Legal Notices 5-28-26
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Village of Burton
The Village of Burton will hold a discussion on a proposed D.O.R.A. (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 7:00 pm during the regular scheduled Council Meeting, second floor of the Burton Public Library.
The D.O.R.A. application is on file at the Village of Burton Office, second floor of the Burton Public Library. Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday. This application is available for inspection by the public during regular business hours.
This is a Public Meeting and Residents are welcome to attend.
Lynn Arnold,
Deputy Administrative Assistant
May21-28, 2026
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
CASE NO. 26-F-000131 – FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plainfiff vs. BOBEA L. COOK, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Bobea L Cook, John Doe, name unknown, spouse of Bobea L. Cook, will take notice that on February 20, 2026, the Plaintiff, Freedom Mortgage Corporation, filed its Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas, Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, with the above reference case number. The object of and demand for relief in the Complaint is to foreclose upon the Plaintiff’s Mortgage recorded upon the real estate described below and in which the Plaintiff alleges that the foregoing Defendant(s) have or claim to have an interest:
The following described real property, situated in the Township of Chardon, County of Geauga, and State of Ohio: And known as being part of Lot 154, Tract No. 3 of said Township and described as follows:
Beginning at an iron pipe bearing North 87 degrees 13’ 40” West a distance of 100.0 feet from an Iron pipe set on the Northly margin of the Chardon-Euclid Road at the Southwesterly corner of land owned by C.M. Litton, et al. as recorded in Volume 217, Page 466 of Geauga County Deed Records; thence continuing North 87 degrees 13’ 40” West along the Northerly margin of said road 100.0 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 02 degrees 28’ 15” East a distance of 400.0 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 87 degrees 13’ 40” East a distance of 100.0 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 02 degrees 28’ 15” West a distance of 400.0 feet to the place of beginning, Containing 0.918 acres of land as surveyed October, 1947, by Richard Sperry, be the same more or legs, but subject to all legal highways. Being the same which Joel R. Cook died on November 28, 2016 by Deed Dated December 13, 2016 and recorded December 14, 2016 in the County of Geauga, State of OH in 201600915022 Book: 2023 and Page: 3378 conveyed unto Bobea L. Cook Tax ID: 06-018300
Property address: 11248 Chardon Rd, Chardon, OH 44024
PPN: 06-018300
The Defendants named above are required to answer the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) day after the last publication of the legal notice. This legal notice will be published once a week for three successive weeks.
By Benjamin M. Rodriguez (0079289), BROCK & SCOTT, PLLC, Attorneys for Plaintiff, 6725 Miami Avenue, Suite 202, Cincinnati, OH 45243. Phone: (866) 519-1889; Fax: (513) 492-2016; email: Ben.Rodriguez@brockandscott.com
May21-28 Jun4, 2026
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
Russell Township Park District 1545
The Annual Financial Report (AFR) for the Russell Township Park District 1545 for year ending 2025 has been completed. The report will be made available at the next meeting of the Park District on Saturday June 20, 2026 at 9:00 am at the Geauga West Public Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, Ohio 44026.
Susan J. Skrovan-DeYoung, Fiscal Officer
May28, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
TAX BUDGET HEARING
Russell Township Park District 1545
The Russell Township Park District 1545 will have a special meeting on June 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Geauga West Public Library. The meeting will be to approve the 2027 park budget. A regularly scheduled meeting will take place immediately following the special meeting.
Phil Corpora, Chair
May28, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
TAX BUDGET HEARING
Troy Township
Two copies of the tax budget for the year 2027 for the Township of Troy, Geauga County, Ohio, will be on file and available for inspection 10 days prior to the Budget Hearing at the Troy Township Community Center. There will be a Public Budget Hearing on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:45 p.m. at the Troy Township Community Center, 13950 Main Market Road (US 422), in said township. Two Copies of the budget will also be available at that time for viewing.
Jane Grudowski, Fiscal Officer
May28, 2026
NOTICE OF 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, June 1, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Russell Township Community Room, 8501 Kinsman Road, Novelty, Ohio 44072.
Variance Application #577, submitted by Applicants Declan & Elizabeth Synnott, owners of property at 14770 Caves Road, parcel number 26-064300. The Applicants are seeking to construct an addition with a side yard setback of 18 ft. The required minimum is 30 feet per Section 5.2(B).
The Board of Zoning Appeals welcomes fact-based testimony to assist in making an informed decision.
Bonnie Guyer, Zoning Secretary
May21-28, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
(APPLICATION FOR AN AREA VARIANCE)
HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
The Huntsburg Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on an application, identified as number 2026-07, for An Area Variance, on Tuesday the 23rd day of June, 2026 starting at 6:00 pm. at the Huntsburg Town Hall located at 16534 Mayfield Road, Huntsburg, Ohio.
The application submitted by David E. Miller to request he be granted a variance for area to allow for a family residence with an in-law suite at 12965 North Hayes Road, 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
May28, 2026
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 2026-08, for a Variance, on Tuesday the 23rd day of June 2026 starting at 7:00 pm. at the Huntsburg Town Hall located at 16534 Mayfield Road, Huntsburg, Ohio.
