Meeting Minutes for July 2021

I. Read Meeting Minutes - June 2021

• June 2021 meeting minutes were read to meeting attendees.

II. Candidates

• William Bell - Candidate for Mayor

  • Mayor Bell was allowed 3 minutes to introduce himself to the neighborhood and answer any questions from residents.

  • Voters can visit BellforBirmingham.com for more information about his candidacy and his vision for the city of Birmingham.

III. New Business

• Approve meeting minutes for June 2021

  • Motion to approve minutes was made by Patrica Todd and seconded by Vincent Solfronk.

    • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

• Approve funding for dog waste station bags on Clairmont Walking Trail

  • Motion to approve $450.00 in neighborhood funding for dog waste station bags on Clairmont Walking Trail was made by Vincent Solfronk and seconded by Patricia Todd.

    • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

IV. Reports

• Officer Reports

  • None.

• Fire - Lt. Vernon, BFD in Avondale

  • Encouraged residents to get their vaccine. Many emergency calls recently have been due to COVID illness.

  • Encouraged residents to drink water when doing outdoor activities due to increased temperatures outside.

• Police - Sgt. Hutchison

  • Encouraged residents to lock their vehicles and remove any valuables from vehicles.

• Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

  • Summer reading programs are winding down.

  • Reminder that the libraries are open from 10-6 for all libraries.

    • Certain locations open on Sundays.

  • Notary and passport services are available. Call and set up an appointment.

  • Meeting rooms are now available to the public.

  • Mr. Solfronk is now manager at Springville Huffman branch.

• Public Works - Arthur Wilder

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

  • Next brush pickup is August 12th.

  • Renee Tucker reported that her recycling was not picked up on 50th Place South.

• CRR - Harold Houston

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

  • Neighborhood allocations currently stand at these amounts:

    • Non-capital: $9,227.05

    • Capital: $0.00

    • Total: $9,227.05

  • New Officer refresher training taking place on August 7th.

• CAB - Liz Murray

  • Liz noted that the CAB meetings are now taking place in person and was not aware they are no longer virtual.

V. City Representatives

• City Council Representatives

• Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

  • Cresthill Road speed reduction efforts.

    • Request has been put in for funding from the City instead of paying through neighborhood funding.

• Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

  • Usual city business on the agenda for the upcoming Council meeting.

    • Logging ordinance on the agenda to control logging properties within the city.

• School Board

  • Terri Michal, District 2

    • School starting August 2nd.

      • Waiting on info about masks from state department.

      • Representative Michals stated that she feels all employees and children under 12 should wear masks to school. Will be encouraging the superintendent to mandate masks for these groups.

    • Danny Carr, Helping Families Initiative

      • Donations of school supplies has been provided through this program.

    • Putnum Middle School recently appointed a new principal.

  • Mary Boehm, District 3

    • Not present.

VI. Announcements

• Brush pickup dates - August 12th

• Curbside Recycling pickup - August 4th, August 18th

• Next meeting - August 23rd

Meeting Minutes for June 2021

I. Read Meeting Minutes - May 2021

• May 2021 meeting minutes were read to meeting attendees.

II. New Business

• Approve meeting minutes for May 2021

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

    • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

III. Reports

• Officer Reports

  • Recycling pickup will increase to twice a month starting in July.

    • Pick up will be the first and third Wednesdays of the month.

• Police - Jessica Burton with Sargeant Brown

  • No crime to report for Crestwood South.

  • Thefts and homicides have increased for the city compared to last year.

  • Book drive

    • Asking donate books at HQ 1710 1st Ave north

    • Vincent Solfronk recommended the police department contact BPL for book donations.

• Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

  • Thanked the neighborhood for their continued support of the library.

  • Hours have changed to 10-6 Monday through Friday for most library locations.

  • BPL has been awarded two grants for funding.

    • $10K grant to sponsor new technology programs.

    • $50k grant from the American Library Association for COVID relief, which will be spent on materials budget.

  • BPL online programs are currently available.

  • Library meeting rooms are opening to the public starting in July.

• Public Works - Arthur Wilder

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

  • Crews will be cutting Clairmont Walking Trail before the July 4th holiday.

• CRR - Harold Houston

  • To report neighborhood issues to Mr. Houston, call 205-254-2523.

  • Neighborhood allocations currently stand at these amounts:

    • Non-capital: $9,227.05

    • Capital: $0.00

    • Total: $9,227.05

    • The neighborhood has a $0.00 balance from transferring funds to pay for updates to the Clairmont Walking trail. Funding will be reimbursed by Alabama State Senator Smitherman.

• CAB - Liz Murray

  • Speaker at CAB meeting discussed financial planning services, if interested contact Liz.

  • Birmingham 150 year anniversary events coming up soon.

  • Neighborhood officer training will take place in July.

  • Banks Highschool has begun demolition.

IV. City Representatives

• City Council Representatives

  • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

    • Cresthill Road Traffic calming

      • Neighbors responded to vote on whether to add traffic calming measures to Cresthill Road.

