Meeting Agenda for July 2025

1. Present July 2025 Agenda

2. Read June 20255 Meeting Minutes

3. New Business

   • Approve July 2025 Agenda

   • Approve meeting minutes for June 2025

4. Presentations

   • Birmingham Department of Transportation on traffic calming.

5. Reports

   • Fire / Police

   • CRR - Flora Johnson

   • CAB - Elizabeth Murray

6. City Representatives

   • Hunter Williams, Councilor - District 2

   • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor - District 3

7. Discuss CSNA funds and sponsoring neighborhood events

8. Announcements

   • Brush pickup dates - July 7 & 21

   • Recycling pickup dates - Thursdays August 7 & 21.

     • western side: Wed. August 6 & 20.

   • Next meeting - August 25, 2025

Meeting Minutes for June 2025

1. Present June 2025 Agenda

   • June 2025 agenda was presented to meeting attendees.

2. Read April 2025 Meeting Minutes

   • April 2025 meeting minutes were read to meeting attendees.

3. New Business

   • Approve June 2025 Agenda

     • Motion to approve the agenda for the June 23, 2025 neighborhood association meeting was made by Renee Tucker and seconded by Debbie Purcell.

   • Approve meeting minutes for April 2025

     • Motion to approve the meeting minutes for the April 28, 2025 neighborhood association meeting was made by Debbie Purcell and seconded by Renee Tucker.

4. Reports

   • CAB - Elizabeth Murray

     • Alice Williams reiterated the rules for candidates who are campaigning for office. They cannot campaign during a meeting & candidates cannot give out promotional material on government property.

     • There will be a Juneteenth mayoral candidate forum on Saturday, June 28.

5. City Representatives

   • India Bailey for Hunter Williams, Councilor - District 2

     • Update on the parcel on 12th Avenue South near right off 48th Street. The lot was recently put up for sale and advertised as shovel ready. They haven’t done the work with the zoning office to start developing the property. She will keep us informed if anything happens. Due to the protected status, no trees can be cut down until November and it’s a landslide & flood risk. Neighbors within 500 feet will be notified.

     • The issue with the power going out often was brought up. Alabama Power is separate from the city and not proactive about issues, but India & Hunter Williams will advocate for us.

   • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor - District 3

     • The city budget is being passed the following day, June 24.

     • Some people in the other neighborhoods have too many problems with Alabama Power spraying herbicides. State law is that Alabama Power can cut anything within 15 feet of the power line.

     • You can request the city to not spray pesticides near your house.

     • She gave an update on the state takeover of the Birmingham Water Works board. A lawsuit has been filed, but that will likely take a while.

6. Neighborhood Comments:

   • The issue with the sidewalks and driveways on 12th Ave was brought up. The issue is with cars being unable to get into the driveway, bottoming out, after the sidewalk being installed

   • National Neighborhood Night out was brought up - for August 8.

   • We were notified about the daycare going in at the Festival Center (near Home Depot).

7. Announcements

   • Brush pickup dates & Recycling pickup dates

   • Next meeting - July 28, 2025

Meeting Agenda for June 2025

1. Present Agenda

2. Read April 2025 Meeting Minutes

3. New Business

   • Approve June 23, 2025 Agenda

   • Approve meeting minutes for April 28, 2025

4. Reports

   • Fire / Police

   • CRR - Flora Johnson

   • CAB - Elizabeth Murray

5. City Representatives

   • City Council Representatives

     • Hunter Williams, Councilor - District 2

     • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor - District 3

   • School Board

     • Neonta Williams, District 2

     • Mary Boehm, District 3

6. Announcements

   • Doggy bag update

   • August 5, 2025 is the National Night Out

   • Brush pickup dates were June 6, 2025 and June 20, 2025

   • Recycling pickup dates - Wednesdays, July 2 & 16 OR Thursdays, July 3 & 17

   • Next meeting - Monday, July 28, 2025

Meeting Minutes for April 2025

1. Present April 2025 Agenda

   • April 28, 2025 agenda was presented to meeting attendees.

2. Read March 2025 Meeting Minutes

   • March 24, 2025 meeting minutes were read to meeting attendees.

3. New Business

   • Approve April 28, 2025 Agenda

     • Motion to approve the agenda for the April 28, 2025 neighborhood association meeting was made by Camille Worthington and seconded by Tim Lyons.

     • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

   • Approve meeting minutes for March 24, 2025

     • Motion to approve minutes was made by Brandon Fattore and seconded by Renee Tucker.

     • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

4. Presentations

   • Jimmy Snow - requesting a setback variance for 1133 Del Rey Dr.

     • Requesting variance to create more space in home for growing family and to allow them to stay in their current home.

