Barton Hills Village, Michigan

     Following are excerpts from the Barton Bulletin, the  
     newsletter of Barton Hills Village.  For additional
     information or to inquire about attachments.
   contact the Clerk's Office at 734-222-5209
or bhvclerk@comcast.net

July 2010  VOL. LVI  No. 6

TRASH COLLECTION Trash will be collected on the regular dates of Monday July 5 and Monday July 19 (no changes due to the Independence Day holiday).

PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION A working session of the Planning Commission subcommittee will be held on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 7:00 PM at the Village Hall to discuss revision of the BHV Zoning Ordinance. Interested residents are welcome to attend the meeting and participate in the discussion. The portions of the ordinance being discussed are available prior to the meeting by contacting Dep. Clerk Jan Esch.

RECYCLING The green bin has been emptied and is again available for recyclables as listed on the side. #2 plastics should be placed in the wire bins—rinsed with no caps. The trash can near the green bin is for incidental trash only. Please do not leave household trash in the recycling area.

WEST NILE VIRUS Although the past two summers have been mild and Washtenaw County has not had a human case of West Nile virus reported since 2006, the greater rainfall of recent months may support an increase in mosquitoes which become infected when they feed on infected birds and can pass the virus on to people. Most people do not have any symptoms, but one in five will become ill 2-15 days after the bite of an infected mosquito with slight fever, headache, body aches and sometimes a skin rash and swollen glands. Serious illness can result, and taking simple precautions can help to prevent mosquito bites:

--Avoid being outdoors at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.

--Wear light colored clothing, long-sleeved shirts and long pants.

--Apply insect repellant that contains the active ingredient DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus/PMD or IR3535 to exposed skin or clothing. Always follow the manufacturer’s directions for use. DEET repellant can be used on children 2 months of age and older.

--Maintain window and door screening to help keep mosquitoes out of homes.

--Empty standing water from buckets, flowerpots, saucers, pools, patio furniture covers and similar sites where mosquitoes can lay eggs.

--Remove wet, organic material from your gutters and low-lying areas in your yard.

--Keep tall weeds trimmed back from areas where you spend time outdoors.

The presence of dead birds, especially crows, blue jays and ravens, is a sensitive indicator for the presence of West Nile virus. Washtenaw County will not be testing birds for the virus, but citizens are urged to report all dead birds to the Washtenaw County West Nile Virus Hotline at (734) 544-6750. More information about West Nile virus is available on the following websites:

--http://westnile.ewashtenaw.org      --www.michigan.gov/westnilevirus       --www.cdc.gov/westnile

May 2010  VOL. LVI  No. 5

MASTER PLAN PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing to receive comment on the BHV Master Plan will be held at a Special Meeting of the Planning Commission on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 7:00 PM at the Village Hall. The proposed Master Plan is available to the public on the BHV website (www.vil-bartonhills.org) or from the Clerk’s Office (199 Barton Shore Dr). Written comments can be sent to the Clerk’s Office by mail or email prior to the hearing.

What’s a Master Plan? A master plan is a document that guides a community in planning for the future. The plan describes the goals of the community and the policies that are intended to implement them. Planning involves the conscious selection of policy choices related to land use, development, delivery of services, enhancement of community character and maintenance of a quality of life that meet the expectations of the community. The Master Plan provides the basis for other documents governing life in BHV, most notably the zoning ordinance, so it is important that it be the best possible represetation of the goals and values of the residents.

REVISED OFFICE HOURS Office hours for Dep. Clerk Jan Esch are Monday-Thursday 8:30-11:30 AM and other times by appointment (222-5209). Asst. Treasurer Priya King (222-5209) and Supt. Walter Esch (368-7874) are also available by appointment.

RECYCLING Many items can be placed in the green recycling bin in the maintenance area, as listed on the side of the bin. However corrugated cardboard is baled separately and should not be put in the bin. Leave clean, empty boxes on the ground outside the bin (next to the building if it’s raining) for the maintenance crew to take care of.

DOG OWNERS Dogs are delightful members of our community, but please remember the social graces of pet ownership:

» Dog waste should be cleaned up and disposed of properly. Animal wastes that are washed into storm drains, streams or the river create “bacteria nutrient pollution” that can harm water quality. While it’s difficult to control wild animal waste, pet waste can be bagged for the trash or flushed so it is kept out of the watershed. This is especially important on the Village Green and along roadsides where children play, people walk and the staff mows.

» Dogs must be under the owner’s control at all times. Even a friendly dog can be scary to someone who dislikes or is afraid of dogs, and the most trustworthy dog may react in an unexpected manner. Pets may not roam the neighborhood without their owners.

» Of course dogs bark. But late night, early morning or continuous barking will not endear you or your dog to your neighbors. Taking good care of your pet will help everyone appreciate how special they are.

THEY RAKE IT, THEY TAKE IT Lawn and gardening services are expected to haul away brush and trimmings. BHV will pick up only those materials gathered by the residents who do not have the means to dispose of it properly.

TRASH PICK UP Due to the Memorial Day holiday, trash will be collected on Tuesday, June 1 instead of the fifth Monday (May 31). Regular trash pick up will be June 7 and 21.

PERMIT PROCESS When planning those home improvements, please remember that construction and landscaping projects may require a permit. Consult the BHV website under “Ordinances” or contact Dep. Clerk Jan Esch for details.

A PAT ON THE BACK Compliance with Ordinance #21 requiring regular septic pumping continues to be high. This simple task can save homeowners from costly repairs and keep harmful pollution out of groundwater, streams and the Huron River. Keep up the good work by making an appointment with your pumping provider, than calling the BHV Clerk’s office so a member of the BHV staff can come at the same time to fill out the necessary paperwork.

TAKE IT EASY... ...in your backyard lawnchair and in your car. Warm weather brings more pedestrians, children, dogwalkers and cyclists to our roads so please obey the posted speed limit and drive with extra caution. Walkers, please remember to stay near the edge of the road and walk on the side facing traffic. Make this a safe summer for everyone.

May 2010  VOL. LVI  No. 4

ANNUAL MEETINGS/PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING The Annual Meetings of the Barton Hills community will be held on Monday, May 10, 2010 beginning at 6:00 PM at the Village Hall, 199 Barton Shore Drive. These include:
--A Public Budget Hearing. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed BHV 2010-2011 budget will be the subject of this hearing. A synopsis of the budget is attached to this bulletin
--The Barton Hills Village Annual Meeting. Annual reports of the committees (attached to this bulletin) will be discussed along with other matters of community interest.
--The Barton Hills Maintenance Corporation Annual Meeting. A very important shareholder vote will be held (see the separate mailing from BHMC).

BHV STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN The US Environmental Protection Agency is responsible for programs that help to preserve and improve the quality of water resources. Polluted stormwater runoff is commonly transported through Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s), from which it is often discharged untreated into local water bodies. To prevent harmful pollutants from being washed or dumped into an MS4, operators must obtain a NPDES permit and develop a stormwater management program. (Phase I, issued in 1990, requires medium and large cities or certain counties with populations of 100,000 or more to obtain NPDES permit coverage for their stormwater discharges. Phase II, issued in 1999, requires regulated small MS4s in urbanized areas, as well as small MS4s outside the urbanized areas that are designated by the permitting authority, to obtain NPDES permit coverage for their stormwater discharges.)

SPRING COCKTAIL BUFFET Thank you to Trustees Linda Benson and Cheryl MacKrell, and Deputy Clerk Jan Esch for their efforts in hosting the very enjoyable social. Nearly seventy people attended the event held on April 29, 2010 at Barton Hills Country Club.

SPRING CLEAN UP BHV staff will pick up yard waste and brush that is the result of homeowners’ efforts. Please leave piles of material along your driveway, well out of the main roadway. Employed landscaping providers are expected to clean up their own waste.

April 2010  VOL. LVI  No. 3

PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING/ANNUAL MEETING A Public Budget Hearing will be held on Monday, May 10, 2010 beginning at 6:00 PM at the Village Hall, 199 Barton Shore Drive. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed 2010-2011 budget will be the subject of this hearing. The Barton Hills Village Annual Meeting will be held immediately following the Public Budget Hearing.

2010 CENSUS According to the U.S. Census website (www.2010census.gov) 81% of BHV households have returned their census questionnaires! (Washtenaw County return rate 73%, state of Michigan 72%) If you’re part of the 19% still outstanding, please take a few moments to answer the questions and return the form. Census data will be used in the coming decade to determine a number of important government programs and activities.

SPRING HAS SPRUNG! Now that the sun is shining and you’re thinking outdoor thoughts...

--Have your septic tank pumped. BHV Ordinance #21 requires pumping at least every four years (more often if needed). This simple task can ward off expensive repairs and help ensure the environmental health of Barton Pond and the Huron River watershed. Please contact Dep. Clerk Jan Esch when tank pumping is scheduled so a BHV maintenance staff member can come at the same time to complete the necessary paperwork.

--Get your soil tested. Testing determines what nutrients your soil needs for optimum lawn and garden health and growth. Check out the Huron River Watershed Council website (www.hrwc.org and scroll down) for a list of places where testing will be done by Michigan State University for $15 on Saturdays in April.

--Save money, water and energy by following the guidance of the new Environmental Protection Agency WaterSense program. Learn about product ratings and tips to help use water more efficiently around your home at www.epa.gov/WaterSense.

March 2010  VOL. LVI  No. 2

REVISED BOARD LISTS Of the five applicants, Paul Izenberg was elected by the Trustees to fill the vacant seat on the Board. An updated contact list is attached. The BHV Board of Trustees meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Village Hall. Agendas and past minutes are posted at the Village Hall and on the website (www.vil-bartonhills.org).