      • The threshold was met to implement speed cushions on Cresthill Road.

        • Cost to implement is approximately $8,500

        • Typically neighborhoods pay for this type of update, but Councillor Wiliams is going to ask the Mayor's office for financial support for this project.

  • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

    • City Council slated to vote to approve the City budget on the agenda for June 29th.

    • The Council is looking for two commitments from the Mayor’s office.

      • More money towards sidewalks.

      • Traffic calming measures at a 50/50 rate for neighborhoods and the city.

• School Board

  • Terri Michal, District 2

    • Townhall for District 2 taking place Wednesday night at 5:30 PM.

    • Helping Families Initiative is being expanded in the Birmingham school system.

      • Get kids to school in a timely manner.

    • July 21st 10 AM a groundbreaking ceremony for a new gymnasium at Huffman Middle School.

    • TeamTerri2021.com to review more about Representative Michal’s campaign.

  • Mary Boehm, District 3

    • Planning on running in the next election.

    • 4000 children are currently enrolled in summer school, highest enrollment of all time. Very important for a year where time was lost due to covid

    • Esser Funding

      • $7.5 mil on 1 instructional coach in each school while funding lasts

    • City schools have changed the calendar to start school on August 2nd with week-long inter-sessionary sessions.

      • Will bring in students to help them get caught up on things they have fallen behind on.

    • Working with colleges and universities to pay for tutors who are education majors.

V. Announcements

• Upcoming Bulk Trash & Brush Pickup - July 1st, July 22nd

• Curbside Recycling Pickup - July 7th, July 21st

• Next Meeting - July 26th

Meeting Agenda for June 2021

Crestwood South Neighborhood Association - info@crestwoodsouth.com

1. Read Meeting Minutes - May 2021

2. New Business

   • Approve meeting minutes for May 2021

3. Reports

   • Officer Report

     • Recycling pickup updates

   • Fire

   • Police

   • Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

   • Public Works - Arthur Wilder

   • CRR - Harold Houston

   • CAB - Elizabeth Murray

4. State & City Representatives

   • City Council Representatives

     • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

     • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

   • School Board

     • Terri Michal, District 2

     • Mary Boehm, District 3

5. Announcements

   • Upcoming Bulk Trash & Brush Pickup - July 1st, July 22nd

   • Curbside Recycling Pickup - July 7th, July 21st

   • Next Meeting - July 26th

Meeting Minutes for May 2021

I. Read Meeting Minutes - April 2021

• April 2021 meeting minutes were read to meeting attendees.

II. New Business

• Approve meeting minutes for April 2021

  • Motion to approve minutes was made by Camille Worthington and seconded by John Lanier.

    • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

III. Reports

• Officer Reports

  • Vice-President Murray discussed the possibility of returning to in person meetings in the near future and the types of precautions the neighborhood would take in order to facilitate in person meetings.

  • John Lanier asked if we would return to the ARC, which has not yet been determined.

• Police - Jessica Burton with Sargeant Brown

  • Ms. Burton provided crime stats for the East Precinct.

  • BPD recommends neighbors secure their lawn equipment as the summer months see an increase in lawn equipment theft.

  • Ann Wright requested an increased police presence on Crestwood Boulevard during the late afternoon hours to monitor speeding.

• Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

  • BPL is starting its Summer reading and learning programs.

    • There will be a June 5th kick off at the downtown library location.

    • Online summer learning programs are available on BPL website.

  • The public is not able to use meeting rooms but this will hopefully change in the near future.

  • Summer library hours are remaining the same and are available on BPL website.

• Public Works - Arthur Wilder

  • To report public works issues to Mr. Wilder call 205-254-2061.

  • Public Works will be cleaning out the trash cans on the Clairmont Walking Trail.

  • President MacNeil reported a downed stop sign at the corner of Clairmont and 12th Ave.

• CRR - Harold Houston

  • Neighborhood allocations currently stand at these amounts:

    • Non-capital: $17,690.24

    • Capital: $11,536.81

    • Total: $29,227.05

• CAB - Liz Murray

  • Neighborhood officer elections

    • June 15th swearing in for neighborhood officers that might be held virtually.

    • June 19th training for new officers at City Hall. More information to be provided.

  • World Games volunteers

    • The City needs 2500 volunteers for 4 hours minimum for the upcoming World Games. Interested individuals can register online at https://twg2022.com/volunteer/.

IV. City Representatives

• City Council Representatives

  • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

    • Addressed complaints about speeding on Crestwood Boulevard. 

    • Lawrence Myers asked Councilor Williams about cleaning out storm drains at 54th and 11th.

    • Vice President Murray asked if Councilor Williams knew the reason why the developer pulled the zoning request for the property located at 7040 Crestwood Boulevard but Councilor Williams was not sure.

      • Councilor Williams voiced his support for a more beneficial usage for that property, like a restaurant or specialized retail.

      • Councilor Williams recommended neighborhood leadership reach out to the property owner to discuss hopes for the property.

      • Councilor Williams said he would loop CSNA leadership in to zoning to discuss options of providing usage conditions.

  • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

    • Budget & Finance moved CSNA funding from non-capital account to capital account to help fund Clairmont Walking Trail lighting project.

    • Rental and utility assistance is available to Birmingham citizens in need.

      • Birmingham renters who’ve fallen behind in their rent and/or utility bills because of COVID-19 will soon be able to apply for relief, thanks to the City of Birmingham’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

• School Board

  • Terri Michal, District 2

    • Graduation is taking place the following week and will be live streamed.

    • Federal funding of 53 million dollars in ESSER funding for learning support will be used for supporting students through learning loss due to the pandemic.

    • Rep. Michal plans on running again in the next election cycle.

V. Announcements

• Upcoming Bulk Trash & Brush Pickup - June 10th

• Curbside Recycling Pickup - June 2nd

• Next Meeting - June 28th

Meeting Agenda for May 2021

Crestwood South Neighborhood Association - info@crestwoodsouth.com

1. Read Meeting Minutes - April 2021

2. New Business

   • Approve meeting minutes for April 2021

3. Reports

   • Officer Report

   • Fire

   • Police

   • Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

   • Public Works - Arthur Wilder

   • CRR - Harold Houston

   • CAB - Elizabeth Murray

4. State & City Representatives

   • City Council Representatives

     • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

     • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

   • School Board

     • Terri Michal, District 2

     • Mary Boehm, District 3

5. Announcements

   • Upcoming Bulk Trash & Brush Pickup - June 10th

   • Curbside Recycling Pickup - June 2nd

   • Next Meeting - June 28th

Meeting Minutes for April 2021

I. Meeting Minutes - March 2021

• March 2021 meeting minutes were read to meeting attendees.

II. New Business

• Approve meeting minutes for February 2021

  • Motion to approve minutes was made by John Lanier and seconded by Camille Worthington.

    • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

• Clairmont Walking Trail lighting project

  • Alabama State Senator Rodger Smitherman is donating $20,000 towards this project.

    • This donation takes the financial pressure off of the neighborhood so this project can be completed.

  • Motion to move $11,000 from CSNA non-capital funding account to the capital funding account was made by Vincent Solfronk and seconded by Camille Worthington.

    • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

  • Motion to spend $20,000 from CSNA capital funding account on the Clairmont Walking Trail lighting project which will be reimbursed by the end of the year from Senator Smitherman's donation made by Vincent Solfronk and seconded by Elizabeth Murray.

    • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

III. Candidates

• Neonta Williams - School Board District 2 Candidate

  • Ms. Williams was allowed 3 minutes to introduce herself to the neighborhood and answer any questions.

  • Voters can visit Neonta4District2.com for more information about her candidacy and her vision for Birmingham City Schools.

IV. Reports

• Officer Reports

  • Neighborhood Officer election results

    • Unofficial tally for the 2020/2021 neighborhood officer election results have been provided.

    • The following candidates have been elected to represent our neighborhood:

      • President: Camille Worthington

      • Vice-President: Elizabeth Murray

      • Secretary: Kayla MacNeil

• Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

  • The library is preparing for Summer Reading beginning in June.

  • The downtown location continues to be open Monday through Saturday

  • The library appreciates the community’s support as it copes with a reduced budget

• CRR - Harold Houston

  • Current neighborhood allocations:

    • Capital projects: $11,536.81

    • Non-capital projects: $17,690.24

  • April 29th will be the next large trash and brush pickup date

  • Five neighborhoods are contesting their officer elections, causing runoff elections to be scheduled and delaying certification of the elections.

V. City Representatives

• City Council Representatives

  • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

    • Councilor Williams has been working to facilitate the walking trail lighting project.

    • Amy Ware asked Councilor Williams about the weekly recycling pickup pilot project and whether or not that will become the recycling regime for other neighborhoods. Councilor Williams noted that the project is still underway, that its expansion to other neighborhoods is at the discretion of the Mayor’s office but that it doesn’t appear as though it will be expanded in the near future.

  • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

    • No updates.

• School Board

  • Terri Michal, District 2

    • Enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year is underway

    • The Board will be expanding their clinic project

    • John Lanier asked if the School Board knew the cause of a large drop in school enrollment over the previous school year that the State Superintendent. Board Member Michal noted that the pandemic caused many parents to move to home schooling or to simply withdraw their children from schooling entirely.

