Legal Notices 3-10-22
March 10, 2022

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO

22-F-000053 – CITIZENS BANK, N.A., ETC., Plaintiff vs. THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE, ETC., IF ANY, OF ARTHUR H. ERKER, ET AL. , Defendants

To the Defendants the unknown spouse, creditors, executors, executrices, administrators, heirs at law, next of kin, devisees, legatees, and/ or assigns and their spouses, executors, executrices, administrators, heirs at law, next of kin, devisees, legatees and/or assigns of Arthur H. Erker and Cheryl Ann Portman-Erker whose present location is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained:

Plaintiff has brought this action naming you as a defendant in the Geauga Common Pleas Court, 100 Short Court, Chardon, OH 44024 by filing its Complaint on the 25th day of January, 2022.

The object of the complaint is to foreclose the equity of redemption under a mortgage against the property located at 10559 Longview Trail, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023.   

The relief demanded by Plaintiff is judgment against the subject real estate in the amount of $149,570.05 plus interest at the rate of 3.6250% per annum from June 1, 2021; costs, attorney fees and such other legal and equitable relief to which it may be entitled.

You are required to answer the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last publication of this notice setting forth whatever right, title or interest you have or may claim to have in the aforementioned premises or be forever barred from claiming or asserting same. The publication will be published once a week for six (6) consecutive weeks, with the last publication to be made on the 10th day of March, 2022.

In case of your failure to answer or otherwise respond as permitted by the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure within the time stated, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

CITIZENS BANK, N.A. ETC.

By Johna M. Bella, Attorney for Plaintiff: Goranson, Parker & Bella Co., L.P.A., 405 Madison Avenue, Suite 2200, Toledo, Ohio 43604, Phone: (419) 244-9500; Fax: (419) 244-9510.

Feb3-10-17-24 Mar3-10, 2022

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO

22-D-000061 – Kevin J. Neill, Plaintiff v. Allison M. Neill, Defendant

To Allison M. Neill, whose last known address was 9843 Pekin Road, Novelty, Ohio 44072; and whose current address in unknown, will take notice that on January 28, 2022, Kevin J. Neill filed his Complaint for Divorce in the Court of Common Pleas, Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court, Chardon, Ohio 44024, Case Number 22-D-000061, whereby Plaintiff seeks a full and final divorce, an award of his separate property, an equitable division of the marital property, a reasonable amount for attorney fees and costs, and other equitable relief on the grounds that the parties are incompatible and Defendant has acted, or failed to act, in a manner that entitles Plaintiff to a divorce under Ohio law.

Said above Defendant will further take notice that she is required to answer the Complaint on or before April 7, 2022, or judgment by default shall be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

KEVIN J. NEILL

By: Kathryn E. Meloni, Attorney for Plaintiff, 216-831-0042.

Feb3-10-17-24 Mar3-10, 2022

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO

21-F-000707 – KeyBank National Association, Plaintiff vs. Vincent F. Mazza, et al., Defendants

Vincent F. Mazza whose last place of residence/business is 7809 Fairmount Road, Novelty, OH 44072, and 7485 Lauren J Drive , Mentor, OH 44060, and 8811 Lake Shore Blvd, Mentor, Ohio 44060, Unknown spouse, if any, of Vincent F. Mazza whose last place of residence/business is 7809 Fairmount Road, Novelty, OH 44072, and 8811 Lake Shore Blvd, Mentor, Ohio 44060, and 7485 Lauren J Drive, Mentor, OH 44060, The Unknown Heirs at Law or Under the Will, if any, of Pamela J. Mazza, Deceased whose last place of residence/business is Unknown Address, but whose present place of residence/business is unknown will take notice that on December 2, 2021, KeyBank National Association filed its Complaint in Case No. 21-F-000707 in the Court of Common Pleas Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court Street, Chardon, OH 44024, alleging that the Defendant(s) Vincent F. Mazza, Unknown spouse, if any, of Vincent F. Mazza, The Unknown Heirs at Law or Under the Will, if any, of Pamela J. Mazza, Deceased have or claim to have an interest in the real estate described below:

Permanent Parcel Number: 26-112100; Property Address: 7809 Fairmount Road, Novelty, OH 44072. 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 14TH DAY OF APRIL, 2022.

KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

By Reimer Law Co., Peter L. Mehler, Attorney at Law, Attorney for Plaintiff-Petitioner, P.O. Box 39696, Solon, Ohio 44139. (440) 600-5500.

Mar3-10-17, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE

The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, including any additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a public hearing, or filing an appeal may be obtained at: https://epa.ohio.gov/actions or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-644-3037 email: HClerk@epa.ohio.gov

Final Issuance of Permit to Install

Basil Place LLC

Facility Description: Wastewater

ID #: 1469204

Date of Action: 02/25/2022

This final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable to ERAC.

