Meeting Minutes for March 2022

Crestwood South Neighborhood Association - info@crestwoodsouth.com

1. Read & Approve Previous Meeting Minutes - February 2022

   • February 2022 meeting minutes were read to meeting attendees.

     • Motion to approve minutes was made by Renee Tucker and seconded by Vincent Solfronk.

       • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

2. New Business

   • Zoning Variance Request (ZBA2022-00011) - 5556 12th Ave S

     • Resident Jordan Middleton (represented by John Forney) has requested a variance for their property at 5556 12th Ave S.

       • If granted, the variance would allow the front yard of the property to be setback at 36.10 feet instead of the 30 foot required setback.

       • The property owners need the variance to build a front porch and close in the existing carport.

     • Motion to support variance zoning request ZBA2022-00011 was made by Elizabeth Murray and seconded by Vincent Solfronk.

       • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

3. Candidates

   • Alisha Ruffin May - Candidate for Circuit Court Judge, Place 20

   • Ms. May was allowed 3 minutes to introduce herself to the neighborhood and answer any questions about her campaign.

   • Information about Ms. May's campaign can be found at voteruffinforjudge.com. Ms. May can be contacted via telephone at (205) 462-7792.

   • Adrienne Powell - Candidate for Circuit Court Judge, Place 23

     • Ms. Powell was allowed 3 minutes to introduce herself to the neighborhood and answer any questions about her campaign.

     • Information about Ms. Powell's campaign can be found at votepowellforjudge.com.

4. Reports

   • Officer Report

     • CMC Steel permit renewal

       • Public comment period is February 27, 2022 through April 12, 2022.

       • An electronic copy of the draft permit, engineering review, and the permit application is available from the Department's website.

       • Please contact Jason Howanitz from the JCHD at 205-930-1284 if you have any questions or comments.

   • Fire

     • Not present.

   • Police - Jessica Burton

     • Reported one residential burglary and one auto theft in Eagle View apartments.

     • A home on the 1500 block of Clairmont Ave had a break in via an unlocked door.

     • Ms. Burton recommended replacing standard strike plate screws with longer screws to decrease the chances of your door being kicked in.

     • To contact Ms. Burton, call 205-254-2684 or email Jessica.Burton@Birminghamal.gov.

   • Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

     • Check out BPLOnline.org for library program offerings.

       • March 31st, 7:00 PM - Bards & Brews April Fools Slam at Cahaba Brewing Company.

       • April 7, 2022 6:00 PM - "A Novel Tasting" Fundraiser at the Central Library downtown will feature a tasting of wines, craft beers, and locally distilled spirits.

   • Public Works - Arthur Wilder

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

   • CRR - Jasmine Fells

     • Not present.

     • To report neighborhood issues to Ms. Fells, call 205-297-8336 or email jasmine.fells@birminghamal.gov.

   • CAB - Elizabeth Murray

     • Public Meeting on council redistricting at the Birmingham Crossplex on March 29th at 5:30 PM. Residents can view the Redistricting Map information here.

5. Representatives

   • City Council Representatives

     • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

       • Vote for granting $2000 to the neighborhood fund is on the council agenda for March 29th.

     • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

       • Not present.

   • School Board

     • Neonta Williams, District 2

       • Not present.

     • Mary Boehm, District 3

       • The Mayor's office, City Council and School Board are working together to further improve Birmingham’s city schools.

6. Announcements

   • Brush pickup dates - March 30th, April 20th

   • Recycling pickup dates - April 6th, April 20th

   • Next meeting - April 25th