Legal Notices 6-8-23
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
22-F-000376 – Christopher P. Hitchcock, Treasurer of Geauga County, Ohio, Plaintiff vs. Sherrie L. Guthrie, et al., Defendants.
The Unknown Heirs of Joyce Crawford, Donna Guthrie, and Donald Guthrie, Jr., Brenda Nagle-Bolt, and Ciera Brantley whose last known address is unknown and present 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 10th day of March, 2023, the Treasurer Of Geauga County, filed an Amended Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas, Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024 entitled Christopher P. Hitchcock, Treasurer of Geauga County vs. Sherrie L. Guthrie, et al., Case No: 22-F-000376, 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 $8,885.26 together with accruing taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, and charges; as well as court costs. Said premises is described as permanent parcel number(s) 04-062000. 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.
May25 Jun1-8, 2023
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
23-F-000226 – PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff vs. CHARLES S. NAPOLITANO, et al., Defendants.
Jane Doe, Name Unknown Spouse if any of Charles S. Napolitano whose last known address was 11730 Legend Creek Drive, Chesterland, OH, 441026 and Unknown Heirs at Law, Devisees, Legatees, Executors and Administrators of Mary A. Napolitano, deceased, whose last known address was Unknown, and who cannot be served, will take notice that on 04/13/2023, Plaintiff filed a Complaint for Money, Foreclosure and other Equitable Relief in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas, Geauga County, Ohio, located at 100 Short Court Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024, Case No. 23-F-000226 against Jane Doe, name unknown, unknown spouse if any of Charles S. Napolitano Unknown Heirs at Law, Devisees, Legatees, Executors and Administrators of Mary A. Napolitano, deceased and others as Defendants, alleging that, Charles S. Napolitano, and Mary A. Napolitano, deceased are in default for all payments from August 15, 2022; that on June 5, 2013, Charles S. Napolitano and Mary A. Napolitano, deceased, executed and delivered a certain Mortgage Deed in which said Defendants agreed, among other things, to pay the Note and to comply with all of the terms of the Mortgage Deed hereinafter described, which Mortgage Deed was filed in the Recorder’s Office of Geauga County, Ohio on June 14, 2013, recorded in Instrument No. 201300861196 that, further, the balance due on the Note is $183,585.84 with interest at the rate of 4.2900% per annum from August 15, 2022; that to secure the payment of the Note, executed and delivered a certain Mortgage Deed to and thereby conveying, in fee simple, the following described premises:
Situated in the State of Ohio, in the County of Geauga, and in the City of Chesterland:
Commonly known as 11730 Legend Creek Drive, Chesterland, OH 44026
and further alleging that the aforesaid Mortgage is a valid and subsisting first and best lien upon said premises after the lien of the Treasurer; that the Note is in default, whereby the conditions set forth in the Note and Mortgage have been broken, that the Mortgage has become absolute and that Plaintiff is entitled, therefore, to have the Mortgage foreclosed, the premises sold, and the proceeds applied in payment of Plaintiff’s claims; that the Defendants Jane Doe, name unknown, unknown spouse if any of Charles S. Napolitano and Unknown Heirs at Law, Devisees, Legatees, Executors and Administrators of Mary A. Napolitano, deceased, among others, may have or claim to have some interest in or lien upon said premises; that all of the Defendants are required to set forth any claim, lien or interest in or upon the premises that he, she, or it may have or claim to have or be forever barred therefrom; that Plaintiff’s Mortgage be declared to be a valid and subsisting first and best lien upon said premises after the lien of the Treasurer, if any, that its Mortgage be foreclosed; that all liens be marshaled; that the equity of redemption of all Defendants be forever cut off, barred, and foreclosed; that upon the sale of said premises the proceeds be paid to Plaintiff to satisfy the amount of its existing lien and the interest, together with its disbursements, advancements, and costs herein expended; and for such other and further relief to which is may be entitled in equity or at law.
Defendants are further notified that they are required to answer the Complaint on or before July 6, 2023 which includes twenty-eight (28) days from the last publishing, or judgment may be rendered as prayed for therein.
PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Submitted by: Suzanne M. Godenswager (0086422), Sandhu Law Group, LLC, 1213 Prospect Avenue, Suite 300, Cleveland, OH 44115, 216-373-1001, Attorney for Plaintiff
May25 Jun1-8, 2023
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
Geauga County
Health District Advisory Council
Pursuant to ORC 3709.03(A)(3) the Geauga County Health District Advisory Council will hold a special meeting for general purposes Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM on the 3rd floor of the Geauga County Administration Building at 12611 Ravenwood Dr., Chardon, Ohio 44024.
Chris Alusheff, HDAC President
Jun8, 2023
LEGAL NOTICE
RUSSELL TOWNSHIP
BUDGET HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the budget prepared by the Russell Township Board of Trustees for the next succeeding year ending December 31, 2024. The hearing will be held on June 22, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Russell Town Hall 14890 Chillicothe Rd., Novelty, Ohio 44072.