Project: Basil Place – New system w/ septic tank, dose tank to onsite mound

  Project Location: PP# 21-177004, Munson Twp

Final Issuance of Renewal of NPDES Permit

Maple City Taps & Eatery

11095 Chardon Rd, Chardon, OH

Facility Description: Wastewater-Semi-Public

Receiving Water: UT of East Branch of Chagrin River

ID #: 3PR00206*ED

Date of Action: 03/01/2022

This final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable to ERAC.

Mar10, 2022

LEGAL NOTICE

Geauga Soil & Water Conservation District

The 2021 Cash Basis Annual Financial Report of the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District is available at the District Office, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton, Ohio 44021 and was filed through the Hinkle System.

Colleen Lair, Administrative Assistant

Mar10, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE

Newbury Township

Newbury Township Trustees will meet March 23 2022, 6:00 pm to interview for the hiring of a Construction Manager for the fire station addition and renovations. The meeting will be held at the Newbury Township Volunteer Fire Department, 11111 Kinsman Rd., Newbury, Ohio 44065.

Bev Sustar, Fiscal Officer

Mar10-17, 2022

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Auburn Township

Notice is hereby given that the Auburn Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, the 12th day of April, 2022, at 7:00 PM at the Auburn Township Administration Building, 11010 Washington St., Auburn Township, OH 44023, for the following agenda item:

BZA-2022-04 – an appeal requesting a variance, submitted by Mike Hornsby, President of Maikoh Holdings LLC, from the Auburn Township Zoning Resolution, Article 4A.05(e)(6) Schedule of Uses for tractor-trailer services, repair, and overnight parking lot, proposed for parcel number 01-086300, Auburn Township OH 44023 in the B1A zoning district, which is not a permitted use in a B1A zoning district.

J. Hardy, Secretary

Mar10, 2022

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Village of Middlefield

Notice is hereby provided that the Middlefield Housing Development Committee will meet on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. General discussion will be held on the tax abatement area and current abatements for reporting.

Leslie Gambosi-McCoy, Village Administrator

Mar10, 2022

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

TROY TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION

Notice is hereby given that the Troy Township Zoning Commission Board will conduct a Special Zoning Commission meeting to review Articles I, II, III, IV and Map prior to motion to initiate an amendment to the Troy Township Zoning Resolution on 22nd day of March, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Troy Community Center, 13950 Main Market Road.

Lisa Murphy, Secretary

Mar10, 2022

LEGAL NOTICE

SALE OF REAL ESTATE

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO

19-F-000677 – U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, in trust for registered holders of Chase Funding Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-2, Plaintiff vs. Todd Sarbach, C., 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: 11111 Elk Run Road, Chardon, OH, 44024

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

Parcel Number: 21-056610

Said Premises Appraised At: $200,000.00

Minimum Bid: $133,333.33

Location of Sale: https://www.privatesellingofficer.com

Online Bidding Opens:  4/20/2022

Online Bidding Closes: 4/27/2022, unless extended under anti-snipe rules

Terms of Sale: A deposit in the amount of $5,000.00 is due in accordance with the terms and conditions of the online auction. The balance is due within thirty days after confirmation of sale.

The purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

The auction is subject to postponement and cancellation.

Richard Kruse, Private Selling Officer, rfk@gryphonusa.com

Feb24 Mar3-10, 2022

BID NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICE

Geauga County

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners at, 470 Center Street, Building 4, Chardon, Ohio 44024 until 1:45 P.M. official local time on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 for The Asphalt Resurfacing of Sections A-B of Washington Street, CH-0606 in South Russell Village and Bainbridge Township. Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud the same day at 2:00 P.M. The estimated construction cost for this project is $660,000.00.

Copies of the plans and/or specifications may be obtained digitally online at https://www.geaugacountyengineer.org/projects-bids/online-plans-and-specifications/ or a hardcopy is available at the Geauga County Engineer’s Office, 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024.

A copy of this legal notice is posted on the County’s internet site on the World Wide Web. Go to https://www.geaugacountyengineer.org/projects-bids/legal-notices/ and click on the project name to view this legal notice.

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 of ten (10%) percent of the total bid amount shall accompany each bid. The bid shall be let upon a unit price basis.

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 Davis Bacon Act WD#OH20210001.

DOMESTIC STEEL USE REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 153.011 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE APPLIES TO THIS PROJECT. COPIES OF SECTION 153.011 OF THE REVISED CODE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ANY OF THE OFFICES OF THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.

Bids may be held by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners 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 Geauga County Board of Commissioners 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 Geauga County Board of Commissioners.