     • 27-feet is the minimum distance between street and house. They are requesting a variance to go over that by 41-inches in the front of the house on and 6-inches on the side. Will not drastically change the look of the home.

     • Motion to approve of the variance request for 1133 Del Rey Dr. made by Terri Hamilton-Poore and seconded by Todd Snyder.

       • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

   • Update on Clairmont Trail cleanup day

     • 10 people came out and cleaned trail for 2-hours. Collected about 5 bags of garbage.

     • Dead pine tree leaning towards house at one end of trail that has been submitted to city to be taken down.

5. Reports

   • CSNA Officer Reports

     • Redeemer Community Church under contract to purchase a building (or a section of a building) on the Trinity site- there was an AL.com article about it

   • Police: Regina Mills, Crime Prevention Officer for East Precinct

     • To contact Ms. Mills, call (205) 933-4110.

       Not present.

   • CRR - Flora Johnson: not present.

   • CAB - Elizabeth Murray

     • Toby Richards, Director of Arlington House- May is historic preservation month; on May 10 will have a walking tour of College Hill. There will be more information on their website

     • CPP plan reviewed

     • LaShaunda Scales spoke

     • Senate Bill 330- proposed changes to Birmingham Water Works Board

       • CAB members felt this was a takeover and that these are our problems to solve.

       • This Bill would reduce the influence we would have as citizens on our Water Works Board.

6. City Representatives

   • India Bailey present on behalf of councilor Hunter Williams, Councilor - District 2

     • BDOT solution for issue with people driving into residents yards on Cresthill Rd was to put up signs to prevent cars from being able to swerve around speed cushions.

     • Councilor Williams opposed to Senate Bill 330 and went to Montgomery to oppose it

     • Clairmont Walking Trail- working on finding funding and another group that can maintain the trail on a more regular basis

     • District 2 resurfacing list has come out for 2025 and are multiple roads in Crestwood South that are planned to be resurfaced this year

     • A neighbor asked about a potential roundabout being put in on 56th as you enter the neighborhood from Crestwood Blvd. No plans for this currently.

     • Lincrest Rd. stop sign asked about- India has submitted this request

   • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor - District 3

     • Discussed Senate Bill 330: Current BWWB are serious and genuine about fixing the problems that we have, including fixing old pipes; also working on getting automatic water meters (so do not have to have an individual go around and manually check meters each month). City Council are not in favor on this Bill

     • BDOT has agreed to contract out work for traffic calming projects in an attempt to help speed up that process

7. Announcements

   • Upcoming Bulk Trash & Brush Pickup - Thursday, Apr 24, 2025

   • Curbside Recycling Pickup - Wednesdays, April 2 & 16 OR Thursdays, April 3 & 17

   • Next Meeting - Monday, Jun 23, 2025

Meeting Agenda for April 2025

1. Present April 2025 Agenda

2. Read March 2025 Meeting Minutes

3. New Business

   • Approve April 2025 Agenda

   • Approve meeting minutes for March 2025

4. Presentations

   • Jimmy Snow - requesting a setback variance for 1133 Del Rey Dr.

   • Update on Clairmont Trail cleanup day

5. Reports

   • CSNA Officer Reports

   • Fire / Police

   • CRR - Flora Johnson

   • CAB - Timothy Hall for Elizabeth Murray

6. City Representatives

   • City Council Representatives

     • Hunter Williams, Councilor - District 2

     • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor - District 3

   • School Board

     • Neonta Williams, District 2

     • Mary Boehm, District 3

7. Announcements

   • Brush pickup dates - Thursday, Apr 24, 2025

   • Recycling pickup dates - Wednesdays, Apr 2 & 16 OR Thursdays, Apr 3 & 17

   • Next meeting - Monday, Jun 23, 2025 (May is Memorial Day)

Meeting Minutes for March 2025

1. Present March 2025 Agenda

   • March 24, 2025 agenda was presented to meeting attendees.

2. Read February 2025 Meeting Minutes

   • Feb 24, 2025 meeting minutes were read to meeting attendees.

3. New Business

   • Approve March 24, 2025 Agenda

     • Motion to approve the agenda for the March 24, 2025 neighborhood association meeting was made by Tim Lyons and seconded by Joyce McKinnon.

       • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

   • Approve meeting minutes for Feb 24, 2025

     • Motion to approve minutes was made by Kristen Smith and seconded by Joyce McKinnon.

       • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

4. Presentations

   • None

5. Reports

   • CRR - Text message from Flora Johnson was read: Project for doggie bags has been approved by the deputy director. Estimated completion time: 30 business days

   • Fire - none

   • Police - none

   • CAB - Elizabeth Murray:

     • Spent the majority of the meeting talking about NUSA. They have about 100 people going. The cost of that could be paid for by neighborhood funds.

