Meeting Agenda for May 2022

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Crestwood South Neighborhood Association - info@crestwoodsouth.com

  1. Read & Approve Previous Meeting Minutes - March 2022

  2. Reports

    • Officer Report

      • Transitioning to in-person meetings

      • Crestwood Blvd clean up prior to World Games

    • Fire

    • Police

    • Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

    • Public Works - Arthur Wilder

    • CRR

    • CAB - Elizabeth Murray

  3. City Representatives

    • City Council Representatives

      • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

      • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

    • School Board

      • Neonta Williams, District 2

      • Mary Boehm, District 3

  4. Announcements

    • Primary Election - May 24th, polls open 7am-7pm

    • Brush pickup dates - June schedule not yet released

    • Recycling pickup dates - June 1st, June 15th

    • Next meeting - June 27th

Meeting Minutes for April 2022

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Crestwood South Neighborhood Association - info@crestwoodsouth.com

  1. Read & Approve Previous Meeting Minutes - March 2022

    • March 2022 meeting minutes were read to meeting attendees.

      • Motion to approve minutes was made by Renee Tucker and seconded by Patricia Todd.

        • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

  2. Candidates

    • Felicia Rucker-Sumerlin, Candidate for Jefferson County Sheriff

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

      • Information about Ms. Rucker-Sumerlin's campaign can be found at FeliciaforSheriff.org.

  3. Reports

    • Officer Report

      • Transitioning to in-person meetings

        • Officers are working with The Arc of Central Alabama to determine if CSNA can return to in-person meetings at their building.

        • Officers have also been offered the Crestwood Tavern as a potential meeting location if the ARC is no longer available to the neighborhood.

          • Attendees discussed the pros and cons of hosting neighborhood meetings at Crestwood Tavern.

        • Patricia Todd noted she would be interested in helping increase meeting attendance.

      • Jasmine Fells is no longer our CRR. 

        • Until we are assigned a new CRR, Community Resource Services Division Deputy Director Alice Williams will be representing our neighborhood. She can be reached at Alice.Williams@birminghamal.gov or via phone at (205) 297-8085.

      • Crestwood Blvd clean up prior to World Games

        • CAB recommended organizing a clean up closer to the dates of the World Games.

    • Fire

      • Not present.

    • Police - Jessica Burton

    • Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

      • Not present.

      • Check out BPLOnline.org for library events and program offerings.

    • Public Works - Arthur Wilder

      • Vice President Elizabeth Murrary noted that City crews had recently trimmed some trees along the Clairmont Walking trail that have not yet been disposed of.

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

    • CAB - Elizabeth Murray

      • Birmingham City Council approved the redrawing of its district boundaries in accordance to population changes from the 2020 census results.

      • All Birmingham residents qualify for flood insurance through FloodSmart.gov whether they live in a floodplain or not.

  4. Representatives

    • City Council Representatives

      • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

        • Not present.

      • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

        • Discussed district changes due to census results.

        • Noted ongoing littering issues happening around the City and efforts to address them.

    • School Board

      • Neonta Williams, District 2

        • Not present.

      • Mary Boehm, District 3

        • Provided updates on new state legislation from the recent session.

          • Teacher pay raise has been mandated.

          • Numeracy Act - goal of boosting math education through the fifth grade.

        • BSC Teacher of the Year

          • Two finalists were nominated from District 3 schools.

        • Patrica Todd asked how recently passed legislation criminalizing medical care for young transgender people who are transitioning, bathroom and locker mandates based on assigned gender identity and limits on classroom discussions on gender and sexual orientation would impact educators and students in Birmingham.

          • Representative Boehm noted that the Board has not yet addressed ramifications of these new laws.

  5. Announcements

    • Brush pickup dates - May schedule not yet released.

