Started: 7:00 PM
Attendance: Mike Ward, Mary Newton, Clarke Macy, Fred Luptin
Reviewed newsletter by the awesome Fred Luptin. Decided to leave out the cost of homes sold this year.
Email dues instead of spending money on postage.
Fred and Mary will distribute newsletters to those who don't have emails in the directory.
Keep dues at $40/year.
Mary Newton will shop around for new insurance for the board.
No picnic this year to save money for the entrance lights and sign.
Lake access at York Woods - Fred was authorized to meet with the York Woods board in 6 months to propose individual membership to the lake.
Possibility of purchasing the woods behind Mike Ward's house.
Meeting ended 8:02 PM
7/21/2010
4/18/2010
Safety Alert from Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department
From: Scot Graden
Date: Sun, Apr 18, 2010 at 5:20 PM
Subject: Safety Alert from Washtenaw County Sheriff's
From: Keith Mansell
Date: Sun, Apr 18, 2010 at 10:35 AM
Subject: York Twp.
Good morning to you all. I want to make you aware of a recent incidentthat occurred this morning in York Twp. This type of incident directlyaffects your safety as well as your children's safety. This morning,at approximately 8:00 am, I was dispatched to an address, on Bemis Rdnear the Saline City Limits, for an unexploded pop bottle bomb. When Iarrived, I noticed a 20 ounce pop bottle, on the ground, in thecallers front yard. After I inspected it closer, I determined that itwas in fact a "Works" Bomb. I was able to clear the device away fromthe house and once I moved it, it detonated itself within 30 seconds.After leaving that house, I checked other yards in the area during mypatrols. I located a second one, just a few doors down from the firstone. As I took care of the disposal/detonation, the homeowner came outand asked me what it was. When I showed her what it was, sheimmediately told me that she saw the bottle and that she had plannedon picking it up when she got her morning paper. Like the first one,once I moved it, it detonated in short order. There was a highprobability that this would have detonated in her hand/face while shecarried it to the trash.
A "Works" Bomb is Drain-o and Tin Foil, mixed together inside of abottle. The chemical reaction between the Drain-o and the Tin Foilmakes a volatile build up of gases and subsequently detonates thebottle with a great amount of force. Once the detonation occurs, thechemical substance that is in the bottle is actually boiling liquid.
The amount of force that is generated at the time of the explosion isenough to severe fingers and also deliver 2nd and 3rd degree chemicalburns to the victim. The chemicals can possibly cause blindness andthe toxic fumes can be harmful.
**SAFETY**SAFETY**SAFETY***..........When you are out and about inyour yards, please be mindful of these devices. If your picking upyour morning paper, or mowing your grass, or if you let your childrenout to play; whatever your activities are, please use the followingprecautions.
1) If you find a soda bottle or any other bottles, examine itcarefully before you touch it or get near it. If it shows signs ofswelling, or melting in any way, DO NOT TOUCH IT! Call 911 and let usrespond to take care of it.
2) If you find a soda bottle that has any liquid in it, DO NOT TOUCHIT! Call 911 and let us respond to check it / dispose of it.
Both bombs this morning appeared to be slightly swollen, with a darkcolored liquid, inside of it. This liquid could have easily beenmistaken for left over soda.
I know that calling 911 for a soda bottle may sound silly or like amisuse of your Police protection but trust me, it is not. You do notwant one of these devices detonating in your hand or your children'shands or in your pets face. We are here to incur the danger for you sothat you are and your loved ones are not harmed. So please check youryard thoroughly before letting your children out to play and bemindful before you just deem that soda bottle as garbage and pick itup.
In closing, please educate your children on the dangers andconsequences of making these devices. It has become popular with theyouth in the past few years, to do this as a prank, but there havebeen some changes to the law. Not only could it be deadly to the makeror the victim, but making one these devices is called, "Possession ofa Substance with Explosive Capabilities". If it causes no damage, itsa 15 year Felony. If it causes damage, its a 20 year Felony. If itcauses physical injury, its a 25 year Felony. If it causes seriousinjury, the penalty can be "Up to life", and if it causes death, itsMandatory Life without the possibility of Parole. These are statutoryguidelines only. These penalties are what could be imposed but it doesnot necessarily mean that these penalties would be imposed.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to callme or send me an email. Please be safe and have a great day.
