Legal Notices 1-18-24
LEGAL NOTICE
Village of Middlefield
Sealed proposals will be received at the Office of the Village of Middlefield Administrator, Village Hall, 14860 North State Street, Middlefield, Ohio 44062 until 12:00 noon, local time on Friday, January 26, 2024 and will be opened and read aloud immediately thereafter for the:
VILLAGE OF MIDDLEFIELD, OHIO
WELL NO. 3 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
The project includes the construction of a new well house structure, submersible pump, process piping and valving, electrical, HVAC, 4,160 square yards of asphalt resurfacing and various other items.
Plans and specifications can be seen and obtained at the office of Stephen Hovancsek & Associates, Inc., Two Merit Drive, Richmond Heights, Ohio 44143, (216) 731-6255. Plans and bid specifications may be obtained at the above office of the Consultant upon payment of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) NON-REFUNDABLE. Checks shall be made payable to Stephen Hovancsek & Associates, Inc.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check, or an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, or bid bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the amount bid. Such check or bid bond shall be made payable to The Village of Middlefield, Ohio, and will 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.
Each individual employed by the Contractor or any Subcontractor and engaged in work on the project under this contract shall be paid the prevailing wage established by the Department of Industrial Relations of the State of Ohio. This shall occur regardless of any contractual relationship which may be said to exist between the Contractor or any Subcontractor and such individual.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish Construction Performance and Payment Bonds for the Contract in sums not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total price bid for the complete work, said bonds to be that of an approved surety company authorized to transact business in the State of Ohio and shall be underwritten by a surety that is listed on the most current Department of the Treasury Circular 570, “Surety Companies Acceptable on Federal Bonds.”
Each proposal must be made upon the blank bid proposal furnished with the contract drawings and specifications and must be delivered to the Office of the Village of Middlefield Administrator, Village Hall, 14860 North State Street, Middlefield, Ohio 44062, prior to the time and date specified.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received, and to accept and bid which it deems most favorable.
BY ORDER OF THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEFIELD, OHIO.
Leslie McCoy, Village Administrator
Jan4-11-18, 2024
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
22-F-000397 – NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, Plaintiff, vs. Unknown Spouse, if any, of Robert Claar Jr., et al. Defendants.
The Defendant, Unknown Spouse, if any of Russel T. Claar, whose last known address is 17530 Reynolds Road, West Farmington, OH 44491 and whose current address is unknown, will take notice that on July 11, 2022, the Plaintiff, NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, filed its Complaint in Case No. 22-F-000397, in the Court of Common Pleas of Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court, Chardon, OH 44024, seeking a foreclosure of its mortgage interest in the real property located at 17530 Reynolds Road, West Farmington, OH 44491, Permanent Parcel No. 25-012411 and 25-012410, (“Real Estate”), and alleged that the Defendant has or may have an interest in this Real Estate.
The Defendant, Unknown Spouse, if any of Russel T. Claar is required to answer the Plaintiff’s Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last date of publication of this notice. In the event that the The Defendant, Unknown Spouse, if any of Russel T. Claar failed to respond in the allotted time, judgment by default can be entered against them for the relief requested in the Plaintiff’s Complaint.
NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING
By Carrie L. Davis, Michael R. Brinkman, Yanfang Marilyn Ramirez, Aaron M. Cole, Attorney for Plaintiff, Reisenfeld & Associates LLC, 3962 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227, (513) 322-7000.
Jan4-11-18, 2024
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Bainbridge Township
Sealed bids for labor, materials and services and construction for the Bainbridge Township Properties Waterline Extension at 17826 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township, Ohio, will be received by the Township Fiscal Officer at 17826 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township, Ohio 44023, until 2:00 o’clock p.m. local time on January 26, 2024, and will be opened, read and tabulated, immediately thereafter at 2:05 p.m., at the Bainbridge Town Hall. The Engineer’s estimate of probable construction cost for this project is $540,611.50.
No bid will be considered unless made on the bid form furnished by the Engineer and in accordance with the Contract Documents. One set of Contract Documents may be obtained for a non-refundable payment by check of $75.00 per set, made payable to the Bainbridge Township Board of Trustees, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023. Drawings may be reviewed at the Office of the Township Fiscal Officer at the Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township, Ohio 44023.
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 often (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 Bainbridge 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 Bainbridge 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 Bainbridge Township Board of Trustees.