     • New rule: candidates for elections cannot speak during the neighborhood association meetings. They can speak before the meeting or after the meeting has been adjourned.

     • They are encouraging collaborative projects between neighborhood associations.

     • The city is going to put up dumping cameras in areas where illegal dumping is frequently happening.

     • Citizens can take trash to the dump for free.

6. City Representatives

   • India Bailey, Chief of Staff for Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2:

     • 70 12th Ave S was discussed: the property owner was cleaning up some of the overgrown brush. Besides the creek and the landslide risk, cutting down of trees in that area will incur a fine from the federal government as it is a bat wildlife habitat. They requested Katrina Watson of PEP to notify us if a permit is pulled for redevelopment of that property.

     • Construction has started on the sidewalk extension that connects to the Clairmont Trail. On the east side, it is going to connect to the sidewalks that go to Forest Park. In the middle, at 52nd St, it will go over the ridge, past Trinity, to the sidewalks on Montclair. On the west side, it will extend to 56th St, go down the hill to the Filling Station, and on to Woodlawn.

     • We haven’t heard anything back from BDOT about the speed cushions on Cresthill Rd that were requested previously.

   • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor - District 3: not present

   • School Board: not present

7. Updates about the Neighborhood

   • Joyce McKinnon (along with Elizabeth Murray) added to what India spoke about, in regards to the property at 70 12th Ave S.

   • Request for stop sign has been made for the intersection of Lincrest and Clairmont.

   • We spoke about how hard it is to cross Crestwood Blvd and that it’s controlled by ALDOT, not BDOT. The tunnel is in too bad of a shape to be reopened and it floods.

8. Announcements

   • Upcoming Bulk Trash & Brush Pickup - Mar 26, 2025

   • Curbside Recycling Pickup - For some, it has been on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and for some it’s on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays.

   • Next Meeting - Apr 28, 2025

Meeting Agenda for March 2025

1. Present March 2025 Agenda

2. Read February 2025 Meeting Minutes

3. New Business

   • Approve March 2025 Agenda

   • Approve meeting minutes for February 24, 2025

4. Reports

   • Fire

   • Police

   • CRR- Flora Johnson

   • CAB - Elizabeth Murray

5. City Representatives

   • City Council Representatives

     • Hunter Williams, Councilor - District 2

     • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor - District 3

   • School Board

     • Neonta Williams, District 2

     • Mary Boehm, District 3

6. Neighborhood Requests & Updates

   • Update on the property at 770 12th Ave S.

   • Stop sign request was made for the corner of Lincrest and Clairmont Ave.

7. Announcements

   • Brush pickup dates - Mar 26, 2025

   • Recycling pickup dates - March 3 & 17 or March 2 & 16??

   • Next meeting - Apr 27, 2025

Meeting Agenda for February 2025

1. Present February 2025 Agenda

2. Read January 2025 Meeting Minutes

3. New Business

   • Approve February 2025 Agenda

   • Approve meeting minutes for January 2025

4. Reports

   • Fire / Police

   • CRR - Flora Johnson

   • CAB - Elizabeth Murray

5. City Representatives

   • Hunter Williams, Councilor - District 2

   • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor - District 3

6. Announcements

   • Brush pickup dates

   • Recycling pickup dates

   • Next meeting

Meeting Minutes for February 2025

1. Present February 2025 Agenda

   • February 2025 agenda was presented to meeting attendees.

2. Read January 2025 Meeting Minutes

   • January 2025 meeting minutes were read to meeting attendees.

3. New Business

   • Approve February 24, 2025 Agenda

     • Motion to approve the agenda for the February 24, 2025 neighborhood association meeting was made by Renee Tucker and seconded by Kristen Smith.

       • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

   • Approve meeting minutes for January 2025

     • Motion to approve the meeting minutes with a minor amendment to the location of the potholes was made by Brandon Fattore and seconded by Donna Barnes.

       • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

   • President Hall requested a motion to approve that the CSNA purchase doggie bags to be placed in the doggie bag stations located along the Clairmont Walking Trail. There was a discussion and an announcement that there is $23,834.71 in the CSNA’s account.

     • Motion to approve that the CSNA spend up to $600 to purchase doggie bags was made by Renee Tucker and seconded by Matthew Nerny.

       • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

4. Presentations

   • Lieutenant Darryl Lane from Birmingham Fire and Rescue announced that there is a class starting for the CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) program on April 1-May 27. It’s a class that teaches volunteer members of the community to help first responders in case of a disaster. Location: Station 2, at 600 11th Street South. He also mentioned that the fire department can install fire detectors in the homes of residents. The fire department responds to an average of 202 calls a day, 74,000/year.