BHMC welcomes Sylvia Romeijn to their Board of Directors. An updated contact list for the BHMC Board is attached. The BHMC Board of Directors meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Village Hall. Past minutes are available for inspection from Asst. Sec. Jan Esch or online at www.bhmc-online.org (password required).

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CANCELED The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 18, 2010 has been canceled due to lack of business. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 20, 2010. The Commission continues its work on the Master Plan and updated zoning ordinance.

NEW ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 31 authorizing acquisition and establishing procedure for acquisition of development rights was adopted by the Board of Trustees on February 8, 2010. Full text of the ordinance is posted on the BHV website (www.vil-bartonhills.org) and available from the Clerk (222-5209, bhvclerk@comcast.net).

WATER CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT The attached annual report for calendar year 2009 is published in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act and summarizes the status of the BHV water system during the last calendar year. Please read it carefully and contact the numbers given for questions or concerns.

2010 CENSUS U.S. Census questionnaires will be arriving by mail soon. Please take a few moments to answer the questions and return the form. The U.S. Census Bureau is now hiring field staff in the Ann Arbor area who will follow up on the forms that have not been returned. Information is available at the Clerk’s Office, 1-866-861-2010 or at www.census.gov/detroit.

2009 BHV AUDIT The annual audit of Barton Hills Village for fiscal year ending March 31, 2009 is now available for public inspection at the Clerk’s Office.

SAVE THE DATE Coming Thursday, April 29: BHV Community Social. Details to follow.

February 2010  VOL. LVI  No. 1

UPCOMING MEETINGS

BHV/BHMC Joint Meeting The BHV Board of Trustees and the BHMC Board of Directors will hold a joint meeting to discuss items of mutual interest on Monday, February 8, 2010 at 6:00 PM at the Village Hall. The Board of Trustees will also conduct their regularly scheduled meeting on that date, incorporating the joint meeting into their agenda.

WALLY Presentation Michael Benham of the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority will make a presentation of the proposed Washtenaw-Livingston commuter rail line at the Ann Arbor Township Board meeting on Monday, February 15, 2010 which begins at 7:30 PM at the Township Hall, 3792 Pontiac Trail.

BHV Public Budget Hearing A public budget hearing will be held at Barton Hills Village Hall, 199 Barton Shore Drive, on March 8, 2010 beginning at 6:00 PM. A copy of the proposed budget for fiscal year 2010-2011 will be on file and available to the public in the Clerk’s Office after March 1, 2010. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be the subject of this hearing.

UPDATED BHV MASTER PLAN NOW AVAILABLE BHV residents are urged to take a look at the revised BHV Master Plan, now available on the website (www.vil-bartonhills.org) and at the Clerk’s Office (199 Barton Shore Dr.).

What’s a Master Plan? A master plan is a document that guides a community in planning for the future. The purpose of the BHV Master Plan is to identify the goals, policies, programs and strategies that the Village and its residents wish to pursue.

Who wrote it? Community planning is governed by the requirements of the Michigan Planning Enabling Act, PA 33 of 2008. This first BHV Master Plan is the result of numerous months of work, during which the BHV Planning Commission and the BHV Board of Trustees, with the help of the BHV staff and the Village’s planning consultant, received and considered many comments from the public and edited numerous versions of the document. Additional comments are being solicited from surrounding jurisdictions and a public hearing will be held in Barton Hills Village later this spring before the plan gains final approval. The Master Plan will also be reviewed at least every five years and amended as needed to provide relevant goals and policies for whatever opportunities and challenges the future may hold.

What should I do? Residents are encouraged to read the Master Plan and relay any comments they may have to the Planning Commission. Written comments can be sent to the Planning Commission by way of the Clerk’s Office (199 Barton Shore Dr. Ann Arbor MI 48105; bhvclerk@comcast.net)

December 2009  VOL. LV  No. 17

BHV BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING DATES The following meeting dates in 2010 have been approved by the Board of Trustees: January 11, February 8, March 8, April 12, May 10 (Annual Meeting), June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13 (Organization Meeting), October 11, November 8, December 13. All meetings begin at 6:00 PM at the Village Hall.

BHV PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATES The BHV Planning Commission has approved the following meeting dates for 2010: January 21, March 18, May 20, July 15, September 16, November 18. All meetings begin at 7:30 PM at the Village Hall.

BHMC NEWS Barton Hills Maintenance Corporation welcomes Bruce Wallace, who joins Directors John Boyle, Chuck Bultman, Leanne Chadwick, Adele Laporte, Ann Leidy, Scott Mabie, Lisa Schwartz and Jody Scott on the BHMC Board of Directors. The Board meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM.

The BHMC Board of Directors extends their appreciation to the shareholders for the successful gathering of signatures to accomplish the 30-year renewal of the Restrictive Covenants (Deed Restrictions).

eDIRECTORY The BHV Directory is available in electronic format by request to bhvclerk@comcast.net.

NEWSPAPER BOX REMOVAL If you no longer use a newspaper box and would like it to be removed from the mailbox post, please let Jan Esch know (222-5209/bhvclerk@comcast.net)

SNOW PLOWING/SALTING So far we have not seen much of the fluffy white stuff, but winter will certainly arrive eventually. Roads are salted and snow cleared by the maintenance crew in the order of primary roads, secondary roads and driveways, beginning with the steepest ones. Road salt is used sparingly to protect our environment but adequately to ensure safe travel. Please use extra caution on snowy days, and remember the speed tables, which may not be as visible under the snow (but will still be felt!) If you have a special need, call Supt. Walter Esch or Asst. Supt. David Esch as soon as possible.

November 2009  VOL. LV  No. 16

NEW RESIDENT DIRECTORIES The 2009 BHV Resident Directories have been delivered.

BHMC BOARD VACANCY Barton Hills Maintenance Corporation Director Donna Kelly has regretfully resigned her position, creating a vacant seat on the Board. Shareholders interested in being considered for the position should submit a letter to Nominating Committee Chair Lisa Schwartz, 520 Hillspur Rd, lisaschwartz1@aol.com by December 1, 2009. The letter should include a brief statement of the applicant’s qualifications and reasons for seeking to serve on the Board. The BHMC Board of Directors meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM.

SOCIAL EVENTS Many thanks to all who helped with the planning and participated in the very enjoyable Halloween Potluck and Hayride. BHV Recreation Committee Chair Linda Benson would be interested in hearing suggestions from the residents for other social events next year. Mrs. Benson can be contacted at 761-5006 or lindab22@aol.com.

LEAF PICK UP Leaf pick-up is a service provided to residents who rake their own leaves and do not have a place for disposal. If a lawn service company is hired, they are expected to haul away leaves and brush. Leaves cannot be picked up on trash days (first, third and fifth Mondays) since the same vehicle (with different attachments) is used for both. Please sort out sticks and brush that will clog the leaf vac.

HOLIDAYOFFICE HOURS The Barton Hills Village offices will close for Thanksgiving at noon on Wednesday, November 25, reopening on Monday, November 30. The offices will also be closed after 3:00 PM on Monday, December 21, reopening on Monday, January 4, 2010. Regular office hours are Monday-Thursday 8:30-11:30 AM, and Monday and Wednesday 1:00-3:00 PM. If you have an urgent need you can contact Dep. Clerk Jan Esch at (734) 665-5574.

ROAD CLOSING An announcement from Barton Hills Maintenance Corporation:

In order to maintain the private ownership of our road system it is a legal necessity to close the roads for at least a part of one day each year. To comply with this requirement, our entrances will be closed from 9:30–11:30 AMon Monday, December 14, 2009. One of our maintenance men will be on duty at each entrance to let residents in and out. Visitors who have business in the Village (deliveries, cleaning people, guests, etc) should tell the maintenance staff at the gates and they will be admitted without delay. No other traffic will be permitted during this two-hour period. We appreciate your patience with any inconvenience this may cause.

PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISPOSAL The following information is provided by the Community Partners for Clean Streams, a Washtenaw County organization of which Barton Hills Village is a member.

It is becoming increasingly common for prescription drugs to be found in drinking water. The U.S. Geological Survey found that 80% of the watersheds they sampled nationally contained low levels of at least one type of pharmaceutical chemical, with half of the streams containing seven or more. It is unclear what the long-term effects of exposure to these chemicals are. Therefore, it is important to dispose of these items properly to ensure that waterways remain clean, safe and free from prescription drug pollution.

It is important that if your prescription instructions say to take all the pills in the container, that you do so. Many antibiotic prescriptions are given on the term of being taken to completion in order to ensure their effectiveness on illness. If you decide disposal is the appropriate thing to do, there are several choices. NEVER flush drugs down the toilet, as they will end up in the surface waters.

Capsules and tablets in bottles or blister-packages should be sealed in their containers with duct tape, then double wrapped in opaque plastic bags that are securely sealed with duct tape to prevent leakage. Kitty litter, sawdust or salt can be added to liquids, which should also be sealed with duct tape, double wrapped in opaque plastic bags and sealed again with duct tape. Once the items are well sealed, they can be placed in the trash.

Other types of medical items, such as needles and vials, are not so easily secured. There are resources within our community that will assist with the disposal of prescription drugs and medical items. In addition to the Washtenaw County 24 Hour Home Toxics Hotline (734-222-3950), your local pharmacy may have a drug disposal program. The staff of Community Partners for Clean Streams can provide further information: Michelle J. Bononi, Senior Environmental Planner (734-222-6833, bononim@ewashtenaw.org) or Sue Johnson, Environmental Planning Intern (734-222-6813, johnsonse@ewashtenaw.org). Finally, the Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office (Janis A. Bobrin, Water Resources Commissioner) may be contacted at http://drain.ewashtenaw.org.