    • Recycling pickup dates - May 4th, May 18th

    • Next meeting - May 23rd

Meeting Agenda for April 2022

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Crestwood South Neighborhood Association - info@crestwoodsouth.com

  1. Read & Approve Previous Meeting Minutes - March 2022

  2. Presentations

    • Felicia Rucker-Sumerlin - Candidate for Jefferson County Sheriff

  3. Reports

    • Officer Report

      • Transitioning to in-person meetings

      • Jasmine Fells is no longer CRR

      • Crestwood Blvd clean up prior to World Games

    • Fire

    • Police

    • Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

    • Public Works - Arthur Wilder

    • CRR

    • CAB - Elizabeth Murray

  4. City Representatives

    • City Council Representatives

      • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

      • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

    • School Board

      • Neonta Williams, District 2

      • Mary Boehm, District 3

  5. Announcements

    • Brush pickup dates - May schedule not yet released

    • Recycling pickup dates - May 4th, May 18th

    • Next meeting - May 23rd

Meeting Agenda for March 2022

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  1. Read & Approve Previous Meeting Minutes - January 2022

  2. New Business

    • Zoning Variance Request- 5556 12th Ave S

  3. Candidates

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

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

  4. Reports

    • Officer Report

      • SMI Steel LLC dba CMC Steel Alabama permit renewal

    • Fire

    • Police

    • Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

    • Public Works - Arthur Wilder

    • CRR - Harold Houston

    • CAB - Elizabeth Murray

  5. City Representatives

    • City Council Representatives

      • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

      • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

    • School Board

      • Neonta Williams, District 2

      • Mary Boehm, District 3

  6. Announcements

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

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

    • Next meeting - April 25th

Meeting Minutes for March 2022

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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

    • CRR - Jasmine Fells

    • 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

Meeting Agenda for February 2022

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  1. Read & Approve Previous Meeting Minutes - January 2022

  2. Candidates

    • Brit Blalock - Candidate for AL House District 54

  3. Reports

    • Officer Report

    • Fire

    • Police

    • Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

    • Public Works - Arthur Wilder

    • CRR - Harold Houston

    • CAB - Elizabeth Murray

  4. State & City Representatives

    • AL House of Representatives

      • Neil Rafferty, District 54

    • City Council Representatives

      • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

      • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

    • School Board

      • Neonta Williams, District 2

      • Mary Boehm, District 3

  5. New Business

    • Crestwood Park Pickleball Courts - Montal Morton, Birmingham Park and Recreation Board

    • NUSA Conference - Little Rock, Arkansas May 4-7, 2022

      • $2,500 per delegate

      • Requests must be submitted by March 1, 2022

  6. Announcements

    • Brush pickup date(s) -

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

    • Next meeting - January 24, 2022

Meeting Minutes for February 2022

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  1. Read & Approve Previous Meeting Minutes - January 2022

    • January 2022 meeting minutes were read to meeting attendees.

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

        • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

  2. Candidates

    • Brit Blalock - Candidate for AL House District 54

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

  3. Reports

    • Officer Report

    • Fire

      • Not present.

    • Police - Jessica Burton, Sergeant Hutchison

      • 1 auto theft on Southall Rd, vehicle unlocked but vehicle was recovered.

      • March 23rd Coffee with a Cop

      • 911 vs non emergency number

        • If there is a time delay or no suspect in sight, call non emergency number 205-328-9311

        • If you are witnessing a crime in real time or fear for your safety or the safety of others, call 911.

      • Encouraged residents to securely store their firearms in their homes instead of their vehicles due to an increase in vehicle break ins across the city.

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

    • Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

      • Eastlake library is still closed, but most other locations are open.

      • Check out BPLOnline.org for library program offerings.

    • Public Works - Arthur Wilder

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

      • Samantha Chodabarapu reported a storm water issue around the 5700 block of 12th Avenue South.

      • Hana Berres reported that residents from The Union At Cooper Hill apartments were throwing garbage over the hill into neighbors’ yards in the 1600 block of Cresthill Road. 

      • Larry Myers reported a dead tree that needs removing at the intersection of 53rd St S and 12th Ave S.

    • CRR - Harold Houston

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

      • Mr. Houston is being transferred to the West neighborhoods. Crestwood South will be assigned a new CRR.

      • Current neighborhood balance is $12356.41.

    • CAB - Elizabeth Murray

      • No report.

