PUBLIC HEARING The Barton Hills Village Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 6:00 PM at the Village Hall, 195 Barton Shore Drive, Ann Arbor, for the purpose of considering the proposed Barton Hills Village Zoning Ordinance.
Text of the proposed ordinance is posted on the BHV website (www.vil-bartonhills.org >>ordinances>>proposed zoning ordinance 2013/map) and is available in paper or electronic format from the BHV Clerk’s Office (734-222-5209; bhvclerk@comcast.net)
PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING The Barton Hills Village Planning Commission will hold a special meeting immediately following the public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 6:00 PM at the Village Hall for the purpose of approving minutes and discussing the proposed zoning ordinance.
NOISE ORDINANCE With the arrival of pleasant weather residents will be enjoying the outdoors with garden work and lawn clean up, refreshments on the patio and open windows. Please be considerate of your neighbors and adhere to the requirements of the BHV Noise Ordinance (No. 5 posted on the website or available from the Clerk’s office). This includes prohibition of activities during certain hours if a clearly audible sound can be heard beyond your property lines, such as:
–power tools, leaf blowers, lawn mowers and other power equipment between 6 PM-8 AM
–construction activities/equipment between 6 PM-8 AM Mon-Fri and any weekend/holiday
–bug zappers, radios, TV, music and musical instruments between 10 PM-8 AM
Also consider when your generator tests as those sounds may be more noticeable in the night time hours. Thank you for helping to maintain the peaceful ambiance of our community (and providing a good night’s sleep).
DIRECTORY UPDATE Contact clerk for information
ESCH FOOD DRIVE The David Esch family extends their deepest thanks to all who participated in their recent Scouting For Food drive in honor of their son Tim, an Eagle Scout who died in an auto accident at age 18 in 2005. There were at least a couple of donors who left items but didn’t sign the book, and the Eschs want to thank them. Total food/cash donations were sent to Food Gatherers and will provide over 18,000 meals in Washtenaw County.
SECURITY Several home invasions have been reported recently in townships near BHV. Security notices from BHV are sent (via email/paper as requested) when there are security issues of immediate importance. Enforcement authorities suggest the following tips to help protect your home and property.
–Keep all outside doors closed and locked when not in use. Remember to close garage doors before retiring for the evening.
–Record all serial numbers for your electronics.
–Engrave your MI driver’s license number on electronics.
–Document and photograph your valuable jewelry, then keep it out of sight.
–Keep firearms locked and secured.
–Keep wallets and purses off of the top of the refrigerator or kitchen counter.
–Keep track of all credit cards.
–Use lighting with motion sensors for outdoor entryways.
–Keep landscaping neatly trimmed to avoid blind spots. A general rule is to trim trees six feet above the ground and shrubs below three feet.
–Call 911 to report suspicious persons, incidents or vehicles.
SPRING CLEANING These things may be on your spring to-do list.
Have your septic tank pumped. BHV Ordinance No. 21 requires pumping every four years or more often if needed. Contact Dep. Clerk Jan Esch when you make an appointment so she can arrange for a BHV staff member to come at the same time to fill out the paperwork. Regular septic maintenance can help avoid costly repairs and protect our natural environment.
Recycle. Please rinse out cans/bottles before depositing them in the appropriate bins in the maintenance area. No trash or food items, please, to prevent odors and animal curiosity. Cardboard should be left by the building so the staff can bale it separately. Contact the Clerk’s office for pick up of household hazardous waste (paint, cleaning products, fertilizer, etc).
Landscape. If you rake or trim trees/bushes, BHV will pick up piles to be disposed—please keep leaves (which are vacuumed) separate from sticks/brush (which are chipped). If you hire a company or service, they are expected to haul away these items.
Pull garlic mustard. Pulled plants can be left in piles for pick up near but not in the road.
Trim your trees. Dead/dying/dangerous trees should be removed. Trees/shrubs along the roadways should be trimmed back and up to allow adequate sight lines for safe travel.
Eliminate standing water. Empty out or cover places where water collects and mosquitos can multiply.
Enjoy! Relax and enjoy the beauty of our healthy, well-kept community.