The most effective resources for protection of our waterways are the citizens of the community. By taking care to dispose of not only prescription drugs, but all types of trash and recyclables in appropriate ways, we can each help to ensure a healthy future. Taking a moment to think about our actions and make wise choices will result in a cleaner environment for everyone.

October 2009  VOL. LV  No. 15

October 2009  VOL. LV  No. 14

DIRECTORY UPDATE The Barton Hills Village Resident Directory will be updated and published this month. This little booklet is distributed only to BHV residents and no personal information is given out by the BHV staff. Attached to this Bulletin is a copy of your current listing in the Directory. Please contact Jan Esch (222-5209, bhvclerk@comcast.net) to make any changes or additions to your listing. The Directory will also be available in electronic format, which you can request by emailing Jan.

HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN REVIEW/PUBLIC COMMENT An opportunity for public comment on the BHV Hazard Mitigation Plan Annual Report will be provided during the meeting of the Board of Trustees on Monday, October 12, 2009 beginning immediately following the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for 6:00 PM at the Village Hall. The report is printed in this Bulletin, and addresses the potential hazards that may impact Barton Hills Village along with steps being taken by the Trustees to prepare for such hazards. Written comments may be submitted to Barton Hills Village, 199 Barton Shore Drive, Ann Arbor MI 48105 or bhvclerk@comcast.net

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS The BHV Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Monday, October 12, 2009 at 6:00 PM at the Village Hall to conduct public hearings and review for two variance applications. Both applications request variance from Section 9.02(b) of the BHV Zoning Ordinance to construct additions to homes that are continuing non-conforming structures: 1) addition of a study at 460 Hillspur Road (owners Frank Legacki and Alicia Torres) and 2) addition of a generator at 60 Underdown Road (owners David Higbie and Dunrie Greiling). Comments may be presented at the public hearings, or sent in writing to Barton Hills Village, 199 Barton Shore Drive, Ann Arbor MI 48105 or bhvclerk@comcast.net

SEPTIC PUMPING REMINDER There’s still time to have your septic tank pumped this fall. After you make an appointment with a pumper, please contact Jan Esch to arrange for one of the BHV staff to come at the same time to fill out necessary paperwork. Since BHV Ordinance #21 was adopted in 2001, residents have been very cooperative in adhering to the ordinance requirement of pumping at least every four years (more often if needed). This simple task can ward off expensive repairs and help ensure the environmental health of the Huron River watershed.

HALLOWEEN HAYRIDE Invitations for the annual Halloween Hayride to be held on Halloween evening (Saturday, October 31st) will be distributed later this month.

Barton Hills Village
Hazard Mitigation Plan

Annual Review Report October 1, 2009

Hazard Mitigation is defined as any action taken before, during or after a disaster to permanently eliminate or reduce risks to human life and property from natural, technical or societal hazards. Communities can expect to encounter hazards of varying degrees, and advance planning is an important step towards lessening the impact of such hazards.

The BHV Hazard Mitigation Plan (HM Plan) was prepared by Washtenaw County with participation from representatives of BHV. It was adopted by resolution of the Board of Trustees on October 19, 2004. Annual review by Barton Hills Village as well as 5-year updates by Washtenaw County are required steps to keep the plan relevant to the needs of the citizens.

The three purposes of the HM Plan are:

1) to identify and rank hazards in Barton Hills Village

2) to analyze areas particularly vulnerable to hazards

3) to identify feasible mitigation strategies that can be acted upon

Ranking of hazards was determined on a county-wide basis with adjustment for local perspective using a program provided by the Michigan State Police Emergency Management Division. The program takes into account worst-case scenario data for frequency of occurrence, likelihood of occurrence, significance of impact/threat, potential size of geographic area impacted and total population impacted. The hazard ranking for BHV is:

1) convective weather (tornadoes, severe winds, hail, lightning)

2) hazardous material transportation

3) infrastructure failures

4) severe winter weather

5) wildfire hazards

6) structural fire hazards

7) drought

8) nuclear power plant accidents

9) extreme temperatures

10) public health emergencies

The BHV Board of Trustees has taken the following steps in the past year:
--continued efforts to update the emergency siren system in BHV
--continued trimming of dead/dying trees, with notices in the Barton Bulletin urging residents to do the same on their property
--trimming of vegetation/plantings for improved sight distance on roadways
--continued communication with DTE Energy concerning the frequency of power outages in BHV and follow up to DTE response/improvement plans
--maintained the Water System Contingency Plan
--maintained hazardous spills protection devices in the maintenance area
--continued staff CPR/First Aid certification
--published safety reminders in the Barton Bulletin

Other strategies may be considered by the Board in the coming year.

September 2009  VOL. LV  No. 13

BHV ELECTION RESULTS 94 residents participated in the Barton Hills Village Election for a 33% turnout. Four candidates were elected to fill four seats, serving four-year terms: Linda R. Benson (76 votes), Will Boddie (80 votes), George E. Borel (74 votes), Cheryl MacKrell (69 votes). All of the proposals were adopted—vote totals are listed on the following pages. Many thanks to the following residents who served as Election Inspectors: Helen Becher, Ibbie Boehnke, Doris Foss, Sue Johe, Donna Kelly, Ann Leidy and Jean Perry.

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE Cheryl MacKrell of the Environmental Committee reports:

“I have two suggestions for some of the most annoying and intractable problems we experience. Friends of ours who have a home on Delhi Overlook that's overrun by deer doing lots of destruction of boxwood and other shrubs, hostas, and flowers etc. report they finally found something that really works. It's ALL SEASON DEER REPELLENT they found at Lowe's; probably it's available elsewhere. It's a gizmo that is on the end of a rod; you jam it in the ground where stuff is being eaten, and they say deer turn around and go away! Apparently the repellent is dried deer blood. The directions say to plant these 4 feet apart, but our friends just put one by the damaged area and it works fine. They have 5 acres around the house and another 5 across the road, and have repelled the deer with 6 of these, which cost about $20. Wow! Worth a try. We have almost no deer damage or we would definitely try them.

What we do dislike and found a way to deal with is mosquitoes that come around just when we want to be out on the deck or garden in the yard. We've had great results with ThermaCELL. It's a small device about the size of a TV remote. It uses a little butane cartridge to heat up an insect-repellent mat or pad that gives off a slow, steady bit of vapor the skeeters dislike. You may see them approach, then turn around and leave. Each ThermaCELL covers a 15 foot diameter area, so two can take care of a nice, big space. We set them on the railing of the deck or under the table. There is no odor. They just work, well enough we've even reconsidered whether we need a screened-in porch. These are widely available, but it may be a little late in the year to find them. Try the hardware store next to Polly's Supermarket in Chelsea if no one else has them. When you do find them, be sure to stock up on refills.  The Ortho lantern version does not work as well in our experience. If others have suggestions that will help us all enjoy the beautiful surroundings here in the Village, we'd love to hear them.”

RECYCLING REMINDER Cardboard is baled by the Maintenance Staff. Please do not put it in the green recycling bin. It can be left alongside your regular trash for pick up, or left just inside the salt shed next to the recycling area. Please follow the signs on the recycling bins and do not deposit items in the green bin that are not listed for recycling. Items should be rinsed out before being left in the bins to discourage the attentions of insects and animals (and keep the area smelling sweet).

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009ELECTION RESULTS—PROPOSALS

September 2009  VOL. LV  No. 12

ELECTION DAY The Barton Hills Village election is next Tuesday, September 15, 2009. Polls will be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Village Hall, 199 Barton Shore Dr.

Absent Voter ballots are available from the Village Clerk. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 8:30-11:30 AM, Monday and Wednesday 1:00-3:00 PM and other times by appointment. Phone Dep. Clerk Jan Esch at 222-5209 (during office hours) or 665-5574 (after hours).

WHAT ARE ALL THOSE BALLOT PROPOSALS ? In the past several years, Michigan election law has changed considerably. Since BHV is required to follow the state election law, many of our Village Charter sections have become obsolete. The Board of Trustees has proposed amending the Charter to bring it up to date in this and other areas. Following is a brief explanation of the proposals.

Changes in Election Law: Proposals E, F, H, I, J, K and L would bring the Charter into compliance with current election law.

Other Current Laws: Proposals D (Open Meetings Act) and V (Freedom of Information Act) also refer to laws currently in force.

Accounting Procedures: Proposals N, Q and S would bring accounting procedures up to date. Proposal O would eliminate the requirement that the President sign all checks. Proposal R would add new requirements regarding contracts.

Obsolete Sections: Proposals T and W would delete sections of the Charter that are no longer useful.

Gender Neutral Language: Proposal A would replace gender specific references with more appropriate gender neutral language. For example, “he” would become “the President” or “his” would become “the Trustee’s.”

Penalties/Fines: Proposals P and U would increase the fines for infractions to the amount currently allowable by law.

Other proposals:

--Proposal B would remove the actual boundary language from the Charter, allowing for changes in boundaries without an associated Charter amendment to reflect those changes.

--Proposal M would allow for appointment of a Deputy Clerk.

--Proposal G would require the vote of 5 Trustees to adopt an ordinance, make an appropriation or incur an obligation. The Charter currently requires a vote of 4 (there are 9 Trustees on the Board).

--Proposal C would eliminate the section of the Charter that requires automatic dismissal of a Trustee who misses four consecutive regular meetings or 25% of the meetings in a fiscal year. It was felt that such situations should be addressed on an individual case basis rather than by an automatic action.

 A “Yes” vote will enact the proposed change; a “No” vote will defeat the proposed change. Current state and federal laws supersede local charters, so defeating the proposals dealing with current law would not change the practices required of BHV.

