Legal Notices 9-17-26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
Case No. 22-DV-000017 – Kenneth Latz, Plaintiff vs. Andrea Latz, Defendant
Andrea Latz, at the last known address of 10255 Bartholomew Road, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023, is hereby given notice that a domestic violence proceeding has been commenced against her in the matter known as Kenneth Latz v. Andrea Latz, in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas, Case Number 22-DV-000017. The Geauga County Court of Common Pleas is located at 100 Short Court Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024.
The Petitioner, Kenneth Latz, has filed a Motion to Renew, Extend and/or Modify Domestic Violence Civil Protection Order; Motion to Show Cause (Violation of IOP); Motion to Show Cause (Violation of SoberLink); Motion to Show Cause (Violation of Nail Drug Testing); and Motion to Show Cause (Violation of Alcohol Prohibition) alleging the Respondent, Andrea Latz’s noncompliance with the Domestic Violence Civil Protection Order. The Petitioner, Kenneth Latz’s Motions request that the Respondent, Andrea Latz, be held in contempt of Court for her violation of Court Orders and that the Domestic Violence Civil Protection Order be extended for a five (5) year term. The Respondent, Andrea Latz, shall be required to answer or respond to the Motions within twenty-eight (28) days upon the completion of this publication.
By Kelley R. Tauring, Attorney for Plaintiff; Stafford Cruz Law Company, 1001 Lakeside Avenue, Suite 1300, Cleveland, OH 44114. Telephone: 216-241-1074; Fax: 216-241-4572.
Aug20-27 Sep3-10-17-24, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT FOR STREET LIGHTING
City of Chardon
Residents of the City of Chardon and property owners shall take notice that the estimated assessment for street lighting based upon charges by the electric power supplier has been submitted and Council has passed a resolution of necessity assessing all lots and lands within the City (not exempt from real estate taxes), in the amount of $130,000 for one year from the date of the resolution. The remainder shall be paid out of the general fund.
The rate charges and the amount of the assessment based upon millage per assessed value is on file with the Office of the Geauga County Auditor at 231 Main Street, Chardon, Ohio and may be inspected from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
This notice is served pursuant to Section 727.14. No other notice shall be given.
Mark Iacofano, Finance Director
Sep10-17, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT FOR SHADE TREES
City of Chardon
Residents of the City of Chardon and property owners shall take notice that the estimated assessment for the control of blight and disease of shade trees within public rights-of-way and for planting, maintaining, trimming and removing shade trees in and along the streets of the City of Chardon based upon an estimate and request for funds by the City of Chardon Shade Tree Commission has been submitted to Council, which has passed a resolution of necessity assessing all lots and lands within the City (not exempt from real estate taxes) in the amount of $55,000 for one year from the date of the resolution. The remainder, if any, shall be paid out of the general fund.
The rate charges and the amount of the assessment based upon millage per assessed value is on file with the Office of the Geauga County Auditor at 231 Main Street, Chardon, Ohio and may be inspected from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
This notice is served pursuant to Section 727.14. No other notice shall be given.
Mark Iacofano, Finance Director
Sep10-17, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON MOTION PROPOSING TO AMEND
THE RUSSELL TOWNSHIP ZONING RESOLUTION
Notice is hereby given that the Russell Township Board of Township Trustees will conduct a public hearing on a motion which is an amendment, identified as number ZC2026-1, to the Russell Township Zoning Resolution at the Russell Township Community Room at 2:30 p.m. on October 1, 2026.
The motion proposing to amend the zoning resolution will be available for examination at the Russell Township Zoning Office from 9:00 o’clock a.m. to 3:00 o’clock p.m. from September 9, 2026, through September 30, 2026.
Bonnie Guyer, Secretary
Sep17, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE – MSP REQUEST
Chardon Local School District
Chardon Local School District (“District”) invites qualified Managed Service Providers (“MSP” or “Vendor”) to submit statements of qualifications to deliver comprehensive, proactive, and secure Managed IT Services. The District seeks a partner to manage, maintain, and enhance its technology infrastructure, support digital learning, protect student/staff data, and provide end-user support across all district facilities.
The selected Vendor will work in tandem with or in place of designated district personnel to ensure high system availability, robust cybersecurity, compliance with state/federal guidelines, and reliable daily technical support.
Chardon Local School District is located in Chardon, Ohio and is an Ohio Public School District with approximately 2,300 students in grades PK-12 and approximately 500 employees. We have one 8-12 high school building, one 4-7 middle school building, two K-3 elementary school buildings, and one PK early learning center. The district also has an administration building and a combined business affairs and transportation center.
Interested firms may request a copy of the RFQ from Deb Armbruster, Treasurer, at deb.armbruster@chardonschools.org. Qualifications submittals must be received by the District in accordance with the instructions in the RFQ no later than 12:00 noon on Monday, September 28, 2026. Submittals received after this deadline may be considered at the District’s sole discretion.
Deb Armbruster, Treasurer
Sep17-24, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
TROY TOWNSHIP
Notice is hereby given that the Troy Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on applications for home occupation and appeal for a variance to the Troy Township Zoning Resolution on the 28th day of September 2026 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the Troy Community Center, 13950 Main Market Road, Burton, OH 44021.
