ANNUAL MEETINGS All BHV residents are encouraged to attend the annual meetings:
The Barton Hills Village Annual Meeting will be held on Monday, May 11, 2015 beginning at 6:00 PM at the Village Hall. Regular business will be conducted by the Board of Trustees in addition to acceptance of annual committee reports (contact the Clerk’s office for committee and financal reports). The Board will receive comment from the residents on any issues of concern. A public comment period is also on the agenda for all Board of Trustees meetings, which are held the second Monday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Village Hall.
The Barton Hills Maintenance Corporation Annual Stockholders’ Meeting will also be held on Monday, May 11, 2015 immediately following the BHV Annual Meeting. Shareholders and the BHMC Board of Directors will discuss the approval process for the annual budget which is the basis for the annual assessment, along with any other topics raised by the shareholders.
NEW ORDINANCES At their April 13, 2015 meeting the Board of Trustees adopted Ordinances No. 49 (Repeal of ordinances 13, 17 & 22), 50 (Amend Planning Commission) and 51 (Civil infraction procedure). The full text of each ordinance is available in paper copy from the Clerk’s Office and is posted on the BHV website at www.vil-bartonhills.org.
WATERSHED NEWS
The Washtenaw County Water Resources Commission is conducting an on-line survey on landscape practices and keeping pollution out of the river. The survey is easy to complete and participants can enter to win a $15 gift card (one gift card awarded every two weeks from April 15 – August 31, 2015). Go to http://tinyurl.com/RainGardenSurveys and enter the word BARTON in the Response ID box. Survey results will be shared with BHV and will help guide community efforts to keep the beautiful Huron River clean and healthy.
Attached is a new Huron River Watershed Council publication Waterfront Wisdom full of helpful information about creating and maintaining a beautiful and healthy waterfront (contact Clerk’s office for attachment). While not all BHV properties directly abut the river, runoff is carried to the river by streams and tiles. Polluted runoff (called nonpoint source pollution) is a greater threat than industrial discharge as rainwater and melting snow wash contaminants such as fertilizers, pet waste and oils into drains
and ditches that empty into the waterways. Healthy wetlands, waterway vegetation buffers, soil erosion control and well managed home/garden care all help in controlling pollution.
The Huron River Watershed Council, of which BHV is a member, has lots of useful information and fun activities devoted to protecting and enjoying water resources. Check out their website at www.hrwc.org or contact the BHV Clerk’s Office to learn more.
Lawn Debris When collecting leaves for pick up, please don’t bag them, since the BHV crew has to unbag the leaves to dispose of them. Also, sticks and brush should not be cut to shorter lengths and please don’t bundle them, as the ties have to be removed to run the sticks through the chipper. Thanks!
DOG LICENSES Dog licensing is mandated by Michigan Public Act 339 to protect public safety by ensuring that all dogs are vaccinated against rabies. Avoid the Washtenaw County $50 fine by obtaining a dog license at http://dogs.ewashtenaw.org or phoning Washtenaw County at 734-222-6600. Licenses cost from $6-30.
BOATER SAFETY Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is offering free Boater Safety Courses on Saturdays this summer (one day class 8 AM-4 PM) at the Sheriff’s Office Service Center Campus on Hogback Road. Preregistration is required. For more information contact Cpl. Tom Mercure at 734-973-4713 or mercuret@ewashtenaw.org.
LOOKING AHEAD The Barton Hills Village Picnic will be held on Sunday afternoon September 13, 2015. Mark your calendars now and watch for the invitation later this year.
DON’T FORGET TO VOTE! Special election Tuesday May 5, 2015. Polls are open from 7 AM-8 PM. Polling location is Ann Arbor Township Hall, 3792 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor 48105. State Proposal 15-1 (road finance) and Ann Arbor Public School Bond Proposal. A sample ballot is available from Ann Arbor Township at www.aatwp.org; 734-663-3418.