IMPORTANT WATER NOTICE The BHV water tower on Country Club Road is being cleaned and painted. During this time it will be necessary to monitor the water system closely to ensure adequate water supply to all homes. Residents are asked to turn off outdoor sprinkler systems. Outdoor plants may be watered with a garden hose and normal indoor water use may continue but please avoid unusual activities that would involve greater water use. Weather permitting, the tower project should take about two weeks to complete. For questions or concerns please call Supt. Walter Esch (734-368-7874) or the Village Hall (734-222-5209).
NO TRASH When bringing recyclables to the green bin in the maintenance yard, please do not leave any household trash. Animals are attracted to bagged trash and quickly make a mess that is unsightly, smelly and unhealthy. If you have an overflow of trash that can’t wait until the next regular collection day, please call Supt. Esch or the Village Hall for a special pick up.
Recyclable containers should be clean (rinsed out) with caps off and placed in the proper bins. Corrugated cardboard such as pizza boxes may be left outside the green bin but should also be free of leftover food scraps as much as possible. The trash can by the green bin is for incidental non-food trash only. Thanks for helping to keep our recycling area clean and pleasant.
BHMC ANNUAL MEETING The Barton Hills Maintenance Corporation Annual Stockholders’ Meeting was not held on Monday, May 11, 2015. Shareholders will receive written notice of the rescheduled meeting date.
SUMMER REMINDERS
–Please watch your speed and drive with extra caution on these lovely days when walkers, joggers, bikers, children and wild animals may all be sharing our winding, hilly roads.
–Remember that sounds carry so please be mindful of your neighbors when playing music, using power equipment and enjoying other outdoor activities, especially in the evenings.
–Garlic mustard is in full swing so please join the battle against this invasive herb. Pulling by hand is the simplest and most effective approach, especially for small or isolated infestations. Be sure to remove the upper portion of the root as well as the stem, since buds on the roots can produce additional stems. To prevent spreading of seeds, pile pulled garlic mustard plants by your driveway or road to be picked up and disposed of by BHV staff. Cutting with a weed whip or mower can be effective if the cutting is done as close to the ground as possible. Frequent repeated cutting will be necessary. Also, since garlic mustard is a disturbance-adapted plant, management efforts should focus on reducing vegetation disturbance and supporting healthy growth of other more desirable plants. For more information go to the many online resources such aswww.msu.edu/invasive_species/garlic_mustard.
–You may have received advertising that suggests BHV is planning to address insect infestation using Eradico products. BHV is not conducting any insect control and does not recommend any particular company or product. Please check labels and information carefully on any insect or vegetation control products/services to ensure that water and land resources will not be significantly harmed by chemicals.
–Please be aware that coyotes have been seen in BHV and be appropriately cautious as you would be with any wildlife.
–The Seventh Day Adventist Church is again sponsoring youth summer missionary projects. Young people from the church may come to your door offering information and soliciting support. While this activity is legally allowed and the church has provided contact information to BHV, you are under no obligation to speak with anyone coming to your door.
DIRECTORY UPDATE Contact the Clerk’s office for information
LOOKING AHEAD The Barton Hills Village Picnic will be held on Sunday afternoon September 13, 2015. Mark your calendars now and watch for the invitation later this year.