BHMC NEWS Following up on the recent BHMC letter about Barton Pond, public comment can still be submitted until midnight on November 18, 2021 online at https://miwaters.deq.state.mi.us/miwaters/external/publicnotice/info/-8873577556392805166/comments
Comments can also be emailed to Melissa Letosky (EGLE office) at letoskym@michigan.gov after November 18. Refer to Site 81-201 Barton Drive-Ann Arbor. EGLE is reviewing the permit application that would allow the water in the pond to be lowered in the winter to freeze the weeds along the shoreline.
BHV NEWS At their November 8, 2021 meeting the BHV Board of Trustees elected new officers: President Linda Benson, President Pro Tem Chris Conlin, and Clerk Andrea Darden. Mostafa Haitam was appointed as Treasurer. Trustees will chair committees including Community Activities, Environment (subcommittee Climate Resilience), Finance, Human Resources, Long Range Planning, Roads/Vehicles, Security, Water and Zoning/Planning. Residents who have an interest in serving on a committee should contact President Benson for more information (lindabenson22@gmail.com; 734-761-5006).
PLANNING COMMISSION The open seat of retiring Planning Commissioner Greg Curtner has been filled by the appointment of Brian Hanley. The Planning Commission is reviewing the BHV Master Plan and studying potential new ordinance material.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT At their November 8, 2021 meeting the BHV Trustees approved proposed Ordinance No. 59 to be distributed to the residents for comment. The ordinance would amend BHV Code Chapter 22 to include other animals besides dogs, and particularly addresses chickens, ducks and honeybees. Residents may comment on the proposed ordinance in writing by mail (199 Barton Shore Dr, Ann Arbor MI 48105) or email (bhvclerk@bartonhillsvillage.org), or in person at the Board of Trustees meeting on December 13, 2021, 6:00 PM, location/online as announced. The Trustees will vote on the proposed ordinance at the December meeting.
FOUND AT THE RECYCLE BIN A dark blue fleece shirt/jacket was left in the recycling area on November 6 or 7. Contact the Clerk’s office to claim ownership.
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR THANKS From the Community Activities Committee: We had a record turn out for the Barton Hills Village Halloween Party and Trolley Ride on Saturday evening, October 30th! A special thank you to the Allisons and Domino’s Pizza for the generous pizza donation. After families gathered at Walter Esch Hall to admire costumes and fuel up for trick-or-treating, the Community Activities Committee handed out individual awards to residents for Halloween home/yard decorating. Congratulations to the Andersons for winning the competition overall! We appreciate everyone who participated in our annual village Halloween celebration – hopefully the smiles of the neighborhood “little pumpkins” convey what a success this event truly was!
Many thanks to the hard-working Community Activities Committee, and to the BHV Staff who provided security escorts for the trolleys and help at the pizza party.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! If you will be away over the Thanksgiving holiday, please contact the Clerk’s office or Supt. Hnatow so the staff Security Patrol is aware. Best wishes to all residents for a relaxing holiday!