Meeting Minutes for April 2024

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  • Present April 2024 Agenda

    • April 2024 agenda was presented to meeting attendees.

  • Read March 2024 Meeting Minutes

    • March 2024 meeting minutes were read to meeting attendees.

  • New Business

    • Approve April 2024 Agenda

      • Motion to approve the agenda for the April 22, 2024 Crestwood South Neighborhood Association meeting was made by Timothy Hall and seconded by Rebecca Rogers.

        • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

    • Approve meeting minutes for March 2024

      • Motion to approve minutes was made by Timothy Hall and seconded by Rebecca Rogers.

        • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

  • Reports

    • Officer Reports

      • Avondale After School Clubs Showcase 

        • Avondale After School Clubs will be hosting a showcase in which some of the clubs will perform (drama, music, ballet) and others will be highlighted.

        • Showcase will be held May 14th @ 6pm at Avondale School Gym.

      • Birmingham Folk Festival

    • Fire

      • Not present.

    • Police

      • Not present.

      • To contact the Crime Prevention Officer for East Precinct, call (205) 933-4110.

    • Public Works - Arthur Wilder

      • Not present.

      • To report public works issues to Mr. Wilder call 205-254-2061 or email arthur.wilder2@birminghamal.gov.

    • CRR - Harold Houston

      • David Martorana requested a follow up on a previously submitted 311 request regarding the school crosswalk at the intersection of Art Hanes Blvd and Montclair Blvd.

        • Mr. Houston recorded the request number for follow up.

      • To report missed bulk trash pick up, call 205-254-2061.

      • To report neighborhood issues to Mr. Houston, call 205-254-2523 or email harold.houston@birminghamal.gov.

    • CAB - Liz Murray

      • No update.

  • City Representatives

    City Council Representatives

    • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

      • Councilor Williams’ office will be transferring $2000.00 to the neighborhood’s fund. This allocation has been voted on and approved by the City Council.

        • With network outages with the City, there may be a delay on when this amount may be deposited in the neighborhood’s account.

      • Clairmont Walking Trail

        • Councilor Williams described upcoming improvements planned for the Clairmont Walking Trail.

        • These updates will improve the connection between Crestwood South and neighboring communities.

      • Traffic Calming Requests

        • Jennifer Knott asked about the application process for requesting traffic calming efforts.

        • Councilor Williams described the current process for how citizens can submit requests for traffic calming.

        • The City website outlines this process further: https://www.birminghamal.gov/transportation/traffic-calming/ 

    • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

      • No items of note on the upcoming Council agenda.

  • School Board

    • Neonta Williams, District 2

      • Not present.

    • Mary Boehm, District 3

      • Teacher of the Year

      • Pathways to Professional Nursing Program

        • Birmingham City Schools recently launched the new Pathways to Professional Nursing program in partnership with the UAB School of Nursing. 

        • Scholars in the program earn patient care technician certification that will enable them to enter the healthcare workforce after graduation or continue their education in the field.

        • Access to Pathways to Professional Nursing will expand to students at Ramsay, Wenonah, and Woodlawn next school year.

  • Announcements

    • Upcoming Bulk Trash & Brush Pickup - TBD

    • Curbside Recycling Pickup - May 1st, May 15th

    • Next meeting - June 24th