Meeting Minutes for March 2024

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  1. Present March 2024 Agenda

    • March 2024 agenda was presented to meeting attendees.

  2. Read February 2024 Meeting Minutes

    • February 2024 meeting minutes were read to meeting attendees.

  3. New Business

    • Approve February 2024 Agenda

      • Motion to approve the agenda for the March 25, 2024 neighborhood association meeting was made by Annie Wright and seconded by Jenny Knott.

        • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

    • Approve meeting minutes for February 2024

      • Motion to approve minutes was made by Renee Tucker and seconded by Debbie Purcell.

        • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

  4. Presentations

    • Thank You letter from Virginia Volker

      • A thank you letter from Virginia Volker was read aloud for the event held in her honor March 21, 2024.

  5. Reports

    • Officer Reports

      • No CSNA Meeting in May

        • The CSNA will not meet in the month of May due to the Memorial Day holiday.

    • Fire

      • Not present.

    • Police

      • 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

      • Neighborhood account balance is currently $17,497.79.

      • 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

      • City of Birmingham Budget, Income & Expenditures

        • 79.7% of the general fund comes from business licenses and taxes. And only 6.9% comes from property tax.

        • The annual fiscal year for the city: it's July 1 to June 30th

        • Of the whole budget, 76% goes to personnel, which is about average.

      • Birmingham Spotlight: https://www.birminghamal.gov/magiccityspotlight

      • The city makes 26 million on the Magic City Classic.

  6. City Representatives

    • City Council Representatives

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

        • Councilor Williams’ office will be transferring $2000.00 to the neighborhood’s fund.

        • Neighbors asked about gunshots & noise in the neighborhood, especially coming from Crestwood North. Ms. Bailey advised to call 911 if anyone hears gunshots.

      • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

        • Not present.

    • School Board

    • Neonta Williams, District 2

      • Not present.

    • Mary Boehm, District 3

      • Not present.

  7. Announcements

    • Upcoming Bulk Trash & Brush Pickup - TBD

    • Recycling pickup dates - April 3rd, April 17th

    • Next meeting - April 22, 2024