The Board of Trustees would be happy to answer any questions you may have about the proposed Charter amendments. Contact information is available from the Clerk’s Office (222-5209, bhvclerk@comcast.net)

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING Due to the election, the BHV Board of Trustees will meet on the third rather than the second Monday of September. The meeting on September 21, 2009 will begin at 6:00 PM at the Village Hall with the seating of new Trustees and election of officers. The public is always welcome to attend Board of Trustees meetings.

BHV MASTER PLAN The draft Master Plan for Barton Hills Village is available for public inspection. The BHV Planning Commission will meet on September 17, 2009 at 7:30 PM at the Village Hall to discuss any public comments received on the draft. The Master Plan is posted on the BHV website and available in paper format from the Clerk’s Office. Written comments may be submitted to the Planning Commission by mail to Barton Hills Village, 199 Barton Shore Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 or by email to bhvclerk@comcast.net. Questions may be directed to the Commissioners by way of the Clerk’s Office.

DEER AND MOSQUITO REPELLENTS The Environmental Committee suggests two products that have received rave reviews from area residents who have used them.

--All Season Deer Repellent: A container of dried deer blood on a rod that can be stuck into the ground. The repellent is weatherproof and inexpensive; available locally and online.

Remember to Vote Next Tuesday, September 15

August 2009  VOL. LV  No. 11

ELECTION DAY The Barton Hills Village election will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2009. Polls will be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Village Hall, 199 Barton Shore Dr.

Voters are required to show photo identification or sign an affidavit at the polls.

On the ballot are candidates for four seats on the BHV Board of Trustees (four-year terms each). The candidates are listed below. Write-in candidates must file a Declaration of Intent form with the Village Clerk no later than 4:00 PMon Friday, September 4, 2009. Votes cast for a person who has not filed this form will not be counted.

Also on the ballot are 23 proposals for amending the BHV charter. The proposed amendments are intended to bring the charter up to date and in line with the requirements of current law. The ballot proposals are listed on the following pages of this bulletin.

Absent Voter ballots are available from the Village Clerk to those who meet the statutory requirements, which include being away from the community on election day, being physically unable to come to the polls or being over 60 years of age.

A Public Accuracy Test for the election will be conducted on Friday, September 4, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the Village Hall. The Public Accuracy test is conducted to demonstrate that the program and computer that will be used to tabulate the results of the election have been prepared in accordance with law. Observers are welcome.

For more information contact Deputy Clerk Jan Esch at (734) 222-5209 or bhvclerk@comcast.net.

CANDIDATES

Four candidates running for four seats (four year terms):

LINDA R. BENSON – 505 Barton North Drive – and her husband Ronald have lived in Barton Hills Village since 1978. While raising their three children, Linda has also worked as a freelance writer for 32 years and served as an adjunct faculty member of Wayne State University teaching English composition for 11 years. She believes that the natural beauty and unique character of our community present special challenges in this time of accelerated change, especially regarding energy, waste disposal and ecological preservation.

WILL BODDIE – 175 Underdown Road (incumbent) – has lived in Barton Hills Village with his wife Joan and his family (now grown) for 18 years.  He is retired from Ford Motor Company and has served three terms as BHV Trustee.  During the current term he also serves as BHV Treasurer.  Mr. Boddie believes the Trustees need to focus on keeping the Village well maintained and up to date while being conservative financially by living within our means.  He also supports maintaining adequate financial reserves in order to care for and update the aging infrastructure of BHV.

GEORGE E. BOREL – 741 Oakdale Road – and his wife Judy have lived in Barton Hills Village for 7 years. He began his career with the Ann Arbor CPA firm of Icerman, Johnson & Hoffman in 1973. After two mergers he is now the managing partner of the Ann Arbor office of Deloitte Tax LLP. Mr. Borel has served on many non-profit boards over the years. His main goal is to understand the finances of the Village and to support policies that would enable BHV to operate efficiently while maintaining the quality of life.

CHERYL MACKRELL– 120 Underdown Road (incumbent) – has lived in Barton Hills Village with her husband John for 22 years. She taught French and English as a Second Language at Pioneer High School for 23 years. She has served as a Trustee for 13 years, chairing the Security Committee and Long Range Planning Committee. In addition to establishing recycling in BHV in the late 1980’s, Mrs. MacKrell was involved in keeping the Barton Drive/M-14 ramp open and still works with the Michigan Department of Transportation and Ann Arbor Police Department officials on further safety improvements. Recently she has worked on the deer management issues and Huron River (Argo Pond/Dam) questions. Mrs. MacKrell values the preservation of natural features and the ambiance of Barton Hills Village, which has been prominently singled out as a part of Ann Arbor that makes it one of the ten best places in the U.S. to live.

BALLOT PROPOSALS

A. Shall the Barton Hills Village Charter be amended so that the language throughout the Charter is gender neutral? Yes ☐ No ☐

B. Shall section 1.1 of the Barton Hills Village Charter be amended to state that the Village boundaries shall be those as originally incorporated subject to any subsequent annexations and detachments and to provide that the Village Clerk shall keep available in the Clerk’s office an official description of the Village’s current boundaries? Yes ☐ No ☐

C. Shall section 3.3 of the Barton Hills Village Charter be amended to eliminate the creation of a vacancy in the office of Village Trustee if a Trustee misses four consecutive Board of Trustees meetings or 25 percent of the meetings in a fiscal year? Yes ☐ No ☐

D. Shall section 3.5 of the Barton Hills Village Charter be amended to reflect the applicability of the Open Meetings Act to the meetings of the Village Board of Trustees? Yes ☐ No ☐

E. Shall sections 3.2 and 4.3 of the Barton Hills Village charter be restated to reflect the requirements of current state law and Village Board of Trustees resolution of November 15, 2004, as amended on June 25, 2005, providing for the election of 9 Village Trustees for the staggered four year terms with four or five Trustees (depending on the number of terms expiring) being elected every two years at the Village election in September of each odd numbered year? Yes ☐ No ☐

F. Shall section 3.4 of the Barton Hills Village Charter be amended to provide that the Village Board of Trustees, at its organization meeting held each September, shall elect from their number a Village President and a Village president pro tem and to delete the current provision for this election to take place in May of each year? Yes ☐ No ☐

G. Shall section 3.6 of the Barton Hills Village Charter be amended to require the affirmative vote of at least 5 of the 9 Village Trustees to adopt an ordinance, make an appropriation or incur an obligation?  Yes ☐ No ☐

H. Shall section 4.4 of the Barton Hills Village Charter be amended to reflect the requirement of current state law that nominating petitions of candidates for office of Village Trustee shall be filed with the Village Clerk not later than 4:00 p.m. on the twelfth Tuesday before the September Village election?  Yes ☐ No ☐

I. Shall section 4.5 of the Barton Hills Village Charter be amended by deleting the provision that permits the filing of an amended nominating petition by a candidate after the filing deadline for the office of Village Trustee if the Village Clerk finds that the candidate’s petitions do not contain the required number of signatures? Yes ☐ No ☐

J. Shall section 4.5 of the Barton Hills Village Charter be amended to reflect the requirement of current state law that a candidate for the office of Village Trustee may withdraw by filing a signed statement to that effect with the Village Clerk not later than 4:00 p.m. of the third day after the last day for filing the nominating petition? Yes ☐ No ☐

K. Shall section 4.8 of the Barton Hills Village Charter be amended to reflect the state law provision for the County Board of Canvassers to canvass Village elections and to delete the section’s provision specifying certain duties of a Village board of canvassers? Yes ☐ No ☐

L. Shall section 4.9 of the Barton Hills Village Charter be amended to delete the provision for counting ballots by Village election inspectors, their reporting of the results to the Village Clerk, and the role of the Clerk in reviewing the election returns and notifying the prevailing candidates of their election and to provide instead that the Clerk shall perform all duties in connection with Village elections as are required by the Michigan election law? Yes ☐ No ☐

M. Shall section 5.1 of the Village Charter be amended to authorize the Clerk to appoint a Deputy Clerk? Yes ☐ No ☐

N. Shall section 5.2 of the Barton Hills Village Charter be amended to reflect the state law requirement for a system of Village accounts of its receipts and expenditures that conforms to a uniform system of accounts required by law? Yes ☐ No ☐

O. Shall section 5.2 of the Barton Hills Village Charter be amended to delete the requirement that the Village Treasurer obtain the approval of the Village President to make payments out of the Village treasury of appropriated funds? Yes ☐ No ☐

P. Shall section 6.6 of the Barton Hills Village Charter be amended to authorize the Village Board of Trustees to provide penalties for ordinance violations of fines up to $500 and/or imprisonment of up to 90 days, or such longer period as permitted by law up to 93 days? Yes ☐ No ☐

Q. Shall sections 7.2 and 7.4 of the Barton Hills Village Charter be amended to provide that the proposed annual budget shall be submitted to the Board of Trustees in March (rather than April) and that the budget be adopted in May? Yes ☐ No ☐

R. Shall section 7.8 be added to the Barton Hill Village Charter to provide that, except for purchases of supplies and services as permitted by ordinance, all Village contracts must be approved by the Village Board of Trustees and signed by the Village President and Village Clerk? Yes ☐ No ☐

S. Shall section 8.9 of the Barton Hills Village Charter be amended to provide that the Treasurer shall turn over to the county treasurer for collection all taxes that remain unpaid on March 1 of each year?  Yes ☐ No ☐

T. Shall section 12.3 of the Barton Hills Village Charter be deleted? (This section which provides that the Village Board of Trustees shall serve as a Board of Health is no longer enforceable because that function has been assigned to other agencies by state law.) Yes ☐ No ☐

