Legal Notices 05-09-24
May 9, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO

24-F-000105 – First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Lakewood, Plaintiff vs. Unknown Successor as Trustee for the Brian J. Allen, Trustee of BDBA Trust aka Brian J. Allen, Trustee of the BDBA Trust under trust Instrument dated April 25, 1996, for the benefit of Brian J. Allen, et al., Defendants

 Unknown Successor as Trustee for the Brian J. Allen, Trustee of BDBA Trust aka Brian J. Allen, Trustee of the BDBA Trust under trust Instrument dated April 25, 1996, for the benefit of Brian J. Allen whose last and present place of residence are unknown; Jan Doe 1, Name Unknown, Spouse of Brianna M. Allen, if any whose last place of residence was 610 Canterbury Road, Bay Village, OH 44140: and whose present place of residence is unknown; Jan Doe 2, Name Unknown, Spouse of Alek Allen, if any whose last place of residence was 15340 Valentine Road, Thompson, OH 44086: and whose present place of residence is unknown, will take notice on February 14, 2024, First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Lakewood filed its Complaint in Case No. 24-F-000105 in the Court of Common Pleas Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, alleging that Defendants, Unknown Successor as Trustee for the Brian J. Allen, Trustee of BDBA Trust aka Brian J. Allen, Trustee of the BDBA Trust under trust Instrument dated April 25, 1996, for the benefit of Brian J. Allen, Jan Doe 1, Name Unknown, Spouse of Brianna M. Allen, if any, and Jan Doe 2, Name Unknown, Spouse of Alek Allen, if any have or claim to have an interest in the real estate described below:

 P.P.N. 20-048650

 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 9398 Morgan Rd., Montville, OH 44064

 A Copy of the full legal description may be obtained from the County Auditors Office.

 The Petitioner further alleges that by reason of default of Unknown Successor as Trustee for the Brian J. Allen, Trustee of BDBA Trust aka Brian J. Allen, Trustee of the BDBA Trust under trust Instrument dated April 25, 1996 for the benefit of Brian J. Allen (Deceased) 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 Defendants 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 proper order of its priority, and for such other further relief as is just and equitable.

 DEFENDANTS NAMED ABOVE ARE REQUIRED TO ANSWER ON OR BEFORE THE 

20 DAY OF JUNE, 2024.

BY: Keith D. Weiner & Associates Co., L.P.A., Daniel C. Wolters (#0076521), 1100 Superior Avenue East, Suite 1100, Cleveland, OH 44114. Tel: (216) 771-6500, Fax: (216) 771-6540. email: courtnotices@weinerlaw.com

Apr18-25 May2-9-16-23, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO

23-M-000466 – U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-2, Plaintiff vs. John Doe(s) Unknown heirs of William French, AKA William French, Jr., et al., Defendants

 John Doe(s) Unknown heirs of William French, AKA William French, Jr., whose last known address is 16794 Huron Street, Chagrin Falls, OH  44023, John Doe(s), Unknown heirs of Linda French, AKA Linda K. French, whose last known address is 16794 Huron Street, Chagrin Falls, OH  44023, John Doe(s), Name(s) Unknown, the Unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, beneficiaries of Norman Thompson AKA Norman Curtis Thompson and their unknown spouses and creditors; and, the unknown spouse of Norman Thompson AKA Norman Curtis Thompson, whose last known address is 16794 Huron Street, Chagrin Falls, OH  44023, will take notice that on August 8, 2023, U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-2 filed its Complaint in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas at 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, assigned Case No. 23-M-000466 and styled U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-2 vs. John Doe(s) Unknown heirs of William French, AKA William French, 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 defendants have or claim to have an interest:

 Parcel number(s):  02-230900, 02-231000, 02-231100, 02-231200, 02-231300

 Property address:  16794 Huron Street, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023

 The defendants named above are 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 Richard J. Sykora, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, P. O. Box 165028, Columbus, OH  43216-5028, 614-220-5611, RSykora@manleydeas.com

Apr18-25 May2-9-16-23, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO

24-M-000268 – BTE Properties, LLC, et al., Plaintiff vs. Township of Parkman, Ohio, et al., Defendants

