CLARIDON TOWNSHIP
Geauga County, Ohio
On this page
Claridon Means Community
Announcements
Township News
Officials, meetings & minutes
Claridon Means Community
Welcome to the community of Claridon, OH. Here, we’ve provided you with information you need as a resident. If you can’t find the answers you are looking for, please don’t hesitate to contact any of your Trustees.
Claridon is made of good, caring, hardworking, faithful, generous and common sense people. We have a community full of them! Many ask, "How can I get involved in the community?" Join a Claridon Township Group! There are three community groups you can join; the Claridon Events Group, the Claridon History Group and the Claridon Cemetary Beautification and Preservation Group. Scroll down to see details about these groups. You can get involved in these groups a little or alot. We highly encourage you to inquire! Call or text trustee Jonathan Tiber at 216-276-8342 or email him at JTiber@ClaridonTownship.com. Scroll down to read a little more.
You can contact a Claridon based charity, such as Claridon Community Helps, for volunteering or donating opportunities. You can also contact one of our three churches here in Claridon and ask about volunteering for or dontating to any of their community based ministries. You can link to Claridon charities and churches on our Dates & Links page.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Claridon Survey Results
(Click here to review the results)
(Click here to see the survey summary)
The Claridon Land Use Committee, made up of careing Claridonites, held a Public Forum on April 4. We had a packed house. The meeting went very well. Lots of clear information was found at the 6 stations the Land Use Committee set up. Everyone walked around to each station and learned lots. After that, we had the public discourse part of the meeting. Questions were asked and folks shared their thoughts on different aspects of zoning. Everyone seemed quite satisfied with everything and were even kind enough to say so and applaud the effort of the Land Use Committee. Some of the take-a-ways from that meeting were Accessory Dwelling Units, otherwise known as Mother-n-Law suites. Currently, they are prohibited in Claridon. Many residents would like the township to allow them. Another take-a-way had to do with the Institutional zoned District. That is the district where Geauga Hospital is located and where 20 county agencies reside. Some folks would like to see a restaurant, coffee house and the like there. Everyone was informed that, although the Land Use Committee and the Claridon Zoning Board has come a long way, there is still a long way to go. The Zoning Commission will suggest amendments to the Claridon Trustees (that will take them several months) then, the trustees will review the suggested amendments during trustee meetings (that will also take several month), post them for the public to review, receive public comment, hold public hearing(s) on the matter and finally, at some point, adopt the amendments. This process will take a while as you can imagine because some of the suggested amendments may be changed, some new suggestions may be drafted and so on....all dependent on feedback by our residents.
Hall Road
a storm! Hall road resurfacing will begin the week of May 6. Ronyak Brothers will be doing the work. Call Mr. Roger Miller if you have any questions.
Geauga Hospital Partners with Claridon for New Street Light Installation
There is a new street light to illuminate the intersection of Aquilla road and Ravenwood drive. This intersection is used more than ever as not only is it hospital, library and various county agency access but is now access to the recycle center and the new Geauga County Building. It is a dark intersection...but not anymore. When Geauga Hospital found out Claridon was considering a street light there, they jumped at the chance to collaberate with their home township and offered to pay for half the installation cost. That is a $838.24 donation and $838.24 savings to our budget. Trustee Jonathan Tiber sent a thank you letter to the Hospital's C.O.O., Mr. Jason Glowczewski and the Relations Development Officer, Mr. William Rice. Glad to be the home township to Geauga Hospital.
Recycle Center
Recycle Center is located at 12685 Merritt road in Claridon. This facility is managed by the Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste District. This location allows 24/7 self-drop off hours and, on specific days of the week, they accept electronics, appliances (with or without freon), hazerdous material and more. Click here for more detailed information.
Claridon Businesses
Whether or not your business is located in Claridon, if you are a Claridon resident that owns a business, contact trustee Jonathan Tiber. He is compiling a list to promote Claridon business owners. The list will be on this website. Include your name, your business name, a brief description of your business and how to contact the business. Mr. Tiber can be contacted via email at JTiber@ClaridonTownship.com or via text or phone at 216-276-8342.
