Legal Notices 4-11-24
April 11, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS 

GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO 

23-F-000634 – Christopher P. Hitchcock, Treasurer of Geauga County, Ohio, Plaintiff vs. Scott Stewart, et al., Defendants.

  Unknown Occupants, if any, of 14874 Standish Ave., Middlefield, OH 44062 whose last known address is 14874 Standish Ave., Middlefield, OH 44062 address is unknown, and cannot, with reasonable diligence, be ascertained shall take notice; and, if deceased, their unknown heirs, devises, legatees, administrators, executors, and assigns will take notice that on the 23rd day of October 2023, the Treasurer Of Geauga County, filed a Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas, Geauga County, 100 Short Court Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024, entitled Christopher P. Hitchcock, Treasurer of Geauga County vs. Scott Stewart, et al., Case No: 23-F-000634, against the above-named parties, praying that the premises hereinafter described be sold for the collection of delinquent real estate taxes, owed and unpaid, is $15,355.51 together with accruing taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, and charges; as well as court costs.  Said premises is described as permanent parcel number(s) 19-060800. A complete legal description of the parcel(s) can be obtained from the Geauga County Recorder’s Office. The volume and page number for the parcel(s) can be obtained from the Geauga County Auditor’s Office.

 The object of the action is to obtain from the Court a judgment foreclosing the tax liens against such real estate and ordering the sale of such real estate for the satisfaction of delinquent taxes.

 Such action is brought against the real property only and no personal judgment shall be entered in it.  However, if pursuant to the action, the property is sold for an amount that is less than the amount of the delinquent taxes, assessments, charges, penalties and interest against it, the Court, in a separate order, may enter a deficiency judgment against the owner of record of a parcel for the amount of the difference; if that owner of record is a corporation, the Court may enter the deficiency judgment against the stockholder holding a majority of the corporation’s stock.

 The above-named parties are required to answer on or before 28 days after the last date of publication.  Such answer must be filed with the Clerk of Courts, and a copy must be served on the Prosecuting Attorney.

By Kristen Rine, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Attorney for Plaintiff.

Mar21-28 Apr4, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO

24-F-000098 – United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC, Plaintiff vs. Tonya Romig, et al., Defendants

 The Unknown Heirs at Law or Under the Will, if any, of Rodney Miller, Deceased. whose last place of residence/business is Address Unknown, but whose present place of residence/business is unknown will take notice that on February 9, 2024, United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC filed its Complaint in Case No. 24-F-000098 in the Court of Common Pleas Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court Street, Chardon, OH 44024 alleging that the Defendant(s) The Unknown Heirs at Law or Under the Will, if any, of Rodney Miller, Deceased. have or claim to have an interest in the real estate described below:

 Permanent Parcel Number: 01-063570; Property Address: 18812 Ravenna Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023. 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 9TH DAY OF MAY, 2024.

UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC

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

Mar28 Apr4-11, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO

24-F-000098 – United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC, Plaintiff vs. Tonya Romig, et al., Defendants

 The Unknown Heirs at Law or Under the Will, if any, of Rodney Miller, Deceased. whose last place of residence/business is Address Unknown, but whose present place of residence/business is unknown will take notice that on February 9, 2024, United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC filed its Complaint in Case No. 24-F-000098 in the Court of Common Pleas Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court Street, Chardon, OH 44024 alleging that the Defendant(s) The Unknown Heirs at Law or Under the Will, if any, of Rodney Miller, Deceased. have or claim to have an interest in the real estate described below:

 Permanent Parcel Number: 01-063570; Property Address: 18812 Ravenna Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023. 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 9TH DAY OF MAY, 2024.

UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC

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

Mar28 Apr4-11, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO

23-F-000718 – The Bank of New York Mellon, f/k/a The Bank of New York, as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Home Equity Mortgage Trust Series 2005-3 Home Equity Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-3, Plaintiff vs. Jean Sulik, et al., Defendants

 Oak Street Mortgage LLC, whose last known address is 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 2100, Indianapolis, IN  46204, will take notice that on December 1, 2023, The Bank of New York Mellon, f/k/a The Bank of New York, as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Home Equity Mortgage Trust Series 2005-3 Home Equity Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-3 filed its Complaint in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas at 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, assigned Case No. 23-F-000718 and styled The Bank of New York Mellon, f/k/a The Bank of New York, as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Home Equity Mortgage Trust Series 2005-3 Home Equity Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-3 vs. Jean Sulik, 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 defendant has or claims to have an interest:

 Parcel number(s):  29-054300, 29-054200, 29-054301

 Property address:  5116 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

 The defendant named above is 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 Justin M. Ritch, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, P. O. Box 165028, Columbus, OH  43216-5028, 614-220-5611, jmr3@manleydeas.com.