BY THE ORDER OF THE BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Janice S. Sugarman, Fiscal Officer
Jan11-18, 2024
LEGAL NOTICE
REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF
QUALIFICATIONS
FOR MASTER PLANS
EXAMINER SERVICES
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
Notice is hereby given that the Geauga County Board of Commissioners is requesting Statements of Qualifications from parties or firms able to provide master plan review services. The plan review services generally encompass review of commercial and industrial building plans for projects within the County of Geauga, Ohio. Envelopes containing the submittals should be sealed and clearly marked: “Statement of Qualifications for Master Plans Examiner Services-Attn: Christine Blair, Commissioners’ Clerk.”
Statements of Qualification will be received by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners, 12611 Ravenwood Dr., Suite #350, Chardon, Ohio 44024, or by mail at the same address until 4:00 p.m. local time on Friday, January 26, 2024.
The Geauga County Building Department (“Building Department”) is a certified building department through the Ohio Board of Building Standards (“OBBS”). The OBBS requires that commercial, industrial and institutional (schools, universities, health care facilities, etc.) plans are reviewed by a Master Plans Examiner. Because the County does not have a Master Plans Examiner on staff at the Building Department, the County intends to enter into a non-exclusive contract with one or more Master Plans Examiner(s) as an independent contractor, to provide plan review and written reports, if necessary, of such reviews for a period of two (2) years.
The qualifications set forth in R.C. 153.65(D)(1)-(5) and other qualifications shall be considered in evaluating all statements of qualification. Additionally, all parties or firms must possess the necessary licensing as well as State of Ohio certifications.
The formal Request for Statements of Qualifications containing additional information regarding the project description, qualifications requested, scope of services, selection procedures, etc. may be obtained at the office of the Geauga County Office of Development/Geauga County Building Department, 12611 Ravenwood Dr., Suite #360, Chardon, Ohio, 44024, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
A copy of this legal notice will be published in the Geauga County Maple Leaf and posted on the county’s internet site on the World Wide Web. Go to: http://co.geauga.oh.us/Notices/Statements-of-Qualifications
The Geauga County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to waive any formalities, irregularities, or to reject any submittals.
BY ORDER OF THE GEAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Christine Blair, Clerk
Jan11-18, 2024
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
23-F-000648 – THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK, Plaintiff vs. THE UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE SUSANNE S. KRONK TRUST DATED JANUARY 9, 2007, et al., Defendants To: The Unknown Successor Trustee of the Susanne S. Kronk Trust Dated January 9, 2007 you will take notice that on October 31, 2023, Plaintiff, filed a Complaint for foreclosure in the Geauga County Common Pleas Court, 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, being Case No. 23-F-000648, alleging that there is due to the Plaintiff the sum of $71,930.23, plus interest at 7.74000% per annum from February 15, 2023, plus late charges and attorney fees applicable to the terms of a Promissory Note secured by a Mortgage on the real property, which has a street address of 11374 Claridon Troy Road, Chardon, OH 44024, being permanent parcel number 12-037700.
Plaintiff further alleges that by reason of a default in payment of said Promissory Note, the conditions of said Mortgage have been broken and the same has become absolute.
Plaintiff prays that the Defendant named above be required to answer and assert any interest in said real property or be forever barred from asserting any interest therein, for foreclosure of said mortgage, marshalling of liens, and the sale of said real property, and that the proceeds of said sale be applied according to law.
Said Defendant is required to file an Answer on or before the 22nd day of February, 2024.
By Megan J. Katz, Attorney for Plaintiff, The Huntington National Bank, c/o Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A., 965 Keynote Circle, Cleveland, OH 44131-1829.
Jan11-18-25, 2024
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
23-M-000513 – Cuyahoga Asphalt Materials LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Chester Township Board of Trustees, et al. Defendants.
To: Burton Scot Contractors, LLC, whose last known statutory agent is David Paulitsch with the last known address of 14728 Maplewood Road, Burton, Ohio 44021. You are hereby notified that you have been named a Defendant in a legal action captioned Cuyahoga Asphalt Materials LLC v. Chester Township Board of Trustees, et al. in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas located at 100 Short Court Street, Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio 44024. This action has been designated Case Number 23-M-000513 and assigned to Judge David M Ondrey. The Defendant’s address other than as set forth is unknown and cannot with the exercise of reasonable diligence be ascertained, and Service of Process cannot be had upon the Defendant in the State of Ohio.
Defendant will take notice that the Complaint asserts causes of action for payment on bond, prompt pay act, and, alternatively, breach of contract and unjust enrichment, and seeks damages in excess of $153,640.22 plus interest.
