TRASH COLLECTION Trash is picked up on the first, third and fifth Mondays of each month. Since the first Monday of September is the Labor Day holiday, trash will be collected on Tuesday September 5. This will be followed by Monday September 18 on regular schedule.
BHV FALL PICNIC Plan now to attend the BHV Fall Picnic on Sunday September 24! Meet new residents and connect with your neighbors at the Village Green from 4-7 PM. Burgers, hot dogs, brats, buns, condiments, lemonade and paper goods will be provided. Bring a dish to pass, lawn chairs, games, etc. RSVP to Jan by September 13 (734-222-5209, bhvclerk@comcast.net). In case of rain the picnic will be held at the Village Hall.
BHMC NEWS From the Barton Hills Maintenance Corporation:
► Special Meeting of the Shareholders Tuesday September 19, 2017 6:00 PM Village Hall
Topic: Approval of the restated Deed Restrictions
A two-thirds majority of the shareholders is required to approve.
Please attend to vote, or submit your proxy so your vote will be included.
► BHMC Election Day Wednesday September 27, 2017. Shareholders who wish to run for office must submit a request in writing by 12:00 noon on Tuesday September 5, 2017.
There are five seats to be filled on the nine-member Board of Directors (four-year terms).
For more information contact BHMC Asst. Secretary Jan Esch or any BHMC Director.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE: WATER At recent meetings the Board of Trustees has spent considerable time studying the BHV water system, particularly in terms of future improvement and replacement needs. Based on the projected costs of keeping the system in good condition to meet the community’s needs, the Board proposes Ordinance No. 54 to amend the Barton Hills Village Code Chapter 9 (water rates). The text of the ordinance with proposed changes is detailed below. Residents may comment on the ordinance by:
–attending to speak in person at the September 11, 2017 Board of Trustees meeting which begins at 6:00 PM at the Village Hall, and/or
–sending written comments to the Trustees in care of the Clerk’s Office by mail (199 Barton Shore Drive, Ann Arbor MI 48105), fax (734-222-9177) or email (bhvclerk@comcast.net).
Proposed Ordinance No. 54
BARTON HILLS VILLAGE ORDAINS THAT TITLE I, CHAPTER 9 OF THE BARTON HILLS VILLAGE CODE BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
Title I, Chapter 9, Section 1:92 of the Barton Hills Village Code is amended to read as follows:
1:92 – Water Service Rates
The rates to be charged for water service shall be $0.33 $0.99 per
100 cubic feet with a minimum semi-annual charge of $10.00 $120.00.
SECTION 2.
Title I, Chapter 9, Section 1:95 of the Barton Hills Village Code is amended to read as follows:
1:95 – Billing
Water rates shall be billed to premises at least semi- annually during each
fiscal year. These semi– annual bills shall represent charges for the period immediately preceding the date of the bill. The bills shall be due and payable within 30 days from the date of the billing. All bills not paid when due shall be considered delinquent. Delinquent bills will be subject to a one time penalty of 7% plus 1% interest on the outstanding balance. The 1% interest shall accrue monthly until the balance is paid.
COMING SOON School buses will join the walkers, joggers, bicyclists, kids, slow drivers, pet walkers, lawn service vehicles, people getting their mail, low hanging branches, hidden driveways, speed tables and, of course, deer –all things that may surprise you when you come around that curve or over that rise. Please continue to observe speed limits and be ready for sudden stops as you drive our beautiful, winding roads.
Have a safe and happy Labor Day!