The application submitted by John Henry Yoder requesting he be granted a variance for area to allow for a lot split and consolidation at 17746 Pioneer Road, 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
May28, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
Village of Middlefield
Notice is hereby given that during the Council Meeting Public Hearing held on May 14, 2026. The Village of Middlefield passed the following legislation:
RESOLUTION 26-04 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SPECIFIED INSURANCE FROM LOVE INSURANCE AGENCY, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 26-125 AN ORDINANCE EMPLOYING GAVIN BUNKER, AS A PART TIME STREETS LABORER, AT THE RATE OF $18.00 PER HOUR, RETROACTIVELY EFFECTIVE APRIL 15, 2026, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 26-126 AN ORDINANCE EMPLOYING GAVIN RUSSELL, AS A PART TIME STREETS LABORER, AT THE RATE OF $19.91 PER HOUR, RETROACTIVELY EFFECTIVE APRIL 20, 2026, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 26-127 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF A.P. O’HORO COMPANY FOR THE WWTP TERTIARY FILTER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,768,000.00 AS THE LOWEST AND MOST RESPONSIVE BID, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 26-128 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING VARIOUS ACTIVITIES RELATED TO MIDDLEFIELD SWISS CHEESE FESTIVAL, WAIVING THE PROHIBITION OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES REGARDING SAME, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 26-129 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING VISION AND DENTAL HEALTH CARE BENEFITS THROUGH DELTA DENTAL PLAN OF OHIO, INC., AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 26-130 AN ORDINANCE ENACTING NEW SECTION 135.053 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO CREATE AND CODIFY THE POSITION OF UTILITY SYSTEM SPECIALIST & OPERATOR, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 26-131 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF LAURA MADDOX AS A FULL TIME UTILITY SYSTEM SPECIALIST & OPERATOR, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 26-132 AN ORDINANCE ADJUSTING THE COMPENSATION OF UTILITY DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES, RETROACTIVELY EFFECTIVE MAY 11, 2026, WITH THE PAY DATE MAY 28, 2026, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 26-133 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING VARIOUS ACTIVITIES RELATED TO BLOOM & BROWSE, WAIVING THE PROHIBITION OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES REGARDING SAME, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 26-134 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A CREDIT OR PARTIAL WAIVER OF THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEFIELD’S IMPACT FEE; A WAIVER OF THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEFIELD’S SEWER CONNECTION CHARGES; AND A WAIVER OF THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEFIELD’S WATER CONNECTION CHARGES WITH RESPECT TO THE HERITAGE POINTE PROJECT; AND APPROVING RELATED MATTERS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 26-135 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF GRADE LINE INC. FOR NORTH STATE AVE. (S.R. 608) WATER CONNECTION RELOCATION PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $240,695.00 AS THE LOWEST AND MOST RESPONSIVE BID, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
AMENDED ORDINANCE 26-137 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 26-118 ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE HIRING KHALED ABU-GHANNAM AS A FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER, CONTINGENT UPON HIS COMPLETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES, AT THE PAY RATE OF 35.93 PER HOUR”, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 26-138 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CODIFIED ORDINANCE SECTION 911.13 ENTITLED ‘BILLING AND PAYMENT FOR WATER CHARGES’ BY PERMITTING ESTIMATED BILLING, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 26-139 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CODIFIED ORDINANCE SECTION 907.06 ENTITLED ‘MEASURING USE OF SYSTEM’ BY PERMITTING ESTIMATED SEWER BILLING, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 26-121 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION OF THE MIDDLEFIELD-CARDINAL RECREATION DEPARTMENT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE NO. 26-117 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FIVE INCENTIVES DISTRICTS AND DECLARING IMPROVEMENTS TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE INCENTIVE DISTRICTS TO BE A PUBLIC PURPOSE, AND EXEMPT FROM REAL PROPERTY TAXATION; IDENTIFYING CERTAIN PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS MADE, TO BE MADE, OR IN THE PROCESS OF BEING MADE, THAT WILL BENEFIT OR SERVE THE PARCELS IN THE INCENTIVE DISTRICTS; REQUIRING THE OWNERS OF THOSE PARCELS TO MAKE SERVICE PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF REAL PROPERTY TAXES; ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT TAX INCREMENT EQUIVALENT FUND FOR THE DEPOSIT OF SUCH SERVICE PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF REAL PROPERTY TAXES; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT WITH MEADOWLAKE PROPERTIES LLC AND OTHER AGREEMENTS.
ORDINANCE 26-141 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COMPENSATION AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GEAUGA COUNTY FOR DISTRIBUTION OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REVENUES, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Complete Text Of These Resolutions And Ordinances May Be Viewed Or Obtained At The Office Of The Fiscal Officer, 14860 N. State Ave., Middlefield, Ohio During Regular Business Hours.
Cindy Naftzger,
Administrative Asst. /Billing Clerk
May28, 2026
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
Burton Township
The Burton Township Trustees will hold a special meeting on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Burton Township Administration Building, 14821 Rapids Road, Burton, Ohio. This will serve as the first regular meeting of the month, as there will not be enough Trustees present to establish a quorum on the first Monday in June.
Katie O’Neill, Fiscal Officer
May28 Jun1, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Thompson Township
Notice is hereby given that the Thompson Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on an application, identified as number 26-01, on an appeal for a variance to the Thompson Township Zoning Resolution on the 4th day of June, 2026 at 6:00 pm at the Thompson Township Town Hall on the Square.
This application, submitted by GT Thompson Rental LLC/Gary Tepley requests that a variance be granted to install parking for the proposed business at 6796 Madison Road on the neighboring vacant lot PP#30-095774 within the front right-of-way and the front and side setbacks with a non-durable surface or exterior lighting or a landscape strip between the parking and the right-of-way. A variance is required of zoning resolution sections 600.0 B,C,E,G,K and 606.0 B
Noell Sivertsen, Secretary
May28, 2026