Said above named Defendant will further take notice that it is required to answer the Complaint on or before the 14th day of March, 2024 or within 28 days of the last date of publication of this notice which will be published once each week for six successive weeks. The last publication will be made on the 15th day of February, 2024 and the 28 days for answer will commence on that date.
In case of your failure to answer or otherwise respond as required by the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
By: Peter M. O’Grady, Esq., Ross, Brittain & Schonberg, Co., LPA, 6480 Rockside Woods Blvd. South, Suite 350, Cleveland, OH, 44131. Attorney for Plaintiff Cuyahoga Asphalt Materials LLC.
Jan11-18-25 Feb1-8-15, 2024
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
23-M-000484 – Slocum Maintenance Incorporated, Plaintiff, vs. 400 Washington 44024, LLC, et al. Defendants.
Timothy Slocum, whose last known place of residence is 3583 Austin Rd., #109, Geneva, Ohio 44041, otherwise whose residence is unknown, will take notice that on September 26, 2023, Defendants 400 Washington 44024, LLC and Greg Vilk (“Movants”) filed their Counterclaims and a Third Party Complaint in Case No. 23-M-000484, with the Clerk of Courts in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas, located at 100 Short Court St., Suite 300, Chardon, Ohio 44024, alleging that there is due to Movants an amount in excess of $25,000.00, plus pre-judgment and post-judgment interest, attorney’s fees, court costs and expenses and alleges counts of breach of contract, unjust enrichment, slander of title, and tortious interference against Third Party Defendants.
Movants prays that the Third Party Defendant named above be required to answer and assert any claims he may have in response to Movants’ allegations, or be forever barred from asserting any interest therein. Said Third Party Defendant (and all other Third Party Defendants and Plaintiff) is required to file an Answer within twenty-eight (28) days after last publication which shall be published once a week for six consecutive weeks, or they might be denied a hearing in this case.
Submitted by: Jeanna M. Weaver (0075186) Attorney for Movants; Plunkett Cooney PC, 716 Mt. Airyshire Blvd., Suite 150, Columbus, Ohio 43235 Voice: (614) 629-3000 Fax: (248) 901-4040 Email: jweaver@plunkettcooney.com.
Jan11-18-25 Feb1-8-15, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE
Geauga Park District
The 2023 Annual Financial Report of Geauga Park District has been completed and is available for public inspection contact Dawn Sweeney at the Geauga Park District, 440.286.9516, 9160 Robinson Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024.
Dawn Sweeney, Fiscal Officer
Jan18, 2024
LEGAL NOTICE
Village of Middlefield
Sealed proposals will be received at the Office of the Village of Middlefield Administrator, Village Hall, 14860 North State Street, Middlefield, Ohio 44062 until 12:15 pm, local time on Friday, January 26, 2024 and will be opened and read aloud immediately thereafter for the:
VILLAGE OF MIDDLEFIELD, OHIO
2024 ROAD RESURFACING PROGRAM
ALMEDA DR., STANDISH AVE., AND ORCHARD AVE.
The project includes approximately 8,292 square yards. of pavement planning, 8,292 square yards of single chip seal, 356 cubic yards of asphalt surface course, Type 1, PG64-22, 356 cubic yards of asphalt intermediate course, Type 2, PG64-22, 8,292 square yards of asphalt rejuvenation agent and various other items.
Engineers Estimate = $425,000.00
Plans and specifications can be seen and obtained at the office of Stephen Hovancsek & Associates, Inc., Two Merit Drive, Richmond Heights, Ohio 44143, (216) 731-6255. Plans and bid specifications may be obtained at the above office of the Consultant upon payment of One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) NON-REFUNDABLE. Checks shall be made payable to Stephen Hovancsek & Associates, Inc.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check, or an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, or bid bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the amount bid. Such check or bid bond shall be made payable to The Village of Middlefield, Ohio, and will 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.
Each individual employed by the Contractor or any Subcontractor and engaged in work on the project under this contract shall be paid the prevailing wage established by the Department of Industrial Relations of the State of Ohio. This shall occur regardless of any contractual relationship which may be said to exist between the Contractor or any Subcontractor and such individual.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish Construction Performance and Payment Bonds for the Contract in sums not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total price bid for the complete work, said bonds to be that of an approved surety company authorized to transact business in the State of Ohio and shall be underwritten by a surety that is listed on the most current Department of the Treasury Circular 570, “Surety Companies Acceptable on Federal Bonds.”
