Legal Notices 5-15-25
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Involuntary Vehicle Transfer: 2002 Buell X1 Lightning, VIN #4MZSS11J623200006. Involuntary transfer action filed in Erie County Court of Common Pleas, 140 West Sixth Street, Erie, PA 16501, Case #11069-25. Hearing: May 20, 2025, 8:15 AM, Judge David G. Ridge, Courtroom F.
May1-8-15, 2025
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LEGAL NOTICE
Sale of Real Estate
GEAUGA COUNTY
Foreclosure Auction
Case# 24-F-000544 – The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1 vs David Onderdonk, et al.
The description of the property to be sold is as follows:
Property Address: 11545 COUNTY LINE RD, CHESTERLAND, GEAUGA, OH, 44026;
Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 11-073920
Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on June 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM for a minimum of 7 days.
Property may be sold on a provisional sale date should the third-party purchaser fail to provide their deposit within the allotted time. Provisional Sale date: June 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $10,000 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of the sale ending. No cash is permitted.
Purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.
To view all sale details and terms for this property visit www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code 24F000544 into the search bar.
May15-22-29, 2025
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
Case Number: 25-F-000235 – NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, Plaintiff, vs. Kenneth L Binns, et al., Defendants.
The Defendants, Unknown Heirs, Legatees, Devisees, Executors, Administrators and Assigns and their Spouses, if any, of Rachel K Binns, whose current addresses are unknown, will take notice that on April 10, 2025, the Plaintiff, NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, filed its Complaint in Case No. 25-F-000235, in the Court of Common Pleas of Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, seeking a foreclosure of its mortgage interest in the real property located at 15455 Valentine Rd, Thompson, OH 44086, Permanent Parcel No. 30-005800, 30-095630,(“Real Estate”), and alleged that the Defendants have or may have an interest in this Real Estate.
The Defendants, Unknown Heirs, Legatees, Devisees, Executors, Administrators and Assigns and their Spouses, if any, of Rachel K Binns are 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 Defendants, Unknown Heirs, Legatees, Devisees, Executors, Administrators and Assigns and their Spouses, if any, of Rachel K Binns failed to respond in the allotted time, judgment by default can be entered against them for the relief requested in the Plaintiff’s Complaint.
By: Carrie L. Davis (0083281); Michael R. Brinkman (0040079); Yanfang Marilyn Ramirez (0074242); Aaron M. Cole (0091673), Reisenfeld & Associates LLC, Attorney for Plaintiff, 3962 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227, voice: 1-513-322-7000, facsimile: 513-322-7099.
May8-15-22, 2025
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL – 2025 OUTREACH POSTCARD
Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste District
The Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste District will be accepting sealed proposals until Friday, June 6, 2025, at 3:00 PM at 5138 Enterprise Blvd., Warren, OH 44481 and opened and read for:
THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF POSTCARD MAILERS TO ALL ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS WITHIN GEAUGA AND TRUMBULL COUNTIES, OHIO.
A copy of the specifications along with proposal pages may be obtained at the Solid Waste District office at 5138 Enterprise Blvd, Warren, OH 44481 or on the district website at www.startrecycling.com
FAILURE TO OBTAIN PROPOSAL FROM THE DISTRICT MAY RESULT IN PROPOSAL REJECTION DUE TO NON-COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROPOSAL RESPONSE FORMAT AND OFFICIAL ADDENDUM NOTIFICATION/S.
Proposals from corporations not charted in Ohio MUST be accompanied by proper certifications that such a corporation is authorized to do business in Ohio.
Attention to the submitting party is directed to the requirements that each proposal must be accompanied by a non-collusion affidavit, properly executed by the submitting party. Further, the submitting party will be required to execute an affidavit required by Sec. 5719.042 of the Ohio Revised Code. No payment shall be made on any contract for which no such affidavit has been submitted.
The Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities. In addition, the District Board of Directors reserves the right to participate in the state contracts which the Department of Administrative Services, Office of State Purchasing has entered for the purchase of supplies, equipment, and certain materials pursuant to ORC Section 125.04. No proposals may be withdrawn for at least sixty (60) days after the opening thereof.
Each submitting party must ensure that all employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, sex, color, or national origin.
CLEARLY INDICATE THE ITEM BEING PROPOSED, DATE AND TIME OF THE SCHEDULED PROPOSAL OPENING, AS WELL AS THE NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE PERSON OR BUSINESS SUBMITTING THE PROPOSAL, ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE SEALED ENVELOPE CONTAINING THE PROPOSAL.
