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IMPORTANT NOTICE: BEWARE OF RECENT SCAMS TARGETING OUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Recently, and in the past, there have been various types of scams reported in the neighborhood including:

  • email phishing scams (click here to learn how to avoid phishing scams)
  • email campaigns requesting money, lottery tickets, personal information, etc.
  • postal mail campaigns requesting things like signing up for a new subdivision website, donation of money, etc.
  • use of Association Board member names or email addresses to request lottery tickets, money, or pay overdue association dues or other bills charged by Association Board members.

Beware of anyone or any request that is soliciting personal information or money or asking for you to meet them somewhere.  Ask yourself if there is anything strange about the request.  Be aware that people can call your phone and display different phone numbers on caller id, or email you from email addresses that appear to be from someone you know by using a different domain or creating a very similar email address that has been slightly modified with a different spelling that may not catch your eye.  All scams usually use a “sense of urgency” and request you to take advantage of a time sensitive deal that ends soon or to help someone that has a time sensitive problem or issue to resolve.  In the event that you determine someone is impersonating someone you know, contact that person being impersonated directly and let them know this is happening so they can take action.  Additionally, contact your local police with any evidence that you can obtain, like emails, postal mail, phone numbers, etc.  Don’t be the next target of the next scam.

Additional resources to learn how to stay secure online:

https://www.stopthinkconnect.org/resources/preview/tip-sheet-basic-tips-and-advice

https://www.wired.com/2017/03/phishing-scams-fool-even-tech-nerds-heres-avoid

http://www.phishing.org/10-ways-to-avoid-phishing-scams

 

 

 

 

Boards of Directors & Park Committee Members – 2017-2018

Strawberry Point Bluffs

President: Craig Haitz
Vice President: Jim Dwyer
Treasurer: Frank Nelson
Secretary: Beth Freiberg

Member at large: Laura McGinity
Member at large: Marge Andres

Strawberry Hill Estates

President: David Walmroth
Vice President/Secretary: Corinne Kass
Treasurer: Craig Mestach

Park Joint Access Committee

President: Craig Mestach
Vice President: Marge Andres
Secretary: Sean Kass
Treasurer (and Park Key keeper): Irene Gauthier

Estates representative: Kris Bellinghausen
Estates representative: Scott B.
Bluffs representative: Laura McGinity
Bluffs representative: Craig Haitz

Association Addresses

Strawberry Point Bluffs
PO Box 612
Hamburg, MI 48139-0612

Strawberry Hill Estates
PO Box 833
Hamburg, MI 48139-0833

2018 Annual Bluffs and Estates Homeowners Meeting Notices (Thursday April 26)

Subject:  2018 Annual Homeowners Association Meetings
Date:  Thursday, April 26, 2018
Time:  7:30 pm
Location:  Hamburg Township Senior Center
Agenda: TBD

Both Homeowners Associations (HOAs) will hold their annual meeting in the same location at the same time this year as done in years past. The HOAs will be sharing one room and using a room divider at the Hamburg Senior Center so we can have separate meetings. Afterwards, if necessary, members from both HOAs can discuss topics pertinent to both neighborhoods, such as the park and other common items.

Please plan to either pay your annual dues of $75 prior to or at the annual meeting.  Your attendance at the annual meeting is encouraged since one-third of the Members in “Good Standing” is required for a “voting quorum” to make decisions.  If we do not get a quorum”, we must reschedule the annual meeting which wastes time and additional money for repeat room rental.  Additionally, it takes longer to conduct business this way.  Thank you for your support.

 

2018 Annual Pontoon Slip Drawing Results

To: All eligible homeowners in the Strawberry Hill Estates and Strawberry Point Bluffs Associations
From: Strawberry Lake Joint Park and Access Committee

Pontoon Slip Drawing
Monday February 5, 2018
7:00 p.m.
Hamburg Township Library

This lottery was conducted pursuant to the rules adopted by the Joint Access Committee, in conjunction with the Boards of Directors of the Strawberry Hills Estates and the Strawberry Point Bluffs Homeowners Associations.

Lottery Results:

Slot 1 John & Nancy Greko
Slot 2 Gary & Marilyn Phillips
Slot 3 Sean & Corinne Kass
Slot 4 Scott & Denise Landis
Slot 5 Sue Patton
Slot 6 Andy & Romes
Slot 7 Jim & Lori Lawrence
Slot 8 Larry & Irene Gauthier
Slot 9 Jim Mite
Slot 10 Bill & Lisa McManus
Slot 11 David & Lori Walmroth
Slot 12 David Flynn

Alt. 1 David & Marge Allen
Alt. 2 Dave & Debbie Converse
Alt. 3 Frank & Janice Alex
Alt. 4 Frank & Cynthia Nelson
Alt. 5 Josh Slothower

Hamburg Twp Zoning Board meeting 2017-11-08: variance request for 5313 Gallagher Blvd

