Meeting Minutes for June 2023

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Present June 2023 Agenda

  • June 2023 agenda was presented to meeting attendees.

Read May 2023 Meeting Minutes

  • May 2023 meeting minutes were read to meeting attendees.

New Business

  • Approve June 2023 Agenda

    • Motion to approve the agenda for the June 26, 2023 neighborhood association meeting was made by Luke Hanson and seconded by Renee Tucker.

      • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

  • Approve meeting minutes for May 2023

    • Motion to approve minutes was made by Rebecca Rogers and seconded by Debbie Blackmon.

      • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

Presentations

  • Cody Bass - Membership Director, Levite Jewish Community Center

    • Mr. Bass welcomed the neighborhood association to the LJCC.

  • Jean Gannett - Public Art Project, Clairmont Walking Trail

    • Take Only Pictures, Leave Only Footprints - a temporary public art installation on the Clairmont walking trail.

    • Community Members are encouraged to submit photos or other artifacts related to the Clairmont Walking Trail.

    • Contact Ms. Gannett at jgannett@uab.edu for more information.

Reports

  • Officer Reports

  • 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

    • Not present.

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

  • CAB - Liz Murray

    • No CAB update as the meeting took place at the same time as the CSNA meeting.

City Representatives

  • City Council Representatives

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

      • Council tomorrow voting on 2024 budget for the City

        • 554 million

      • Recycling pickup has resumed again.

        • If pickup is missed, report to Councilor Williams’ office.

      • Citizen Requests

        • Luke Hanson reported that powerlines/fiber cables are down and the sidewalk is not walkable along Crestwood Boulevard.

        • Debbie Purcell asked if the upcoming 4th of July holiday will impact city services.

          • Ms. Bailey noted she would follow up, but they should not be impacted.

        • John Davis reported a damaged power pole along Montclair that was damaged by a vehicle.

    • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

      • Not present.

  • School Board

  • Neonta Williams, District 2

    • Not present.

  • Mary Boehm, District 3

    •  Camp Wellness in Summer School

      • Diffusing stress and anxiety, positive self talk

    • Several other camps are happening for Birmingham students.

    • 2nd 3rd grade reading results

      • Goes into effect next may

      • 15% Epic increase in 3rd grade reading

    • $82 million invested in school building over the last few years.

Announcements

  • Upcoming Bulk Trash & Brush Pickup - TBD

  • Recycling pickup dates - July 5th, July 19th

  • Next meeting - July 24th