003.5 (in part) Each commercial, industrial, institutional or medical complex may be permitted the following signs on the premises: a. One ground sign which shall have a maximum area of 20 square feet per sign face and shall be no higher than 6 feet; SEC. 1003.8 Directional Signs – Directional signs at points of ingress and egress on private property shall have a maximum area of 6 square feet per sign face.
CASE 25-03: Dan Alvord Parcel #21-136601 adjacent to 12241 Ravenna Rd., Chardon, OH – requests to construct a 48’ x 48’ accessory building 6’ from the north side property line. Violates SEC. 411 Minimum Dimensional Requirements – minimum side yard setback is 25 feet.
Paula Friebertshauser, Secretary
Mar6, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL
UNNEEDED, OBSOLETE, OR UNFIT TOWNSHIP PERSONAL PROPERTY VIA INTERNET AUCTION
TROY TOWNSHIP
Resolution number 2025-1, adopted by the Troy Township Board of Trustees on February 18, 2025 authorizing the disposal of unneeded, obsolete, or unfit township property, including motor vehicles, road machinery, car parts, equipment, tools and office equipment or supplies by internet Auction in accordance with O.R.C. section 505.10
Internet auctions will be conducted through www.govdeals.com with whom Troy Township has contracted.
All items will be offered for sale “as is, where is” with Troy Township making no warranty, guarantee, or representation of any kind expressed or implied, as to the condition of said items.
Items will be listed for a minimum of ten (10) days.
This notice is posted on the website of township which can be found at www.troytwpgeauga.com
SUBMITTED BY ORDER OF THE TROY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Jane Grudowski, Fiscal Officer
Mar6, 2025
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
Case No. 25-F-000088- The Huntington National Bank, Plaintiff vs. John Doe(s), Name(s) Unknown, the Unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, beneficiaries of Julius Pignatiello Jr. and their unknown spouses and creditors; and, the unknown spouse of Julius Pignatiello Jr., et al., Defendants.
John Doe(s), Name(s) Unknown, the Unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, beneficiaries of Julius Pignatiello Jr. and their unknown spouses and creditors; and, the unknown spouse of Julius Pignatiello Jr., whose last known address is 11995 Fowlers Mill Road, Chardon, OH 44024, will take notice that on February 3, 2025, The Huntington National Bank filed its Complaint in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas at 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, assigned Case No. 25-F-000088 and styled The Huntington National Bank vs. John Doe(s), Name(s) Unknown, the Unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, beneficiaries of Julius Pignatiello Jr. and their unknown spouses and creditors; and, the unknown spouse of Julius Pignatiello Jr., et al. The object of, and demand for relief in, the Complaint is to foreclose the lien of Plaintiff’s mortgage recorded upon the real estate described below and in which Plaintiff alleges that the foregoing defendant has or claims to have an interest:
Parcel number(s): 21-129600
Property address: 11995 Fowlers Mill Road, Chardon, OH 44024
The defendant named above is required to answer the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last publication of this legal notice. This legal notice will be published once a week for three successive weeks.
By Ann Marie Johnson, attorney for plaintiff, MDK Legal, P. O. Box 165028, Columbus, OH 43216-5028; 614-220-5611; AMJohnson@mdklegal.com
Mar6-13-20, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON MOTION TO AMEND
THE CHARDON TOWNSHIP
ZONING RESOLUTION
R.C. 519.12 (D)
Notice is hereby given that the Chardon Township Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on a motion which is an amendment, identified as number 2025-1, to the Chardon Township Zoning Resolution at the Chardon Township Town Hall at 7:00 o’clock p.m. on March 24, 2025.
The motion proposing to amend the zoning resolution will be available for examination at the Chardon Library from 9:00 o’clock a.m. to 9:00 o’clock p.m. from March 14, 2025, through March 24, 2025.
After the conclusion of the public hearing, the matter will be submitted to the board of township trustees for its action.
