Meeting Minutes for July 2023

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Present July 2023 Agenda

  • July 2023 agenda was presented to meeting attendees.

Read June 2023 Meeting Minutes

  • June 2023 meeting minutes were read to meeting attendees.

New Business

  • Approve July 2023 Agenda

    • Motion to approve the agenda for the July 24, 2023 neighborhood association meeting was made by Annie Wright and seconded by John Davis.

      • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

  • Approve meeting minutes for June 2023

    • Motion to approve minutes was made by Renee Tucker and seconded by Annie Wright.

      • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

Presentations

  • Emily Thayer, Outreach Coordinator - Birthwell Partners

    • BirthWell Partners is a non-profit organization that trains community doulas who provide caring, one-on-one support to under-resourced pregnant individuals in Central Alabama.

    • They are looking to recruit more doulas in Birmingham. Interested parties can contact info@BirthWellPartners.org or 205-614-3297.

Reports

  • Officer Reports

    • Variance Request - ZBA2023-00026

      • A Crestwood North resident submitted a variance request for their property at the corner of Crestwood Blvd and 57th St S.

        • If granted, the variance would allow the property owner to build a 6ft and 8ft aluminum fence in the front yard along Crestwood Boulevard and 57th Street South.

        • Kimberly Speorl, Zoning Administrator for the Planning, Engineering & Permits Department, provided neighborhood officers the proposed site plan and an example image of what the fence may look like for the neighborhood to review. 

        • While the property is within the boundaries of Crestwood North neighborhood, the variance request was sent for the Crestwood South Neighborhood Association to review due to proximity and shared roadway of Crestwood Blvd.

        • The resident requesting the variance was extended an invitation to the CSNA meeting to present their request, but declined to attend. CSNA officers presented the proposed site plan and example image provided by Ms. Speorl during the neighborhood meeting.

      • Neighbors discussed the variance request and the potential impact to the community.

        • Various attendees voiced their concerns noting they felt the fence would be inappropriate for residential neighborhoods, had an unattractive design that does not match neighborhood aesthetic, and is too tall.

      • Motion to not support variance zoning request ZBA2023-00026 was made by Todd Snyder and seconded by Jerry Tucker.

        • Motion passed with unanimous voice vote.

    • Fight Club Fitness Women’s Self-Defense Classes

      • August 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th @ 4:30-6:30pm

      • $100 per person for the entire series.

  • Fire

    • Not present.

  • Police

    • Not present.

  • 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

    • Current neighborhood balance: $16,165.69.

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

  • CAB - Liz Murray

    • Vice President Murray attended the July 17th CAB meeting.

    • Her notes are available here.

City Representatives

  • City Council Representatives

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

      • Ms. Bailey reported they have reached out to Alabama Power about Crestwood Blvd. and Cresthill Rd. regarding complaints raised from the previous meeting but have not received any updates.

      • Clairmont & Lincrest

        • Vice President Murray shared that a resident has requested a stop sign at this intersection.

        • Ms. Bailey reported that a traffic study was previously done and concluded that the intersection did not meet traffic thresholds for a stop sign.

      • Vice President Murray asked about progress on the former Trinity Hospital property redevelopment.

        • Ms. Bailey indicated that Councilor Williams’ office has been attempting to get in touch with the property developers for an update.

    • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

      • Recommended the myBham311 app for reporting city issues.

        • Information on how to download and use the MyBHAM 311 app is available here.

      • $11 million fixed route bus service and $3 million for BRT

      • CSNA is expected to receive approximately $2,300.00 from Councilor Abbott’s discretionary fund.

  • School Board

  • Neonta Williams, District 2

    • Not present.

  • Mary Boehm, District 3

    •  Not present.

Announcements

  • Upcoming Bulk Trash & Brush Pickup - TBD

  • Curbside Recycling Pickup - August 2nd & 16th

  • Next Meeting - August 28th