  4. State & City Representatives

    • AL House of Representatives

      • Neil Rafferty, District 54

        • Information about Neil Rafferty’s campaign can be found at RepRafferty.com

        • To contact Representative Rafferty, call 205-215-8270 or email Reprafferty@gmail.com

        • Vice President Elizabeth Murray asked if Rep. Rafferty could assist in getting in touch with Senator Smitherman who was supposed to donate funding for the Clairmont Walking Trail lighting project.

    • City Council Representatives

      • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

        • Redistricting at the City level due to census data.

          • District 2 will lose 20% of its previous population.

          • Councilor Williams will be giving $2000 to Crestwood South’s neighborhood fund.

      • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

        • Not present.

    • School Board

      • Neonta Williams, District 2

        • Not present.

      • Mary Boehm, District 3

        • Not present.

  5. New Business

    • NUSA Conference - Little Rock, Arkansas May 4-7, 2022

      • $2,500 per delegate

      • Requests must be submitted by March 1, 2022

  6. Announcements

    • Brush pickup dates - March 9th, March 30th

    • Recycling pickup dates - March 2nd, March 16th

    • Next meeting - March 28th

Meeting Minutes for January 2022

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January, 2022 Minutes

I Read Previous Meeting Minutes - November 2021

  • November 2021 meeting minutes were read to meeting attendees.

II New Business

  • Approve November 2021 meeting minutes.

    • Motion to approve minutes was made by Paul Rich and seconded by Renee Tucker.

      • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

  • Cresthill Speed Cushions - 8 speed cushions totaling $8,550

    • Neighbors expressed concern about speeding on Cresthill Road, so a traffic study was conducted.

    • Neighborhood being asked to provide $4,275 for this project.

      • City will cover half of the cost if the neighborhood covers the other half.

  • Motion to approve expense of $4,275 for adding 8 speed cushions to Cresthill Road was made by Kayla MacNeil and seconded by Paul Rich.

    • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

  • Paul Rich - Crestwood Park Pickleball Courts

    • Previously presented Crestwood Pickleball Group’s proposal for renovating pickleball courts at Crestwood Park.

    • Determined that previously presented proposal brought up safety concerns for pickleball players.

      • Original proposal would replace four junior tennis courts with regulation sized pickleball courts and would keep the two adult tennis courts that now exist in Crestwood Park.

      • New proposal would remove one of the two adult tennis courts from Crestwood Park and replace it with two additional Pickleball courts in order to have adequate space for pickleball players.

        • Still raising money for the project, but plans to resurface the entire court and replace the nets in all the courts.

    • President Murray noted the backboard that the neighborhood purchased should be maintained in the tennis court area. 

    • Jill Prestridge asked about rules of joining the game or reserving courts.

      • Mr. Rich discussed how the pickleball league promoted tournaments and noted that anyone was welcome to play at any time.

    • Kayla MacNeil asked about pushback about losing one of the tennis courts in the park.

      • CWN was dealing with a variance at last meeting and could not meet, meeting tomorrow night

      • Mr. Rich noted that other cities in surrounding municipalities have 

      • Park Board onboard with plans

    • Motion to approve new proposal of the Crestwood Park Pickleball Cout renovation was made by Jill Prestridge and seconded by Charles Worthington.

      • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

III Reports

  • Officer Reports

  • Fire

    • Not present.

  • Police - Jessica Burton

    • Crime map 

      • 1 auto theft

      • No other crime reports for the end of last year.

    • Crimes can be reported anonymously to Ms. Burton.

    • Captain Quigley-Vining 205-279-8939 julie.quiqley-vining@birminghamal.gov 

      • Have seen an uptick in older model auto thefts to be stripped down for parts.

      • If any suspicious activity is noted, please contact the non-emergency number.

  • Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

    • Thanked the neighborhood for continued support of the library.

    • Closed libraries - Springville, Eastlake and Powderly due to building issues.

    • Check out BPLOnline.org for programs.

    • Bards and Brews Slam Feb 4th 6:30-9:00

  • Public Works - Arthur Wilder

  • CRR - Harold Houston

    • Balance $12,756.41.