Linda Kerry, Secretary
Mar6, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
Case No. 24-F-000699 – Christopher P. Hitchcock, Treasurer of Geauga County, Ohio, Plaintiff, vs. May F. Pressler, et al., Defendants
May F. Pressler, and the Unknown Spouse, if any, of May F. Pressler, whose last known address was 4650 Cove Circle, Apt. 611, Saint Petersburg, FL 33708, otherwise whose current address is unknown, and cannot, with reasonable diligence, be ascertained shall take notice; and, if deceased, their unknown heirs, devises, legatees, administrators, executors, and assigns will take notice that on the 18th day of October, 2024, the Treasurer Of Geauga County, filed a Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas, Geauga County, 100 Short Court Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024, entitled Christopher P. Hitchcock, Treasurer of Geauga County vs. May F. Pressler, et al., Case No: 24-F-000699, against the above-named parties, praying that the premises hereinafter described be sold for the collection of delinquent real estate taxes, owed and unpaid, is $229.23 together with accruing taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, and charges; as well as court costs. Said premises is described as permanent parcel number(s) 23-259300. A complete legal description of the parcel(s) can be obtained from the Geauga County Recorder’s Office. The volume and page number for the parcel(s) can be obtained from the Geauga County Auditor’s Office.
The object of the action is to obtain from the Court a judgment foreclosing the tax liens against such real estate and ordering the sale of such real estate for the satisfaction of delinquent taxes.
Such action is brought against the real property only and no personal judgment shall be entered in it. However, if pursuant to the action, the property is sold for an amount that is less than the amount of the delinquent taxes, assessments, charges, penalties and interest against it, the Court, in a separate order, may enter a deficiency judgment against the owner of record of a parcel for the amount of the difference; if that owner of record is a corporation, the Court may enter the deficiency judgment against the stockholder holding a majority of the corporation’s stock.
The above-named parties are required to answer on or before 28 days after the last date of publication. Such answer must be filed with the Clerk of Courts, and a copy must be served on the Prosecuting Attorney. By Kristen Rine, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Attorney for Plaintiff.
Mar6-13-20, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO AMEND THE CLARIDON TOWNSHIP
ZONING RESOLUTION
O.R.C. 519.12(G)
Notice is hereby given that the Claridon Township Board of Township Trustees will conduct a public hearing on a resolution which is an amendment, identified as number Z2025-1, to the Claridon Township Zoning Resolution at the Claridon Administration Building at 7:00 pm on March 17, 2025.
The resolution proposing to amend the zoning resolution will be available for examination at the Claridon Township Administration Building from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, on March 10, 12 and 17, 2025.
Jonathan Tiber, Township Trustee
Mar6, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
Case No. 25-F-000059 – Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC v. Roland Ayemoba, et al.
Rubenora Ayemoba, whose last known address is 12894 Sperry Rd., Chesterland, OH 44026, will take notice that on January 20, 2025, a Complaint was filed in the matter of Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC v. Roland Ayemoba, et al., Case No. 25-F-000059, in the Court of Common Pleas of Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Ct. St., #300, Chardon, OH 44024, seeking foreclosure and alleging that the Defendant(s) Rubenora Ayemoba, have or may claim to have an interest in the real estate located at 12894 Sperry Rd., Chesterland, OH 44026 and known as Parcel Number 11128580. A complete legal description of the property may be obtained from the Geauga County Auditor’s Office, located at 231 Main St., Unit 1A, Chardon, OH 44024.
You are required to answer the publication within 28 days after the last publication of this Notice, which will be published once per week for three consecutive weeks, and the last publication will be made on March 20, 2025.
In the case of your failure to answer or respond as permitted by the Ohio Civil Rules within the time stated, a judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC
By: F. Peter Costello, #0076112; Mark R. Lembright, #0041545; F. Peter Costello, #0073329; ALBERTELLI LAW PARTNERS OHIO, LLC, Attorneys for Plaintiff, 4807 Rockside Road, Ste. 200, Independence, OH 44131; (216) 588-1500; (216) 771-4334-fax; Ohcontact@alaw.net
Mar6-13-20, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
Geauga County
Notice is hereby given that sealed competitive bids will be received by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners, 12611 Ravenwood Dr., Suite 350, Chardon, OH 44024, or by mail at the same address, until 1:45 p.m. local time on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 and will be publicly opened and read aloud shortly thereafter at 2:10 p.m. in Room B303.