Mar28 Apr4-11, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO

24-F-000107 – Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust, Series 2019-2, Plaintiff vs. Barbara Ippolito, as Heir to the Estate of Ann M. Mesick, et al., Defendants

 Hall and Horning Oil Field Services, Inc., whose last known address is 5780 Moff Road, Atwater, OH  44201, will take notice that on February 14, 2024, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust, Series 2019-2 filed its Complaint in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas at 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, assigned Case No. 24-F-000107 and styled Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust, Series 2019-2 vs. Barbara Ippolito, as Heir to the Estate of Ann M. Mesick, 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 defendant has or claims to have an interest:

 Parcel number(s):  15-047300

 Property address:  9364 Bascom Road, Chardon, OH 44024

 The defendant named above is 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 Ann Marie Johnson, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, P. O. Box 165028, Columbus, OH  43216-5028, 614-220-5611, amj@manleydeas.com.

Apr4-11-18, 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

2024-2026 CLEANING SERVICE 

CONTRACT

during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, until 1:45 pm (local time) on May 8, 2024, at which time the bids shall be opened and publicly read at 2:00 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 10:00 a.m. on April 24, 2024 at the front of the Geauga County Annex Building, located at 231 Main Street, Chardon, Ohio, 44024.  

 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 CLEANING SERVICES, 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 a certified check, cashier’s check, or money order in for 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 in conformity to the invitation and the bid, 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 is subject to approval by the County Prosecutor.

 The Geauga County Commissioners reserve the right to waive any formalities, irregularities, and/or to reject any or all bids received or any part thereof.

 Terms of payment shall be as described in the bid specifications.

BY ORDER OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GEAUGA COUNTY

Christine Blair, Clerk

Apr11-18, 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

WINDOW AND GLASS CLEANING 

SERVICES – 2024-2026

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

 Printed specifications may be obtained from the Geauga County Maintenance Department, 13211 Aquilla Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024-1068, 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 1:00 p.m. on April 24, 2024 at the front of the Geauga County Annex Building, located at 231 Main Street, Chardon, Ohio, 44024.  

 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 WINDOW AND GLASS CLEANING SERVICES, 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 a certified check, cashier’s check, or money order for five 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 in conformity to the invitation and the bid 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 is subject to approval by the County Prosecutor.

 The Geauga County Commissioners reserve the right to waive any formalities, irregularities, and/or to reject any or all bids received or any part thereof.

 Terms of payment shall be as described in the bid specifications.

BY ORDER OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GEAUGA COUNTY

Christine Blair, Clerk

Apr11-18, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO

24-F-000173 – First Community Mortgage, Inc., Plaintiff vs. Jonathan Parkhurst, et al., Defendants

 THE UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR AND/OR SURVIVING ENTITIES OF THE FOX RUN SUBDIVISION, whose last known addresses are unknown and all of whose residences are unknown, will hereby take notice that on March 8th, 2024, Plaintiff filed its Complaint in the Common Pleas Court of Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, being Case No. 24-F-000173 in said Court against JONATHAN PARKHURST, et al. praying for Judgment of $287,889.73 with interest at the rate of 4.25000% per annum from June 1, 2023, until paid and for foreclosure of a mortgage on the following described real estate, to wit:

 PARCEL NO. 29-108048

 STREET ADDRESS: 306 Fox Way, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

 A COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PARCEL MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR.

and that Defendants be required to set up any interest they may have in said premises or be forever barred, that upon failure of said Defendants to pay or cause to be paid said Judgment within three days from its rendition that an Order of Sale be issued to the Sheriff of Geauga County, Ohio, to appraise, advertise, and sell said real estate, that the premises be sold free and clear of all claims, liens and interest of any parties herein, that the proceeds from the sale of said premises be applied to Plaintiff’s Judgment and for such other relief to which Plaintiff is entitled.

 Said Defendant(s) will take notice that they will be required to answer said Complaint on or before twenty-eight (28) days from the final publication run date or judgment will be rendered accordingly.

FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, INC.

By Ellen L. Fornach (0085284); Bethany L. Suttinger (0085068), Padgett Law Group, Attorneys for Plaintiff; 8087 Washington Village Drive, Ste. 220, Dayton, Ohio 45458. 

Phone: (850)422-2520; Fax: (850)422-2567

OHAttorney@padgettlawgroup.com.

Apr11-18-25, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

City of Chardon

 Residents of the City of Chardon shall take note that a public hearing shall be conducted by the Council of the City of Chardon in Council Chambers of the Chardon Municipal Center, 111 Water Street, Chardon, Ohio at 6:25 P.M. upon the 9th day of May, 2024.

 Said hearing is to provide the public an opportunity to comment regarding a proposed amendment to the approved Concept Plan & Preliminary Plan for Thistle Creek PRD Subdivision. Applicant – Rick Sommers (Thistlecreek Development LLC), is requesting an amendment to the approved plans for a Major Development under Section 1111 of the City of Chardon Codified Ordinances. The amendment is to remove the installation of a walking path in the common area of the subdivision due to topographical and future maintenance concerns.  The proposed removal includes a payment in lieu of installation for parks and recreation use.  The development is located on the north side of North Hamden St. approximately 180 ft. west of the intersection of North Hambden St. and Grant St. The owner of the development is Thistlecreek Development LLC.  The total acreage of the PRD is 20.78 acres.  

 A copy of the amendment to the Concept Plan & Preliminary Plan is on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk of Council of the Community Development Administrator of said City, weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

 City of Chardon Planning Commission will take these matters under consideration at their Tuesday, April 23, 2024 meeting.  The meeting will take place at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers, Chardon Municipal Center, 111 Water Street, Chardon OH 44024.

 All interested persons are urged to attend.

Steven M. Yaney

Community Development Administrator

Apr11, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

City of Chardon

 The City of Chardon Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider the applications described below on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 6:30 PM. in Council Chambers at the Municipal Center, 111 Water St, Chardon, OH 44024.  The meeting is subject to adjournment or recess to a later date without another Notice of Public Hearing (ORC 3115.05(c)).

PC Case #24-054/055/056/057: Applicant – Jeff Henderson with LDA Architecture (on behalf of Chardon Local Schools) is requesting Concept Plan & Architectural Review approval for a Major Development under Section 1111 of the City of Chardon Codified Ordinances. The proposed plan is for a new Chardon Schools Transportation and Maintenance Facility.  The proposed plan is to refurbish the two existing buildings at a total combined square footage of 21,840 sq. ft. for offices, maintenance and storage.  In addition, there will be a parking area added for school busses and school staff in front of the buildings.  Additionally, they are requesting eight variances as follows: 1) Section 1139.11 to allow the reduction of the required side yard setback from a residential property from 25’ to 10’ (existing) 2) Section 1139.17 (c)(3) to remove the requirement of an opaque wall or fence to surround an outdoor vehicle storage area 3) Section 1139.17 (c)(5) to allow an outdoor vehicle storage area in the front yard 4) Section 1139.19 (b)(3) to increase the maximum fence height in the side/rear yard from 6’ and the front yard of 3’ to 8’ 5) Section 1159.09 (a)(1) to waive the requirement of 5% of the parking area to be landscaped 6) Section 1159.09 (a)(2) to waive the requirement of landscape islands to define parking rows 7) Section 1159.11 (d) to reduce the width of the buffer yard from 25’ to 10’ and 15” in the side and rear (existing) 8) Section 1159.13 (c) to waive the requirement that the outdoor vehicle storage area and loading docks be enclosed by a solid 6’ wall or fence for safety and security reasons.  The property is located on the east side of Washington Street approximately 350 ft. south of the intersection of Washington Street and Fifth Avenue. The address of the property is 400 Washington Street, Chardon, OH 44024, with Parcel ID#(s), 10-122800, 10-122900, 10-123000, 10-123100, 10-123200, 10-123300, 10-123400, 10-123500, 10-123600, 10-123700, 10-123800.  The total acreage of the proposed development is 6.56 acres.  The property is owned by Chardon Local Schools Board of Education.

 All interested persons are urged to attend.