Receive Information Directly From a Trustee
There are over 300 residents that signed up to receive up to 4 emails per year. These emails inform residents on the latest Claridon news and notes. Email Mr. Jonathan Tiber to be added to the list. While it's great that 300 plus residents are up to date and are staying informed, that leaves over 2,300 residents who are not! Spread the word. The more Claridonites that are in the know, the better off our community will be. Click here to read current and past correspondences.
BZA HEARING
The Board of Zoning Appeals hears cases on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30p. Hearings are held at the Claridon Administraive Building.
Are you Wondering.....
....how you can get directly involved with your community?! Here are three wonderful opportunities. Be part of a group that shares the same sense of community as you! Contact Miss Lilly at the township number or Mr. Jonathan Tiber on his cell or via email. We look forward to hearing from you!
Claridon Events Group● This group will help organize Claridon events such as ‘Get Down With The Town’, Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony and others. They also can orginize holiday decorations at the corner of Mayfield road and Claridon Troy road. Currently, there are four residents who participate in this group.
Cemetery Beautification & Preservation Group● This group will aid in the beautification and preservation of our three cemeteries. Do you feel our cemeteries are extra important? This group is for you! The Trustees are doing a long term in-house restoration of grave lot foundations performed by our maintenance team but we have no plans for the mausoleum at Center Cemetery nor any other restoration or beautification plans. This group is much needed. There are currently 5 residents who participate in this group.
Claridon History Group● "Once upon a time in Claridon...". Local history is so important! This group will research and provide Claridon history, help create a hard copy history space in one of our buildings and provide content on our website. Love local history? Want to learn as you go? This is a perfect group to join! There are currently 3 residents who participate in this group.
Cemetery Beautification & Preservation Group● This group will aid in the beautification and preservation of our three cemeteries. Do you feel our cemeteries are extra important? This group is for you! The Trustees are doing a long term in-house restoration of grave lot foundations performed by our maintenance team but we have no plans for the mausoleum at Center Cemetery nor any other restoration or beautification plans. This group is much needed. There are currently 5 residents who participate in this group.
Claridon History Group● "Once upon a time in Claridon...". Local history is so important! This group will research and provide Claridon history, help create a hard copy history space in one of our buildings and provide content on our website. Love local history? Want to learn as you go? This is a perfect group to join! There are currently 3 residents who participate in this group.
DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know we are not the only Claridon Township in Ohio? There is another Claridon Township in Marion County less then 90 minutes away as it is 135 miles Southeast of us. Both Claridons are roughly the same size with near equivalent population. We get many calls and emails from folks thinking we are the Claridon Township in Marion County and they get the same. We've talked with the good folks there and agreed to exchange information when we get those calls. Here is the link to the OTHER Claridon Township (Marion County, OH).
Officials, Meetings & Minutes
Elected Officials
Trustee
Mr. Roger Miller
440-221-4743
RMiller@pmcac.net
*roads, equipment, buildings
Trustee
Mr. Jonathan Tiber
216-276-8342
JTiber@ClaridonTownship.com
*cemeteries, parks, human resources
Trustee
Mr. Cooper Sherman
440-785-7384
CSherman@ClaridonTownship.com
*buildings, zoning, township insurance
Fiscal Officer
Miss Paula Hietanen
440-667-5350
Fiscal@ClaridonTownship.com
Meetings & Minutes
Excluding Holidays, the Trustees regularly meet at 6:00p on the 1st and 3rd Monday each month at the Administration Building located at 13932 on Mayfield road next to the Town Hall. Minutes are not posted until after they are approved after the following public meeting. If you are interested in reviewing the minutes of a meeting not posted on this site, call the administration to request the public record.
Resident attendence is highly encouraged. We'd love to see you there! (to review meeting minutes, click on a past date.
The Claridon Jingle
Video can’t be displayed
This video is not available.
Administration Hours
Administration hours are Monday and Wednesday, 8:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Please call the Township at (440) 635-0648. Voice messages are checked several times a week. If immediate assistance is needed, call Trustee Jonathan Tiber at (216) 276-8342.