5. Reports

   • Fire - presentation above.

   • Police - no police representatives were present.

   • CAB - Elizabeth Murray reported that there was a presentation to former CAB President Jimmie Coleman who stepped down. His long leadership was recognized and several members of the CAB commended him for his service. VP Murray said that an executive session was held so that the members could ask questions to city attorney Beverly Scruggs about why all elections are banned. She gave this advice to minimize risk and liability. This will remain in effect until the lawsuit is finalized. Alice Williams made a report where the ACE program was announced. Community meetings (in lieu of individual neighborhood meetings) are encouraged but not mandatory and assured the CAB that the city does not want to get rid of the neighborhood system.

6. City Representatives

   • Hunter Williams, Councilor - District 2

     • He announced that in January 2025, Birmingham 911 received 50,143 calls. Of that, a police officer was dispatched 16,278 times and Fire & Rescue was dispatched 5,964 times.

     • Construction has started on the sidewalks to connect to the Clairmont walking trail. He & Councilor Abbott pushed for the ARPA funds to get it going. It will connect down Clairmont to the existing sidewalks, over the hill by Trinity to Montclair, and to 56th St, down the hill to Crestwood Blvd, and across to the sidewalks in Crestwood N and continuing to Woodlawn.

     • He wants to improve the upkeep of the Clairmont Walking Trail.

     • VP Murray commended him for all the work he’s done and is doing for the Clairmont Walking Trail.

   • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor - District 3

     • Short-term Rentals update - creating a legal framework for STR’s is still ongoing. The fourth version will be presented at the Planning and Zoning committee. They have created a new category called “Hosted Home Stay” if you live on the premises. They have found somebody who can scrub the data and locate all the properties operating as STR’s in Birmingham.

   • School Board - neither school board members were present.

7. Announcements

   • A neighbor said speed bumps close to 1533 Cresthill Road need to be repositioned.

   • Upcoming Bulk Trash & Brush Pickup - not announced.

   • Curbside Recycling Pickup - Should be every first and third week of the month with the garbage.

   • Next Meeting - March 24, 2025

Meeting Minutes for January 2025

1. Present January 2025 Agenda

   • Nov 25, 2024 agenda was presented to meeting attendees.

2. Read November 2025 Meeting Minutes

   • Nov 25, 2024 meeting minutes were read to meeting attendees.

3. New Business

   • Approve Jan 27, 2025 Agenda

     • Motion to approve the agenda for the Jan 27, 2025 neighborhood association meeting was made by Timothy Hall and seconded by Renee Tucker. Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

   • Approve meeting minutes for Nov 25, 2024

     • Motion to approve minutes was made by Tim Lyons and seconded by Renee Tucker. Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

4. Presentations

   • Camille Worthington and Kayla MacNeil (not present), as announced in October and November neighborhood association meetings, resigned their leadership positions.

   • Therefore, following instructions by the City of Birmingham, nominations for President were requested. Timothy Hall was nominated for the position of president by Kristen Smith.

   • He was elected President by secret ballot unanimously. All those who voted were residents of Crestwood South and eligible to vote.

   • There were no nominations for the Secretary position, so it remains unfilled.

5. Reports

   • Fire/Police - no fire/police representatives were present.

   • CAB - Elizabeth Murray could not give a report since the January CAB meeting had not happened yet. It was rescheduled due to regular meeting time conflicting with the MLK Day holiday.

6. City Representatives

   • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

     • India Bailey, Chief of Staff to Councilor Williams announced that the sidewalk project which will connect the Clairmont Walking Trail to Crestwood Boulevard, Montclair Road, and Forest Park is due to be completed this year with ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds. Construction to begin in March.

     • Answered question about potholes created by utilities not getting repaired correctly on the recently paved Clairmont Avenue. It is a problem - the city is not good at code enforcement.

   • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3 (she spoke early to accommodate another event she needed to attend)

     • Short-term Rentals update - the legal department and PEP are working on the fourth version of the ordinance. There will be another public hearing on the issue once the new version is finalized. Reiterated her opposition to STR.

     • The mayor’s Crime Commission report is out. Link: BCC Report 1:03 A

     • Answered question regarding Neighborhood Associations: she thinks they are important and they are not sufficiently supported by the city. She got involved in city politics through her involvement with her neighborhood association. 

   • School Board - neither school board members were present. 

