Legal Notices 2-5-26
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, February 20, 2026.
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 three (3) 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 Qualifications containing the project description, qualifications requested, scope of services, selection procedures, etc. may be obtained at the office of the 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 or all bids.
BY ORDER OF THE GEAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Christine Blair, Clerk
Jan29 Feb5, 2026
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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
Russell Township
Notice is hereby given that the Russell Township Board of Zoning Appeals will have one Public Hearing on an application appeal for a variance to the Russell Township Zoning Resolution on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Russell Township Community Room, 8501 Kinsman Road, Novelty, Ohio 44072.
Variance Application #575, submitted by Applicants Donald and Lynn Levengood, owners of property at 7630 Twin Lakes Trail, parcel number 26-186522. The Applicants are seeking a reduction of the required 100 ft. rear yard setback to 70 feet and a reduction of the required 50 ft. side yard setback to 35 ft. for the construction of a three (3) car barn, per Section 5.2(B) of the Russell Township Zoning Resolution.
The Board of Zoning Appeals welcomes fact-based testimony to assist in making an informed decision.
Bonnie Guyer, Secretary
Jan29 Feb5, 2026
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BID NOTICE
ROAD MAINTENANCE MATERIALS
Bainbridge Township
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Bainbridge Township Board of Trustees at the office of the undersigned until 10:00 A.M., February 20, 2026 for furnishing township road maintenance materials. Quantities given are approximate, and the Trustees retain the option of ordering larger or lesser quantities at bid prices as required.
Bidders are required to use Township Bid form obtained from the office of the Fiscal Officer or on the Township’s website at www.Bainbridgetwp.com. All Bids shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked “Sealed Bid for Road Maintenance Materials.” Proposals for the above shall not be combined with any other Bid(s). Bidder may elect to bid on all items listed or any portion thereof. The Township Trustees reserve the right to reject any, or all, bids to accept a primary and an alternate supplier or suppliers and to wave any irregularities. Proposals must be valid for 20 days. Bids will be opened at 10:05 A.M. on February 20, 2026 at the Bainbridge Fire Department Meeting Room.
Janice Sugarman Fiscal Officer
Jan29 Feb5, 2026
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
(APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE)
Huntsburg Township
Geauga County, Ohio
The Huntsburg Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on an application, identified as number 2026-01, for a Variance, on Wednesday, the 25th day of February 2026 starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Huntsburg Town Hall located at 16534 Mayfield Road, Huntsburg, Ohio.
The application submitted by Wengerd Properties 1 LLC to request it be granted a variance for area to allow for a shared driveway at 12075 Madison Road, Parcel No. 16-078216, Huntsburg Township.
Persons affected or wishing to comment may speak for or against either in person or by an attorney at said hearing.
David Peterson, Chairman
Feb5, 2026
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
(APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE)
Huntsburg Township
Geauga County, Ohio
The Huntsburg Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on an application, identified as number 2026-02, for a Variance, on Wednesday, the 25th day of February 2026 starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Huntsburg Town Hall located at 16534 Mayfield Road, Huntsburg, Ohio.
The application submitted by Wengerd Properties 1 LLC to request it be granted a variance for area to allow for a shared driveway at 12065 Madison Road, Parcel No. 16-078801, Huntsburg Township.
Persons affected or wishing to comment may speak for or against either in person or by an attorney at said hearing.
David Peterson, Chairman
Feb5, 2026
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
(APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE)
Huntsburg Township
Geauga County, Ohio
The Huntsburg Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on an application, identified as number 2026-03, for a Variance, on Wednesday, the 25th day of February 2026 starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Huntsburg Town Hall located at 16534 Mayfield Road, Huntsburg, Ohio.
The application submitted by Alan and Barbara Byler to request they be granted a variance for area to allow for a shared driveway at 12453 Clay Street, Parcel No. 16-078798, Huntsburg Township.
Persons affected or wishing to comment may speak for or against either in person or by an attorney at said hearing.
David Peterson, Chairman
Feb5, 2026
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
(APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE)
Huntsburg Township
Geauga County, Ohio
The Huntsburg Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on an application, identified as number 2026-04, for a Variance, on Wednesday, the 25th day of February 2026 starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Huntsburg Town Hall located at 16534 Mayfield Road, Huntsburg, Ohio.
The application submitted by Billy and Marcia Byler to request they be granted a variance for area to allow for a shared driveway at 12449 Clay Street, Parcel No. 16-078797, Huntsburg Township.
Persons affected or wishing to comment may speak for or against either in person or by an attorney at said hearing.
David Peterson, Chairman
Feb5, 2026
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BID NOTICE
Chester Township
Sealed bids will be received by the Chester Township Board of Trustees, Geauga County, Ohio, at the Township Office, 12701 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, Ohio, until 12:00 p.m. March 19, 2026, for the furnishing and delivering to Township storage facilities various quantities of anti-skid materials, LSM, MS concrete, 57, 411, 304 limestone, clay, 601,B,C,D, and asphalt and asphalt products. These bids will be opened and read aloud at the Board of Trustees meeting on March 19, 2026, at 6:35 p.m. Additionally, you can view the bid information on our website at www.chestertwp.com/departments/roads/bid-openings/
Specifications and bid blanks may be obtained at the Township Office, 12701 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, Ohio, 44026 or on the Township website.