Steven M. Yaney

Community Development Administrator

Apr11, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

The Embankment Stabilization of the Gem Road Bridge & the Bundysburg Road Bridge, Structure #0264-00.290 and 

Structure #0038-03.080.

Geauga County, Ohio

 Bids will be received by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners 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 April 26, 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 $160,000.00.

 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.

 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.

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

BY THE ORDER OF THE GEAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Christine Blair, Clerk

Apr11, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

City of Chardon

 The City of Chardon Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider the applications described below on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 6:30 PM. in Council Chambers at the Municipal Center, 111 Water St, Chardon, OH 44024.  The meeting is subject to adjournment or recess to a later date without another Notice of Public Hearing.

PC Case #24-059:  Kelly Feller is requesting a variance from The City of Chardon Planning & Zoning Code Section 1133.05 to allow the construction of a 16’x 16’ residential addition that encroaches the rear yard setback.  They are requesting to reduce the rear yard setback from 40’ to 36’ on the north side of the property.

 The property is located on the north side of Canfield Drive approximately 260’ east of the intersection of Canfield Drive and Maple Avenue.  The property is owned by Kelly & Ted Feller. The address of the property 215 Canfield Drive, Chardon, OH 44024, with Parcel ID# 10-164850. 

All interested persons are urged to attend.

Steven M. Yaney

Community Development Administrator

Apr11, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

Request for Proposals: Historic Restoration Study – Russell Town Hall

Russell Township

 Russell Township Board of Trustees is seeking proposals to perform a historic restoration study. Scope of the study is to include the following: document the past, present and potential future uses of the Russell Town Hall; identify historical components that should be preserved; identify non-historical components that do not need to be preserved, and/or should be removed; identify options for additions or modernizations in harmony with the historical nature of the building; assess the feasibility of relocating the structure, and identify components that may pose an environmental hazard; note community input received as result of Board of Trustee outreach; identify grants or other funding available for historic restoration work; present options to the Board of Trustees; and prepare general cost estimates and associated contingencies for each of the options.  Proposals should include references for similar work and must indicate the total cost for the Study and a proposed timeline to complete the scope of work.  Written proposals should be marked “Proposal for Town Hall Study” and will be accepted at the Russell Township Administration Building at 8501 Kinsman Road, Novelty, OH 44072 or via email to russellinfo@russelltownship.us, through 12:00pm May 9, 2024.  Questions may be directed to Karen Walder, Fiscal Officer at 440.338-8155.

Karen Walder, Fiscal Officer

Apr11, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

The Application of Polyester Pavement Markings to Various Roads

Geauga County, Ohio

 Bids will be received by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners 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 April 26, 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 $320,000.00.

 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.

 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.

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

BY THE ORDER OF THE GEAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Christine Blair, Clerk

Apr11, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

The Road Widening of Sections A-B of Dines Road, TR-0144

Russell Township, Geauga County, Ohio

 Bids will be received by the Russell 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 April 26, 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 $950,000.00.

 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 Russell 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 Russell 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 Russell 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 RUSSELL 

TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Karen Walder, Fiscal Officer

Apr11, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

The Reconstruction of Various Roads

Huntsburg Township, Geauga County, Ohio

 Bids will be received by the Huntsburg 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 April 26, 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 $875,000.00.

 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.

 Bids may be held by the Huntsburg 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 Huntsburg 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 Huntsburg 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 HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Michele A. Saunders, Fiscal Officer

Apr11, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

VARIANCE TO THE 

CHARDON TOWNSHIP

ZONING RESOLUTION

 Notice is hereby given that the Chardon Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a continuation of a public hearing from April 4, 2024 for a variance to the Chardon Township Zoning Resolution.  The continuation hearing is scheduled for Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the Town Hall, 9949 Mentor Road, Chardon, Ohio.

CASE 2024-3 – Vincent and Teresa Tromba, 480 Locklie Drive, Highland Heights, OH 44143 request to construct a single-family residence on Parcel #06-078600, Forest Oaks Drive, Chardon, Ohio. The proposed single-family residence would be located forty-seven (47’) feet from the front setback line and twenty-five (25’) feet from the rear setback line. Section 500.03 Minimum Yards of the Chardon Township Zoning Resolution requires a minimum of seventy-five (75’) feet from the front setback line and thirty (30’) feet from the rear setback line in the R-2 Residential District.

Linda Kerry, Secretary

Apr11, 2024