U. Shall section 12.9 of the Barton Hills Village Charter be amended to increase the fine for violation of provisions of the Village Charter from $100 to $500? Yes ☐ No ☐

V. Shall section 12.10 be added to the Barton Hills Village Charter to reflect the applicability of the Freedom of Information Act to records of the Village? Yes ☐ No ☐

W. Shall the Village Charter be amended by deleting Chapter 13 which contains only temporary provisions regarding the original incorporation of the Village? Yes ☐ No ☐

July 2009  VOL. LV  No. 10

BARTON HILLS VILLAGE 2009 ELECTION SCHEDULE Please note the following:

MONDAY August 17 Last day to register to vote in the September 15, 2009 election
Register at: Barton Hills Village Clerk’s Office, 199 Barton Shore Dr., Monday-Thursday 8:30-11:30 AM, Monday and Wednesday 1-3 PM
Or Ann Arbor Township Office, 3792 Pontiac Trail, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Or any Secretary of State Office (888-767-6424 for locations/hours)

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4 4:00 PM Deadline to file Declaration of Intent forms for write-in candidates

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 15 BARTON HILLS VILLAGE ELECTION
Village Hall 199 Barton Shore Drive Polls open 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

absentee ballots A BHV elector is eligible to vote by absentee ballot if he/she is: 1) 60 years of age or more; 2) unable to vote without assistance; 3) expecting to be absent from the village for the entire time the polls are open; 4) in jail awaiting arraignment or trial; 5) unable to attend the polls due to religious beliefs; or 6) an appointed election inspector in a precinct outside the village.

Application for Absentee ballots can be made to the BHV Clerk’s office at any time. Absentee ballots will be available by August 26, 2009. Absentee applications delivered by mail must be received by 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 12. Electors may vote by Absentee ballot in person at the BHV Clerk’s Office until 4:00 PM on Monday, September 14. Emergency Absentee ballots (due to sickness or death in the family occurring after 2:00 PM Saturday September 12) may be obtained until 4:00 PM on Election Day.

FAREWELL...AND WELCOME! After many years of faithful service to BHV, Assistant Treasurer Carolyn Redies is retiring. Carolyn and her husband Bill provided accounting services to BHV from their home beginning in 1970. Following Bill’s untimely death in 1996 Carolyn carried on the excellent work that has been of great benefit to our community. Our deep appreciation and best wishes for an enjoyable retirement go with Carolyn.

BHV MASTER PLAN NOW AVAILABLE    The complete draft Master Plan for Barton Hills Village is now available for public inspection. Under the requirements of the Michigan Planning Enabling Act, PA33 of 2008, communities that engage in zoning are required to have a master plan. This is the first master plan ever developed for Barton Hills Village.

What’s a Master Plan? A master plan is a document that guides a community in planning for the future. The plan describes the goals of the community and the policies that are intended to implement them. Planning involves the conscious selection of policy choices related to land use, development, delivery of services, enhancement of community character and maintenance of a quality of life that meet the expectations of the community. The purpose of the BHV Master Plan is to identify the goals, policies, programs and strategies that the Village and its residents wish to pursue.

Who wrote it? This first BHV Master Plan is the result of many months of work, during which the BHV Planning Commission and the BHV Board of Trustees received and considered comments from the public. Beginning in mid-2008 the Commissioners, with the help of the BHV staff and the Village’s planning consultant, compiled and edited numerous versions of the document. In doing so they considered the master plan adopted by Ann Arbor Township, a Washtenaw County planning document, the BHV Clark Forestry report and comments submitted by residents either verbally or in writing. The Commissioners, several of whom have lived in the Village for a number of years, also relied on their personal knowledge of Village affairs and the advice of the BHV professional planning consultant.

What should I do? Residents are encouraged to read the Master Plan and relay any comments they may have to the Planning Commission. The Master Plan is posted on the BHV website (www.vil-bartonhills.org) and can be read at the Clerk’s Office (paper copies for a fee). Written comments can be sent to the Planning Commission by way of the Clerk’s Office (199 Barton Shore Dr. Ann Arbor MI 48105; bhvclerk@comcast.net).

What happens next? Development of the BHV Master Plan will continue to follow a prescribed course that will include comment from surrounding jurisdictions, a public hearing before the Planning Commission and approval by the BHV Board of Trustees. The Master Plan will also be reviewed at least every five years and amended as needed to provide relevant goals and policies for whatever opportunities and challenges the future may hold.

July 2009  VOL. LV  No. 9

PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2009 has been canceled due to lack of business. The Commission is awaiting the final draft of the Barton Hills Village Master Plan which will be made available to residents very soon. Watch for the announcement in a future Barton Bulletin.

RECYCLING UPDATE Proper disposal of household items helps limit the amount of material going into the landfill and helps protect precious groundwater from contamination. In addition to the items that may be recycled in the green bin in the BHV Maintenance Area (paper, cans, glass, #2 plastics) there are a number of items that can be taken to Ann Arbor Recycle for safe disposal. These include household batteries (per new federal law the ends of batteries must be covered with tape before recycling), electronics such as computers, stereos and microwaves (free), fluorescent light bulbs ($1 each) and televisions (50¢ per pound). For complete information visit www.recycleannarbor.org or call 971-7400

WEST NILEVIRUS Washtenaw County reminds residents to take reasonable precautions to avoid West Nile Virus. REDUCE mosquito breeding spots by eliminating standing water, REPEL by wearing appropriate clothing and insect repellant when out of doors, and REPORT any dead crows, ravens or blue jays to the West Nile Hot Line 734-544-6750. For more information visit http://westnile.ewashtenaw.org.

PROJECT REVIEW PROCESS Changes made to the exterior of your home or yard may require approval and/or a permit. The review process in BHV includes three steps:

--zoning review by Barton Hills Village

--architectural review by Barton Hills Maintenance Corporation

--soil erosion and sedimentation review by Ann Arbor Township

While this may seem like a lot of bother, these reviews are important to maintain the safety and environmental health of our community. Every effort is being made to make the process more efficient and user-friendly. When making your plans, include a call or email to the BHV office (222-5209, bhvclerk@comcast.net) to find out what’s needed for the successful completion of your project.

BHV BOARD OF TRUSTEES Residents are always welcome to attend the monthly meeting of the Board, held on the second Monday at 6:00 PM at the Village Hall. Minutes and agendas are posted at the Village Hall and on the website (www.vil-bartonhills.org.)

BHV ELECTION RESULTS 84 residents participated in the Barton Hills Village Election for a 30% turnout. Vote totals are: Riad Al-Awar—68, John Boyle—53, Will Boddie—72, Forrest Butterwick--64, Elizabeth Langford—54, Wayne Lindstrom—74, James Wilkes—75.

One of these seats is a two year term, to be decided by lot at the September 17, 2007 Board of Trustees meeting; the rest will serve for four years. Other Trustees are Anne Bogat, Cheryl MacKrell and Adele Laporte. The Board of Trustees meets the third Monday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Village Hall, with the exception of next Monday’s meeting which will begin at 7:30 PM.

BHMC ELECTION RESULTS 49 households were represented in the BHMC election for a 39% turnout. Vote totals are: Donna Kelly—40, Ann Leidy—94, Lisa Schwartz—29, Jody Glancy Scott--26, John MacKrell—2.

These directors will serve four year terms, joining current Directors Chuck Bultman, Maria Paluszny, Frances Quarton and Ed Surovell. The seat vacated by Elizabeth Langford will be filled by appointment.

PICNIC THANKS Seventy four people (57 adults, 17 kids) and three dogs enjoyed a beautiful afternoon on the Village Green at the Village Picnic on September 9, 2007. Neighbors shared in horseshoes, badminton, bocce, lawn golf, croquet and bike riding--even the dogs played cooperative fetch. Of course there was a wide array of delicious food and great conversation. Many thanks to Recreation Chair Anne Bogat, staff members Dave Esch, Jan Esch and Chris Ward and everyone who pitched in to make the event a wonderful success.

AUGUST 2007     VOL. LIII No. 11

Barton Hills Village Election   September 11, 2007

SEVEN CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR SIX SEATS ARE:

RIAD AL-AWAR (Incumbent) – 1075 Country Club Road – has lived in Barton Hills with his wife Madeleine and four children since 1986. Mr. Al-Awar holds a BSE and MSE in Civil Engineering, both from the University of Michigan. He worked for 10 years in Saudi Arabia, where he was a managing partner of a construction company, and is currently working in engineering development and consulting. He has served four terms as Trustee of Barton Hills and is currently the Street Administrator, Chairman of the Roads Committee, Chairman of the Vehicle and Equipment Committee, a member of the Zoning Committee and a member of the Administration Center Review Committee. Positions previously held in the Village include President Pro Tem, Chairman of the Village Administration Building Committee, Zoning Administrator and Chairman of the Personnel Committee. Mr. Al-Awar enjoys the country atmosphere that Barton Hills has to offer, and hopes to continue working to maintain the quality of services and the ambiance of the Village.

WILL BODDIE (Incumbent) – 175 Underdown Road – has lived in Barton Hills with his wife Joan and his family (now grown) for 16 years. He is retired from Ford Motor Company and has served two terms as BHV Trustee. During the current term he also serves as BHV Treasurer. Mr. Boddie believes the Trustees need to focus on keeping the Village well maintained and up to date while being conservative financially by living within our means. He also supports maintaining adequate financial reserves in order to care for and update the aging infrastructure of BHV.