    • Deadline for NUSA applications is March 1st

    • CAB meeting in February

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

  • CAB - Elizabeth Murray

    • No report.

IV City Representatives

  • City Council Representatives

    • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

      • India Bailey was at the meeting on Councilor Williams’ behalf.

      • New VA clinic doing ribbon cutting

        • Opening for community tour

      • Vice President Murray noted three issues adjacent to the Clairmont Walking trail.

        • A recent trail clean up from the city resulted in leaves being blown in the street and have not been cleaned up.

        • In the 4800 block of Clairmont, a tree was hit by a vehicle and needs to be removed.

        • Spectrum removed a section of the trail to do work and have not come back to repair.

    • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

      • Dr. Darryl Lee was at the meeting on Councilor Abbott’s behalf.

      • City approved USFL

        • Grand announcement at protective stadium

        • Anticipating sending the league for 1-2 years.

      • COVID tests available through US government

        • 4 kits per household

      • Please call 311 to report all complaints for tracking purposes.

        • Easier to see completion status of a request if added through the 311 system.

      • Law requires that redistricting after census

        • District lines will be redrawn.

      • Richard Arrington bridge is temporarily closed due to renovations.

  • School Board

    • Neonta Williams, District 2

      • Not present.

    • Mary Boehm, District 3

      • Not present.

V Announcements

  • Brush pickup dates - TBD

  • Recycling pickup dates - February 2nd, February 16th

  • Street Sweeper - February 9th

  • Next meeting - February 28th

Meeting Agenda for January 2022

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Crestwood South Neighborhood Association - info@crestwoodsouth.com

  1. Read Meeting Minutes - November 2021

  2. New Business

    • Approve November 2021 meeting minutes

    • Cresthill Road Traffic Calming Project

    • Paul Rich - Crestwood Park Pickleball Courts

  3. Reports

    • Officer Report

      • 2022 Neighborhood Officer Election Information Session

    • Fire

    • Police

    • Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

    • Public Works - Arthur Wilder

    • CRR - Harold Houston

    • CAB - Elizabeth Murray

  4. State & City Representatives

    • AL House of Representatives- Neil Rafferty, District 54

    • City Council Representatives

      • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

      • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

    • School Board

      • Neonta Williams, District 2

      • Mary Boehm, District 3

  5. Announcements

    • Brush pickup dates - TBD

    • Recycling pickup dates - February 2nd, February 16th

    • Street Sweeper - February 9th

    • Next meeting - February 28th

Meeting Minutes for November 2021

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November 22, 2021 Minutes

I Read Previous Meeting Minutes - October 2021

  • October 2021 meeting minutes were read to meeting attendees.

II New Business

  • Approve October 2021 meeting minutes

    • Motion to approve minutes was made by Houston Brown and seconded by Dr. William Meneese.

      • Motion was approved by unanimous consent

  • Paul Rich - Crestwood park

    • Presented Crestwood Pickleball Group’s proposal for renovating pickleball courts at Crestwood Park

    • The proposal is to modify the 4 junior tennis courts into pickle ball courts, oriented north to south.  Junior courts currently face east to west.

    • Motion to support the Crestwood Pickleball Group’s proposal for renovating the junior tennis courts into 4 pickleball courts oriented north to south at Crestwood Park made by Elizabeth Murray and seconded by Houston Brown.

      • Motion was approved by unanimous consent

  • Application for Alcohol Business License - Purple Event Center

    • Ms. Enge has applied for an alcohol business license for her business, Purple Event Center

    • Two types of licenses requested:

      • Division I Dance Permit (customers)- to all customers to dance during events

      • Special Retail License (over 30 days)- to allow alcohol to be served when the event center is rented out for an event

    • Motion to approve the Purple Event Center License Application was made by Dr. William Meneese and seconded by Houston Brown.

      • Motion was approved by unanimous consent

III Reports

  • Officer Reports

    • Clairmont Avenue Walking Trail- retaining wall partially collapsed (4900 block)

      • Discussion about damage to the retaining walk on the 4900 block of the Clairmont Walking Trail. India Bailey and Valerie Abbott have both forwarded photos of damage to the city.