An envelope containing the bid and other required documents shall be sealed and clearly marked “Bid-Maple Leaf Residences-Roof and Window Replacement”, Attn: Christine Blair, Commissioners’ Clerk, Geauga County Board of Commissioners, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 350, Chardon, OH 44024.
Each bid must be accompanied by a bid guaranty in the form of either a certified or cashier’s check or an irrevocable letter of credit pursuant to Chapter 1305 of the Ohio Revised Code, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, or a bid bond in accordance with R.C. 153.54 (B) and R.C. 153.571 in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the bid amount. Such check or bid bond to be made in favor of the Geauga County Board of Commissioners and shall be held as a guarantee that in the event the bid is accepted and a contract awarded to the bidder, the contract will be duly executed and its performance properly secured.
The specifications will be available for pickup and inspection at the Offices of the Geauga County Department of Community & Economic Development, 12611 Ravenwood Dr., Suite 370, Chardon, OH during normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday from Thursday, March 6, 2025 until 1:45 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
There will be a pre-bid meeting starting at the first site at 10612 Wilson Mills Rd., Chardon, OH 44024 at 10:00 am on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
The estimate of probable cost of construction is $114,192.00.
The successful bidder is required to furnish a bond for the faithful performance of the contract in a sum of not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total bid price for the complete work. Said bond to be that of an approved surety company authorized to transact business in the State of Ohio meeting the requirements of the O.R.C. Section 153.57.
This project is subject to federal prevailing wage.
A copy of this legal notice is posted on the county’s internet site on the World Wide Web. Go to http://www.co.geauga.oh.us/Notices/Bids and click on the project name to view this legal notice.
Geauga County reserves the right to reject any and all bids or any part thereof, and to waive any informalities and/or irregularities in the bids. The County’s decision on any award is final.
BY THE ORDER OF THE GEAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Christine Blair, Clerk
Mar6, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
Geauga County
Notice is hereby given that sealed competitive bids will be received by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners, 12611 Ravenwood Dr., Suite 350, Chardon, OH 44024, or by mail at the same address, until 1:45 p.m. local time on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 and will be publicly opened and read aloud shortly thereafter at 2:00 p.m. in Room B303.
An envelope containing the bid and other required documents shall be sealed and clearly marked “Bid-Chagrin Falls Park Community Center-Roof Replacement”, Attn: Christine Blair, Commissioners’ Clerk, Geauga County Board of Commissioners, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 350, Chardon, OH 44024.
Each bid must be accompanied by a bid guaranty in the form of either a certified or cashier’s check or an irrevocable letter of credit pursuant to Chapter 1305 of the Ohio Revised Code, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, or a bid bond in accordance with R.C. 153.54 (B) and R.C. 153.571 in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the bid amount. Such check or bid bond to be made in favor of the Geauga County Board of Commissioners and shall be held as a guarantee that in the event the bid is accepted and a contract awarded to the bidder, the contract will be duly executed and its performance properly secured.
The specifications will be available for pickup and inspection at the Offices of the Geauga County Department of Community & Economic Development, 12611 Ravenwood Dr., Suite 370, Chardon, OH during normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday from Thursday, March 6, 2025 until 1:45 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
There will be a pre-bid meeting at 7060 Woodland Ave., Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 at 9:00 am on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
The estimate of probable cost of construction is $112,573.00.
The successful bidder is required to furnish a bond for the faithful performance of the contract in a sum of not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total bid price for the complete work. Said bond to be that of an approved surety company authorized to transact business in the State of Ohio meeting the requirements of the O.R.C. Section 153.57.
This project is subject to federal prevailing wage.
A copy of this legal notice is posted on the county’s internet site on the World Wide Web. Go to http://www.co.geauga.oh.us/Notices/Bids and click on the project name to view this legal notice.
Geauga County reserves the right to reject any and all bids or any part thereof, and to waive any informalities and/or irregularities in the bids. The County’s decision on any award is final.
BY THE ORDER OF THE GEAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Christine Blair, Clerk
Mar6, 2025