7. Announcements

   • Upcoming Bulk Trash & Brush Pickup - 2/6/2025 and 2/20/2025

   • Curbside Recycling Pickup - 2/20/2025

   • Next Meeting - February 24, 2025

Meeting Agenda for January 2025

1. Present January 2025 Agenda

2. Read November 2024 Meeting Minutes

3. New Business

   • Approve January 2025 Agenda

   • Approve meeting minutes for November 2024

   • Nominate candidates for open CSNA Officer positions

     • President

     • Vice President

     • Secretary

   • Private vote for new officers to fill CSNA Officer vacancies

4. Reports

   • Officer Reports

     • Final Southern Area Community Engagement rezoning meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 5:30 PM at the Avondale Public Library

     • After this meeting, we’ll be moving on to the Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) stage. Property owners will receive a notice in the mail about the ZAC meeting, and I will also send out an email with the meeting details. To learn more about the ZAC process, you can visit this link: https://www.birminghamal.gov/about/city-directory/planning-engineering-permits/regulatory-committee-meetings/zac

   • Birmingham Academy of Civic Engagement (ACE) Applications are now open

     • Apply at: https://www.birminghamal.gov/ace

   • Fire / Police

   • CRR - Whitney Mullen

   • CAB - Elizabeth Murray

5. City Representatives

   • City Council Representatives

     • Hunter Williams, Councilor - District 2

     • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor - District 3

   • School Board

     • Neonta Williams, District 2

     • Mary Boehm, District 3

6. Announcements

   • Announce new CSNA Officers

   • Brush pickup dates - January 29th

   • Recycling pickup dates - February 6th, February 20th

   • Next meeting - February 24th

Meeting Minutes for November 2024

1. Present November 2024 Agenda

   • Nov 25, 2024 agenda was presented to meeting attendees.

2. Read October 2024 Meeting Minutes

   • Oct 28, 2024 meeting minutes were read to meeting attendees.

3. New Business

   • Approve November 25, 2024 Agenda

     • Motion to approve the agenda for the Nov 25, 2024 neighborhood association meeting was made by Timothy Hall and seconded by Renee Tucker.

   • Approve meeting minutes for Oct 28, 2024

     • Motion to approve minutes was made by Renee Tucker and seconded by Therese Bynam. Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

4. Presentations

   • Fran Marks- Ruffner Mountain Park and Red Mountain Park did not show for his presentation.

5. Reports

   • Officer Reports

     • Announcement of CSNA vacancies for president and secretary

       • Will nominate and vote in new officers at January 2025 CSNA Meeting

   • Fire - not present

   • Police

     • Regina Mills, Crime Prevention Officer for East Precinct

     • To contact Ms. Mills, call (205) 933-4110.

   • CRR

   • CAB - Elizabeth Murray

     • Elizabeth Murray, President of the Crestwood Community made a report of the CAB meeting on November 18, 2024.

       • The city is starting a new commission on crime and is hoping to have a report done by the end of December. It is headed up by former Police Commissioner AC Roper. Also, they are conducting a survey and the QR code for the survey was made available. 

       • City Councilor Darrell O'Quinn spoke to the CAB and gave an update on the Short-term rental issue. They are considering allowing STR in residential areas by lottery, as well as in mixed-use zones. Nothing is finalized yet.

       • The city is catching up from having the security breach.

6. City Representatives

   • Hunter Williams, Councilor - District 2: not present

   • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor - District 3: not present

7. School Board

   • Neonta Williams, District 2: not present

   • Mary Boehm, District 3

     • Birmingham City Schools (BCS) went from a grade of 72 last year to a 74 this year. The system schools went from 15 Fs to 7. We had a few more D’s because of those moving up from F. However, in general, the improvement is positive.

     • There was an Altec Innovation Challenge. Southampton K8 was awarded $10k for a hygiene hub, which will be set up in Pratt City. It will provide feminine hygiene products and diapers to that community.

     • We also, sadly, lost one student, Gerald Andre Lomax, a senior at JO, was killed on the campus of Woodlawn after a basketball game.

8. Announcements

   • Brush pickup dates - TBA

   • Recycling/garbage pickup dates were not definitively announced since there is expected change in dates due to the holidays.

   • Next meeting - January 27, 2025

9. Meeting Adjourned 

   • The Annual Holiday Social reception was held immediately after the meeting.

Meeting Agenda for November 2024

1. Present November 2024 Agenda

2. Read October 2024 Meeting Minutes

3. New Business

   • Approve November 2024 Agenda

   • Approve meeting minutes for October 2024

4. Presentations

   • Fran Marks- Ruffner Mountain Park and Red Mountain Park updates

5. Reports

   • Officer Reports

     • Announcement of CSNA vacancies for president and secretary

       • Will nominate and vote in new officers at January CSNA Meeting

   • Fire / Police - no representatives were present.