Jennifer Jones, Director
May15, 2025
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LEGAL NOTICE
Hambden Township
The Hambden Township Trustees are giving notice of its intent to sell unneeded, obsolete, or unfit-for-use township personal property on GovDeals auction site starting on May 29, 2025 and ending on June 12, 2025. The auction items include a mix of attack hoses and nozzles. A full description of these items is posted on the Hambden Fire Department Website: www.hambdenfire.org.
Michael Romans, Fiscal Officer
May15, 2025
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
APPEAL FOR VARIANCE TO THE BURTON TOWNSHIP ZONING RESOLUTION
Notice is hereby given that the Burton Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on an application for an appeal for a variance to the Burton Township Zoning Resolution on the 27th day of May 2025 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the Burton Township Administration Building, 14821 Rapids Road, Burton Ohio 44021
This application #1681-25, submitted by Deanna Cejer and Timothy Bravchok requests an area variance to the front setback of a storage shed. The variance request is for a 43’ setback from right of way (R.O.W.) 77’ variance and is located in front of the primary residence on the highest part of the property. They seek relief from Article IV, Section 401.1, Regulations for Accessory Buildings, Structure, and Uses In All Zoning Districts and Article IV Section 402.7, Minimum Yard Setbacks, of the Burton Township Zoning Resolution as amended August 14, 2019. They asks that this be granted for the lot located at: 15930 Tavern Road in Burton Township Ohio, Parcel #04-036600.
Additional details are included in the application, a copy of which may be requested by contacting the Burton Township BZA Secretary at Elana.BurtonTownship@gmail.com.
Following the public hearing, any other business as it relates to the responsibility of the Board, will be discussed and action taken as needed.
Elana Koh, Secretary
May15, 2025
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR CRITERIA ENGINEER/ARCHITECT RFQ
West Geauga Local School District
The Board of Education of the West Geauga Local School District intends to contract for Criteria Engineering/Architectural services in connection with the construction of a new Water Treatment/Maintenance Building. The design-build delivery method will be used. Firms interested in being considered for a contract to provide the required services should reply with a statement of qualifications no later than 3 pm on May 30th, 2025. Statements received after this deadline will not be considered.
Statements of qualifications should include information regarding the firm’s history; education and experience of owners and key technical personnel; the technical expertise of the firm’s current staff; the firm’s experience in performing engineering studies, design, construction administration, and construction observation; availability of staff; the firm’s equipment and facilities; references; and any previous work performed for West Geauga Local Schools.
Statements of qualifications must be transmitted to: Scott Amstutz, Director of Instructional Technology and Operations, at 8615 Cedar Road, Chesterland, Ohio, 44026.
Submit all questions for this RFQ in writing to Scott Amstutz at scott.amstutz@westg.org (no phone calls please).
The services will be conducted pursuant to Ohio Revised Code §153.65-73. All responding firms will be evaluated and ranked in order of their qualifications. Following this evaluation, the West Geauga Local Schools will enter into contract negotiations with the most highly qualified firm.
The preliminary project description is as follows:
Name of Project: Water Treatment Facility / Maintenance Building
Location: 8615 Cedar Road, Chesterland, Ohio, 44026. Grounds behind the West Geauga Middle School on the Main Campus.
Description: Water Treatment Facility with Maintenance Building. The water treatment facility must contain all necessary equipment directed and approved by the EPA criteria. The building for both water treatment and maintenance should not exceed 10,000 square feet.
Scope of Services: As properly authorized, provide all design professional and consultant services, including services in the following categories: Program Verification, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Document Preparation, Bid and Award Support, Construction Administration, and Post-Construction and Closeout services.
Total Project Budget (including but not limited to design and construction): $5,000,000 maximum.
Source of Funding: District will fund the project in full.
Anticipated dates for design startup/completion : June 9, 2025 / July 18, 2025
Anticipated dates for construction startup/completion : On or before July 21, 2025 / April 27, 2026
Special Requirements or Restrictions: Anticipate the Criteria Engineer/Architect will work with the West Geauga Water Engineer with specifics related to equipment (mechanical and electrical) and orientation of equipment (space and plumbing needs) to properly install and service the equipment.
May15, 2025
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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, May 27, 2025 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. Arrangements can be made to review the plans upon request via email at syaney@chardon.cc or by calling 440-286-2654.