      • Dr. William Meneese requested to formally thank Councilor Williams and office for the Clairmont Walking Trail lighting project being completed. Elizabeth Murray volunteered to write a formal thank you letter from the neighborhood.

  • Fire

    • Not present

  • Police - Jessica Burton

    • Toy and Coat Drive November 12th through December 10th- Donations may be made to any precinct, jail, or police headquarters. Anyone in need can call 205-933-4175 to register.

    • Reminder to monitor deliveries and lock cars

    • Dr. William Meneese asked about enforcement of the refuse dumping ordinance on Clairmont Walking Trail property. Officer Burton and Arthur Wilder (Public Works) will follow up on refuse being dumped on the 52nd block of Clairmont. Councilor Abbott clarified that photographs will stand in for witnessing refuse dumping. So, if neighbors are able to photograph those in the act of illegal dumping, thy can forward those to the neighborhood representatives and police.

  • Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

    • Not present

  • Public Works - Arthur Wilder

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

    • Request to have 3 dead trees marked with red flags on Clairmont Walking Trail removed. Inspector Wilder will follow-up with forestry to have those removed.

  • CRR - Harold Houston

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

    • CSNA current neighborhood balance: $12,756.41.

    • Request for 1 table for MLK Unity Breakfast is in process with accounting and law department

    • Swearing in ceremony for Mayor Woodfin taking place in Linn Park at 12pm (pre-ceremony beginning at 11am) on November 23rd

    • Urban forestry contact number for requesting removal of dead trees from the Clairmont Walking Trail: 204-254-2631

  • CAB - Elizabeth Murray

    • Metrochangers for repairs and building ramps on houses, decks, roofs, etc… Elizabeth Murray can share application form with neighbors upon request

    • NUSA conference will be in Little Rock, AR- more details to come

    • CAB and county have received substantial amount of money from The American Recovery Act

    • 2022 World Games- City looking for volunteers for the 2022 World Games and is now taking applications for food vendors

IV City Representatives

  • City Council Representatives

    • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2- India Bailey present to provide updates

      • Council voted to revoke business license and shut down the USA EconoLodge on November 16th

      • Councilor’s office delivered turkeys and meals over the past week

      • Completion of Clairmont Walking Trail lighting project

      • Discussion about lights on Clairmont Walking Trail being too bright. India will ask Alabama Power if there is anything that can be done to manage brightness.

    • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

      • US Secretary of Labor, Martin Walsh, held a rally at Kelly Ingram Park November 22nd to express success at raising the minimum wage of contract employees to $15

      • Week of November 15th, Mayor Woodfin and City Council members had a retreat at Jones Valley Teaching Farm to discuss city issues and city strategy

      • 311 system being updated to a more nationally used system which is planned to be deployed by Quarter 1 2022

      • Council members received a copy of the proposals for spending the American Recovery Act funding and have having continued discussions on the allocation of this funding. There will also be a second tranche of funding.

      • Discussion about tunnel going under Crestwood Boulevard and which district the tunnel is in, concerns about refuse surrounding that area and utility lines that are near or on the ground in that are. Some work already performed in October/November 2021 on the trees causing the bulk of the issues

  • School Board

    • Neonta Williams, District 2

      • Not present

    • Mary Boehm, District 3

      • Not present

V Announcements

  • Brush pickup dates - November 30th, December 21st

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

  • Next meeting - January 24, 2022

Meeting Agenda for November 2021

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  1. Read Meeting Minutes - October 2021

  2. New Business

    • Paul Rich - Crestwood Park Pickleball Courts

    • Application for Alcohol Business License - Purple Event Center

  3. Reports

    • Officer Report

      • Clairmont Walking Trail - Retaining wall partially collapsed (4900 Clairmont Avenue Block)

    • 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

      • Neonta Williams, District 2

      • Mary Boehm, District 3

  5. Announcements

    • Brush pickup dates- November 30th, December 21st

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

    • Next meeting- January 24, 2022

Meeting Agenda for October 2021

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  1. Read Meeting Minutes - September 2021

  2. New Business

    • Approve meeting minutes for September 2021

    • Variance Request - Purple Event Center

    • MLK Unity Breakfast Table

  3. Reports

    • Officer Report

      • Auction - 1223 Sumar Road (18 acres) on November 10, 2021

    • 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

    • Brush pickup dates - November 4th, November 30th

    • Recycling pickup dates - November 3rd, November 17th

    • Next meeting - November 22nd

Meeting Minutes for October 2021

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October 25th, 2021 Minutes

I. Read Meeting Minutes - September 2021

  • September 2021 meeting minutes were read to meeting attendees.

