Meeting Minutes for July 2022
/Crestwood South Neighborhood Association - info@crestwoodsouth.com
Read & Approve Previous Meeting Minutes - June 2022
June 2022 meeting minutes were read to meeting attendees.
Motion to approve minutes was made by Paul Rich and seconded by Luke Hanson.
Motion was approved by unanimous consent.
Reports
Officer Reports
National Night Out - 1st Tuesday in August or 1st Tuesday in October.
Neighbors discussed the possibility of hosting in October over August due to heat concerns.
Various possible locations were discussed for hosting the event including the Clairmont Walking Trail, Crestwood Park or Crestwood Tavern.
Annie Damsky, Director of Advancement for the Waldorf School, offered the school as a potential location for NNO pending approval from their board.
Neighborhood officers will provide more information as it becomes available.
Neighborhood Meeting Yard Signs
The neighborhood ordered new yard signs for neighbors to put out in yards the day of neighborhood meetings.
Neighbors who are interested in volunteering for yard signs can email CSNA officers at info@crestwoodsouth.com.
Avondale Park Ducks and Geese
Ducks and geese were moved from the park due to safety concerns during the World Games events but have now been returned.
Fire
Not present.
Police
Not present.
Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk
Not present.
Check out BPLOnline.org for library events and program offerings.
Public Works - Arthur Wilder
Not present.
To report public works issues to Mr. Wilder, call 205-254-2061 or email arthur.wilder2@birminghamal.gov.
Community Resource Office - Alice Williams
Not present.
To report community issues to Ms. Williams call 205-297-8085 or email Alice.Williams@birminghamal.gov.
Representatives
City Council Representatives
Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2 (Represented by India Bailey)
Ms. Bailey noted that the County is doing a flood survey regarding the wide-spread flooding happening around the City.
Doug Yarborough asked if the Council is considering any legal parameters for AirBnbs in the area.
Currently the only ordinance in place regarding AirBnbs is making sure the City is collecting revenue from property owners.
Vice President Murray noted that when this topic was previously discussed, feedback was being requested by Councilor Darrel O’Quinn’s office.
Neighbors discussed the pros and cons of an increase in AirBnbs in the neighborhood.
Kim Nyguen noted that Crestwood Park has become overgrown with weeds near the tennis and pickleball courts. She also asked about how the Park Board allocates their budget.
Ms. Bailey briefly explained how the Park Board allocates their funding independently of the Council.
Luke Hanson noted a few issues at the 56th Street S / Crestwood Boulevard crosswalk.
Pedestrian traffic signs are not working properly.
A large tree on the corner blocks visibility of pedestrians for oncoming traffic.
A sinkhole has appeared in the walkway.
Mr. Hanson submitted these issues via the SeeClickFix app but they have not yet been resolved.
Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3
Not present.
School Board
Neonta Williams, District 2
Not present.
Mary Boehm, District 3
Birmingham City School’s recent graduating class of over 1000 students are attending many colleges throughout the country.
Many graduating students gained partial funding through the Birmingham Promise.
Reggie White of Booker T. Washington awarded Alabama Teacher of the Year.
School will start August 8th, 2022 and end June 9th, 2023.
Launching a virtual school for next school year for up to 250 students.
Renee Tucker asked what grades are included in the virtual school. Ms. Boehm thinks it is Middle and High School level grades.
56% of 3rd graders are reading at or above their grade level, demonstrating positive results from funding. Other scoring areas need improvement.
Announcements
Brush pickup dates - TBA
Recycling pickup dates - August 3rd & August 17th
Next meeting - August 22nd