Meeting Minutes for June 2021

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I. Read Meeting Minutes - May 2021

  • May 2021 meeting minutes were read to meeting attendees.

II. New Business

  • Approve meeting minutes for May 2021

    • Motion to approve minutes was made by Vincent Solfronk and seconded by Renee Tucker.

      • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

III. Reports

  • Officer Reports

    • Recycling pickup will increase to twice a month starting in July.

      • Pick up will be the first and third Wednesdays of the month.

  • Police - Jessica Burton with Sargeant Brown

    • No crime to report for Crestwood South.

    • Thefts and homicides have increased for the city compared to last year.

    • Book drive

      • Asking donate books at HQ 1710 1st Ave north

      • Vincent Solfronk recommended the police department contact BPL for book donations.

  • Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

    • Thanked the neighborhood for their continued support of the library.

    • Hours have changed to 10-6 Monday through Friday for most library locations.

    • BPL has been awarded two grants for funding.

      • $10K grant to sponsor new technology programs.

      • $50k grant from the American Library Association for COVID relief, which will be spent on materials budget.

    • BPL online programs are currently available.

    • Library meeting rooms are opening to the public starting in July.

  • Public Works - Arthur Wilder

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

    • Crews will be cutting Clairmont Walking Trail before the July 4th holiday.

  • CRR - Harold Houston

    • To report neighborhood issues to Mr. Houston, call 205-254-2523.

    • Neighborhood allocations currently stand at these amounts:

      • Non-capital: $9,227.05

      • Capital: $0.00

      • Total: $9,227.05

      • The neighborhood has a $0.00 balance from transferring funds to pay for updates to the Clairmont Walking trail. Funding will be reimbursed by Alabama State Senator Smitherman.

  • CAB - Liz Murray

    • Speaker at CAB meeting discussed financial planning services, if interested contact Liz.

    • Birmingham 150 year anniversary events coming up soon.

    • Neighborhood officer training will take place in July.

    • Banks Highschool has begun demolition.

IV. City Representatives

  • City Council Representatives

    • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

      • Cresthill Road Traffic calming

        • Neighbors responded to vote on whether to add traffic calming measures to Cresthill Road.

        • The threshold was met to implement speed cushions on Cresthill Road.

          • Cost to implement is approximately $8,500

          • Typically neighborhoods pay for this type of update, but Councillor Wiliams is going to ask the Mayor's office for financial support for this project.

    • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

      • City Council slated to vote to approve the City budget on the agenda for June 29th.

      • The Council is looking for two commitments from the Mayor’s office.

        • More money towards sidewalks.

        • Traffic calming measures at a 50/50 rate for neighborhoods and the city.

  • School Board

    • Terri Michal, District 2

      • Townhall for District 2 taking place Wednesday night at 5:30 PM.

      • Helping Families Initiative is being expanded in the Birmingham school system.

        • Get kids to school in a timely manner.

      • July 21st 10 AM a groundbreaking ceremony for a new gymnasium at Huffman Middle School.

      • TeamTerri2021.com to review more about Representative Michal’s campaign.

    • Mary Boehm, District 3

      • Planning on running in the next election.

      • 4000 children are currently enrolled in summer school, highest enrollment of all time. Very important for a year where time was lost due to covid

      • Esser Funding

        • $7.5 mil on 1 instructional coach in each school while funding lasts

      • City schools have changed the calendar to start school on August 2nd with week-long inter-sessionary sessions.

        • Will bring in students to help them get caught up on things they have fallen behind on.

      • Working with colleges and universities to pay for tutors who are education majors.

V. Announcements

  • Upcoming Bulk Trash & Brush Pickup - July 1st, July 22nd

  • Curbside Recycling Pickup - July 7th, July 21st

  • Next Meeting - July 26th