   • CRR - Whitney Mullins: not present

   • CAB - Elizabeth Murray

6. City Representatives

   • City Council Representatives

     • Hunter Williams, Councilor - District 2

     • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor - District 3

   • School Board

     • Neonta Williams, District 2

     • Mary Boehm, District 3

7. Announcements

   • Brush pickup dates - TBA

   • Recycling pickup dates - December 4th, December 18th

   • Next meeting - January 27, 2025

Meeting Agenda for October 2024

1. Present October 2024 Agenda

2. Read September 2024 Meeting Minutes

3. New Business

• Approve October 2024 Agenda

• Approve meeting minutes for September 2024

4. Reports

• Officer Reports

  • On Election Day (November 5), LIME is offering two free 30-minute rides with the code VOTE2024 to help people easily get to voting locations and polling places.

  • City of Birmingham’s 2024 Harvest Festival on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-8 p.m. on Short 20th Street. This FREE family-friendly event is themed Inside Out from the popular movie. There will be inflatables, carnival rides, candy and game stations, food trucks, and more. This event is free and catered to kids ages 2-12. Go to birminghamal.gov/familyfun for other harvest festival/Halloween events around town. 

  • Next CSNA Meeting (November 25th) will be a potluck

• CRR - Whitney Mullen

• CAB - Elizabeth Murray

5. City Representatives

• City Council Representatives

• Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

• Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

• School Board

• Neonta Williams, District 2

• Mary Boehm, District 3

6. Announcements

• Brush pickup dates - TBD

• Recycling pickup dates - November 6th, November 20th

• Next meeting - November 25th (this meeting will be a potluck)

Meeting Agenda for September 2024

1. Present September 2024 Agenda

2. Read August 2024 Meeting Minutes

3. New Business

• Approve September 2024 Agenda

• Approve meeting minutes for August 2024

4. Reports

• Officer Reports

• CAB - Elizabeth Murray

5. City Representatives

• City Council Representatives

• Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

• Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

• School Board

• Neonta Williams, District 2

• Mary Boehm, District 3

6. Announcements

• Brush pickup dates - TBD

• Recycling pickup dates - October 2nd, October 16th

• Next meeting - October 28

Meeting Minutes for September 2024

Present September 2024 Agenda

• Sep 23, 2024 agenda was presented to meeting attendees.

Read August 2024 Meeting Minutes

• Aug 26, 2024 meeting minutes were read to meeting attendees.

New Business

• Approve Aug 26, 2024 Agenda

• Motion to approve the agenda for the Aug 26, 2024 neighborhood association meeting was made by Rebecca Hanson and seconded by Renee Tucker.

• Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

• Approve meeting minutes for Jul 22, 2024

• Motion to approve minutes was made by Rebecca Hanson and seconded by Renee Tucker.

• Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

Reports

• Officer Reports

• Neighborhood Cleanup: Saturday, September 28th from 9-11 AM

• Those interested in participating can meet behind the Family Leisure on the corner of Crestwood Blvd and Oporto-Madrid at 7701 Ludington Ln.

• For questions contact marybeth.nicodemus@gmail.com.

• Southern Area Framework Plan Zoning Update

• VP Liz Murray attended a SAF Plan zoning meeting where zoning shared proposed zones

• No major changes, most areas are down zoning.

• ex Waldorf or Girls Inc - These are examples of legal non-conforming use but if they ever leave their current locations, the zoning of the parcel changes to residential.

• Community Rezoning Plans

• Crestwood Rezoning Map

• Neighborhood Officer Elections

• Due to ongoing legal matters regarding the 2022 neighborhood officer election, the 2024 election cycle will be delayed.

• To ensure continuity across the 99 neighborhood associations, Community Resource Services has requested notification of any current vacancies due to death or resignation. They also ask that current officers remain in their positions until the election cycle is completed.

• Camille and Kayla plan to resign, Liz is evaluating and has not yet come to a decision.

• Any vacancies due to resignation will be filled as per Section VI (D) of the Citizen’s Participation Plan (CPP): Special Elections to Fill Vacancies:

• If the president’s position becomes vacant, the vice president will automatically assume the role.

• Vacancies for vice president or secretary will be filled through an election by secret ballot, conducted by the president. The president must notify the Community Resource Services Division of the election results within 48 hours.

• Fire

• Not present.

• Police - Regina Mills, Crime Prevention Officer for East Precinct

  • Not present.

  • To contact Ms. Mills, call (205) 933-4110.

• CRR

• Not present.

• CAB - Liz Murray

• Short Term Rentals

• Vote at CAB passed to recommend no short term rentals in the city of Birmingham.

• Scott Burnett and Ryan Andrews shared their perspective and experience as owners of a residence they use as a short term rental to meeting attendees. They shared their opposition to an outright ban of short term rentals and instead promoted sensible regulations such as paid permits.

City Representatives

• City Council Representatives

• Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2 (Represented by India Bailey)

• The Station at Crestline Construction

• Several neighbors raised concerns about effects of construction for The Station at Crestline, including cement being spilled onto Clairmont Ave and 52nd Street S.