Each proposal must be made upon the blank bid proposal furnished with the contract drawings and specifications and must be delivered to the Office of the Village of Middlefield Administrator, Village Hall, 14860 North State Street, Middlefield, Ohio 44062, prior to the time and date specified.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received, and to accept and bid which it deems most favorable.
BY ORDER OF THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEFIELD, OHIO.
Leslie McCoy, Village Administrator
Jan11-18, 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 AIRPORT
HANGAR 1 IMPROVEMENTS
Sealed Bids will be received during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, until 1:45 pm (local time) on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at which time the bids shall be opened and publicly read at 2:00 pm in the Commissioners Meeting Room located at 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Room B303 (Third Floor).
Printed plans and specifications may be obtained by emailing a request for Documents to the Architect, Sean Thompson, AIA at sean@tmaarch.com. Bid Documents will be emailed out and the Bidder will registered for the Project. There is no cost for the Bid Documents. The estimate for the Project is $396,000.
An optional pre-bid meeting will be held for the Project on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 2:00 pm. Contractors can schedule follow-up visits to the site by contacting Richard Blamer, Geauga County Airport Manager at 216.509.8858 (cell).
A copy of this legal notice is 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 AIRPORT – HANGAR 1 IMPROVEMENTS – Attention: Clerk, Geauga County Board of Commissioners, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 350, Chardon, Ohio 44024.”
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 letter of credit in an amount not less than 10% 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 and the Geauga County Airport Authority reserve the right to waive any informalities and to reject any or all bids received or any part thereof.
Terms of payment shall be as described in the bid specifications.
BY THE ORDER OF THE GEAUGA
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Christine Blair, Clerk
Jan11-18, 2024
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL
UNNEEDED, OBSOLETE, OR UNFIT TOWNSHIP PERSONAL PROPERTY VIA INTERNET AUCTION
Russell Township
Resolution number 2024-1, adopted by the Russell Township Board of Trustees on January 9, 2024, authorizes 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 Russell Township has contracted.
All items will be offered for sale “as is, where is” with Russell 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 township website which can be found at https://russelltownship.us. This notice and a link to the GovDeals website can be found by clicking on the tab entitled GovDeals Auction on the township website OR by going to https://russelltownship.us/issues-topics/govdeals-auction.
Russell Township Board of Trustees
Jan18, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE
Passage of
Ordinances & Resolutions
City of Chardon
Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Chardon, duly passed and/or adopted the following legislation:
ORDINANCE NO. 3262
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT/AGREEMENT WITH SEIBERTKECK INSURANCE PARTNERS FOR THE PROPERTY, INLAND MARINE, EDP, CRIME, BOILER AND MACHINERY, AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY, COMPREHENSIVE MUNICIPAL LIABILITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT LIABILITY, PUBLIC OFFICIALS LIABILITY, UMBRELLA EXCESS LIABILITY, AND CYBER AND PRIVACY LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 11TH day of January, 2024.
RESOLUTION NO. 01-24
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT/AGREEMENT WITH SEIBERTKECK INSURANCE PARTNERS OR THE PROPERTY, INLAND MARINE, EDP, CRIME, BOILER AND MACHINERY, AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY, COMPREHENSIVE MUNICIPAL LIABILITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT LIABILITY, PUBLIC OFFICIALS LIABILITY, UMBRELLA EXCESS LIABILITY, AND CYBER AND PRIVACY LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 11TH day of January, 2024.
The complete text of these ordinances and resolutions may be viewed or obtained at the office of the Clerk of Council, 111 Water Street, Chardon, Ohio, during regular business hours.
By order of the Council of the City of Chardon, Ohio.
AMY DAY, CLERK OF COUNCIL
Jan18, 2024
LEGAL NOTICE
Geauga County Sheriff’s Office
Forfeiture Notice
Pursuant to O.R.C. 2981, the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office is seeking forfeiture of unclaimed property that was found or seized by the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office between 1/1/23 and 12/31/23.
The following are the items: Amazon Box w/Content, Amazon Box w/Content, Amazon Box w/Content, Impact Driver, Sawzall, Women’s Ring, Cooler, Tree Pruner, Kayek, Leaf Blower, Umbrella, Paddle Boat, Paddle Boat, Fan Vacuum, Misc Clothing, Set of Keys, Key Ring w/Keys & Tool, Drums, Cello w/Case, Chainsaw, Leaf Blower, and Pistol w/Ammo & Cash.
Anyone claiming ownership in this property may contact the Geauga County Sheriff, Evidence Clerk at 440-279-2009 ext. 4313. Any item not claimed will be disposed of according to the Ohio Revised Code.
Jan18-25, 2024