 The unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, executors, administrators and/or assigns of Simon and Nancy Perkins, whose identity and address(es) cannot be ascertained with the exercise of reasonable diligence, and upon whom service of summons could not be made, will take notice that on April 16, 2024, BTE Properties, LLC and ABC Development LLC (“Plaintiffs”), filed a Complaint to Quiet Title, Case No. 24-M-000268 in the Court of Common Pleas for Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, seeking to quiet title to approximately 2.63 acres of land, located at the intersection of Nelson Road and U.S. 422 (Main Market Road), in the Township of Parkman, County of Geauga and State of Ohio, known as Geauga County Permanent Parcel No. 25-002900 (the “Property”). Specifically, Plaintiffs pray for judgment declaring invalid and unenforceable the following restriction, related to a portion of the Property, contained in a Deed issued by Simon and Nancy Perkins on or about June 7, 1843, and recorded June 8, 1857, in Volume 54, Page 241 of the Geauga County records; and restated in a Deed dated January 22, 2018 and recorded January 22, 2018, in Volume 2046, Page 1060 of the Geauga County records: that “…said [Parkman Township] Trustees and their successors in office shall hold said land for the inhabitants of said Township to use as a public square or commons unencumbered by any building or structure whatever except railing of a public walk.”

 The unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, executors, administrators and/or assigns of Simon and Nancy Perkins shall take further notice that they are required to answer the Complaint to Quiet Title within twenty-eight (28) days after this publication.

By: Douglas M. Eppler (0087018), Attorney for Plaintiff, ABC Development LLC, Walter Haverfield LLP, Suite 300, 1500 W. 3rd St., Cleveland, OH  4411. Telephone No. (216) 781-1212; and Joseph H. Weiss, Jr. (0007894), Attorney for Plaintiff, BTE Properties, LLC, 8228 Mayfield Road Ste. 6b-1, Chesterland, Ohio 44026 Tel: 440-729-7278.

Apr25 May2-9-16-23-30, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

SALE OF REAL ESTATE

In the State of Ohio, County of Geauga,

Case No. 23-F-000382 – Freedom Mortgage Corporation, (Plaintiff) vs. Shyrell Mabe, et. al, (Defendants)

  In pursuance of an Order of Sale directed to me in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public online auction the following described real estate:

 Property Address: 16965 Leggett Rd., Montville, OH 44064

 Legal Description:A full legal description of the property may be obtained at: www.buddybartonauctions.com.

 Parcel Number: 20-050100

 Said Premises Appraised: $198,000.00

 Minimum Bid: $132,000.00

 Location of Sale: Online Bidding at www.buddybartonauctions.com.

 Bidding Open Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 9:00 AM

 Bidding Closes Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 2:00 PM

 2nd Provisional Open Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 9:00 AM

 2nd Provisional Close Date: Wednesday. June 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM

 Terms of Sale: A deposit in the amount of $5,000.00 is due by wire transfer within 48 hours upon conclusion of the auction. Funding must take place within 30 days of confirmation of sale. A 5% Buyer’s Premium shall apply. The auction is subject to postponement and cancellation.

Ross Barton III, Private Selling Officer, info@buddybartonauctions.com, 330-464-1375

May2-9-16, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO

24-F-000121 – Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Owner Trustee of MFA 2022-RTL1 Trust, Plaintiff vs. Robinson Properties LLC, et al., Defendants

 Robinson Properties LLC whose last place of business is c/o Isabella Robinson s/a, 2246 Lynn Park Drive, Toledo, OH 43615 but whose present place of residence/business is unknown will take notice that on February 20, 2024, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Owner Trustee of MFA 2022-RTL1 Trust filed its Complaint in Case No. 24-F-000121 in the Court of Common Pleas Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, alleging that the Defendant(s) Robinson Properties LLC have or claim to have an interest in the real estate described below:

 Permanent Parcel Number: 12-015930; Property Address: 14284 Chardon-Windsor Road, Chardon, OH 44024. The legal description may be obtained from the Geauga County Auditor at 231 Main Street, Suite 1-A, Chardon, Ohio 44024, 440-279-1600.

 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 proper 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 13 DAY OF JUNE, 2024.

BY: REIMER LAW CO. Donald Brett Bryson, Attorney at Law, Attorney for Plaintiff-Petitioner, P.O. Box 39696, Solon, Ohio 44139. (440)600-5500.