• Crestwood Pool

• Luke Hanson raised concern again that the pool at Crestwood Park. Ms. Bailey confirmed she relayed his request and was told it would be drained in October.

• VP Liz Murray will follow up.

• Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

• No additional reports.

• School Board

• Neonta Williams, District 2

• Not present.

• Mary Boehm, District 3

• Not Present

Announcements

• Brush pickup dates - TBA

• Recycling pickup dates - Sep 11, 2024 and Sep 18, 2024

• Next meeting - Sep 23, 2024

Meeting Minutes for August 2024

Present August 2024 Agenda

• Aug 26, 2024 agenda was presented to meeting attendees.

Read June 2024 Meeting Minutes

• Jul 22, 2024 meeting minutes were read to meeting attendees.

New Business

• Approve Aug 26, 2024 Agenda

• Motion to approve the agenda for the Aug 26, 2024 neighborhood association meeting was made by Rebecca Hanson and seconded by Renee Tucker.

• Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

• Approve meeting minutes for Jul 22, 2024

• Motion to approve minutes was made by Rebecca Hanson and seconded by Renee Tucker.

• Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

Reports

• Officer Reports

• Free Recycling Carts

• The City of Birmingham is offering free recycling carts for residents of Birmingham living in single-family homes or multi-dwelling units with fewer than four units.

• Residents can submit an interest form to receive a free recycling cart here.

• Due to high demand, there is currently a waiting list but residents can continue to put out their recycling as they currently do today until they are provided an update from the City.

• Fire

• Not present.

• Police - Regina Mills, Crime Prevention Officer for East Precinct

  • Not present.

  • To contact Ms. Mills, call (205) 933-4110.

• CRR

• Not present.

• CAB - Liz Murray

• Short-term Rentals Resolution

• Highland Park Neighborhood Association shared a resolution they recently passed recommending the City pass an ordinance prohibiting the operation of short-term rental properties in all residential zoning districts within the city limits.

• HPNA CAB proposed sharing the resolution at other Birmingham neighborhood meetings in order for residents to vote on neighborhood opinion of the resolution.

• Councilor Abbott encouraged the neighborhood association to consider sharing an opinion on the resolution via a neighborhood vote.

• Meeting attendees discussed both the pros and cons of long term rentals and whether to take action as a neighborhood during the August 2024 neighborhood meeting. No motion was made to vote on an opinion for the resolution.

• Animal Control

• Birmingham is the 4th largest number of stray intake in the United States.

• Neighborhood Elections

• There will not be neighborhood elections for the 2025-2029 term.

• Academy of Civic Engagement

• Applications for the Fall 2024 Academy of Civic Engagement are now open.

• ACE is a City of Birmingham initiative with the central goal of getting residents directly involved and engaged with their local municipal government. ACE wants to prepare residents to go out into their communities to act, serve, and lead.

• Citizens interested in participating can sign up on the City’s website: https://www.birminghamal.gov/ace 

• Southern Area Rezoning Meeting - October 9th at 6:00 PM, Highland Park Golf Club

• Birmingham City Planning, Engineering, and Permits staff will be seeking a vote to proceed with the rezoning process for the Southern Area.

• Following this meeting, Planning, Engineering, and Permits will move to the Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) for their recommendation on the proposed rezoning.

City Representatives

• City Council Representatives

• Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2 (Represented by India Bailey)

• Recycling with new bins starts September 11, 2024.

• Confirmed glass is not allowed for pick up.

• Luke Hanson requested the City prioritize draining the pool at Crestwood park.

• Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

• No additional reports.

• School Board

• Neonta Williams, District 2

• Not present.

• Mary Boehm, District 3

• BCS Budget

• Holding two public budget hearings on September 5th and 10th at 4:30 PM before the budget is adopted for next year.

• BCS Policy Committee Meeting Topics

• Cell phone Policy

• Policy around Val and Sal - Guidelines - particularly as it relates to students who finish early

• Cameras in self- contained classrooms

• The Teacher Bill of Rights is next for committee consideration.

• Intersessions

• Data from PARCA showed that 3 week-long intersessions are working to improve student achievement - especially in elementary grades - so they will be continued this school year.

• After-School Care

• With the ending of ESSR, BCS will no longer provide no-cost/free after school care for students.

• However, Childcare Central, a program through DHR, has funds that can significantly reduce the cost of after school care for families who meet the income eligibility requirements.

• Monthly District Wide Principals Meetings

• Fosters consistency in educational practices and outcomes AND give Principals an opportunity to provide honest feedback to the district.

