Meeting Minutes for September 2021

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I. Read Meeting Minutes - August 2021

  • August 2021 meeting minutes were read to meeting attendees.

II. New Business

  • Approve meeting minutes for August 2021

    • Motion to approve minutes was made by John Lanier and seconded by Arthur Wilder.

      • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

III. Reports

  • Officer Reports

    • CSNA adoption of Clairmont Walking Trail

      • Person who originally adopted the trail has moved, so CSNA has adopted the trail.

      • The Neighborhood is now in charge of any supplemental trail clean up days.

  • Fire - Lt. Vernon

    • Next week is fire prevention week.

      • Birmingham Fire has made a goal of installing 150 fire detectors in honor of Birmingham's 150th anniversary.

      • Call 205-254-6560 to set up a free installation.

  • Police - Jessica Burton, Sgt. Hutchison

    • No crime to report in Crestwood South.

    • BPD is seeing trends where citizens are waiting to report crimes.

      • Encouraged citizens to report crimes at the time of occurrence.

      • Ways to report crime:

        • Emergency: 911

        • Non-emergency: 205.328.9311

        • East Precinct: 205.254.2684

        • CrimeStoppers: 205.254.7777

        • Submit a tip on BPD app.

    • Contact Jessica Burton, 205.254.2684 ext. 6828 (office), 205.734.5674 (cell), jessica.burton@birminghamal.gov

  • Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

    • Mr. Solfronk is now manager at the Springfield Road branch.

    • BPL is hosting a Star Wars themed reading program through October.

    • Most programs are still hosted online, but some branches have a few in person programs.

    • A drive through trick or treat event will be taking place October 26th 4-5 PM.

  • Public Works - Arthur Wilder

    • Turned in request to have the walking trail cut and trash cans emptied on the trail.

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

  • CRR - Harold Houston

    • Neighborhood balance $11,227.05.

    • Football tickets are available for officers to the Moorehouse vs Tuskeegee game.

    • Dog waste bags order has been approved and is in process.

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

  • CAB - Liz Murray

    • No report.

V. City Representatives

  • City Council Representatives

  • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

    • Represented by India Bailey

    • Lighting for claremont walking trail

      • Poles have come in, construction will start early October weather permitting.

      • Project is scheduled to be completed by the end of October.

    • Thanked the neighborhood for its support during the election.

  • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

    • Thanked the neighborhood for its support during the election.

    • City Council voted for additional street paving.

      • List of approved streets is available on the City’s website.

      • If you don’t see a street, call 311 to request the street be added. In your request include the name of the street and the cross streets that need paving.

    • Rental assistance program is still available.

    • Discretionary funds have been allocated for our account.

    • Revocation hearings to rescind business licenses that are causing trouble and police calls.

      • Last week for Hotel USA Econo Lodge in Eastwood.

      • Being given 2 months to improve issues or license will be revoked.

  • School Board

    • Terri Michal, District 2

      • Not present.

    • Mary Boehm, District 3

      • Not present.

VI. Announcements

  • Crestwood Community Band Concert

    • When: Monday, October 11 @ 7pm

    • Where: Cahaba Brewing Company (4500 5th Ave. S., Building C, Birmingham, AL 35222)

  • Brush pickup dates - TBD

  • Curbside recycling pickup dates - October 6th, October 20th

  • Next meeting - October 25th