Departments

Fiscal Department

The Township’s Fiscal Officer  is responsible to keep an accurate record of the Board of Trustees’ meetings, accounts and transactions. He prepares and publishes the annual Township Financial Report and maintains his accounting records in accordance with requirements prescribed by the Auditor of the State.

They are also the townships’ Record Retention Officer and are responsible for all record requests.  You may request a copy of a document by emailing dmatsko@auburntownship.com.

Fiscal Office Highlights

OHIO CHECKBOOK (The Ohio Checkbook is a new website launched by the Treasurer of Ohio, Josh Mandel, where residents may view the expenses of their community.)

Title File
Record Request Form Open File
Public Records Policy Open File
2025 Financial Worksheet Budget Open File
Combined Statement of Receipts Disbursements and Changes in Fund Balances Cash Basis All Governmental Fund Types 20260219 1606 Open File
Combining Statement of Receipts Disbursements and Changes in Fund Balances Cash Basis 20260219 1556 Open File
Duties of The Township Fiscal Officer Open File

Lorraine Sevich, Assistant to the Fiscal Officer

Daniel J. Matsko, Auburn Township Fiscal Officer

The Fiscal Office is located in the
Auburn Administration Building,
11010 Washington Street
Auburn Township, OH 44023

440-543-7028 office
440-543-9520 fax
dmatsko@auburntownship.com
lsevich@auburntownship.com

Mr. Matsko does not have scheduled office hours, but would be happy to meet with you by appointment.

Road/Service Department

Auburn Township maintains 54 miles of roads. In addition to snow plowing, you will see the Road Department doing culvert work, ditching , asphalt patching and roadside mowing.

The Township equipment list includes five plowing trucks, two tractor/mowers – one mows roadsides and the other helps maintain township grounds, a backhoe, an asphalt roller, a rubber tire excavator and a road grader  in addition to various support equipment.   Auburn does a great deal of its own maintenance thanks to a dedicated and efficient road department crew.

2025 Road Projects

The Road Database is referenced by road surfaces. It contains the road history starting from the date of installation and/or reconstruction and is updated with every maintenance process. This data base is utilized to rate asphalt road surfaces which help determine the resurfacing schedule. The database is purposely written in a comprehensible manner.

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Notice of Commencement Open File
County Engineer’s Bid Award Recommendation Open File
Legal Notice for BIDS Open File
Resolution 2024-24 For the Necessity to Improve Roadways Open File
2025 Proposed Projects Open File
Average Monthly Road Salt Usage Open File
Yearly Road Salt Usage Open File

Road Types

The roadways in Auburn Township are maintained by 4 separate entities:

TOWNSHIP ROADS are maintained by the township. If you have a concern and live on a township road please contact the Road Department at (440) 543-8366.

COUNTY ROADS are maintained by the Geauga County Engineer. Concerns regarding plowing, dead deer pick-up or road repairs should be directed to the county office at (440) 279-1800.

STATE ROADS are maintained by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). Concerns regarding plowing, dead deer pick-up, or road repairs should be directed to ODOT at (440) 834-4441.

PRIVATE ROADS are maintained by homeowners themselves.

Title File
Concrete Roads Open File
Chip Seal Roads Open File
Asphalt Roads Open File

Road Classification

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Township Road Map Open File
Private Roads Open File
State Roads Open File
County Roads Open File
Township Roads Open File

What is the right road of way?

An easement exists, generally from the centerline of the road or street, 30′ in either direction. This is the road right-of-way. The Township maintains the infrastructure within this easement which includes the road surface, ditching, culvert pipes and/or drainage structures.

What is the purpose of ditches?

Ditches are for the evacuation of water from road surface and the drainage of the road bed to ensure the base of the road remains in tact and does not become saturated which will in turn cause road failure. Therefore, residents are encouraged to keep the ditch area cleared of large stones, fences, trees, and other obstructions. Obstructions in this road right-of-way may need to be removed for road maintenance or safety issues. It is important the ditches remain unobstructed.

We address concerns in the order as received and prioritize depending on the severity of the issue and/or if it is compromising the integrity of our infrastructure.

Road Department Staff

Michael Fenstermaker
Mike Fenstermaker grew up in Newbury and graduated from Newbury High School in 1986. He graduated from Lakeland Community College and Kent State University with business degrees. He and his wife, Heather live in Newbury and have two children, Mike Jr. and Liesel who both attend The Ohio State University.
Mark Sturm
Mark moved to Auburn in 1984, graduated from Kenston in 1985 and has resided in the area ever since. Mark had been self-employed for the last 15 years but is happy to be a part of the Auburn Township Road Team now. In his spare time he enjoys working around the house, fishing, hunting and going to auctions.
Nathan Munn
Thad Wojtasik
Brian Sebor

Contact & Info

Road Garage Phone: (440) 543-8366
Administration Office: (440) 543-7028
Fax: (440) 543-9520
roads@auburntownship.com

The Township relies on the resident’s eyes to help maintain our road infrastructure.

If a problem exists or develops, please do not hesitate to contact the Road Department or Service Garage, located at 17666 Auburn Rd.

The crew is usually out of the office working during the day.  They will return your call if you leave a message.  If it is imperative you speak to someone immediately, please call the administration office at (440) 543-7028

We address concerns in the order as received and prioritize depending on the severity of the issue and/or if it is compromising the integrity of our infrastructure.

Roadside Ditch Permits are issued through the Geauga County Engineer’s office.

Mailbox Replacement Policy

Road Department FAQs

My mailbox was hit by the snowplow

Download Mailbox Replacement Policy

When is my road going to be resurfaced/repaired?

Download 5 Year Road Plan

My roadside ditch needs cleaning

Every resident concern is addressed in the order as received and prioritized depending on the severity of the issue and/or if it is compromising the integrity of our infrastructure. Download Roadside Ditch Policy/Permit

Fire Department

Open Burning Regulations

All types of open burning (except for small cooking fires) require permission from the Fire Department. When permission is granted, the fire must be in a clear area, well away from trees, tall grasses, or anything else that could catch fire, and must be attended at all times until it is completely out.

Cooking fires must be no larger that two feet by two feet, contained in a stone, brick, or block enclosure, or a barrel or pit, and at least 50 feet from a dwelling.

Copies of the open burning regulation are available at the Administration Building Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Emergency: 911
440-543-4133
24/7 station staffing

www.AuburnFD.org

10950 E. Washington Street, Auburn Twp., OH 44023

Cemeteries

Auburn’s two cemeteries have an honored role in the annual Memorial Day Services.  Please contact the Administration office to inquire about this year’s Memorial Day event.

Shadyside Cemetery
Shadyside Cemetery is located on East Washington Street near the corner of State Route 44. It is on the south side of the street and across the road from the Auburn Museum.
Maple Shade Cemetery
Maple Shade Cemetery is also located on East Washington Street, just east of the Administration Building. Access is available off Auburn Road just north of East Washington Street as well. There are no graves available for purchase in Maple Shade.

Contact & Info

Inquiries regarding the purchasing graves, internments or burial records should be directed to our cemetery sexton:

Mark Sturm, Sexton
Sexton@auburntownship.com
(440) 543-8366 Service Dept. Office
(440) 543-7028 Administration Office

This is a great website link to find the grave of ancestors.  If a picture of the grave site you are searching for is not available, you may fill out a request and dedicated volunteers will search it out, take a picture, and send it to you via email.

Auburn is very fortunate to have one of those volunteers living in our township.

FIND A GRAVE

Cemetery Information

Title File
Cemetery Policy and Rules 2026 Open File
Burial Fee Schedule 2026 Open File