VI. Announcements

• Upcoming Bulk Trash & Brush Pickup - May 20th

• Curbside Recycling Pickup - May 5th

• Next Meeting - May 24th

Meeting Agenda for April 2021

Crestwood South Neighborhood Association - info@crestwoodsouth.com

1. Meeting Minutes - March 2021

2. New Business

   • Approve meeting minutes for March 2021

   • Clairmont Walking Trail lighting project

3. Candidates

   • Neonta Williams - School Board District 2 Candidate

4. Reports

   • Officer Report

     • Neighborhood Officer election results

   • Fire

   • Police

   • Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

   • Public Works - Arthur Wilder

   • CRR - Harold Houston

   • CAB - Elizabeth Murray

5. State & City Representatives

   • City Council Representatives

     • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

     • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

   • School Board

     • Terri Michal, District 2

     • Mary Boehm, District 3

6. Announcements

   • Upcoming Bulk Trash & Brush Pickup - May 20th

   • Curbside Recycling Pickup - May 5th

   • Next Meeting - May 24th

Meeting Agenda for March 2021

Crestwood South Neighborhood Association - info@crestwoodsouth.com

1. Meeting Minutes - February 2021

2. New Business

   • Approve meeting minutes for February 2021

3. Candidates

   • Chris Woods - Candidate for Mayor of Birmingham

4. Reports

   • Officer Report

     • Former Comer School property

     • Lighting for Clairmont Walking Trail

   • Fire

   • Police

   • Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

   • Public Works - Arthur Wilder

   • CRR - Harold Houston

5. State & City Representatives

   • Alabama House of Representatives

     • Neil Rafferty, Representative District 54

   • City Council Representatives

     • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

     • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

   • School Board

     • Terri Michal, District 2

     • Mary Boehm, District 3

6. Announcements

   • Neighborhood Association Elections - March 30, 2021 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

     • Request absentee ballot by contacting Melony Martin at (205) 254-2535 or emailing Melony.Martin@birminghamal.gov

     • Voting Locations

       • Hooper City Recreation 3901-4th Street W Birmingham, AL

       • Memorial Park 524 6th Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35205

       • Hawkins Recreation Center 8920 Roebuck Blvd. Birmingham, AL 35206

       • Legion Field 400 Graymont Avenue West Birmingham, AL 35204

   • Upcoming Bulk Trash & Brush Pickup - April 8th, April 22nd

   • Curbside Recycling Pickup - April 7th

   • Next Meeting - April 26th

Meeting Minutes for March 2021

1. Meeting Minutes - February 2021

   • February 2021 meeting minutes were read to meeting attendees.

2. New Business

   • Approve meeting minutes for February 2021

     • Motion to approve minutes was made by Patrica Todd and seconded by Camille Worthington.

     • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

3. Candidates

   • Chris Woods - Candidate for Mayor of Birmingham

     • Mr. Woods was allowed 3 minutes to introduce himself to the neighborhood and answer any questions.

     • Voters can visit ChrisWoodsforMayor.com for more information about his candidacy and his vision for the city.

4. Reports

   • CSNA Officer Reports

     • Former Comer School Property

       • Property is currently owned by Altamont School

       • Beginning demolition of buildings 1 and 2

         • Gym building is remaining until they figure out what to do with the entire property

       • Nothing is being done on the property other than razing the buildings and rerouting some electrical, may be some additional fencing put up around the perimeter similar to what is already there.

         • No plans to build at this time, demolition is in response to vacant building issues

     • Potential Neighborhood Project - Lighting for Clairmont Walking Trail

       • The Clairmont Walking Trail Committee submitted a list of desired improvements to Councilor Hunter Williams, including improving the current lighting along the trail.

         • An engineering study was conducted on behalf of this request to determine how more lighting can be added to the trail.

         • Alabama Power provided an estimate of $120,000 for the project.

           • The proposal would require the neighborhood to provide $20,000 to move the project forward.

         • Style of lighting would be a continuation of what is already in place along the trail.

       • Counselor Williams presented an option to partially fund the project from CSNA funds and Crestwood South Inc. funds.

         • Current neighborhood account balance at $27,227.05

           • Non-Capital: $17,690.24

           • Capital: $9,536.81

       • In order to provide proper notice and receive feedback from Crestwood South residents, the discussion was tabled to be addressed at the April 26th neighborhood meeting with intentions to conduct a vote on this matter at that meeting.

       • Clairmont Walking Trail Committee meeting will take place April 5th at 6 PM.

         • All are welcome to attend. Contact wmeneese@bellsouth.net for more information.

   • Fire

     • Not present.

   • Police

     • Report provided via email.

     • Personal Hygiene Drive

       • BPD is holding a personal hygiene drive in honor of Women’s History Month.

         • Donations can be dropped off March 1st through March 29th at the BPD East Precinct, 600 Red Lane Road, Birmingham, AL 35215.

   • Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

     • Online programs available including programs honoring Women’s History Month.

     • Summer reading programs are starting.

       • Drive through kick off event happening June 5th at Downtown location.

     • BPL Board is voting to expand hours of Downtown location.

   • Public Works - Arthur Wilder

     • Attended but could not participate due to technical difficulties.

   • CRR - Harold Houston

     • Not present.

5. State & City Representatives

   • Alabama House of Representatives

     • Neil Rafferty, Representative District 54

       • Offered support of Clairmont Walking Trail lighting project.

       • Continuing to fight for Medicaid expansion, especially in consideration of the COVID 19 pandemic.

       • Terri Michal asked about recent legislation related to charter school funding.

         • Rep. Rafferty said he would review the related legislation.

       • John Lanier asked about Cemetery Commision bill for Birmingham HB194

         • Rep. Rafferty reported that the bill has made its way through the House and is awaiting hearing in the Senate.