Distributed per request of Craig Haitz, Strawberry Point Bluffs HOA president
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HAMBURG TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2017, 7:00 P.M.
HAMBURG TOWNSHIP OFFICES, 10405 MERRILL ROAD, HAMBURG, MICHIGAN
PLEASE TAKE  NOTICE  that  the  Hamburg Township Zoning  Board of Appeals will meet to consider the following:
1.  ZBA 2017-021
Owner: Dennis J Pennington Living Trust
Location: 5313 Gallagher Boulevard
Parcel:  15-27-301-201
Request:  Variance application to permit the construction of a 24-foot by 35-foot detached accessory structure with an eight-foot setback from the boundary or edge of a regulated wetland (50-foot setback from the boundary or edge of any regulated wetland required, Section 9.9.3.B.).
The variance requests are available for review at the Township offices during regular business hours. Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm    Comments will  be heard from the public at the hearing. Written comments will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. the day of the hearing.
Sign language interpreter, or other assistance, available upon 72 hour notice to the Township Clerk.
Michael Dolan Hamburg Township Clerk
10405 Merrill Road, P 0. Box 157
Hamburg, Michigan 48139
(810) 231-1000
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Strawberry Lake – Aquatic Pesticide Treatment Notice, July 2017

AQUATIC PESTICIDE TREATMENT NOTICE

This notice is to inform you that the Washtenaw County Board of Public Works (Chain of Lakes Lake Improvement Project) has contracted with Aquatic Services, Inc. for aquatic management services. We are planning to treat various area waters with herbicides and/or algaecides for the control of aquatic nuisance plants and/or algae.

Please be aware that only pesticides that have been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency, Michigan Department of Agriculture and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) are being used. These pesticides are being applied in dosages approved by the MDEQ and as applied are not harmful to fish, wildlife or pets. A permit from the MDEQ will have been secured prior to any pesticide applications.

Please watch the shoreline for the posting of YELLOW signs, which will indicate the day of treatment, exact pesticides used and any water use restrictions depending on the pesticides used. In the event of an additional pesticide application, a second sign will be posted outlining new water use restrictions.
Pesticides are applied as either liquid or granular formulations. Liquids are surface sprayed or sub-surface injected depending on treatment strategies and/or weather conditions. Granular formulations are applied with broadcast spreaders.

♦ = Anticipated pesticide use for 2017.

WATER USE RESTRICTIONS
♦ Copper Products No swimming or bathing for 1 day.
♦ Endothall No swimming or bathing for 1 day. No household uses, irrigation, animal watering or similar uses for 14 days.
2, 4-D No swimming or bathing for 1 day. No household uses, irrigation, animal watering or similar uses for 3 weeks.
Fluridone No swimming or bathing for 1 day. Do not use this water for irrigating lawns, gardens, plants, row crops or tree crops for 30 days.
♦ Dibromide No swimming or bathing for 1 day. No household uses, irrigation animal watering or similar uses for 5 days. No turf grass watering for 3 days.
Glyphosate No swimming or bathing for 1 day.
♦ Adjuvant No restrictions.
♦ Triclopyr No swimming or bathing for 1 day. No irrigation for 3 weeks.
♦ Clipper No swimming or bathing for 1 day. No irrigation, animal watering, turf grass watering for 5 days.

Initial approximate treatment date will be early/mid-July.

If you have any questions regarding the pesticide treatment you can contact Aquatic Services, Inc. at 810-636-3303 or Washtenaw County Board of Public Works (Chain of Lakes) contact persons Doug Pullman (Aquest Corp.), 810-237-8893 or Jeff Krcmarik (Washtenaw County), 734-222-6865 or Jonathan Pelukas, 734-222-3827.

POSTINGS

Notice of all pesticide applications shall be posted prior to each application. Notices shall be posted along the shoreline with 8 1/2 x 11 inch YELLOW posters. They shall indicate the day of treatment, permit number, contact information, exact pesticides used and the water use restrictions (swimming, irrigation and fishing) depending on the pesticides used. In the event of additional pesticide applications, additional notices shall be posted outlining new water use restrictions.
Some postings may be done in advance. How many days in advance will vary between lakes. There is an ADVANCED POSTING box on the poster that will be checked in the event of an advanced posting. If the box is not checked, the application will be made on the same day as the posting. Posters will be attached to trees, posts, decks, docks and other vertical objects along the immediate shoreline. However, riparian property owners who choose not to have the posters affixed to their personal property may have alternative postings. Within 30 feet of the immediate shoreline, you may supply your own bright YELLOW painted supporting device (stake) at least 30 inches tall and the posters will be stapled to that device. Go to www.aquaticservicesinc.info the SCHEDULES page to find out when the pesticide applications are to be made.
Note: The 2018 application season will be done using Aquatic Services only. Since this year was a transition year, various options had to be explored including harvesting and the use of existing service providers using previously established contracts.