HOLIDAY TRASH COLLECTION The regular trash collection schedule will be followed: Monday December 16, Monday December 30, Monday January 6.

HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS The Village Hall (Clerk and Treasurer’s offices) will be closed from Friday December 20, 2013 through Friday January 3, 2014. Regular office hours (8:30-11:30 AM Monday-Thursday) will resume Monday January 6, 2014. If you have an urgent need please call the Village Hall number and follow the after hours instructions.

DIRECTORY ADDITION Contact Clerk’s Office for information

BOARD OF TRUSTEES The BHV Board of Trustees has set the following regular meeting dates for 2014: January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12 (annual meeting), June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10 and December 8. Board agendas and minutes are posted at the Village Hall and on the website.

PLANNING COMMISSION The BHV Planning Commission has approved the following meeting dates for 2014: February 18, May 20, August 26 and November 18.

NEW ORDINANCE At their December 9, 2013 meeting the Board of Trustees adopted Ordinance 46. The text of the new ordinance is printed below. Please note that the purpose of the ordinance is not to impose huge fines on residents but to encourage pedestrians to walk safely and not be in danger from vehicle traffic. Pedestrians are also encouraged to ensure visibility at night by wearing appropriate clothing and/or carrying a light.

Section 1. Definitions.

1. “Pedestrian” means a person walking, running or otherwise traveling other than in a vehicle.

2. “Organized event” means a race, parade, march or other planned event in the vehicle travel area of Village roads.

Section 2. Pedestrians in vehicle travel areas.

Every pedestrian in the Village road area paved for vehicle travel shall follow these regulations:

1. Travel to the far left of the road (facing traffic) when travel to the far left is possible and safe.

2. When traveling as a group, shall proceed not more than two abreast and shall proceed single file when vehicle traffic is present.

Section 3. Organized events.

No person shall arrange, publicize or participate in an organized event to be held on Village roads unless the event has been approved in advance by the Village Board of Trustees. The approval shall be based on a determination of whether the proposed event will be safe and whether or not it will cause inconvenience to Village residents. Approval may be conditioned upon providing proof of insurance that protects the Village regarding liability.

Section 4. Penalties.

Each violation of this ordinance shall be a civil infraction punishable by a civil fine of up to $500.00.

Happy Holidays!