       • John Lanier also asked about HB7

         • Rep. Rafferty said this bill was a priority for him but needed to check on the status of the bill.

       • Constituents can contact Rep. Rafferty at reprafferty@gmail.com or (205) 215-8270.

   • City Council Representatives

     • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

       • Speed bumps on Cresthill Road

         • City requires 75% approval from Cresthill Road residents in order to install traffic calming speed bumps.

           • Voting has not yet been completed at the time of this meeting but projected results indicate the majority of residents are not in favor.

       • Traffic calming study for 56th Street / Crestwood Blvd

         • Scheduled for engineering analysis in the fourth quarter of this year.

     • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

       • Reminded that the Council meeting is March 23rd.

         • Currently only handling critical City business.

       • Noted that she is running for her seat again.

       • District 3 town hall meeting will take place virtually on March 23rd at 6:00 PM.

   • School Board

     • Terri Michal, District 2

       • Regular work session March 23rd to address school calendar.

         • Proposed calendar to start school in August.

     • Mary Boehm, District 3

       • Not present.

6. Announcements

   • Neighborhood Association Elections - March 30, 2021 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

     • The following nominees are running for positions for the Crestwood South Neighborhood Association

       • President: Camille Worthington

       • Vice-President: Elizabeth Murray

       • Secretary: Kayla MacNeil

     • Voting Locations

       • Hooper City Recreation 3901-4th Street W Birmingham, AL

       • Memorial Park 524 6th Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35205

       • Hawkins Recreation Center 8920 Roebuck Blvd. Birmingham, AL 35206

       • Legion Field 400 Graymont Avenue West Birmingham, AL 35204

   • Upcoming Bulk Trash & Brush Pickup - April 8th, April 22nd

   • Curbside Recycling Pickup - April 7th

   • Next Meeting - April 26th

Meeting Minutes for February 2021

I. Meeting Minutes - January 2021

• January 2021 meeting minutes were read to meeting attendees.

II. New Business

• Approve meeting minutes for January 2021

  • Motion to approve minutes was made by Camille Worthington and seconded by Amy Ware.

  • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

III. Reports

• Fire - Lt. Andy Ward

  • Notified to lower the flags at half staff because of 500 thousand deaths due to COVID.

    • Encouraged neighbors to receive their vaccine if they are able to do so.

  • Free smoke detector installations are still available.

    • Call 205-595-5801 to schedule an appointment for installation.

  • Hydrant testing will be coming up soon.

    • Testing will primarily take place in Mountain Ridge and Ledges of Altamont area of Crestwood South.

    • Should not disrupt neighbors water flow.

  • Firefighter training is coming in March.

  • Spring Cleaning at Station 10

    • Planting, replacing mulch to improve the outdoor area of the station.

• Police - Jessica Burton

  • No representative was present.

  • Annie Wright requested that police speed monitoring presence increased during the hours between 5 and 6 o’clock on Crestwood Blvd.

  • Other neighbors raised concerns about the intersection of 56th Street South and Crestwood Blvd.

    • India Bailey noted that the Department of Transportation would be the City department to contact about traffic calming issues.

      • Neighborhood officers will have a follow up to discuss this issue.

• Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

  • Springville Road library is temporarily closed.

  • All other libraries are open partially through the week and still doing curbside pickup/dropoff.

    • Hours are available on BPL website.

  • BPL website has several virtual programs available.

• Public Works - Arthur Wilder

  • Attended but could not participate due to technical difficulties.

• CRR - Harold Houston

  • Not present.

• CAB - Liz Murray

  • Department of Health officials encouraged Birmingham residents to get COVID vaccine if it is available.

  • Alice Williams discussed Neighborhood Elections.

    • Elections are tentatively scheduled for March 30th.

    • In person voting will be available at selected sites and the City is encouraging absentee voting.

    • Swearing in is tentatively scheduled for May 5th.

    • No other details available at this time.

  • NUSA conference will be held virtually this year.

    • Each neighborhood is allowed to send representatives to the conference.

IV. City Representatives

• City Council Representatives

  • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

    • Acknowledged issues brought up about Crestwood Blvd.

      • Encouraged residents to reach out to Birmingham DOT and ALDOT.

    • Conducted a study with Councilor O’Quinn on finding ways to make Crestwood Blvd more walkable in ways that ALDOT will allow the City to pursue.

    • Conducted a study with Alabama Power about adding additional lighting to Clairmont Walking Trail.

      • The total cost would be approximately $120,000.

    • Vaccines at the Eastwood Walmart will be available in March.

      • Residents can schedule an appointment on Walmart.com.

  • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

    • Computer equipment has been purchased for the real time crime department of the BPD.

    • $6.2 million in federal funding has been allocated for rental assistance program.

      • More information on how to apply for the program will soon be available and shared with neighborhood officers.

    • District 3 town hall meeting will take place virtually on March 23rd at 6:00 PM.

• School Board

  • Terri Michal, District 2

    • Not present.

  • Mary Boehm, District 3

    • Not present.