All mailed bids are to be addressed to the Chester Township Board of Trustees, 12701 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, Ohio, 44026.
Bids shall be submitted only on blank forms provided for that purpose.
A certified check or bid bond in the amount of $1,000.00 will be required with bid submittal.
The Trustees reserve the right to reject any and all bids or any part thereof, and to purchase only the materials needed.
By Order of the Chester Township
Board of Trustees
Patricia Jarrett, Fiscal Officer
Feb5-19, 2026
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LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE
Munson Township
Board of Zoning Appeals
Munson Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on February 25, 2026 at 6:30 pm at the Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Rd., Munson, OH to consider the following appeals for variances.
CASE 26-03: Anthony Takacs, 12890 Walden Oaks Dr., Chardon OH – requests to construct an inground swimming pool without a fence. Violates SEC. 514.3 (in part) an inground swimming pool shall be surrounded by a barrier or fence.
CASE 26-04: Christopher Joos, 10266 Wye Rd., Chesterland OH – requests to construct a detached garage 4’ from the east side lot line, 40’ from the road right-of-way and in front of the home. Violates SEC. 411 Minimum Dimensional Requirements – minimum side yard is 25’; minimum setback from road right-of-way is 80’; SEC. 509.2 (in part) unless otherwise noted herein, no freestanding garage or other accessory structure shall be erected within the front yard of any district.
CASE 26-05: Colton Crea for 10690 Mayfield LTD, 10690 Mayfield Rd., Chardon OH – requesting to alter an existing ground sign that may be less than 5’ from the front lot line with a 22.16 sq. ft. sign face. Violates SEC. 1003.1 Measurement of Sign Area (in part) Sign area shall not exceed 20 square feet, except as otherwise specified herein. SEC. 1003.3 Location – No sign shall be located closer than 5’ from a front lot line or within 25’ of any other lot line with the exception of Sections 1003.6(a) and 1003.8.
Paula Friebertshauser, Secretary
Feb5, 2026
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
(APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE)
Newbury Township
Geauga County, Ohio
The Newbury Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing for a continuance on an application, identified as number AV 12-21-2025, for an Area Variance. This hearing will be held on February 17, 2026. starting at 7:00 pm. This will be located at the Newbury Fire Department, 11111 Kinsman Rd., Newbury, OH 44065.
The application was submitted by David Terrill to request they be granted a variance for area set back at 12097 Hodgekiss Rd., Burton, Oh 44021
Persons affected or wishing to comment may speak for or against either in person or by an attorney at said hearing.
Amy Lydan, Secretary
Feb5, 2026
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BID NOTICE
Claridon Township
Claridon Township is accepting bids for maintaining Claridon Center Cemetery, located at 13932 Mayfield Road and Claridon East Cemetery, located at 12545 Old State Road during the full months of April through September of 2026.
Go to Claridontownship.com (Cemeteries & Parks page) for work details and bid instructions.
Jonathan Tiber, Trustee
Feb5, 2026
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
25-F-000731 – PHH Asset Services LLC -vs- UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, FIDUCIARIES, DEVISEES AND DONEES OF CECELIA TERRANOVA et al.
Unknown Heirs, Beneficiaries, Fiduciaries, Devisees and Donees of Cecelia Terranova, whose present place of residence is unknown, will take notice that on 9/30/2025, PHH Asset Services LLC filed its Complaint in Case No. 25-F-000731 in the Court of Common Pleas of Geauga County, 100 Short Court, Chardon, OH 44024, seeking foreclosure and alleging that the Defendants Unknown Heirs, Beneficiaries, Fiduciaries, Devisees and Donees of Cecelia Terranova have or claim to have an interest in the real estate described below:
Permanent Parcel #: 21-086973
Property Address: 10471 Meadowhurst Lane, Chardon, OH 44024
The Defendant(s) named above are required to answer on or before the 19th day of March, 2025.
PHH Asset Services LLC
BY: LOGS Legal Group LLP, Tamara Gurchik, Attorney for Plaintiff, 4805 Montgomery Road, Suite 320, Norwood, OH 45212; (513) 396-8100.
Feb5-12-19, 2026
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
ANNUAL TAX BUDGET HEARINGS
GEAUGA COUNTY
BUDGET COMMISSION
The Geauga County Budget Commission will hold a special meeting for the 2026-2027 School Districts Tax Budget Hearings as well as any regular business beginning Wednesday, February 18, and Thursday, February 19, 2026 in the Auditor’s Appraisal Conference room, 231 Main St., Chardon, OH 44024. The following districts will present their budgets:
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
9:00 am
Kenston LSD
Cardinal LSD
Chardon LSD
Thursday, February 19, 2025
9:00 am
Berkshire LSD
West Geauga LSD
Charles E. Walder, Auditor
Secretary/Budget Commission
Feb5, 2026
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CSP FOR PREPARATION OF COST ALLOCATION PLAN
GEAUGA COUNTY
The Board of Commissioners of Geauga County, Ohio is accepting competitive sealed proposals for the preparation of a cost allocation plan for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, and subsequent fiscal years ending December 31, 2026 through December 31, 2029.
Proposals are due to the Board of Commissioners by February 25, 2026 by 1:45 p.m.
The CSP packet can be found on the Geauga County website here:
Feb5-12, 2026