JOHN D. BOYLE (Incumbent) – 239 Barton Shore Drive – has lived in BHV for 6 years with his wife Olabisi, a Senior Manager at Chrysler, and their son Bobby, a 5th grader at St. Thomas. He holds degrees in mechanical engineering and physics, with a Master’s Degree in mechanical engineering from Columbia University. Mr. Boyle has been employed by Ford Motor Company for 12 years, currently working as an engineer in the Corporate Design Studio. He previously worked on the East Coast designing submarines at Newport News and high tech hydraulics for Americas’ Cup racing yachts. The Boyles are members of Barton Boat Club and Mr. Boyle serves on the Board of the club as liaison to BHV. He also works with his son’s Scout troop and travel soccer team. Mr. Boyle was appointed to fill a vacancy on the BHV Board of Directors and would like to continue as a way of being involved in and giving back to the community. He supports inclusion and the equitable application of rules for all residents without being overly restrictive or intrusive. Mr. Boyle would like to increase the visibility of issues relating to the many new families with young children in the Village.

Forrest Butterwick (Incumbent) – 75 Underdown Road– has lived in Barton Hills for thirteen years with his wife Susan. Mr. Butterwick is an industrial physicist with degrees from the Universities of Minnesota and Michigan.  During his first term as Trustee Mr. Butterwick has served as chair of the Environmental Impact and Security Committees. He deeply appreciates the special qualities of Barton Hills such as its natural beauty and quiet atmosphere. At a recent Board of Trustees meeting a resident termed our Village “a work of art”. Mr. Butterwick believes this is an apt description of our Village and is running for a second term as Trustee with the desire to ensure that the Village keeps and protects this quality.

ELIZABETH LANGFORD – 859 Oakdale Road – has lived for 55 years in the home she and her (now deceased) husband Robert built. Libby has two grown children who are married with numerous (global) offspring. She holds a BA in Sociology from the University of Michigan. She has served the community as secretary of the Barton Hills Improvement Association, Barton Hills Maintenance Corporation and Village Charter Commission. Libby was elected the first President of the municipality when Barton Hills became a Village in December 1973 and served in that position until November 1988 when she was elected Supervisor of Ann Arbor Township. She was re-elected to three more 4-year terms as Supervisor before her retirement in 2002. She is currently serving on the BHMC Board of Directors (a position she will resign if elected as a BHV Trustee). Libby has always been deeply committed to the preservation of Barton Hills and surrounding Ann Arbor Township and has fought hard and long with the City of Ann Arborover annexation issues.

WAYNE LINDSTROM (Incumbent) – 625 Spring Valley Road – has lived with his wife Georgia in BHV for 27 years. They raised two sons in the Village who are now grown and live with their families in Ann Arbor. Mr. Lindstrom is retired from Ford Motor Company and Visteon Corporation where he held various financial positions for 37 years. Since retirement he has served as Board member and President of his cottage homeowners association in Harbor Springs, Michigan. He has served as a BHV Trustee since April 2005 with his main responsibility being Chairman of the Administration Center Review Committee. Mr. Lindstrom would like to continue as a Trustee to provide a perspective that combines a strong sense of the values of our extraordinary community, a fiscally conservative background and a desire to help move our Village forward.

JAMES O. WILKES (Incumbent) – 805 Colliston Road – and his wife, Mary Ann, have lived in BHV since 1971. After coming from England in 1960 Mr. Wilkes was a chemical engineering professor at the University of Michigan for 40 years. He has served on the BHV Board of Trustees since 1995, also being its president for four years, chair of the Water Committee since 1993 and chair of the Recreation Committee for two years. Mr. Wilkes has worked hard to oppose massive housing developments north of BHV and wants to continue to help the Village retain its unique rural character. His hobbies include music, gardening, hiking, reading, English place-names, and tennis.

AUGUST 2007     VOL. LIII No. 10

ELECTION Six seats on the nine-member BHV Board of Trustees will be elected on Tuesday, September 11, 2007. Polls will be open from 7:00 AMto 8:00 PM and are located at the Village Hall, 195 Barton Shore Dr. (end garage near the tennis courts).

Absent Voter ballots are available to those who meet the statutory requirements, which include being away from the community on election day, being physically unable to come to the polls or being over 60 years of age. For more information contact Dep. Clerk Jan Esch at 734-665-5574 or bhvclerk@comcast.net.

A Public Accuracy Test for the election will be conducted on Thursday, August 30, 2007 at 10:45 a.m.at the Village Hall. The Public Accuracy test is conducted to demonstrate that the program and computer that will be used to tabulate the results of the election have been prepared in accordance with law. Observers are welcome.

DATES TO NOTE

wednesday august 22--Absent Voter ballots are now available

Thursday August 30 10:45 AM--Public Accuracy Test

Friday August 31 4:00 PM --Deadline to file Declaration of Intent forms for write-in candidates

Saturday September 8 2:00 PM--Deadline for clerk to receive Absent Voter applications by mail

Sunday September 9 4:00 PM--BARTON HILLS VILLAGE PICNIC

Monday September 10 4:00 PM--Deadline to vote by Absent Voter ballot at the Clerk's Office

Tuesday September 11 4:00 PM--Deadline to apply for emergency Absent Voter ballot (due to sickness or death in family occurring after 2:00 PM Saturday)

Tuesday September 11--BARTON HILLS VILLAGE ELECTION 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Monday September 17 7:30 PM--Board of Trustees Organization Meeting

JULY 2007     VOL. LIII No. 9

VILLAGE ADMINISTRATION CENTER On July 16, 2007the BHV Board of Trustees approved preliminary architectural plans for the proposed Village Administration Center. A public forum to present and discuss the project will be held on Monday, August 20, 2007at 6:00 PMat the Village Hall. Drawings and floor plans are now posted in the Village Hall for public inspection, and will be posted on the BHV website soon. Comments (both favorable and unfavorable) and questions may be emailed to Committee Chair Wayne Lindstrom at waynelindstrom@gmail.com.

ELECTIONS Residents wishing to vote in the September 11, 2007 BHV election must be registered by 5:00 PMon Monday, August 13, 2007. Voter registration can be completed at the BHV Clerk’s Office, Ann Arbor Township Office or the Secretary of State Office. Registration at any of these locations will automatically apply to all elections.

Seven candidates are running for six seats: incumbents Riad Al-Awar, Will Boddie, John Boyle, Forrest Butterwick, Wayne Lindstrom and James Wilkes, and resident Elizabeth Langford. Absentee ballots are available to those who meet the statutory requirements, which include being away from the community on election day, being physically unable to come to the polls or being over 60 years of age. For more information contact Dep. Clerk Jan Esch at 734-665-5574 or bhvclerk@comcast.net.

WATER TESTING Extensive testing of homes and the BHV wells indicate very low levels of lead and copper in the municipal water system. A single elevated result during routine testing led to the closer examination and public notice required by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. Since subsequent test results were well under the established standards, being nearer to the “not-detected” mark, it is most probable that the single elevated level was the result of a plumbing fixture at that particular house. Routine testing and monitoring of the BHV water system continues on the normal, federally regulated schedule.

COLT FARMS The Colt Farms development proposed for Whitmore Lake Road north of Barton Hills Village has been the subject of much attention in the past year. BHV and Ann Arbor Township submitted detailed brief in opposition to issuance of an onsite wastewater treatment permit requested by Colt Farms, Inc. Several other affected groups and many BHV residents participated in the public hearing on the project last fall. The permit was denied and Colt Farms appealed the denial. The proposed treatment plant was intended to service a development of more than 1,000 mobile homes and approximately 350 single family dwellings to be located on 325 acres on the west side of Whitmore Lake Road north of Stein Road. The principal grounds for BHV opposition were the negative impact on the aquifer from both exhaustion and contamination, and the adverse effects on the Huron River and Barton Pond which would receive the effluent from the treatment plant. Members of the BHV Board of Trustees, the BHV community and Ann Arbor Township worked to explore alternative development of the site. The owners have decided not to renew the Colt Farms option or accept their offer to purchase at this time. As a result the pending appeal of the denial of the permit has been dismissed. The project cannot be built at this time, and any future effort would require a new application for a permit. The BHV Trustees will remain informed on the status of this important area on our community’s borders and will participate as necessary to support environmentally sound development.

ROAD SAFETY A request was submitted to the BHV Trustees by several residents for installation of an additional speed table on Underdown Road near the Upper Entrance. While it may not be possible to do so due to regulations governing traffic safety, there was shared concern for the safety of everyone traveling BHV roadways.

Children playing, runners, walkers (with and without dogs) and bicyclists all depend on attentive motorists. Drivers are reminded to adhere to the 25 mph speed limit, decreasing speed as necessary on narrow streets and curves. Pedestrians should walk facing traffic and also be on the lookout for vehicles.

Residents can help by inspecting their property and trimming back brush and tree limbs that intrude into the roadway or hamper visibility. Even while traveling at or below posted speeds motorists are often surprised by pedestrians who are half-hidden by the thick foliage along the roadside.

While the Trustees continue to investigate other ways to control vehicle speed, it takes the watchful care of all residents to keep BHV roadways accident free.

FALL PICNIC Mark your calendars for the Fall Village Picnic being held on Sunday, September 9, 2007. Detailed invitations will be sent later in August.

JUNE 2007     VOL. LIII No. 8

ELECTIONS

Elections for both the Barton Hills Village Board of Trustees and the Barton Hills Maintenance Corporation Board of Directors will take place on Tuesday, September 11, 2007.

BARTON HILLS VILLAGEBoard of Trustees

--Six people will be elected to serve four-year terms. One of the seats will be a two-year term that will be decided by lot at the BHV Trustees meeting on September 17, 2007.

--Candidates are nominated by petition.

--Signatures of at least 20 but not more than 30 registered voters are needed on the petitions.

--Six seats are being decided, so voters may sign up to, but not more than, 6 petitions.