V. Announcements

• Upcoming Bulk Trash & Brush Pickup - March 17th

• Curbside Recycling Pickup - March 3rd

• Next Meeting - March 22nd

Meeting Agenda for February 2021

Crestwood South Neighborhood Association - info@crestwoodsouth.com

1. Meeting Minutes - January 2021

2. New Business

   • Approve meeting minutes for January 2021

3. Reports

   • Fire

   • Police

   • Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

   • Public Works - Arthur Wilder

   • CRR - Harold Houston

   • CAB - Liz Murrary

4. City Representatives

   • City Council Representatives

     • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

     • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

   • School Board

     • Terri Michal, District 2

     • Mary Boehm, District 3

5. Announcements

   • Upcoming Bulk Trash & Brush Pickup - March 17th

   • Curbside Recycling Pickup - March 3rd

   • Next Meeting - March 22nd

Meeting Minutes for January 2021

I Meeting Minutes - November 2020

• November 2020 meeting minutes were read to meeting attendees.

  • Renee Tucker: Add discussed neighborhood was interested in donating and when Teri Michal requested funding later

II New Business

• Approve November 2020 minutes

  • Motion to approve minutes with correction was made by John Lanier and seconded by Camille Worthington.

  • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

III Reports

• Police - Jessica Burton, Lt. Nicosia

  • Reported various crimes within Crestwood Community

    • Slight increase in vehicle break-ins, reminder to lock vehicles and store away valuables

    • Recommended watching mailboxes carefully

      • If any theft report with USPS and BPD

  • Amy Ware

    • Asked about kidnapping that happened in Crestwood South

    • Lt. Nicosia could not confirm details but will report back

  • John Lanier

    • Complimented BPD with increased traffic and speed presence on Crestwood Blvd

• Fire - Capt. J. Kolodziej

  • Smoke detector installations, 205-595-5801

    • Will schedule appt to install smoke detectors

  • Amy Ware

    • Asked about the amount of detectors they can install for a single household. Capt said it depends on how many they have available at that time.

• Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

  • All BPL are open partially through the week and still doing curbside pickup/dropoff.

    • Hours are available on BPL website.

  • Almost all full time staff and most part time staff are back.

• CRR - Harold Houston

  • Neighborhood Elections

    • Postponed until further notice and no additional updates at this time

    • Liz Murray

      • Spoke with Alice

        • Aiming for March date

  • Provided trash & brush pickup schedule for February

  • Dog waste station

    • Bags installed

    • Liz Murray

      • Dog waste stations are already empty in some stations on the trail.

        • Harold reported this and the bags will be installed.

        • 919-2540 - Charles Brundige

  • Neighborhood Allocations

    • Non-capital projects: $17,690.24

    • Capital projects: $9,536.81

    • Total: $27,227.05

• Public Works - Arthur Wilder - 205-254-2061, arthur.wilder2@birminghamal.gov

  • 5 properties written up that will be mowed by Public Works

IV City Representatives

• City Council Representatives

  • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2 represented by India Bailey

    • Sent in request about more lighting in Crestwood Park

      • Still coordinating a time to meet with P&R and AP on cost and logistics

    • Sent requests about walking trail to be cleaned up regularly

    • Liz Murray asked about an update on Trinity Property development, but no updates at this time.

  • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

    • City Council is holding virtual meetings

    • Currently only things that can be considered at meetings are pandemic related expenditures and routine necessary city expenditures.

• School Board

  • Terri Michal, District 2

    • Little Library

      • All six are funded

      • Neighborhood can donate funds or books to LL

    • Staying virtual until end February. Will reevaluate and see if in person teaching can resume or will remain virtual.

    • Superintendent looking into starting school earlier in July to prevent summer slide

  • Mary Boehm, District 3

    • 1/26 D7 an election for empty board seat 

    • 1/26 board meeting work session to vote on proposed charter school

      • Housed at current location of southern museum of flight

    • Early College program featured on local news.

    • Ramsay basketball game basketball rim fell down

      • Inspecting facilities to make sure this doesn’t happen again

V Announcements

• Upcoming Bulk Trash & Brush Pickup - Feb. 3rd, Feb. 24th

• Curbside Recycling Pickup - Feb. 3rd

• Next Meeting - Feb. 22nd

Meeting Minutes for November 2020

November 23, 2020

President: Kayla MacNeil

Vice President: Elizabeth Murray

Secretary: Steven MacNeil

Meeting Minutes - October 2020

• Minutes posted on crestwoodsouth.com

• Motion to approve by John Lanier, seconded by Vincent Solfronk

  • Approved by unanimous consent

Reports

Officer Reports

• Dog waste station bags on Council agenda for November 17th meeting

• Current CSNA account balances:

  • $17690.24 for non-capital projects

  • $10,091.09 for capital projects

  • For a total of $27,781.33

Birmingham Police Department, Jessica Burton

• Crime rates down in the East Precinct

• Provided information for resources for domestic violence victims, the Safe Passage program, and the annual children's toy, coat, and shoe drive

• Police Department has suspects in the recent series of car break-ins at Crestwood Park

Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

• This and next week, the library will be providing curbside service only

Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

• Downed tree on the Crestwood trail has been removed

• Ann Wright asked about getting additional lighting at Crestwood Park

• Elizabeth Murray asked about trash on the trail not being emptied

• Councilor Williams will be giving $2500 of his discretionary budget to the Neighborhood Association

• Answering questions about returning furloughed city employees to work, Councilor Williams noted that there are statutory limitation preventing the city from returning certain employees to work.