Application Numbers ZP26-12, ZP-45, and ZP26-14 submitted by Reuben E Byler. ZP26-12 requests that a conditional zoning certificate be granted for a home occupation for the making of custom stairs. ZP26-45 requests that he be granted relief from a condition for the conditional use permit for more than one nonresident employee. This pertains to Article IV, Section 402.3.0(A)(2)(h) which states that no more than 1 person other than the occupants of the premises may be employed in a home occupation. He does not occupy the premises. ZP26-14 requests that he be granted relief regarding an area zoning certificate for an accessory building for a home occupation. The application for the appeal pertains to Article IV, Section 402.3.0(A)(2)(c) which states that an accessory building for a Home Occupation shall not exceed a maximum of 3,500 square feet. They wish a for 4,224 square feet for a variance of 724 square feet. Reuben E Byler has filed applications for a conditional and area zoning certificates and wants them to be granted in the R-3 district for the property located at 14695 Nash Road in Troy Township PPN # 32-023900.
Lisa Murphy, Secretary
Sep17, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
GEAUGA COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that sealed competitive bids will be received by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners, 12611 Ravenwood Dr., Suite 350, Chardon, OH 44024, or by mail at the same address, until 1:45 p.m. local time on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, and will be publicly opened and read aloud shortly thereafter at 2:00 p.m. in Room B303.
An envelope containing the bid and other required documents shall be sealed and clearly marked “Bid-Burton Public Library Elevator Modernization”, Attn: Christine Blair, Commissioners’ Clerk, Geauga County Board of Commissioners, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 350, Chardon, OH 44024.
Each bid must be accompanied by a bid guaranty in the form of either a certified or cashier’s check or an irrevocable letter of credit pursuant to Chapter 1305 of the Ohio Revised Code, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, or a bid bond in accordance with R.C. 153.54 (B) and R.C. 153.571 in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the bid amount. Such check or bid bond to be made in favor of the Geauga County Board of Commissioners 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 and its performance properly secured.
The specifications will be available for pickup and inspection at the Offices of the Board of County Commissioners, 12611 Ravenwood Dr., Suite 350, Chardon, OH during normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday from Friday, September 11, 2026, until 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
There will be a MANDATORY pre-bid meeting at 14588 West Park St., Burton, OH 44021 at 10:00 am on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
The estimate of probable cost of construction is $180,000.00.
The successful bidder is required to furnish a bond for the faithful performance of the contract in a sum of not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total bid price for the complete work. Said bond to be that of an approved surety company authorized to transact business in the State of Ohio meeting the requirements of the O.R.C. Section 153.57.
This project is subject to federal prevailing wages.
A copy of this legal notice is posted on the county’s internet site on the World Wide Web. Go to http://www.co.geauga.oh.us/Notices/Bids and click on the project name to view this legal notice.
Geauga County reserves the right to reject any and all bids or any part thereof, and to waive any informalities and/or irregularities in the bids. The County’s decision on any award is final.
BY THE ORDER OF THE GEAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Christine Blair, Clerk
Sep17, 2026
GEAUGA COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE FOR BIDS
Notice is hereby given that competitive 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 October 14, 2026 for the Elderly Nutrition Program Preparation and Delivery of Catered Meals, according to federal guidelines, for the Geauga County Department on Aging, and will be opened at 2:15 PM and read immediately thereafter in Room B 303.
Each bid must be accompanied by an original bid bond with original signature(s) 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 (5%) percent 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 “Elderly Nutrition Program Bid for the Preparation and Delivery of Catered Meals for the Geauga County Department on Aging.”, Attention: Clerk, Geauga County Board of County Commissioners, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 350, Chardon, Ohio 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 Twenty Five percent (25%) 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 O.R.C. Section 153.57.
Specifications may be obtained at the Office of the Geauga Department on Aging, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 200, 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 and all bids or any part thereof and to waive any informalities and/or irregularities in the bids.
A copy of this legal notice will be published in the Geauga County Maple Leaf, Cleveland Plain Dealer and posted on the County’s internet site on the world wide web. Go to http://www.co.geauga.oh.us/bids.aspx and click on the project name to view this legal notice.
BY ORDER OF THE GEAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Christine Blair, Clerk
Sep17-24, 2026
GEAUGA COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE FOR BIDS
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 1:45p.m., local time on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 for Home Care Services: Assistance with Daily Living for Geauga County Residents Age 60 and Over, and will be opened at 2:00 PM and read immediately thereafter in Room B 303.
Each bid must be accompanied by a bond or certified check, cashier’s check, or money order on a solvent bank or savings and loan association, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the amount 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.
Each agency is encouraged to participate in a bidder’s meeting at 9:00am on October 1, 2026 at the Geauga Dept. on Aging, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite B 200, Chardon, Ohio 44024.
Envelopes containing the bid and other required documents should be sealed and clearly marked “Bid – Home Care Services: Assistance with Daily Living for Geauga County Residents Age 60 and Over” and addressed to the Attn: Clerk, Office of the Geauga County Board of Commissioners, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Ste 350, Chardon, Ohio 44024 as well as the name and address of the bidder.
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 Twenty-Five percent (25%) of the total bid price for the completed work, said bond to be that of an approved surety company authorized to transact business in the State of Ohio meeting the requirements of O.R.C Section 153.57.
Specifications may be obtained at the Office of the Geauga Dept. on Aging at 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 200, Chardon, Ohio 44024, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Each bidder must ensure that all employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, disability or national origin.
The Geauga County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to waive any informalities, irregularities or to reject any or all bids.
A copy of this legal notice will be published in the Maple Leaf and posted on the County’s internet site. 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
Sep17-24, 2026
