Legal Notices 12-26-24
LEGAL NOTICE
Geauga County
In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code 5715.17 the Geauga County Board of Revision has completed the valuations for Tax Year 2024 (payable in 2025) and are now open for public inspection. Said valuations may be checked online at https://auditor.geauga.oh.gov or at the Real Estate Department of the Geauga County Auditor’s Office, located at the Courthouse Annex, 231 Main St., Suite 1A, Chardon, Ohio 44024. Any complaint against the valuation may be filed with the Board of Revision January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025, in the Geauga County Auditor’s Office.
Charles E. Walder
Geauga County Auditor
Dec19-26, 2024
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Geauga County
In accordance with Section 307.79 of the Ohio Revised Code, the Geauga County Board of Commissioners hereby gives notice that it will hold two (2) Public Hearings, on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. and on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. in the Chambers of the Geauga County Board of Commissioners located at 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Room B303, Chardon, Ohio, regarding the proposed Geauga County Water Management and Sediment Control Regulations, Amended 2025.
A copy of the Geauga County Water Management and Sediment Control Regulations, Amended 2025 is available for public inspection during regular office hours, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 240, Chardon, Ohio 44024.
BY ORDER OF THE GEAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Christine Blair, Clerk
Dec19-26, 2024
NOTICE OF TAX BUDGET HEARING
BERKSHIRE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Notice is hereby given that copies of the proposed tax budget of the Berkshire Local School District, Geauga County, Ohio for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 are on file in the office of the Treasurer of the Board of Education and open for public inspection during regular business hours, pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code. A public meeting will be held at 6:00 PM, Monday, January 13, 2025 at the Berkshire Board of Education.
Beth A. McCaffrey, Treasurer
Dec26, 2024
NOTICE OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BERKSHIRE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
A detailed General Purpose Financial Statement covering all revenues and expenses of the Berkshire Local School District, by fund, is prepared under the requirements of the Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of Public Offices, (Auditor of State) and is available for public inspection. The report can be obtained by calling (440) 834-3380, Ext. 2107 or at the offices of the Berkshire Board of Education, Office of the Treasurer, 14155 Claridon Troy Road, Burton, Ohio.
Beth A. McCaffrey, Treasurer
Dec26, 2024
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Auburn Township
Notice is hereby given that the Auburn Township Board of Trustees will conduct Public Hearings on proposed amendments, ZC2024-02 (family cemetery); ZC2024-03 (mobile food units); and ZC2024-04 (accessory building height) to the Auburn Township Zoning Resolution at the administration building, 11010 Washington Street, Auburn Township, OH on Monday, January 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM (ZC2024-02); 7:15 PM (ZC2024-04) and 7:30 PM (ZC2024-03).
The proposed amendments are available to view at the administration office, Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and posted on the township website, www.auburntownship.com
BY THE ORDER OF THE AUBURN
TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES
Dan Matsko, Fiscal Officer
Dec26, 2024
NOTICE OF TAX BUDGET HEARING
CARDINAL LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Notice is hereby given that copies of the proposed Tax Budget of Cardinal Local School District, Geauga County, Ohio, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, will be on file in the office of the Treasurer of the Board of Education beginning December 27, 2024 and open for public inspection during regular business hours. The Tax Budget Hearing will be held at 6:15 p.m. immediately following the Organizational Meeting at 6:00 p.m. and prior to the Regular meeting at 6:30 p.m., which will be held on January 8, 2025, at the Board Offices located at 15982 East High Street, Middlefield, Ohio, 44062.
Terry Armstrong, Treasurer
Dec26, 2024
NOTICE OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CARDINAL LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Cardinal Local School District has copies of the Fiscal Year 2024 Unaudited General Purpose Financial Statement Compilation Report available in the Treasurer’s Office, 15982 E. High Street, P.O. Box 188, Middlefield, Ohio 44062 or on the District website. The final audited report will be available sometime in Spring of 2025. For additional information, please contact Terry Armstrong, Treasurer, during regular business hours at (440) 632-0261.
Terry Armstrong, Treasurer
Dec26, 2024
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Troy Township
Notice is hereby given that the Troy Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on an application for an appeal for a variance to the Troy Township Zoning Resolution and an application for a conditional zoning certificate on the 13th day of January, 2025 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the Troy Community Center, 13950 Main Market Road, Burton, OH 44021.