PC Case #25-096: Applicant – Sheetz Inc. is requesting a use variance as follows: 1) Use Variance to Section 1139.03 to allow a gas station in the “C-3” Traditional Commercial District at the former Rite Aid Pharmacy property. The property is located on the south side of Water Street on the southwest corner of the intersection of Water Street, Wilson Mills Road and Cherry Avenue. The address of the property is 501 Water Street, Chardon, OH 44024, with Parcel ID# 10-043600, 10-015900, 10-016000, 10-015800, and 10-163200. The property is owned by LUV 501 Water LLC.
Steven M. Yaney
Community Development Administrator
May15, 2025
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NOTICE OF SECOND PUBLIC HEARING GEAUGA COUNTY CDBG PY2025
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION GRANT PROGRAM
The Geauga County Board of Commissioners intends to apply to the Ohio Development Services Agency for funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, a federally funded program administered by the state. The county is eligible for up to $278,000 of PY 2025 CDBG Community Development Allocation funding, provided the County meets applicable program requirements. On March 11, 2025, the County conducted its first public hearing to inform citizens about the CDBG program, how it may be used, what activities are eligible and other important requirements. Based on citizens input, the County is proposing to undertake two of the following CDBG activities utilizing the Allocation Grant Funds:
1. Public Services, Lake Geauga Habitat for Humanity, total project cost of $56,000 with up to $36,000 in CDBG funding and $20,000 in match, National Objective-LMI-Limited Clientele
2. Public Facilities, Geauga County Department on Aging, total project cost of $189,000 with up to
$120,750 in CDBG funds and $68,250 in match, National Objective-LMI-Limited Clientele
3. Public Services, Chardon Township, total project cost of $100,000 in CDBG funds, National Objective- ADA Accessibility
4. Private Rehabilitation, Maple Leaf Community Residences, total project cost of $71,600 in CDBG funds, National Objective-LMI-Limited Clientele
5. Public Services, Burton Public Library, total project cost of $223,677 with $150,000 in CDBG funds and $73,677 in match, National Objective-ADA Accessibility
6. Public Services, Geauga County Agricultural Society, total project cost of $97,100 in CDBG funds, National Objective-ADA Accessibility
7. Private Rehabilitation, DDC Clinic for Special Needs Children, total project cost of $178,250 in CDBG funding, National Objective-LMI-Limited Clientele
The following are required administrative allocations to the County:
General Administration, $41,800.00, to administer the CDBG projects PY2025 CDBG Community Development Allocation Grant Funds.
Fair Housing Administration, $10,000, to implement the County’s Fair Housing Program, PY2025 CDBG Community Development Allocation Grant Funds.
The second of two public information meetings regarding these programs will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2025 at 10:00 am at the office of the Geauga County Board of Commissioners, 12611 Ravenwood Dr. Suite B303, Chardon, OH 44024. The Commissioner’s Chambers are a handicap accessible facility. If a participant should need auxiliary aids or devices due to a disability, please call 440-279-1791 prior to May 23, 2025 in order to ensure that your needs are accommodated.
May15, 2025
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LEGAL NOTICE
The Asphalt Resurfacing of Sections B-G of Sperry Road, CH-0012
Newbury Township, Russell Township, and Chester Township,
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 May 30, 2025 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 $1,215,000.00.
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 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
May15, 2025
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LEGAL NOTICE
The Asphalt Resurfacing of Sections C-E of Fairmount Road
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 May 30, 2025 and read publicly at 10:10 AM local time at the above address.
The bid shall be let upon a unit price basis. The estimated cost for this project is $700,000.00.
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 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
May15, 2025
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LEGAL NOTICE
The Asphalt Resurfacing of Various Roads
Munson Township, 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 May 30, 2025 and read publicly at 10:14 AM at the above address.
The bid shall be let upon a unit price basis. The estimated cost for this project is $960,000.00.
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 Munson 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 Munson 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 Munson 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 MUNSON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Todd Ray, Fiscal Officer
May15, 2025
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LEGAL NOTICE
The Resurfacing of Various Roads
Chardon Township, 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 May 30, 2025 and read publicly at 10:12 AM local time at the above address.
The bid shall be let upon a unit price basis. The estimated cost for this project is $1,525,000.
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 Chardon 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 Chardon 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 Chardon 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 CHARDON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Edward Slusarski, Fiscal Officer
May15, 2025