Terri Michal, School Board, District 2

• The schools have continued to implement mixed in-person/remote learning

• A segmented approach have been taken to mitigate potential spread by rotating students through the school on specific days in blocs

• Michal is seeking funding for headsets for students learning remotely

• One Little Free Library has been funded and Michal will be looking for additional funding to fund the other five proposed Little Free Libraries

  • Neighborhood members indicated interest in helping funding for Little Libraries

• 20-day attendance count is down by approximately 1000 students, which could negatively affect state funding, but Board Member Boehm noted that the city may appeal to the state to hold the attendance numbers at last years levels due to the extenuating circumstances of the pandemic

Mary Boehm, School Board, District 3

• Congratulated Board member Michal on her Little Free Library initiative

• Woodlawn Darryl Brown was Alabama District 5 principal of the year

Announcements

• No meeting in December due to holidays

• Curbside Recycling Pick Up - December 2nd

• Bulk Trash & Brush Pickup - December 16th

Meeting Agenda for January 2021

Crestwood South Neighborhood Association - info@crestwoodsouth.com

1. Meeting Minutes - November 2020

2. New Business

   • Approve meeting minutes for November 2020

3. Reports

   • Fire/Police

   • Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

   • CRR - Harold Houston

4. City Representatives

   • City Council Representatives

     • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

     • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

   • School Board

     • Terri Michal, District 2

     • Mary Boehm, District 3

5. Announcements

   • Upcoming Bulk Trash & Brush Pickup - Feb. 3rd, Feb. 24th

   • Curbside Recycling Pickup - Feb. 3rd

   • Next Meeting - Feb. 22nd

Meeting Minutes for October 2020

October 26, 2020

President: Kayla MacNeil

Vice President: Elizabeth Murray

Secretary: Steven MacNeil

Meeting Minutes - September 2020 Meeting

• Minutes posted on crestwoodsouth.com

• Motion to approve by Camille Worthington, seconded by Vincent Solfronk

• Approved by unanimous consent

Reports

Officer Reports

• Neighborhood Officer Elections - January 12, 2021

• Variance Request - 800 Montclair Rd. (Trinity Property)

Jessica Burton, Birmingham Police

• The Department has begun accepting applications for the "Safe Passage" program, providing safe routes for children walking to and from school.

  • For more information call 205-254-6900

Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

• Main library remains the only location open: Monday through Friday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

• Possibility that city may sell parking decks to private seller to raise money

Citizens' Advisory Board - Elizabeth Murray

• Mayor's office gave a presentation about transformation plan of Smithfield neighborhood, attempting to obtain a choice neighborhood grant through HUD

• Jane Hiles asked the presentation provided information about pathways for residents displaced by the plan to return to the area after the redevelopment, which it didn't according to Mrs. Murray

Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2 (represented by India Bailey)

Valerie Abbott, Councilor, District 3 (represented by Dr. Darryl Lee)

• Budget & Finance committee considering Choice Neighborhood grant through HUD, Lee assured the neighborhood that residents of the Section 8 housing in the neighborhood will be given first right of refusal to move back into the neighborhood after redevelopment

• Councilor Abbott will be doing discretionary fund neighborhood allocations soon

Terri Michal, School Board, District 2

• City Schools scheduled to go to in-person teaching Nov. 9

Lashunda Scales, Jefferson County Commissioner District 1

• $9.1M for Birmingham City for COVID relief through the CARES Act

• Provided information about the impending general election, including information about in-person absentee voting

  • Scales gave assurance that all ballots would be counted despite concerns otherwise

Announcements

• Curbside Recycling Pick Up - November 4th

• Bulk Trash & Brush Pickup - November 4th

• Next Meeting - November 23rd

Meeting Agenda for November 2020

Crestwood South Neighborhood Association - info@crestwoodsouth.com

Kayla MacNeil - President | Elizabeth Murray - Vice-President | Steven MacNeil - Secretary

1. Meeting Minutes - October 2020

2. New Business

   • Approve meeting minutes for October 2020

3. Reports

   • Officer Reports

     • Dog waste station bags on Council agenda for November 17th meeting

   • Fire/Police

   • Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

   • Public Works - Arthur Wilder

4. City Representatives

   • City Council Representatives

     • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

     • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

   • School Board

     • Terri Michal, District 2

     • Mary Boehm, District 3

5. Announcements

   • No meeting in December due to holidays

   • Curbside recycling pickup on December 2nd

   • Bulk trash & brush pickup on December 16th

Meeting Agenda for October 2020

Crestwood South Neighborhood Association - info@crestwoodsouth.com

Kayla MacNeil - President | Elizabeth Murray - Vice-President | Steven MacNeil - Secretary