This application #ZP24-33, submitted by Eli J. Byler, requests that he be granted relief regarding an area variance for front yard setback. The application for the appeal pertains to Article IV Section 402.6(B)(1) which states “The minimum yard setbacks for all accessory buildings, structures, and uses except as otherwise provided in Section 402.2.2 shall be as follows: 1. Front yard setback: 75 feet. They propose a front yard setback of 49 feet for a variance of 26 feet.
This application #ZP24-39, submitted by Eli J. Byler, requests that a conditional zoning certificate be granted for a home occupation for a harness shop in the R-3 district.
Eli J. Byler has filed these applications for an area and conditional use zoning certificates and wants them to be granted for the property located at 16506 Tavern Road in Troy Township PPN # 32-074106.
Lisa Murphy, Secretary
Dec26, 2024
NOTICE OF TAX BUDGET HEARING
KENSTON LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Notice is hereby given that copies of the proposed tax budget and the estimate of cost of operations of the Kenston Local School District, Geauga County, Ohio for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 are on file in the office of the Treasurer of the Board of Education. The proposed tax budget is open for public inspection during regular business hours, pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code. A public meeting, regarding the proposed tax budget, will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, January 13, 2025 at the Auburn Bainbridge room at Kenston High School, 9500 Bainbridge Road, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023.
Seth S. Cales, Treasurer
Dec26, 2024
NOTICE OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
KENSTON LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The unaudited financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 of the Kenston Local School District is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the office of the Treasurer located at 17419 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023.
Seth S. Cales, Treasurer
Dec26, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE
Village of Middlefield
Notice is hereby given that during the Council Meeting held on December 12, 2024, The Village of Middlefield passed the following legislation:
RESOLUTION 24-20 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FISCAL OFFICER TO MAKE FINAL TRANSFERS OF FUNDS NECESSARY TO FINALIZE AND BALANCE THE 2024 BUDGET ON DECEMBER 31, 2024, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
RESOLUTION 24-21 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY (to follow)
RESOLUTION 24-22 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS AND RATES AS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
RESOLUTION 24-23 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE GEAUGA COUNTY AUDITOR TO PROVIDE TAX ADVANCES FOR THE 2025 COLLECTION PERIODS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
RESOLUTION 24-24 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE ENGINEER TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE VILLAGE’S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR THE 2025 CALENDAR YEAR, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
ORDINANCE 24-165 AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEFIELD, STATE OF OHIO, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
ORDINANCE 24-166 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE REHIRING OF NICHOLAS PRIEM, AS A FULL TIME LABORER IN THE STREETS DEPARTMENT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
ORDINANCE 24-167 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CODIFIED ORDINANCE SECTION 913.135 ENTITLED “REBATE PROGRAM,” AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
ORDINANCE 24-168 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2024 PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY (to follow)
ORDINANCE 24-169 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING APPENDIX K TO THE VILLAGE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK ENTITLED “AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE AND WIRE TRANSFER POLICIES,” AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 24-170 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AND EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AKRON,” AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 24-158 AN ORDINANCE TO RAISE THE RATE OF PAY FOR COUNCIL PRO TEMPORE BEGINNING IN 2025, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 24-159 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING EXISTING SECTION 911.08 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE THE 2024 RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL WATER ACCOUNT RATES, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2025 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
ORDINANCE 24-160 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING EXISTING SECTION 907.04 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL SEWER ACCOUNTS, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2025, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 24-161 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING EXISTING SECTION 911.10 (a) OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE FOR FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM ACCOUNTS, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2025, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
RESOLUTION 24-18 A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE VILLAGE TO DISPOSE OF UNNEEDED, OBSOLETE OR UNFIT MUNICIPALLY OWNED PERSONAL PROPERTY VIA AN INTERNET AUCTION IN CALENDAR YEARS 2025 AND 2026, AND AUTHORIZING SUCH DISPOSITON
ORDINANCE 24-157 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CODIFIED ORDINANCE SECTION 1153.11 TO PROHIBIT ADULT USE CANNABIS DISPENSARIES THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Complete Text Of These Resolutions And Ordinances May Be Viewed Or Obtained At The Office Of The Fiscal Officer, 14860 N. State Ave., Middlefield, Ohio During Regular Business Hours.
Cindy Naftzger,
Administrative Asst. /Billing Clerk
Dec26, 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. 3294
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE CHARDON FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC. TO PROVIDE FIRE PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY SERVICES TO THE CITY OF CHARDON FOR THE YEARS 2025 – 2027 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 12th day of December, 2024.