II. New Business

  • Approve meeting minutes for September 2021

    • Motion to approve minutes was made by Vincent Solfronk and seconded by Elizabeth Murrary.

      • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

  • MLK Unity Breakfast Table

    • Motion to approve expense of $400 for a table at the 36th Annual MLK Unity Breakfast was made by Vincent Solfronk and seconded by Betty Brown.

      • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

III. Presentations

  • DeAngel Enge - Purple Event Center

    • Ms. Enge is interested in opening an event venue for weddings, corporate gatherings and birthday parties in the Crestwood Festival Center. She is an event planner who wants to try opening her own business.

    • Hana Berres, Cresthill Road Resident

      • Ms. Berres noted her property abuts to the Crestwood Festival Center and expressed many objections to Ms. Enge’s proposed business. Ms. Berres was concerned about the possible noise problems since deliveries would be made to the back door, the noise of garbage trucks in the early hours of the morning, the risk of drunk driving due to them serving alcohol, and lighting which will adversely affect her backyard garden and wildlife.

        • Ms. Enge noted that her business would be occupying a space that had previously housed a different event center. She further explained that she is not requesting any variances and intends to do business within the guidelines of the City of Birmingham including closing by midnight on weekend nights.

    • Tracy Giliom, Crestwood South Resident

      • Ms. Giliom stated that she was originally concerned but after speaking with Birmingham City officials about the issue, she was no longer alarmed and expressed support of Ms. Enge’s request.

    • Counselor Abbott expressed her confusion as to what the neighborhood needed to vote on since no variances were being requested by Ms. Enge.

      • After a discussion on proper parliamentary procedure, a motion was made by Houston Brown to adjourn the meeting until October 26th to consider the issue of the Enge application. The motion was seconded by Tracy Giliom and it was passed unanimously. 

      • President Worthington assured that everyone would be given notice of the resumed meeting once she has gotten clarity as to what the neighborhood is being asked to approve.

IV. Reports

  • Officer Reports

    • A parcel of land next to The Arc of Central Alabama property behind 58th Street will be auctioned off in early November.

      • Property is zoned as R2 which only allows single family homes.

        • Any change in zoning would have to be voted on by the neighborhood.

      • Vice President Murray spoke of past proposed developments in the neighborhood and assured everyone that CSNA officers will keep an eye on the issue. 

  • Police - Jessica Burton, Officer Hutchison

    • The Real Time Crime Center is open and will help solve crimes more quickly.

    • Trunk or Treat event has been canceled.

  • Fire

    • Not present.

  • Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

    • Bards & Brews event is taking place on November 5th at 6:30 at the Central Library in downtown Birmingham.

    • Many Halloween events are happening at the library. Check www.bplonline.org for details.

  • Public Works - Arthur Wilder

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

    • Vice President Murray asked if visible fencing for dogs is legal. He wasn’t sure but said he would look into it.

    • Another neighbor asked about removing a pile of limbs and debris in the parking lot of Crestwood Park and asked about some leaning utility poles on the South side of Crestwood Boulevard between 50th and 52nd Streets. President Worthington thought this had already been inspected and the trees were deemed safe by the city.

  • CRR - Harold Houston

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

  • CSNA current neighborhood balance: $12,756.41.

  • The cases of doggie bags the neighborhood ordered for the Clairmont Walking Trail have been delivered.

  • All new neighborhood business needs to be voted on by November 1st.

  • CAB - Liz Murray

    • No report.

V. City Representatives

  • City Council Representatives

  • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

    • No reports.

  • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

    • No reports.