Announcements

• Brush pickup dates - TBA

• Recycling pickup dates - Sep 11, 2024 and Sep 18, 2024

• Next meeting - Sep 23, 2024

Meeting Agenda for August 2024

1. Present August 2024 Agenda

2. Read June 2024 Meeting Minutes

3. New Business

• Approve August 2024 Agenda

• Approve meeting minutes for July 2024

4. Reports

• Officer Reports

• CAB - Elizabeth Murray

5. City Representatives

• City Council Representatives

• Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

• Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

• School Board

• Neonta Williams, District 2

• Mary Boehm, District 3

6. Announcements

• Brush pickup dates - TBD

• Recycling pickup dates - September 4, September 18

• Next meeting - October 28

Meeting Agenda for July 2024

1. Present July 2024 Agenda

2. Read June 2024 Meeting Minutes

3. New Business

• Approve July 2024 Agenda

• Approve meeting minutes for June 2024

• Variance Request (ZBA2024-47) - 5624 11th Avenue South

4. Reports

• Officer Reports

• Public Hearing for Proposed Revisions to Jefferson County Board of Health Air Pollution Control Regulations - July 29, 2024 at 10 AM at the Central Health Center in the Basement Training Room

• An electronic copy of the proposed revisions (under the tab “Draft Permit”), summary of reasons (under the tab “Permit Application”) and the public notice is available from the Department’s website.

• Fire

• Police

• CRR

• CAB - Elizabeth Murray

5. City Representatives

• City Council Representatives

• Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

• Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

• School Board

• Neonta Williams, District 2

• Mary Boehm, District 3

6. Announcements

• Brush pickup dates - TBD

• Recycling pickup dates - August 7th, August 21st

• Next meeting - August 26th

Meeting Minutes for July 2024

Present July 2024 Agenda

• Jul 22, 2024 agenda was presented to meeting attendees.

Read June 2024 Meeting Minutes

• Jun 24, 2024 meeting minutes were read to meeting attendees.

New Business

• Approve Jul 22, 2024 Agenda

• Motion to approve the agenda for the Jul 22, 2024 neighborhood association meeting was made by Renee Tucker and seconded by Scott Phillips.

• Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

• Approve meeting minutes for Jun 24, 2024

• Motion to approve Jun 24, 2024 minutes was made by Renee Tucker and seconded by Caroline Phillips.

• Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

• Variance Request (ZBA2024-47) - 5624 11th Avenue South

• Variance applicants, Scott and Caroline Phillips, are enclosing their garage to create an additional bedroom. They are seeking a variance to allow this update to their residence.

• Motion to approve variance request ZBA2024-47 was made by Brook Atkinson and seconded by Renee Tucker.

• Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

Reports

• Officer Reports

• Public Hearing for Proposed Revisions to Jefferson County Board of Health Air Pollution Control Regulations - Jul 29, 2024 10:00 AM at the Central Health Center in the Basement Training Room

• An electronic copy of the proposed revisions (under the tab “Draft Permit”), summary of reasons (under the tab “Permit Application”) and the public notice is available from the Department’s website.

• Fire

• Not present.

• Police - Regina Mills, Crime Prevention Officer for East Precinct

• Not present.

• To contact Ms. Mills, call (205) 933-4110.

• CRR

• Not present.

• CAB - Liz Murray

• CAB members discussed the recent shootings that occurred the week of July.

• Honored the recent passing of Ellen Spencer of the Pratt City Neighborhood Association. 

• NUSA board shared updates related to the upcoming conference.

City Representatives

• City Council Representatives

• Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2 (Represented by India Bailey)

• Sidewalks 

• Councilor William continues to support efforts to increase the number of sidewalks in his district.

• Councilor Williams is driving efforts to connect more sidewalks to the Clairmont Walking Trail.

• This will be a long term project addressed in phases and is currently in the design phase where surveys are being done to determine how to implement new sidewalks.

• Targeting late 2024, early 2025 to begin construction.

• Short-term Rentals

• New zoning regulations being considered to short term rentals, like AirBnbs.

• Proposed amendments are available here.

• Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

• Not present.

• School Board

• Neonta Williams, District 2

• Not present.

• Mary Boehm, District 3

• Summer School 2024

• Recently finished Summer school period with 5000 students enrolled.

• School Registration

• Many children do not register for school until the first day of school.

• Register for Success is an effort led by the School Board to help encourage more registrations before the start of the school year.

• Hiring

• Additional hiring taking place to ensure schools are properly staffed.

• ARPA

• High dosage tutoring 

• Jones Valley teaching farm expanding into two additional schools with a designated farmer at each school

• Virtual Reading program expanding to middle and high school

• Character Strong - mental health training

Announcements

• Upcoming Bulk Trash & Brush Pickup - 

• Curbside Recycling Pickup - 

• Next Meeting - August 26, 2024