WHITMORE LAKE ROAD PAVING In addition to the Barton Drive detour which sends traffic north on Whitmore Lake Road, the Washtenaw County Road Commission will be chip sealing Whitmore Lake Road on Wednesday June 3, 2020. Work will begin just north of the Whitmore Lake Road/Joy Road intersection, proceed north to North Territorial Road, then head south all the way to Barton Drive and back to Joy Road. One lane of traffic will be open during the process but there may be wait times, depending on traffic volume. The project is expected to be completed on June 3, but may extend into Thursday June 4, 2020.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING In order to practice social distancing and in accordance with Governor Whitmer’s Stay Home, Stay Safe, Save Lives Executive Order, the Barton Hills Village Board of Trustees will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday June 8, 2020 at 6:00 PM via video/conference call. The public may attend the meeting by registering in advance to receive log-in/phone information. Contact the BHV Clerk’s Office to register: bhvclerk@bartonhillsvillage.org or 734-222-5209.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING In order to practice social distancing and in accordance with Governor Whitmer’s Stay Home, Stay Safe, Save Lives Executive Order, the Barton Hills Village Planning Commission will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday June 9, 2020 at 6:00 PM via video/conference call. The public may attend the meeting by registering in advance to receive log-in/phone information. Contact the BHV Clerk’s Office to register: bhvclerk@bartonhillsvillage.org or 734-222-5209.
BHV MASTER PLAN REVIEW The Planning Commission is conducting the required 5-year review of the BHV Master Plan. Public comments are welcome, and may be given in person at the June 9, 2020 meeting referenced above, faxed to 734-222-9177, or emailed to bhvclerk@bartonhillsvillage.org. The Master Plan is posted on the BHV website/Reports.
ZOOM HELP Since Jan and all the Board members need to be focused on participating in BHV meetings, we are looking for a resident volunteer to help with the Zoom technology. This would include setting up the meeting beforehand and monitoring during the actual meeting. The BHV Board meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 PM, and the Planning Commission meets quarterly, also at 6:00 PM (next meeting June 9). The technology is more complex than a normal Zoom meeting due to the public participation component. If you are interested, please contact Jan at 734-222-5209 or bhvclerk@bartonhillsvillage.org. as soon as possible. Thanks!
MILLER/WAGNER ROAD ROUNDABOUT Construction of a new roundabout at the Miller Road/Wagner Road intersection is expected to begin in late June. The Washtenaw County Road Commission is holding a virtual meeting via Zoom on Wednesday June 10, 2020 at 10 AM to provide a brief presentation about the project followed by time for questions from the audience. To join the meeting online go to https://bit.ly/wcrcprojectmeeting; by touchtone phone 929-205-6099 ID 879 2332 8754.
RECYCLING NOTICE Plastic bags are not recyclable! Please don’t put them in the green bin because they clog up the recycling machinery. Bubble wrap and plastics other than containers are also not recyclable. Either reuse them or put them in the regular trash. Thank you for following social distancing and wearing a mask in the recycling area.
PROJECT REVIEW Project Review is required for all new construction, exterior alteration of existing structures, and landscape projects in Barton Hills Village. This includes:
–fences and retaining walls greater than 18” high
–accessory buildings (garage, garden shed, gazebo, etc.)
–excavation other than common household gardening/ground care
–playground equipment –stairways/patio enclosures
–exterior lighting –generators/AC equipment
–outdoor swimming/garden pools –parking areas
–solar/wind energy structures –satellite antennas
Routine maintenance and repairs do not require review unless there will be a change in materials or structure.
Significant changes in approved plans require a secondary review.
No construction, earthmoving or tree removal may commence until all approvals are completed.
Please note that solar/wind energy structures, fences/retaining walls over18” and variances require a public hearing at a Board of Trustees meeting, with specific notifications. Project applications must be received at least 20 days prior to the meeting to meet these requirements. The Board of Trustees meets the second Monday of every month.
IN SYMPATHY Deepest sympathies to the families of Cozette Grabb and Richard Tashian, long-time former residents who passed away recently.
BHV ELECTION Five seats on the BHV Board of Trustees will be decided at the November 3, 2020 General Election. For information on being a candidate, contact Ann Arbor Township Clerk Rena Basch at 734-663-3418; basch@aatwp.org. Deadline to file is 4:00 PM on Tuesday July 21, 2020.