--Petitions are available from the Clerk’s Office.

--Petitions must be returned by 4:00 PM Tuesday, June 19.

--The deadline for candidate withdrawal (must be in writing) is 4:00 PMFriday, June 22.

Registration

--Candidates and those signing petitions must be registered voters in Barton Hills Village.

--You can register to vote at the office of Barton Hills Clerk, Ann Arbor Township or Secretary of State. Registering at any of those locations will automatically register you for all elections.

--The address on your voter registration must match the address on your Michigan driver’s license. If you change your license, it will change your voter registration.

--You must be registered by August 13, 2007 to vote in the September 11, 2007 election.

This is the transition year from the old method (three Trustees elected every year) to the new method (four or five Trustees elected every other year). The transition was mandated by changes in Federal and State election laws that take precedent over the BHV charter.

Deputy Clerk Jan Esch is administering the election. You can contact her at (734) 665-5574 or bhvclerk@comcast.net.

BARTON HILLS MAINTENANCE CORPORATION Board of Directors

--Four people will be elected to serve four-year terms.

--Candidates are nominated by committee.

--BHMC Shareholders wishing to run for office should contact BHMC President Chuck Bultman at (734) 669-9247 or cbultman@flash.net.

Citizen participation is a vital evidence of a community’s commitment to self-government.

JUNE 2007     VOL. LIII No. 7

ELECTIONS Election of BHV Trustees will take place on Tuesday, September 11, 2007. Nominating petitions for the six seats being decided are available now, and must be returned by 4:00 PMTuesday, June 19.

A petition signed by at least 20 but not more than 30 registered voters is necessary to nominate a candidate for election to the office of Trustee for a four-year term. For petitions or more information contact Dep. Clerk Jan Esch. Election inspectors are also needed for the September election and Jan would love to hear from anyone interested in helping with the election.

BHMC SHAREHOLDER’S MEETING Ninety seven of the 128 shareholder households were represented at the May 22, 2007Special Shareholder’s Meeting—an impressive 76% turnout (58 people attended in person, with 51 households represented by proxy). The purpose of the special meeting was to vote on a resolution authorizing the BHMC Board of Directors to subdivide a parcel of land owned by BHMC, which contains existing municipal buildings and may contain future buildings, and convey the resulting parcel to Barton Hills Village on terms the Directors approve. The resolution was adopted by a vote of 88 ½ yes votes to 8 no votes.

BHMC and BHV held their annual meetings following the special meeting, and appreciated the participation of residents who heard the reports of the boards and suggested matters for further board consideration. Minutes of these and past meetings will be available on the BHMC and BHV websites.

BARTON BOOK GROUP The Barton Hills Book Group is celebrating its Tenth Anniversary. Everyone is welcome to join the group at any time, but we're working on a new format and tinkering with ideas of what it could be, so we're especially asking you to come to the meeting at Gordy and Lois Kane’s, 740 Spring Valley Rd. on Tuesday, June 19 at 8:00 PM.

Instead of having a pre-assigned book that all members read, we've discovered that it's more fun and energetic to have any one who wants to, tell about a book, article, or other item they've read and why they think we'd want to read it too. We're open to other suggestions and improvements to make this a casual, neighborly sharing of opinionated information.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Attached is information supplied by the Washtenaw County Public Health Department. Additional material is available from the BHV Clerk’s Office.

SMALL ACTIONS, BIG DIFFERENCE BHV in conjunction with the Huron River Watershed Council and neighboring municipalities has sponsored a number of ads in local publications this spring urging wise lawn care practices that help protect water resources. Suggestions include:
--Let grass clippings lie. Clippings are the ideal food source for your lawn, providing essential nutrients by releasing them slowly over time. Grass height of 3” is recommended for a healthy lawn that has deeper roots, retains moisture longer, shades out weeds and is more pest resistant.
--If you do fertilize, have your soil tested first to determine exactly what your lawn needs.  Contact your MSU Extension Agent in Washtenaw County at 734-997-1819 for more information about soil testing.
--Apply fertilizer in small amounts during dry weather, followed with a light sprinkling to aid absorption. Take care not to let fertilizer run off your yard and into storm drains that return water (and pollutants) directly to lakes and rivers.
--Monitor your sprinklers, or install a moisture-sensitive timer system. Overwatering damages grass, causes more run off into storm drains and shortens the life of septic systems.

Simple steps such as these can make a big difference in the effort to protect our water resources. For more information, contact the BHV maintenance staff or clerk’s office, or visit the Huron River Watershed Council website at www.hrwc.org.

SLOW AS YOU GO Please be vigilant in observing the 25 mph speed limit in BHV. Many of the pedestrians and bikers sharing the road are children and older folks who are no match for a speeding automobile. Slow down even more in especially narrow spots, such as Underdown Road and the limited-visibility curves. Make this a safe summer for everyone.

BARTON BULLETIN ONLINE If you would like to have the Barton Bulletin sent directly to your email address, let Jan Esch know at bhvclerk@comcast.net. Issues of the Bulletin are also posted on the BHV website at www.vil-bartonhills.org.

MAY 2007     VOL. LIII No. 6

ANNUAL MEETINGS The Barton Hills Village and Barton Hills Maintenance Corporation Annual Meetings will be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at Barton Hills Country Club as follows:

6:30 PM BHMC Special Shareholder’s Meeting for the purpose of voting to authorize the BHMC Board of Directors to subdivide property per Article III, Section 1 of the BHMC By-Laws.

7:30 PM BHMC Annual Meeting

8:00 PM BHV Public Budget Hearing The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be the subject of this hearing. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection at the Clerk’s office.

BHV Annual Meeting (agenda on page 2) immediately following the Public Budget Hearing

BHV Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting immediately following the Annual Meeting

Attached are the annual reports of the BHV Board Committees. To conserve time, these reports will not be read at the meeting, but public comment regarding the reports and the issues covered will be received. Residents are encouraged to attend and participate in these important community meetings.

SPECIAL TRUSTEE MEETING A Special Meeting of the BHV Board of Trustees has been called by President Laporte for Monday, May 21, 2007 beginning at 6:00 PM at the Village Hall for the purpose of hearing the report and recommendations of the Village Administration Center Committee and discussing matters pertaining to the Barton Hills Maintenance Corporation Special Shareholders Meeting (May 22, 2007), including how to vote the BHV share.

GARLIC MUSTARD As we know, Garlic Mustard is one of the most aggressive and potentially harmful plant species to have invaded North America. BHV is actively battling this invasive plant on public lands, and encourages residents to do the same on their property. The following is probably our best strategy to contain this invasive plant.

First, an aggressive effort at hand pulling all newly established or "satellite" infestations is recommended to limit garlic mustard's spread.

Then, minor infestations can be eradicated by hand pulling at or before the onset of flowering, or by cutting the flower stalk as close to the soil surface as possible just as flowering begins (cutting a couple inches above ground level is not quite as effective). Cutting flowering plants at the ground level has resulted in 99% mortality and eliminates seed production. A scythe, monofilament weed whip, or power brush cutter may be helpful if the infestation covers a large area. When pulling, the upper half of the root must be removed in order to stop buds at the root crown from sending up new flower stalks. Pulling is very labor intensive, and can result in soil disturbance, damaging desirable species, and bringing up seeds from the seed bank. These results can be partially prevented by thoroughly tamping soil after pulling. If, however, seed bank depletion is desired, leave the soil in a disturbed state to encourage further germination, and return annually to remove the plants. In general, cutting is less destructive than pulling as a control method, but can be done only during flower stalk elongation. Pulling can be done at any time when the soil is not frozen. If flowering has progressed to the point that viable seed exists, remove the cut or pulled plants from the area. Because seeds remain viable for five years, it is essential that an area be monitored and plants removed for at least five years after the initial control effort.”

Finally, in medium to large sized infestations, a combination of hand pulling, cutting or localized herbicide treatment is appropriate for managing garlic mustard.

As mentioned above, Garlic Mustard will be extremely difficult to defeat. Only by all working together can we hope to eventually succeed.

The information above and more helpful material can be found at the following websites:

http://dnr.wi.gov/invasives/fact/garlic.htm http://ipm.msu.edu/garlicmustard.htm

ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA May 22, 2007

I. ESTABLISH QUORUM/CALL TO ORDER (8:00 PM)

II. PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING

III. FINANCIAL REPORT (Redies)

                        Cash Balances

Motion to Approve Budget/Levy Taxes

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (April 16, 2007)

V. COMMITTEE REPORTS

Buildings (Lindstrom)

Environmental Impact (Butterwick)

Finance (Boddie)

Long Range Planning (MacKrell)

Personnel (Laporte)

Recreation (Bogat)

                        Roads, Vehicles/Equipment (Al-Awar)

Security (Butterwick)

Water (Wilkes)

Zoning (Perry, Zoning and Planning Administrator)

VI. PUBLIC COMMENT

VII. NEW BUSINESS

VIII. ADJOURN

BHV ANNUAL COMMITTEE REPORTS 2007

Environmental Impact (Butterwick)

When asked what they value about living in Barton Hills Village, most residents respond by saying they most value its natural beauty. It is the intent of the Environmental committee to preserve that beauty.

Currently the greatest challenge for village residents is the problem caused by the incredibly invasive Garlic Mustard, perhaps the most aggressive specie of non-native plant to have invaded this area. It will be extremely difficult to eradicate Garlic Mustard from our village and will ultimately require the development of an effective biological control. Only a concerted effort by us all can be effective, as described in previous bulletins delivered to residents. We will probably be battling it for years to come.

In the coming year we will encourage residents to convert to non phosphorous fertilizers to help reduce run off pollution and eutrophication of Barton Pond and the Huron River.

