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On this page you will find current and past newsletters and meeting agendas for the Dearborn Hills Civic Association.

Dearborn Hills Civic Association - Meeting Agenda and Newsletter

DHCA Autumn 2007 Newsletter - Click Here

Schedule

May 6, 2008, Spring Meeting, 7:00 PM, Bryant Junior High
Date to be determined, Dearborn Hills Golf Outing
June 12, Thursday, 2008, Dearborn Hills Garage Sale Member "walkaround" 7:00PM until 9:00 PM
June 13 and 14, 2008, Dearborn Hills Garage Sale, see website for more information
July 31, 2008, Music under the Stars, 7:00 PM, Dearborn Hills Golf Course

GOLF OUTING

The Dearborn Hills Civic Association is interested in starting an annual Golf Outing to bring our neighbors closer together and to raise funds for our community.

Anyone interested in volunteering to head a committee, sponsor the outing, or work at the outing, please contact a board member. Thank You.

SLOGAN

The Dearborn Hills Civic Association is actively looking for a neighborhood slogan. If you have an idea you would like us to consider please send it to our president Robert Seeley. Currently, various ideas have been submitted including:

Where every house is different. Or A great place to live.

You participation in this project is important to us.

FLOWER AND ISLAND COMMITTEE

The Flower and Island Committee is looking for volunteers to help with the many islands located in our neighborhood. The islands are a beautiful asset and integral part of our community. Several of the neighborhood islands have been maintained beautifully for years by concerned citizens in our neighborhood.

This year, the theme for the islands is Red. We believe that a splash of red on the islands will enhance the beauty of the neighborhood and will be captivating for those of us who live and walk through the neighborhood. The beautification of our islands will undoubtedly increase the visibility of our neighborhood as well as ensure that our property value remain competitive in an extremely challenging market.

The help being requested comes in three forms. First, we are in need of several people willing to adopt an island, or part of a large island. There are currently a few unclaimed islands in need of work and TLC. Second, we need volunteers willing to help plant, weed, water, and care for the islands but not able to make a firm commitment of adopting an island. Third, we need the help of people who live around the island who are willing to allow us to use their electric and / or water service to care for the islands near their home. Together, working as one, we can make a real difference. Our neighborhood needs your skills, time, and support. Please consider becoming a volunteer. Anyone willing to volunteer in any capacity on the islands, please contact Sandy McKenty at 313-274-7263

NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES

The City of Dearborn provides many services to all of its residents to ensure that all residents live in a safe, clean, and secure environment. The Neighborhood Services division of the City of Dearborn is one division in charge of providing these services for our community.

Neighborhood Services is a division of the City's Building and Safety Department in charge of enforcing the City of Dearborn Ordinances relating to the maintenance and cleanliness of homes and yards within our neighborhood. The Dearborn Hills has its very own inspector, Mr. T. Johnson.

Mr. Johnson drives through our neighborhood every day inspecting our homes and yards. He is looking for vacant homes or ordinance violations that can cause other problems for the neighborhood. Upon noticing a violation Mr. Johnson gives the resident/property owner a warning including notice of the violation. If the violation is not corrected within the time provided on the notice Mr. Johnson will issue two additional warnings. If the violation is not cured Mr. Johnson will file a complaint with the appropriate governmental division and issue a citation.

Some of the most common ordinance violations that Mr. Johnson comes into contact with include; Trash bins visible from the street, Trash containers taken out before 5pm on the day before trash pickup, trash containers left out after 5 pm on the day of trash

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pickup, grass over six inches high, noxious weeds (weeds over one foot tall), and items stored behind garages on the ground (must be six inches above ground to deter pests). Once a citation is issued the resident/property owner will have to address and defend the matter in Court before one of our District Court Judges

Mr. Johnson is also looking for vacant properties to ensure that they are kept clean and safe, free of waste, weeds, or other hazardous materials. If you are having problems with a vacant property contact Mr. Johnson. Mr. Johnson will contact the property owner and ensure that all problems are promptly addressed.

If we all work together and ensure that these items are done every week, we can continue to make our neighborhood a much safer, cleaner and happier place to live for our families and especially for our children. Any questions about his service please contact Mr. Johnson at Neighborhood Services by calling 313-943-2161.

FINALLY.

You will find the membership slip on the bottom of this newsletter. Please take the time to fill it out and send it in with your dues. Your annual dues go to help keep the community strong and vibrant.

Your support is what keeps this association alive, well, and providing valuable services to our residents. Many of the services come in the form of neighborhood events and information. The website at http://www.dearbornhills.org is provided for our residents with the dues money that you pay. The Dearborn Hills Civic Association ensures that anyone building within the boundaries of the association are doing so according to the neighborhood's deed restrictions. To review the deed restrictions, please look at our website at http://www.dearbornhills.org.

Yearly events are provided for your enjoyment at no cost or minimal cost for being a member. We provide the garage sale permits for any member free of charge. The association preserves the aesthetics of the community by caring for the Islands in our community and gathering support for the Islands among our neighbors. The association receives and reviews complaints made by our neighbors, investigates those complaints, and either assists in correcting the problem or refers the resident to the proper place that can assist them. The Association also serves as a liaison between the community and the city, addressing your concerns and complaints and requesting further improvements and development within the community. Ultimately we are here for you and serve you, so if there is any way that we can help you or the community, do not hesitate to let us know.

THANK YOU Board of Directors, Dearborn Hills Civic Association THANK YOU Board of Directors, Dearborn Hills Civic Association

New Year's resolution

Consider being a dues paying member of the Dearborn Hills Civic Association.

Your $15 ($12 for seniors) help support:

1. The beautiful flowers in the neighborhood islands
2. Santa and the crafts used at Breakfast with Santa
3. Ice cream for one of the Music Under the Stars program
4 Song books for the Christmas Sing-a-long
5. Materials/advertising for the annual garage sale
6. Banner to be used to advertise our great area

Best bargain for all: Free garage sale permit for June 13-14, 2008 and a free ticket for the Thursday night June 12, 2008 Walk-a-round and preview sale.

Membership Application / Renewal I Am Already a Member ( ) Yes

Name_____________________________________Spouse_______________________________________
Address___________________________________________________Phone Number_________________
E-Mail Address _________________________________________________________________________
How long at this Address? ________________________________________________________________

Membership is $15.00 per household ($12.00 for our senior residents 65 or older)

Amount Enclosed _____________ Dues cover membership from January 1 2007 to December 31, 2007

Please publish my name and address in the membership directory : Yes___ No ___
Please publish my phone number in the membership directory : Yes___ No___
Please mail to: Dearborn Hills Civic Association
P.O. Box 2535
Dearborn, MI 48123 I Am Interested in Having a Garage Sale and require a Garage Sale Permit ( )
I Am Having A Garage Sale and Wish to Include Mine in the Walk Around ( )
I Am Interested in the Garage Sale and Require a Ticket ( )

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