Two copies of the proposed budget are available for public inspection in the office of the Fiscal Officer of Russell Township at 8501 Kinsman Road from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. during normal workdays. The proposed 2024 budget may also be viewed on the Russell Township website at www.RussellTownship.us under Departments/Administration/Fiscal Office Information.
BY ORDER OF THE RUSSELL TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Karen F. Walder, Fiscal Officer
Jun8, 2023
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
2024 TAX BUDGET
Two copies of the proposed 2024 Tax Budget for the Township of Bainbridge, Geauga County, Ohio will be on file and available for inspection on or after June 12, 2023 in the office of the Fiscal Officer of said township, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township. These copies are available for public inspection from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday during normal workdays. A Public Hearing on this Tax Budget will be held at the Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township, at 7:30 PM, Monday June 26, 2023.
Janice S. Sugarman, Fiscal Officer
Jun8, 2023
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
2024 TAX BUDGET
Village of Middlefield
Middlefield Village Council has scheduled a public hearing on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Center, 14860 N. State Ave., Middlefield, Ohio 44062 pursuant to the following: 2024 Tax Budget
All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard.
Leslie McCoy, Village Administrator
Jun8, 2023
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, filing an appeal, or ADA accommodations 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
Geauga County Dept of Water Resources
Facility Description: Wastewater
ID #: 1346772
Date of Action: 05/30/2023
This final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable to ERAC.
Project: Aquilla Village WWTP Lagoon Liner Replacement – Replacement of the existing lagoon liners in compliance with Part 1, C of permit 3PG00100GD.
Project Location: 202 Cornelia Dr., Claridon Twp
Final Approval of Plans and Specifications
Metzenbaum Residence PWS
62 E Summit St, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
ID #: 1479187, 1519348
Date of Action: 05/26/2023
This final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable to ERAC.
Detail Plans for PWSID:OH2803812 Regarding Removal of Phosphate and Sodium Hypochlorite (Plan:1519348 & Plan:1479187).
Jun8, 2023
LEGAL NOTICE
Auburn Township
Notice is hereby given that the 2022 Annual Financial Report for Auburn Township is completed and posted online @ www.auburntownship.com and is also available for viewing at the Township Administration Building, 11010 Washington Street, Auburn Township, OH 44023 Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
BY THE ORDER OF THE AUBURN
TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES
Daniel J. Matsko, Fiscal Officer
Jun8, 2023
LEGAL NOTICE
Geauga Park District
Per Ohio Revised Code 5705.30, the Geauga Park District 2024 Tax Budget is currently available for public inspection at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org under News & Updates, and two copies are available to review in person at Big Creek Park’s Meyer Center in Chardon, prior to a public hearing on said budget at the Board of Commissioners’ regular meeting at the Meyer Center on June 20, 2023, at 8:30 a.m.
John Oros, Executive Director
Jun8, 2023
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
APPEAL FOR VARIANCE TO
MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP
ZONING RESOLUTION
Notice is hereby given that the Montville Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct public hearings on the following applications on appeals for variances to the Montville Township Zoning Resolution on the 28th day of June 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Montville Community Center located at 9755 Madison Rd., Montville, OH.
Edward Lawson submitted BZA-01-2023-HA requesting an area variance of 10 feet (structure to be 15 feet from side property line; minimum is 25 feet) to Article IV, Section 402.6(A)(2), be granted. Lot located at 16355 Burrows Road, Montville. PPN 20-044550.
Mark Zakrzewski submitted two area variance applications: BZA-02-2023-HA requesting 20 feet variance (structure to be 80 feet from front property line; minimum is 100 feet) to Article IV, Section 402.6(A)(1), and BZA-03-2023-HA requesting 15 feet variance (structure to be 10 feet from existing structure; minimum is 25 feet) to Article IV, Section 402.6(B). BZA-04-2023-HA also submitted requesting a use variance to Article IV, Section 402.2 (secondary building without a principal building). Lot located on Kile Road PPN 20-001300.
Heidi Abrams, Secretary
Jun8, 2023
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Proposed 2024 Geauga County Tax Budget
Notice is hereby given that on June 22, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. a Public Hearing will be held by the Board of County Commissioners of Geauga County, Ohio to discuss the proposed Tax Budget, for the next fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. Said hearing will be held in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room located at 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Room B303 (Third Floor), Chardon, Ohio. The proposed 2024 Tax Budget will be on file in the office of the County Auditor from June 16, 2023 through June 26, 2023 and will be available for public inspection during that time. A copy of this legal notice is posted on the county’s internet site. Go to http://www.co.geauga.oh.us, click on Notices and then Public Hearings.
BY ORDER OF THE GEAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Christine Blair, Clerk
Jun8, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE
Passage of
Ordinances & Resolutions
City of Chardon
Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Chardon, duly passed and/or adopted the following legislation:
ORDINANCE NO. 3238
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 3235 AND AUTHORIZING ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ACCEPT NORTHEAST OHIO PUBLIC ENERGY COUNCIL (NOPEC) 2023 ENERGIZED COMMUNITY GRANT FUNDS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 11th day of May, 2023.