ORDINANCE NO. 3295
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LEASE WITH CHARDON FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC., FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 108-111 SOUTH HAMBDEN STREET, CITY OF CHARDON, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 12th day of December, 2024.
ORDINANCE NO. 3296
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2792 TO ADD CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS THAT WILL DIRECTLY BENEFIT THE PARCELS FOR WHICH THE IMPROVEMENTS WERE DECLARED TO BE A PUBLIC PURPOSE, AND BY ELIMINATING CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY INCLUDED ON THE LIST OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) PROPERTY AND THE “CITY OF CHARDON, OHIO TIF PROPERTIES” MAP.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 12th day of December, 2024.
ORDINANCE NO. 3297
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE CITY OF CHARDON TREASURY FOR 2024 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 12th day of December, 2024.
ORDINANCE NO. 3298
AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF CHARDON, STATE OF OHIO DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 12th day of December, 2024.
RESOLUTION NO. 17-24
A RESOLUTION RESCINDING SECTION 1(E) OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-24 TO RESCIND THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM 202 GENERAL OPERATING RESERVE FUND TO 451 CHARDON SQUARE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 12th day of December, 2024.
RESOLUTION NO. 18-24
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS AND RATES AS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 12th day of December, 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
Dec26, 2024
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
Case No. 24-F-000294 – PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC -VS- JOHN E. MCGIFFIN AKA JOHN MCGIFFIN, ET AL. DEFENDANTS.
Sarah Doe, Name Unknown, Unknown Spouse, if any of Scott McGiffin, whose last known address is 17810 Bridge Creek Trail, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023, and who cannot be served, will take notice that on 04/26/2024, Plaintiff filed a Complaint for Money, Foreclosure in Reformation and other Equitable Relief in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas, Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, Case No. 24-F-000294 against Sarah Doe, Name Unknown, Unknown Spouse, if any of Scott McGiffin, and others as Defendants, alleging that, John E. McGiffin aka John McGiffin is in default for all payments from August 1, 2023; that on December 7, 2013, John E. McGiffin aka John McGiffin, deceased, and Kimberly McGiffin executed and delivered a certain Mortgage Deed in which said Defendants agreed, among other things, to pay the Note and to comply with all of the terms of the Mortgage Deed hereinafter described, which Mortgage Deed was filed in the Recorder’s Office of Geauga County, Ohio on December 20, 2013, recorded in Volume 1964, Page 1183 that, further, the balance due on the Note is $120,021.52 with interest at the rate of 5.0000% per annum from August 1, 2023; that to secure the payment of the Note, executed and delivered a certain Mortgage Deed to and thereby conveying, in fee simple, the following described premises:
Situated in the State of Ohio, in the County of Geauga, and in the City of Chagrin Falls:
Commonly known as 17810 Bridge Creek Trail, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
and further alleging that the aforesaid Mortgage is a valid and subsisting first and best lien upon said premises after the lien of the Treasurer; that the Note is in default, whereby the conditions set forth in the Note and Mortgage have been broken, that the Mortgage has become absolute and that Plaintiff is entitled, therefore, to have the Mortgage foreclosed, the premises sold, and the proceeds applied in payment of Plaintiff’s claims; that the Defendant Sarah Doe, Name Unknown, Unknown Spouse, if any of Scott McGiffin, among others, may have or claim to have some interest in or lien upon said premises; that all of the Defendants are required to set forth any claim, lien or interest in or upon the premises that he, she, or it may have or claim to have or be forever barred therefrom; that Plaintiff’s Mortgage be declared to be a valid and subsisting first and best lien upon said premises after the lien of the Treasurer, if any, that its Mortgage be foreclosed; that all liens be marshaled; that the equity of redemption of all Defendants be forever cut off, barred, and foreclosed; that upon the sale of said premises the proceeds be paid to Plaintiff to satisfy the amount of its existing lien and the interest, together with its disbursements, advancements, and costs herein expended; and for such other and further relief to which is may be entitled in equity or at law.
Defendants are further notified that they are required to answer the Complaint on or before January 30, 2025, which includes twenty-eight (28) days from the last publishing, or judgment may be rendered as prayed for therein.
Submitted by Suzanne M. Godenswager (0086422), Sandhu Law Group, LLC, 1213 Prospect Ave. Suite 300, Cleveland OH, 216-373-1001, Attorney for Plaintiff.
Dec19-26, 2024 Jan2, 2025