1. Meeting Minutes - September 2020

2. New Business

   • Approve the previous month minutes

3. Reports

   • Officer Reports

     • Neighborhood Officer Elections - January 12, 2021

     • Variance Request - 800 Montclair Rd. (Trinity Property)

   • Fire/Police

   • Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

   • Public Works - Arthur Wilder

   • CAB - Elizabeth Murray

4. City Representatives

   • City Council Representatives

     • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

     • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

   • School Board

     • Terri Michal, District 2

     • Mary Boehm, District 3

   • Jefferson County Commission

     • Lashunda Scales, Jefferson County Commissioner District 1

5. Announcements

   • Brush pickup - November 4, 2020

   • Recycling pickup - November 4, 2020

   • Next meeting - November 23, 2020

Meeting Minutes for September 2020

CSNA September 2020 meeting 

September 28, 2020 

President: Kayla MacNeil 

Vice President: Elizabeth Murray 

Secretary: Steven MacNeil 

1. Meeting Minutes - August 2020 

   • Minutes posted on crestwoodsouth.com

   • Motion to approve by Ann Wright, seconded by Camille Worthington Approved by unanimous consent 

2. Meeting Minutes - September 2020 Special Meeting

   • Minutes posted on crestwoodsouth.com

   • Motion to approve by Ann Wright, seconded by Camille Worthington Approved by unanimous consent

3. New Business

   • Refill bags for Clairmont Walking Trail dog waste stations

     • Previously voted on incorrect amount

     • $92.38/per carton of 2000 bags

     • Need to allocate $554.28 for six waste stations on Clairmont Walking Trail

     • Motion to approve by Camille Worthington, seconded by Ann Wright

       • Approved by unanimous voice vote

   • Donation for Birmingham Landmarks, Inc.

     • Motion to donate $500 from the neighborhood association's non-capital projects funds to  support Birmingham Landmarks, Inc. and its Alabama and Lyric Theaters made by Steve Todd, seconded by Ann Wright

       • Motion passes by unanimous voice vote

4. Reports

   • Officer Reports

     • Holiday Lights: President MacNeil informed that the neighborhood will not be installing  holiday lights along Crestwood Boulevard

   • Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

     • Solfronk informed the neighborhood of the closing of the Eastwood Library location due to  budget shortfalls, as well as the consolidation of several other library locations across the  city and furloughing of many Library employees

   • CRR - Harold Houston

     • Houston provided the city recycling, bulk trash and brush pickup schedules

     • The Neighborhood Association officer election date is still to be determined and ought to  be determined by the City Council in the near future

5. City Representatives

   • Valerie Abbott, Councilor, District 3

     • Councilor Abbott further clarified the state of the city's budget shortfall, attributing the crisis  to the city budget's dependence on business taxes which have taken a serious hit from the  COVID-19 pandemic

   • Terri Michal, School Board, District 2

     • 20 day attendance count beginning with the start of the school year will determine funding  for the schools for the rest of the year

     • Devices and internet hotspots have been distributed to students, properly preparing them  for remote learning

6. Announcements

   • Curbside Recycling Pick Up - October 7th

   • Bulk Trash & Brush Pickup - October 14th

   • Next Meeting - October 26th

Meeting Minutes for September 2020 Special Called Meeting

Crestwood South Neighborhood Association August 2020 Meeting

September 8, 2020

President: Kayla MacNeil
Vice President: Elizabeth Murray
Secretary: Steven MacNeil

1. June 2020 meeting minutes

   • President MacNeil read the June minutes

   • Minutes posted on crestwoodsouth.com

   • Motion to approve June minutes made by Lawrence Myers, seconded by John Lanier, approved by unanimous voice vote

2. Clairmont trail dog waste station bags

   • John Lanier makes a motion to approve allocating $100 for Clairmont trail dog waste station bags, seconded by Ann Wright, approved by unanimous voice vote

Meeting Agenda for September 2020

Crestwood South Neighborhood Association - info@crestwoodsouth.com

Kayla MacNeil - President | Elizabeth Murray - Vice-President | Steven MacNeil - Secretary

1. Meeting Minutes - August 2020

2. Meeting Minutes - September Special Called Meeting

3. New Business

   • Approve minutes for August 2020 meeting

   • Approve minutes for September special called meeting

   • Refill bags for Clairmont Walking Trail dog waste stations

4. Reports

   • Officer Reports

     • Holiday Lights

   • Fire/Police

   • Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

   • Public Works - Arthur Wilder

   • CRR - Harold Houston

5. City Representatives

   • City Council Representatives

     • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

     • Valerie A. Abbott, Council President, District 3

   • School Board

     • Terri Michal, District 2

     • Mary Boehm, District 3

6. Announcements

   • Curbside Recycling Pick Up - October 7th

   • Bulk Trash & Brush Pickup - October 14th

   • Next meeting - October 26th