Meeting Minutes for May 2021

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I. Read Meeting Minutes - April 2021

  • April 2021 meeting minutes were read to meeting attendees.

II. New Business

  • Approve meeting minutes for April 2021

    • Motion to approve minutes was made by Camille Worthington and seconded by John Lanier.

      • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

III. Reports

  • Officer Reports

    • Vice-President Murray discussed the possibility of returning to in person meetings in the near future and the types of precautions the neighborhood would take in order to facilitate in person meetings.

    • John Lanier asked if we would return to the ARC, which has not yet been determined.

  • Police - Jessica Burton with Sargeant Brown

    • Ms. Burton provided crime stats for the East Precinct.

    • BPD recommends neighbors secure their lawn equipment as the summer months see an increase in lawn equipment theft.

    • Ann Wright requested an increased police presence on Crestwood Boulevard during the late afternoon hours to monitor speeding.

  • Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

    • BPL is starting its Summer reading and learning programs.

      • There will be a June 5th kick off at the downtown library location.

      • Online summer learning programs are available on BPL website.

    • The public is not able to use meeting rooms but this will hopefully change in the near future.

    • Summer library hours are remaining the same and are available on BPL website.

  • Public Works - Arthur Wilder

    • To report public works issues to Mr. Wilder call 205-254-2061.

    • Public Works will be cleaning out the trash cans on the Clairmont Walking Trail.

    • President MacNeil reported a downed stop sign at the corner of Clairmont and 12th Ave.

  • CRR - Harold Houston

    • Neighborhood allocations currently stand at these amounts:

      • Non-capital: $17,690.24

      • Capital: $11,536.81

      • Total: $29,227.05

  • CAB - Liz Murray

    • Neighborhood officer elections

      • June 15th swearing in for neighborhood officers that might be held virtually.

      • June 19th training for new officers at City Hall. More information to be provided.

    • World Games volunteers

      • The City needs 2500 volunteers for 4 hours minimum for the upcoming World Games. Interested individuals can register online at https://twg2022.com/volunteer/.

IV. City Representatives

  • City Council Representatives

    • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

      • Addressed complaints about speeding on Crestwood Boulevard. 

      • Lawrence Myers asked Councilor Williams about cleaning out storm drains at 54th and 11th.

      • Vice President Murray asked if Councilor Williams knew the reason why the developer pulled the zoning request for the property located at 7040 Crestwood Boulevard but Councilor Williams was not sure.

        • Councilor Williams voiced his support for a more beneficial usage for that property, like a restaurant or specialized retail.

        • Councilor Williams recommended neighborhood leadership reach out to the property owner to discuss hopes for the property.

        • Councilor Williams said he would loop CSNA leadership in to zoning to discuss options of providing usage conditions.

    • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

      • Budget & Finance moved CSNA funding from non-capital account to capital account to help fund Clairmont Walking Trail lighting project.

      • Rental and utility assistance is available to Birmingham citizens in need.

        • Birmingham renters who’ve fallen behind in their rent and/or utility bills because of COVID-19 will soon be able to apply for relief, thanks to the City of Birmingham’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

  • School Board

    • Terri Michal, District 2

      • Graduation is taking place the following week and will be live streamed.

      • Federal funding of 53 million dollars in ESSER funding for learning support will be used for supporting students through learning loss due to the pandemic.

      • Rep. Michal plans on running again in the next election cycle.

V. Announcements

  • Upcoming Bulk Trash & Brush Pickup - June 10th

  • Curbside Recycling Pickup - June 2nd

  • Next Meeting - June 28th