MONDAY MAY 10, 2021  The following meetings will be held by video/conference call due to the COVID 19 pandemic, beginning at 6:00 PM.  Zoom information for attendance:

https://zoom.us/j/91864789342?pwd=eVBKdTMrS21tS0lNQVJFRWN3NXJidz09     Meeting ID: 918 6478 9342    Passcode: 601547
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS/PUBLIC HEARING  6:00 PM     The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider application for a variance from Section 5.07(4) of the Zoning Ordinance to construct an outdoor swimming pool within 35 feet of a lot line at 260 Barton North Dr.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES/PUBLIC HEARING  immediately following ZBA meeting.  The Board of Trustees will consider application for a berm permit submitted by Barton Hills Maintenance Corporation, followed by regular agenda items.

Public comments may be made in person at both meetings.  Comments may also be mailed to Barton Hills Village, 199 Barton Shore Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, faxed to 734-222-9177 or emailed to bhvclerk@bartonhillsvillage.org prior to the close of the public hearings.


HYDRANT FLUSHING
     The Village-wide water hydrant flushing on May 5-6 went smoothly, with no brown water/trouble calls, and is now complete.  Thank you for your cooperation.


BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORKSHOP
     Monday, June 7, 2021, 6:00 PM via Zoom.  The Trustees and the Planning Commission will be holding an educational workshop on the topic of the BHV Master Plan.  The meeting is open to the public; however, there will not be a public comment time.  Zoom information for attendance:

https://zoom.us/j/94585920072?pwd=R0lHb1BwWTNBMVBnKzlqMzl4cDhjUT09     Meeting ID: 945 8592 0072     Passcode: 791507
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REPLACE YOUR RUSTY MAILBOX     Good news!  May is “Replace Your Rusty Mailbox Month.”   Just send an email to bhvclerk@bartonhillsvillage.org or call 734-222-5209 to be placed on the schedule.  The BHV staff will install a brand new, village-approved mailbox, and send you an invoice for the $45 box cost when the installation is complete.  Keep BHV looking beautiful!  Thank you.

 

SLOW DOWN ON UNDERDOWN!!     Underdown Road is a convenient connection between Whitmore Lake Road and Barton Shore Drive, but it is also narrow, steep, and home to residents with kids and pets.  As with all BHV roads, please obey the posted speed limits and be alert to sudden surprises in the roadways.  Pedestrians:  Do your part too, so everyone is safe.

 

RECYCLING REMINDER      Recycled items must be clean!  Rinse out those plastic take-out containers, yogurt cups and milk jugs.  Make sure there is no peanut butter at the bottom of the jar, no swallow of liquid left in the bottle, no cheese stuck to the pizza box.  The smallest amount of food can contaminate the whole bin.  Rinse/dry containers and remove bottle lids.  Also, corrugated cardboard must be clean and dry, and empty of all contents including packing.  Thanks for your help in making our recycling program successful.


GARLIC MUSTARD
     It’s prime time to pull Garlic Mustard while the tall white flower stems are easily visible.  This aggressive, invasive plant spreads quickly via tiny seeds that remain viable in soil for up to five years.  Leave the plants on the roadway shoulder to be picked up by the BHV staff or put them in plastic bags and put them in your trash.

 

WATER SPRINKLERS IN THE RAIN???     Please don’t let your irrigation system run wild without you.  If your system doesn’t have a moisture sensor, be the one in control so your sprinklers aren’t wasting water.  Your lawn and plants will be healthier, your mower won’t sink in the sod, and your water bill won’t break the bank.  Thanks for using our water resources wisely.

 

IN SYMPATHY     Deepest sympathy to the family of Ralph (Rob) Boehnke, a long-time resident who passed away recently.