May2-9-16, 2024

BID NOTICE

Chardon Post Renovation

Ohio State Highway Patrol

530 S Center St. Chardon OH 44024

 Bids Due: 10:00 AM local time 05/17/24 local time through the State’s electronic bidding system at https://bidexpress.com EDGE Goal 5% of contract Domestic steel use is required per ORC 153.011

 Estimated cost $525,000.00

 Pre-Bid meeting at location: 05/01/24 at 10:00AM

 More Info: A/E contact Dan Bauer, 330- 836-2343 X 208, dbauer@fmdarchitects.com,https://bidexpress.com

 Project consists of General, Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC trades

Apr25 May2-9, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

Geauga County

 Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Board of County Commissioners, 12611 Ravenwood Drive Suite 350, Chardon Ohio, 44024 for the:

GEAUGA COUNTY

2024-2027 COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING HVAC MAINTENANCE

GEAUGA COUNTY 

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT

during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, until 1:45 p.m. (local time) on May 29, 2024, at which time the bids shall be opened and publicly read at 2:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Chambers, Room B303.

 Printed specifications may be obtained from the Geauga County Maintenance Department, 13211 Aquilla Road, Chardon Ohio, 44024, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. An electronic set of specifications may also be requested via email to msieracki@geauga.oh.gov, or by calling Matt Sieracki at (440) 221-9928.

 There will be a mandatory contractor pre-bid meeting at 9:00 a.m. on May 14th, 2024, at the Geauga County Office Building located at 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon Ohio, 44024.

 A copy of this legal notice will be published in the Geauga County Maple Leaf and posted on the Geauga County’s website. Go to bocc.geauga.oh.gov/public-notifications/bid-openings/ and click on the project name to view this legal notice. 

 Envelopes containing the bid and other required documents shall be sealed and clearly marked: “BID – GEAUGA COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING HVAC MAINTENANCE, Attention: Clerk, Geauga County Board of Commissioners, 12611 Ravenwood Drive Suite 350, Chardon Ohio, 44024.”

 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.

 Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or guaranty in the amount of 100% of the total amount bid, or a certified check, cashier’s check, or money order in an amount not less than 5% of the total amount bid. The bid bond or guaranty must be submitted as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, a contract will be entered into and its performance properly secured. 

 The bid bond or guaranty shall be issued by an approved surety company authorized to transact business in the State of Ohio and said company shall have local representation. The bond or guaranty shall meet the satisfaction of the County Prosecutor.

 The Geauga County Commissioners reserve the right to waive any informalities and to reject and or all bids received or any part thereof. 

BY ORDER OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GEAUGA COUNTY 

Christine Blair, Clerk

May2-9, 2024

NOTICE OF RETIRE/REHIRE

West Geauga Local School District

The Board of Education of the West Geauga Local School District hereby gives notice that Steven Sloane (Bus Driver) and Richard Schultz (Custodian) will be retiring from employment with the District effective May 3, 2024 and July 1, 2024, respectively, and are seeking re-employment to their same positions with the District after such retirement. The Board of Education will hold a public meeting on the issue of re-employment of the aforementioned individuals at its regular meeting on June 24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Board Office Community Room to consider such re-employment of Mr. Sloane and Mr. Schultz with the District.

Karen Pavlat, Treasurer/CFO

May9, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

Hambden Township

 The Hambden Township Trustees are giving notice of its intent to sell unneeded, obsolete, or unfit-for-use township personal property by internet auction starting on May 23, 2024 and ending on June 6, 2024. The auction item is a Ford F550 Dump Truck. A full description of this item will be provided on the Hambden Township Website www.hambdentownship.com beginning May 9, 2024 and GovDeals auction site beginning May 23, 2024.

Michael Romans, Fiscal Officer

May9, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

Hambden Township

The Hambden Township Trustees are giving notice of its intent to sell unneeded, obsolete, or unfit-for-use township personal property by internet auction starting on May 23, 2024 and ending on June 6, 2024. The auction item is a 2009 International 7400 Dump Truck. A full description of this item will be provided on the Hambden Township Website www.hambdentownship.com beginning May 9, 2024 and GovDeals auction site beginning May 23, 2024.

Michael Romans, Fiscal Officer

May9, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

The Asphalt Resurfacing of Various Roads Newbury Township, Geauga County, Ohio

 Bids will be received by the Newbury Township Board of Trustees digitally via Bid Express® or in a sealed envelope at the Geauga County Engineer’s Office, 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024 by 10:00 AM local time on May 24, 2024 and read publicly at 10:05 AM local time at the above address.

 The bid shall be let upon a unit price basis. The estimated cost for this project is $1,350,000.00.