Keith
Date: Sun, Apr 18, 2010 at 5:20 PM
Subject: Safety Alert from Washtenaw County Sheriff's
From: Keith Mansell
Date: Sun, Apr 18, 2010 at 10:35 AM
Subject: York Twp.
Good morning to you all. I want to make you aware of a recent incidentthat occurred this morning in York Twp. This type of incident directlyaffects your safety as well as your children's safety. This morning,at approximately 8:00 am, I was dispatched to an address, on Bemis Rdnear the Saline City Limits, for an unexploded pop bottle bomb. When Iarrived, I noticed a 20 ounce pop bottle, on the ground, in thecallers front yard. After I inspected it closer, I determined that itwas in fact a "Works" Bomb. I was able to clear the device away fromthe house and once I moved it, it detonated itself within 30 seconds.After leaving that house, I checked other yards in the area during mypatrols. I located a second one, just a few doors down from the firstone. As I took care of the disposal/detonation, the homeowner came outand asked me what it was. When I showed her what it was, sheimmediately told me that she saw the bottle and that she had plannedon picking it up when she got her morning paper. Like the first one,once I moved it, it detonated in short order. There was a highprobability that this would have detonated in her hand/face while shecarried it to the trash.
A "Works" Bomb is Drain-o and Tin Foil, mixed together inside of abottle. The chemical reaction between the Drain-o and the Tin Foilmakes a volatile build up of gases and subsequently detonates thebottle with a great amount of force. Once the detonation occurs, thechemical substance that is in the bottle is actually boiling liquid.
The amount of force that is generated at the time of the explosion isenough to severe fingers and also deliver 2nd and 3rd degree chemicalburns to the victim. The chemicals can possibly cause blindness andthe toxic fumes can be harmful.
**SAFETY**SAFETY**SAFETY***..........When you are out and about inyour yards, please be mindful of these devices. If your picking upyour morning paper, or mowing your grass, or if you let your childrenout to play; whatever your activities are, please use the followingprecautions.
1) If you find a soda bottle or any other bottles, examine itcarefully before you touch it or get near it. If it shows signs ofswelling, or melting in any way, DO NOT TOUCH IT! Call 911 and let usrespond to take care of it.
2) If you find a soda bottle that has any liquid in it, DO NOT TOUCHIT! Call 911 and let us respond to check it / dispose of it.
Both bombs this morning appeared to be slightly swollen, with a darkcolored liquid, inside of it. This liquid could have easily beenmistaken for left over soda.
I know that calling 911 for a soda bottle may sound silly or like amisuse of your Police protection but trust me, it is not. You do notwant one of these devices detonating in your hand or your children'shands or in your pets face. We are here to incur the danger for you sothat you are and your loved ones are not harmed. So please check youryard thoroughly before letting your children out to play and bemindful before you just deem that soda bottle as garbage and pick itup.
In closing, please educate your children on the dangers andconsequences of making these devices. It has become popular with theyouth in the past few years, to do this as a prank, but there havebeen some changes to the law. Not only could it be deadly to the makeror the victim, but making one these devices is called, "Possession ofa Substance with Explosive Capabilities". If it causes no damage, itsa 15 year Felony. If it causes damage, its a 20 year Felony. If itcauses physical injury, its a 25 year Felony. If it causes seriousinjury, the penalty can be "Up to life", and if it causes death, itsMandatory Life without the possibility of Parole. These are statutoryguidelines only. These penalties are what could be imposed but it doesnot necessarily mean that these penalties would be imposed.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to callme or send me an email. Please be safe and have a great day.
Keith
5/11/2009
Summer Picnic is July 18th
Please join us for a neighborhood picnic at Mike and Jean Ward’s home July 18 at 4:30pm 9344 Yorkshire Dr.
Details to follow.