BY THE ORDER OF THE GEAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Christine Blair, Clerk

Mar3-10, 2022

LEGAL NOTICE

Geauga County

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners for the Geauga County Board of Developmental Disabilities c/o Christine Blair, Clerk at 470 Center Street, Building 4, Chardon, Ohio, 44024, or by mail at the same address until 1:45 p.m. local time on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 for the Geauga DD Playground Replacement – Design/Build. Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud the same day at 2:30 p.m.   

The envelope containing the bid and other required documents should be sealed and clearly marked with your company name and return address, labeled “Geauga DD Playground Replacement, Attention:  Christine Blair, Clerk.”  At the address of 470 Center St Bldg. #4 Chardon, OH  44024.

Copies of the bid specifications may be obtained online at geaugadd.org/playground. A copy of this legal notice is posted on geaugadd.org/legal-notices and on the County Website.

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 of ten (10%) of the total bid amount shall accompany each bid.

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 Industrial Relations.

Bids may be held by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners 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 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 153.54.

A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held on March 23, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the GCBDD, 8200 Cedar Road, Chesterland, Ohio 44026. Advance registration is required; contact Geauga DD’s Director of Business Operations, Dave Carlson, at dcarlson@geaugadd.org to register.

The Board of County Commissioners 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 Board of County Commissioners of Geauga County.

BY THE ORDER OF THE GEAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Christine Blair, Clerk

Mar10-17, 2022

LEGAL NOTICE

HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP

DUST CONTROL BID

The Huntsburg Township Board of Trustees will receive sealed proposals until 3:00 p.m. on April 5, 2022, proposals will be opened and read aloud at 8:15 pm during the Trustees’ meeting on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 for the Spraying of MC70, CRS OR AEP and the spreading of washed # 8 limestone on Township Roads in Huntsburg Township, during the 2022 construction season.

Bid proposals may be obtained by calling the Huntsburg Township Fiscal Officer at 440-636-5486 or mailing to P.O. Box 280, Huntsburg, Ohio 44046. All bid proposals shall be submitted on forms provided by the Board of Trustees.

A bid bond or certified check, cashier’s check, or money order, on a solvent bank or savings and loan association, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount, and liability insurance for injury to persons and/or damage to property in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 and property damage liability insurance in an amount not less than $500,000.00, shall accompany each bid. The bid shall be let on a unit price basis.

The Huntsburg Township Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any or all bids, 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 the laws of the State of Ohio governing the conduct of the Board of Trustees.

Legal notice shall be considered as part of the bid specifications.

Address all bids to The Huntsburg Township Board of Trustees, P.O. Box 280 Huntsburg, Ohio 44046, and identify sealed envelopes as “Proposal for the Spraying of MC70, CRS OR AEP and brooming off stone if requires for CRS applications, Spreading of # 8 washed Limestone on Various Roads during the 2022 Construction Season”.

BY ORDER OF THE HUNTBURG TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Michele A. Saunders, Fiscal Officer

Mar10-24, 2022

LEGAL NOTICE

Auburn Township

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Auburn Township Board of Trustees, c/o Fredrick L. May, Fiscal Officer, 11010 Washington Street, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023 until 11:00 AM official local time on March 25, 2022. Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud at 11:05 AM the same day at the Auburn Township Administration Building for The Asphalt Resurfacing of Various Roads in Auburn Township. The estimated construction cost for this project is $720,000.00.

Copies of the plans and/or specifications may be obtained digitally online at https://www.geaugacountyengineer.org/projects-bids/online-plans-and-specifications/ or a hardcopy is available at the Geauga County Engineer’s Office, 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon, OH 44024.

A copy of this legal notice is posted on the County’s website. Go to https://www.geaugacountyengineer.org/projects-bids/legal-notices/ and click on the project name to view this legal.

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 of ten (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 Auburn 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 Auburn 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 Auburn Township Board of Trustees.

BY THE ORDER OF THE

AUBURN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Fredrick L. May, Fiscal Officer

Mar10, 2022

LEGAL NOTICE

Auburn Township

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Auburn Township Board of Trustees, c/o Fredrick L. May, Fiscal Officer, 11010 Washington Street, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023 until 11:00 AM official local time on March 25, 2022. Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud at 11:10 AM the same day at the Auburn Township Administration Building for The Chip Seal of Various Roads in Auburn Township. The estimated construction cost for this project is $200,000.00.

Copies of the plans and/or specifications may be obtained digitally online at https://www.geaugacountyengineer.org/projects-bids/online-plans-and-specifications/ or a hardcopy is available at the Geauga County Engineer’s Office, 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon, OH 44024.

A copy of this legal notice is posted on the County’s website. Go to https://www.geaugacountyengineer.org/projects-bids/legal-notices/ and click on the project name to view this legal.

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 of ten (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 Auburn 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 Auburn 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 Auburn Township Board of Trustees.

BY THE ORDER OF THE

AUBURN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Fredrick L. May, Fiscal Officer

Mar10, 2022