 Proposal, plans, and specifications may be obtained from the following website: https://www.bidexpress.com/. Bidders and subcontractors can view and download information free of charge. All digital Bidders must register with Bid Express® (allow time for processing). Submission of a digital bid requires a fee paid directly to Bid Express®. This fee is charged on a per bid or monthly basis. Paper bid documents are also available free of charge at the Geauga County Engineer’s Office, 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024.

 Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 153, the bid must be accompanied by an original sealed document (uploaded for digital bids) in the form of a bond for the full amount of the bid (100%). Otherwise, each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, or letter of credit in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1305. All digital Bidders must submit original documents within three (3) business days of the bid opening.

 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 Ohio Department of Commerce.

 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.

This legal notice is posted at the following website: https://www.geaugacountyengineer.org/projects-bids/legal-notices/

BY THE ORDER OF THE NEWBURY 

TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Lindsay Pollock, Fiscal Officer

May9, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

Geauga County

 Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Board of County Commissioners, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 350, Chardon, Ohio 44024, for the:

GEAUGA COUNTY

2024-2027 “SOUTH” HVAC 

MAINTENANCE

GEAUGA COUNTY 

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT

during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, until 1:45pm (local time) on May 29, 2024, at which time the bids shall be opened and publicly read at 2:10 p.m. in the Commissioners Chambers, Room B303. 

 Printed plans and specifications may be obtained from the Geauga County Maintenance Department, 13211 Aquilla Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024-1068, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. An electronic set of plans and specifications may also be requested via email to msieracki@geauga.oh.gov, or by calling Matt Sieracki at (440) 279-1759.

 There will be a mandatory contractor pre-bid meeting at 12:00 p.m. on May 14th, 2024 at the County Home located at 13211 Aquilla Road, Suite A, Chardon Ohio, 44024.  

 A copy of this legal notice will be published in the Geauga County Maple Leaf and posted on the Geauga County’s website. Go to bocc.geauga.oh.gov/public-notifications/bid-openings/ and click on the project name to view this legal notice.

 Envelopes containing the bid and other required documents shall be sealed and clearly marked: “BID – 2024-2027 “SOUTH” HVAC MAINTENANCE Attention: Clerk, Geauga County Board of Commissioners, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 350, Chardon, Ohio 44024.”

 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.

 Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or guaranty in the amount of 100% of the total amount bid, or a certified check, cashier’s check, or money order in an amount not less than 5% of the total amount bid, as required by R.C. 153.54. The bid bond or guaranty must be submitted as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, a contract will be entered into and its performance properly secured.

 The bid bond or guaranty shall be issued by an approved surety company authorized to transact business in the State of Ohio and said company shall have local representation. The bond or guaranty shall meet the satisfaction of the County Prosecutor.

 The Geauga County Commissioners reserve the right to waive any informalities and to reject any or all bids received or any part thereof.

BY ORDER OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GEAUGA COUNTY 

Christine Blair, Clerk

May2-9, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

The Asphalt Resurfacing of 

Section A of White Road

Burton Township, Geauga County, Ohio

 Bids will be received by the Burton Township Board of Trustees digitally via Bid Express® or in a sealed envelope at the Geauga County Engineer’s Office, 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024 by 10:00AM local time on May 24, 2024 and read publicly at 10:05 AM local time at the above address.

 The bid shall be let upon a unit price basis. The estimated cost for this project is $225,000.00.

 Proposal, plans, and specifications may be obtained from the following website: https://www.bidexpress.com/. Bidders and subcontractors can view and download information free of charge. All digital Bidders must register with Bid Express® (allow time for processing). Submission of a digital bid requires a fee paid directly to Bid Express®. This fee is charged on a per bid or monthly basis. Paper bid documents are also available free of charge at the Geauga County Engineer’s Office, 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024. 

 Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 153, the bid must be accompanied by an original sealed document (uploaded for digital bids) in the form of a bond for the full amount of the bid (100%). Otherwise, each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, or letter of credit in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1305. All digital Bidders must submittal original documents within three (3) business days of the bid opening.

 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 Ohio Department of Commerce.

 Bids may be held by the Burton 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 Burton 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 Burton Township Board of Trustees.

 This legal notice is posted at the following website: https://www.geaugacountyengineer.org/projects-bids/legal-notices/

BY THE ORDER OF THE BURTON 

TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Katie O’Neill, Fiscal Officer 

May9, 2024