2/22/2009
Black Grill Cover Found
FYI....if anyone is missing a large black grill cover it blew into a yard near 9091 Yorkshire about a week ago during heavy winds. Send mail to info@yorkshirehills.org
4/15/2008
Yorkshire Hills Neighborhood Yard Sales
Multi-Family
Friday & Saturday
May 2nd & 3rd, 2008
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Directions
From North of Ann Arbor
- US 23 South, crossover I-94, pass exit for Saline & Michigan Avenue
- Exit Willis Road, turn right (west), proceed approximately 4-5 miles, crossing over railroad tracks
- First left after Moon (State) Road into the Yorkshire Hills neighborhood onto Yorkshire Drive, Cambridge Drive, and Sherwood Drive
From East or West of Ann Arbor
- I-94
- Exit US 23 South
- Exit Willis Road, turn right (west), proceed approximately 4-5 miles, crossing over railroad tracks
- First left after Moon (State) Road into the Yorkshire Hills neighborhood onto Yorkshire Drive, Cambridge Drive, and Sherwood Drive
Map
Participating Households & Merchandise
| Address | General Items | |
| 9180 | Cambridge Drive | Small TV; boys clothes; x-box games |
| 9081 | Cambridge Drive | Upright freezer, lampshades, vintage men's suits, costume jewelry. |
| 9099 | Cambridge Drive | Girls french Lexington bedroom set; Pennsylvania House solid oak roll-top entertainment center; 27" color TV; cigar box purses; girl's clothes |
| 9135 | Cambridge Drive | baby clothes and baby equipment, jewelry new, new purses,(from a day spa) pampered chef items, bedroom set, writing desks, piano, |
| 9162 | Cambridge Drive | Children's clothes (boys 7-10, girls 8-11, and junior girls clothing) Decorations, Nordic Track, household items, kid's picnic table, easels, toys ages 5-9. |
| 9255 | Cambridge Drive | Wood sandbox, girls clothes size 7-10, girls winter coats, girls toys ages 5-8. |
| 9412 | Cambridge Drive | Stairmaster, teen clothing, etc. |
| 9501 | Cambridge Drive | Toys preschool age and up, boardgames, books, software and misc items. Home décor items and electronics. |
| 9560 | Cambridge Drive | Household items & clothing |
| 9496 | Sherwood Drive | Teenage girls clothes, beenie babies, some bedroom furniture, some little tikes equipment, swing set, vhs movies. and misc. |
| 9585 | Sherwood Drive | |
| 9654 | Sherwood Drive | Antique lamps, vintage toys, new cosmetic supplies, stationary recumbant bicycle, 17” TIRES (4) Michelin Pilot Alpin 225/45R17 91H, draperies curtains and rods from Country Curtains, women's clothing sz small to 18. |
| 9145 | Yorkshire Drive | Cub Cadet Tractor with Plow; Step 2 Twin Loft bed with desk, bench & storage area; Furniture; 1965 Antique German Doll House; Precious Moments Figurines & Dolls; Books; Household items; Clothing; Kid’s Items; & Much More! |
| 9252 | Yorkshire Drive | |
| 9336 | Yorkshire Drive | |
3/30/2008
Principles of Harmonius Living
At the March 12, 2008 YHHA meeting, a suggestion was made to publish some common sense guidelines for living cooperatively with each other.
- Please do your lawn mowing between 9 AM and 9 PM, including weekends.
- No loud noises such as music, power equipment, etc after 9 PM weeknights that can be heard by your neighbors.
- Ask your guests to park on your side of the street, off the road, and please don’t block your neighbor’s mailbox.
- Watch your vehicle speed! There are pedestrians, bicyclists, and children in our neighborhood. Speed limit is 25 mph!
3/26/2008
March Neighborhood Meeting
Discussion of ways to maintain property values –
1) dress up the sub entrance so that it looks appealing, is lighted, and fresh looking.
Action: Mark Roman & Julie Picknell volunteered to obtain designs and cost estimates for lighting, replacement signs, landscaping, etc. They will present ideas at a future meeting. Many attendees mentioned support of a one-time special assessment to fund the improvements.
2) Mailboxes
Rusted, stained, unkempt mailboxes detract from the value of everyone’s property. The neighborhood Covenants forbid newspaper boxes on separate posts. Please consider replacing or sprucing up your mailbox this spring, and attach newspaper tubes to your mailbox post.
3) Traffic concerns
Several attendees mentioned problems with parked cars, trailers, etc on our streets. Some have not gotten mail delivery due to their mailbox being blocked by parked vehicles. The York Twp ordinance was quoted at the meeting which states that vehicles cannot be parked on the street.
Speeding was mentioned as a continuing problem. Residents are free to contact the Sheriff about particular vehicles or with general concerns.
4) Crime prevention
Keep your home lighted inside and out while you are away.
5) Neighborhood yard sale in early May. Priscilla Roman will coordinate.
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