In the coming year we would also like to be able to increase the rate of recycling in our village and the reduction of solid waste.

Finance (Boddie)

Barton Hills Village continues to pursue a conservative fiscal policy.  We ended the year with a surplus and we have accrued more than $500,000 in the past several years.  Our operating budget for the present fiscal year still projects a surplus and we have adequate reserves for unforeseen events.

Long RangePlanning (MacKrell)

At long last, after years of work by many people, persistent, determined efforts by the Long Range Planning Committee paid off, resulting in the long-awaited decision in July 2006 by the Ann Arbor Planning Commission to submit the North East Area Transportation Plan without the recommendation to close the M-14/Barton Drive interchange, and Arbor City Council’s adoption of that plan on September 18, 2006. Safety improvements for the interchange continue to be installed by the Michigan Department of Transportation at the committee’s urging, including more visible signs and road markings. Efforts will continue on this issue, and on the larger issues of overall improvement of the US-23 corridor and sustainable financing of highway projects.

Closely related to the M-14/US-23 issues is the recent proposal put forth by Ann Arbor City to close a portion of Huron River Drive. The LRP Committee will be following the development of this matter closely and will provide information to BHV residents as it becomes available. Closure of the main access to M-14 for our neighbors across the river would have significant negative impact on the entire area.

We continue to monitor the efforts to gain approval for large and small developments to our north and west that would further pollute the Huron River, threaten our aquifer, or otherwise negatively affect us. Many residents have joined us in attending public meetings and hearings on these topics, and many of spoken very effectively. We appreciate our citizens’ continuing willingness to stand up and be counted.

The BHV Hazard Mitigation Plan annual review was conducted in November 2006. We look forward to the construction of the much-needed Village Administration Center in the near future. The Long Range Planning Committee always welcomes suggestions from residents of topics that should be explored for the future health and welfare of our community.

Personnel (Laporte)

We are pleased to report that we have maintained the same dedicated staff members throughout the year and they continue to provide excellent service to the community. Two of our employees had brief absences for health reasons during the year, and the remaining members contributed extra effort that enabled us to continue providing the same level of service during these times. The continuity of our personnel arrangements during the year has contributed to stability and efficiency in providing our municipal services.

Recreation (Bogat)

The Recreation Committee sponsored three events this year. The first was a dessert party for the residents, held on October 18, 2006 at the Barton Hills Country Club. The second event was the annual Halloween hayride. The third was the annual Barton Hills picnic held on June 25, 2006. We had great participation at all events. Many thanks to Jan Esch for her organizational expertise throughout the year, to David Esch for his superb burger-flipping skills, and to Walter Esch for making the hayride the success it always is.

Roads, Vehicles/Equipment (Al-Awar)

I would like to start my report by thanking our staff for their hard work in caring for our roads. As all of you know, we were severely hit by ice storms twice this year. Many trees fell on the roads and made them impassable. Our maintenance crew timely responded to the problem and opened our roads. During the snow season they kept our roads clean, salted and safe.

Our pavement program for the past year covered the rest of Country Club Road and Colliston Road. All the village roads were striped and the shoulders were gravel dressed. This year the plan is to take care of the maintenance area as it needs it the most. The speed tables will be painted as soon as the weather permits.

There has been a request for adding a speed table on one of the village roads; the board will decide the matter.

Mr. Esch has been using his radar gun at various spots in the village. He has been clocking and stopping motorists for speeding. We urge all residents to observe the speed limit in our village to keep our residents and their guests safe.

Security (Butterwick)

One of the greatest benefits we enjoy while living in Barton Hills Village is the feeling we have of being safe and secure.  A lot of the credit for this goes to the staff who are clearing the roads in winter, checking on homes when we are away, patrolling the village and generally keeping a watchful eye over things.  We owe them a genuine debt of gratitude.

Great progress last year was made in the removal of dead ash trees that represented a safety hazard to residents and/or power lines. We again strongly encourage residents to remove any remaining ash or other dead trees that pose such a hazard.

The problem of vehicles traveling at unsafe speeds has been brought again to the board with the request for the addition of a speed table on Underdown Road. This request is expected to be addressed in the June Board of Trustees meeting.

Zoning (Perry, Zoning and Planning Administrator)

I was named Zoning and Planning Administrator in Fall 2005, succeeding Riad Al-Awar. I review plans for new buildings, additions and remodelings, fences, and generally any new or revised structure in the Village. When a plan meets the requirements of the Village zoning ordinance, I issue a certificate of zoning compliance, which permits the owner to move forward with the project. Trustees Riad Al-Awar, Forrest Butterwick, and I also comprise the Village Zoning Committee, which is an advisory body that makes recommendations to the Village on zoning and planning matters.

When a plan does not meet the literal requirements of the zoning ordinance, the owner may apply for a variance. The Village Council, acting as the Board of Zoning Appeals, hears and decides all requests for variances. It also hears and decides all appeals from my decisions as Zoning and Planning Administrator.

Over the past year, the Village has seen a variety of zoning applications, including for construction of an addition to an existing house, construction of a swimming pool and rock wall, construction of a gazebo, construction of a free-standing greenhouse, and renovation of a garage. The Board of Zoning Appeals also has heard several requests for variances or for interpretation of the Village zoning ordinance. Finally, the Zoning Committee and other Trustees have been reviewing possible amendments to the zoning ordinance.

APRIL 2007     VOL. LIII No. 5

ANNUAL MEETINGS The Barton Hills Village and Barton Hills Maintenance Corporation Annual Meetings will be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at Barton Hills Country Club as follows:

6:30 PM BHMC Special Shareholder’s Meeting for the purpose of voting to authorize the BHMC Board of Directors to subdivide property per Article III, Section 1 of the BHMC By-Laws.

Complete information about the special meeting will be sent to shareholders in a separate mailing from BHMC.

7:30 PM BHMC Annual Meeting

Agenda for the meeting will be sent in a separate mailing from BHMC.

8:00 PM BHV Public Budget Hearing

The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be the subject of this hearing. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection at the Clerk’s office; a synopsis of the budget is attached.

BHV Annual Meeting immediately following the Public Budget Hearing

BHV Board of Zoning Appeals meeting immediately following the Annual Meeting

A complete agenda, committee reports and other information will be sent in a separate Barton Bulletin prior to the Annual Meeting.

ELECTIONS Elections for the BHV Board of Trustees and the BHMC Board of Directors will be held on Tuesday, September 11, 2007. A complete calendar of dates relating to the election will be distributed in a future Barton Bulletin.

Please note that nominating petitions for the BHV Board of Trustees must be filed by June 19. Petitions are available from the Clerk’s office now. More information about the election will be distributed in the coming weeks.

APRIL 2007     VOL. LIII No. 4

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING A Special Meeting of the Barton Hills Village Board of Trustees will be held on Monday, April 9, 2007 at 6:00 PM at the Village Hall for the purpose of considering the response of the Barton Hills Maintenance Corporation Board of Directors to the proposal regarding land for municipal buildings, and to hear the report and recommendations of the Village Administration Center Committee.

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING The BHV Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Monday, April 16, 2007 immediately following the Public Hearings scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM at the Village Hall to consider the application for variance to construct an addition in the set back at 261 Corrie Road submitted by owners Robert and Barbara Hensinger, and to consider the application for variance and/or interpretation of Sec. 5.01 (Principal use), BHV Zoning Ordinance, at 225 Corrie Road submitted by owner Hermine Klingler.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING The regularly scheduled meeting of the BHV Board of Trustees will be held on Monday, April 16, 2007 beginning at 6:00 PMat the Village Hall. The meeting agenda is posted the prior Friday on the Bulletin Board at the Village Hall and on the BHV website.

PUBLIC HEARINGS Board of Zoning Appeals A Public Hearing will be held on Monday, April 16, 2007 at 6:00 PM at the Village Hall, 195 Barton Shore Drive, on an application for variance to construct an addition in the set back at 261 Corrie Road submitted by owners Robert and Barbara Hensinger. Written comments may be submitted prior to the close of the public hearing and may be mailed to Barton Hills Village, P.O. Box 7554, Ann Arbor, MI 48107 or emailed to bhvclerk@comcast.net.

Board of Zoning Appeals A Public Hearing will be held on Monday, April 16, 2007 at 6:00 PM at the Village Hall, 195 Barton Shore Drive, on an application for variance and/or interpretation of Sec. 5.01 (Principal use), BHV Zoning Ordinance, at 225 Corrie Road submitted by owner Hermine Klingler. Written comments may be submitted prior to the close of the public hearing and may be mailed to Barton Hills Village, P.O. Box 7554, Ann Arbor, MI 48107 or emailed to bhvclerk@comcast.net.

NEW TRUSTEE John Boyle, 239 Barton Shore Drive, has been appointed to fill the vacant seat on the BHV Board of Trustees. Welcome, Mr. Boyle!

DEPUTY CLERK At their March 19, 2007 meeting, the BHV Trustees moved by resolution to change the title of Janice Esch from Assistant Clerk to Deputy Clerk. The new title more accurately reflects the responsibilities of Mrs. Esch’s position.

BHV ELECTIONS Changes in the state election law now require that Barton Hills Village hold their election in September of odd years rather than the former annual election in May. While this year’s election isn’t until September 11, 2007, nominating petitions for the office of Trustee are due by June 19. Also, this is the year of transition from electing three seats to an alternate schedule of four/five seats, so there are six seats up for election. If that’s totally confusing, watch for future Barton Bulletins that will contain a more complete explanation, or call the Clerk’s office 665-5574. Nominating petitions are now available from the Clerk’s office. All residents are encouraged to participate in the election and the governing of our community.