ORDINANCE NO. 3239
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE CITY OF CHARDON TREASURY FOR 2023 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 11th day of May, 2023.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-23
A RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS AND DECLINING TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE ALLYND BOULEVARD SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 11th day of May, 2023.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-23
A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SEVENTH AVENUE REPAIR, WIDENING, AND EXTENSION PROJECT (PROJECT NO 6-161, OPWC PROJECT CG51Z/CG52Z) TO TRAX CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO ALL AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO PROCEED WITH THE PROJECT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 11th day of May, 2023.
The complete text of these ordinances and resolutions may be viewed or obtained at the office of the Clerk of Council, 111 Water Street, Chardon, Ohio, during regular business hours.
By order of the Council of the City of Chardon, Ohio.
AMY DAY
Clerk of Council
Jun8, 2023
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Newbury Township
Notice is hereby given that The Newbury Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on an application, identified as number AV 23-005, for an area variance on the 20th of June, 2023. The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm, at the Newbury Township Town Hall, 14899 Auburn Road, Newbury, OH.
The application, submitted by Jason Baylor and Lou Ragone for Adam and Tiffany DiLauro, are requesting a front yard setback variance of 10 feet, where 40 feet are required for construction of a new single-family dwelling. For parcel numbers 23-113400, 23-113500, 23-131200 and 23-131300, for the property located at 15629 Valley View Drive in Newbury, OH 44065, in an R-1 Residential district.
Lorraine Sevich, Secretary
Jun8, 2023
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Newbury Township
Notice is hereby given that The Newbury Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on an application, identified as number AV 23-006, for an area variance on the 20th of June, 2023. The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm, at the Newbury Township Town Hall, 14899 Auburn Road, Newbury, OH.
The application, submitted by Ken Wilson, is requesting a front yard setback variance of 50 feet, where 100 feet are required for placement of a solar accessory structure. A variance is also being requested for an oversized garage, for parcel number 23-144800 for the property located at 11150 Music Street in Newbury, OH 44065, in an R-1 Residential district.
Lorraine Sevich, Secretary
Jun8, 2023
LEGAL NOTICE
GEAUGA COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 350, Chardon, Ohio 44024, or by mail at the same address until 1:45 p.m. local time on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 and opened and read aloud at 2:00 p.m. at 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Room B303 for the Microwave Network Upgrade for the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office.
Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or certified check, cashier’s check, or money order on a solvent bank or savings and loan association payable to the Geauga County Board of Commissioners in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the bid and shall be held as a guarantee that in the event the bid is accepted and a contract awarded to the Bidder, the contract will be duly executed in conformity with the invitation and the bid.
Envelopes containing the bid and other required documents should be sealed and clearly marked “Bid-Geauga County Microwave Network Upgrade, Attn: Clerk, Geauga County Board of Commissioners, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 350, Chardon, OH 44024.”
The successful bidder is required to enter into a contract assuring the faithful performance of all things to be done and furnish a performance bond 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 R.C. 153.57.
Bid specifications may be obtained at the Office of the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office, 12450 Merritt Rd, Chardon, Ohio, 44024, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Geauga County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any bids or any part thereof and to waive any formalities and/or irregularities in the bids.
A copy of this legal notice will be published in the Geauga County Maple Leaf and posted on the County’s internet site on the world wide web. Go to https://bocc.geauga.oh.gov/public-notifications/bid-openings and click on the project name to view this legal notice.
BY ORDER OF THE GEAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Christine Blair, Clerk
Jun8-15, 2023
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
17-F-000436 – Christopher P. Hitchcock, Treasurer of Geauga County, Ohio, Plaintiff vs. Steve Hall, et al., Defendants.
Steve Hall aka Stephen Hall, and Unknown Heirs, if any, of Steve Hall aka Stephen Hall whose last known address is 16679 Lorain Street, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023 and whose present 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 14th day of March, 2023, the Treasurer Of Geauga County, filed an Amended Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas, Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024, entitled Christopher P. Hitchcock, Treasurer of Geauga County vs. Steve Hall, et al., Case No: 17-F-000436, 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 $26,539.85 together with accruing taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, and charges; as well as court costs. Said premises is described as permanent parcel number(s) 02-148700, 02-148800, 02-148900, 02-149000, 02-149100. 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.
Junzz8-15-22, 2023
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BURTON TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
APPEAL FOR VARIANCE
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 20th day of June, 2023 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the Burton Township Administration Building, 14821 Rapids Road, Burton, Ohio 44021
This application #1598-23, submitted by K.R. Burnett Family Trust requests an area variance to change the dimensions of a current non-conforming lot by adding approximately ¾ acre and 120 feet of frontage. They seek relief from Article IV, Section 402.5, Minimum Lot Area, of the Burton Township Zoning Resolution as amended August 14, 2019. They ask that this be granted for the lot(s) located at: 15433 Claridon Troy Road in Burton Township Ohio. This being Parcel(s) #04-080100, #04-013700 & #04-013600.
Additional details are included in the application, a copy of which may be requested by contacting the Burton Township BZA Secretary at Katie.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.
Katie O’Neill, Secretary
Jun8, 2023
