South Russell is home to approximately 4,000 residents and is located at the western edge of Geauga County, Ohio. The 4 mile long by 1 mile wide village is a residential community with unique character and rural “at home” charm. South Russell students attend the highly acclaimed Chagrin Falls School System.
Construction of the New
Salt Storage Building
After the Village’s Salt Dome began experiencing structural issues, plans were initiated to create a multiuse structure with a larger salt storage capacity. The Village’s new salt storage building is currently under construction on the Village campus next to the old Salt Dome.
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South Russell Village Council Meetings are streamed live on YouTube when possible. Tune in to our YouTube channel to stream meetings live, and to view past meetings. For a list of upcoming meetings, please see the Village website calendar. Meetings are currently being held in person and are open to the public. If you would like to be added to the meeting agenda, please contact the Fiscal Officer by phone 440-338-6700 ext. 221 or email fiscalofficer@southrussell.com no later than the Wednesday before the meeting. Individuals wishing to address Council must appear in person. Comments made in the YouTube channel chat box are public comment only.
NOW ACCEPTING QUOTES – CLEANING SERVICES
The Village of South Russell is seeking qualified cleaning service providers for weekly janitorial services at Village Hall, Police Department, Service Department, and Building Department facilities. Duties include floor care, vacuuming, restroom cleaning, trash removal, dusting, and disinfecting. Interested vendors should be insured and experienced in commercial cleaning services. For more information, contact: fiscalofficer@southrussell.com, 440-557-5533.
In April, eligible residents and small businesses will be receiving enrollment letters from NOPEC for the community’s electric aggregation program that will start with their June 2026 meter read. NOPEC is an energy aggregation chosen by 250 Ohio communities to provide natural gas and/or electricity to residents and small businesses in their community. NOPEC buys gas and electricity in bulk then passes the benefits on to their customers. Learn more: www.nopec.org/letter
Maintaining Trees and Vegetation
Trees are a leading cause of electrical power outages. In fact, when trees and power lines touch it creates a very dangerous situation that may even be deadly to anyone in close proximity. To help ensure reliable and safe electric service, FirstEnergy’s Vegetation Management Program works to keep the transmission and distribution corridor free of incompatible trees and other vegetation. For more information: https://www.firstenergycorp.com/help/safety/trees.html
Homeowner Rights & Responsibilities
In performing vegetation management, tree crews must consider public welfare (electric reliability) with tree aesthetics. When these two desirable goals conflict, public welfare must take priority. The ultimate purpose of pruning and removing trees near our lines is to minimize electrical hazards and reduce power interruptions.
Storm Damage & Downed Limbs
The vegetation management program helps minimize storm damage and power outages. However, the program does not clean up trees and limbs downed by storms. When emergency efforts to restore power require the removal of trees or limbs from power lines, the trees or limbs are left in as safe a manner as conditions allow.
Cleaning up debris left by storms or emergency restoration work is the responsibility of property owners.
Wood that is too large for the chipper is cut into manageable lengths and left on the property, near the base of the tree. Disposal or use of all such wood is the property owner’s responsibility. For more information: https://www.firstenergycorp.com/help/safety/trees/homeowner-rights-responsibilities.html
LEGAL NOTICE
In accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 721.15 (D), the Village of South Russell passed Resolution No. 2026-01 expressing its intent to sell personal property, including motor vehicles acquired for the use of municipal offices and departments, and road machinery, equipment, tools, or supplies, which are not needed for public use, or is obsolete or unfit for the use for which it was acquired, by internet auction. Pursuant to the terms of the Resolution, internet auctions will be conducted according to the rules and regulations of GovDeals and eBay. Interested bidders may view property placed for auction and may place bids for such property by going to the GovDeals website at www.govdeals.com or eBay at www.ebay.com. Any such auction will remain open for bidding for a period of not less than fifteen (15) consecutive days, including Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. Information about bidding on GovDeals may be obtained from GovDeals, Monday – Friday, 8 am – 6 pm ET at (800) 613-0156.