  • School Board

    • Neonta Williams, District 2

      • Ms. Williams introduced herself and invited the neighborhood to attend the swearing-in of the new BBOE members on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. at A.H. Parker High School.

    • Mary Boehm, District 3

      • Not present.

VI. Announcements

  • Brush pickup dates - November 4th, November 30th

  • Recycling pickup dates - November 3rd, November 17th

  • Next meeting - November 22nd

October 26th, 2021 Minutes

I. Return from Recess

  • Motion to return from recess of previous meeting was made by Kayla MacNeil and seconded by Vincent Solfronk.

    • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

II. Read Meeting Minutes - October 25th, 2021

  • Previous meeting minutes relevant to the Purple Event Center request were read to attendees.

III. Clarification on Item to be Voted On

  • President Worthington clarified what the neighborhood needed to vote on regarding the proposed event center.

    • The City of Birmingham passed an ordinance in 2017 requiring special approval to allow any new event center to open and operate within the City.

    • Because Ms. Enge is a new owner who wants to open an event center after the 2017 ordinance passed, she requires this special approval.

      • This ordinance was put in place to ensure that the business owner is aware of restrictions on the hours of operation for an event center.

      • Additionally, the Zoning Board may require a traffic study to be conducted.

    • No variance request is required nor are any changes to the existing restrictions for the hours of operation being requested.

IV. Questions & Comments

  • Hana Berres, Cresthill Road Resident

    • Ms. Berres noted her concerts regarding potential noise from vendors of the event center and garbage not being thrown in proper receptacles.

      • President Worthington noted that the requestor, Ms. Enge, previously stated that events would end at 11:00 PM to allow vendors time to leave by midnight.

      • Dr. Darryl Lee noted if noise or other nuisances occurs, to call Birmingham police. Dr. Lee also noted that he would share the City’s nuisance laws to be posted on Crestwood South website so they are available to neighbors.

  • Liz Murray, CSNA Vice President

    • Vice President Murray suggested that the business owner could add signage to exits as a reminder to vendors about reducing noise.

V. Motion to Vote

  • Motion to allow a special exception for an event center for The Purple Event Center was made by Kayla MacNeil and seconded by Houston Brown.

    • Votes in favor: 10

    • Votes opposed: 1

  • Motion was approved by a majority vote.

Refill Clairmont Walking Trail Dog Waste Stations

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Refill Clairmont Walking Trail Dog Waste Stations

The CSNA passed a motion to allocate up to $450.00 to the Parks and Recreation department of the City of Birmingham for the purchase of six (6) cartons of dog waste bags to replenish the existing dog waste stations along the Clairmont Walking Trail.

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Meeting Agenda for September 2021

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Crestwood South Neighborhood Association - info@crestwoodsouth.com

  1. Read Meeting Minutes - August 2021

  2. New Business

    • Approve meeting minutes for August 2021

  3. Reports

    • Officer Report

      • CSNA adoption of Clairmont Walking Trail

    • 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

    • Crestwood Community Band Concert

      • When: Monday, October 11 @ 7pm

      • Where: Cahaba Brewing Company (4500 5th Ave. S., Building C, Birmingham, AL 35222)

    • Brush pickup dates - TBD

    • Curbside recycling pickup dates - October 6th, October 20th

    • Next meeting - October 25th

Meeting Minutes for September 2021

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I. Read Meeting Minutes - August 2021

  • August 2021 meeting minutes were read to meeting attendees.

II. New Business

  • Approve meeting minutes for August 2021

    • Motion to approve minutes was made by John Lanier and seconded by Arthur Wilder.

      • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

III. Reports

  • Officer Reports

    • CSNA adoption of Clairmont Walking Trail

      • Person who originally adopted the trail has moved, so CSNA has adopted the trail.

      • The Neighborhood is now in charge of any supplemental trail clean up days.

  • Fire - Lt. Vernon

    • Next week is fire prevention week.

      • Birmingham Fire has made a goal of installing 150 fire detectors in honor of Birmingham's 150th anniversary.

      • Call 205-254-6560 to set up a free installation.

  • Police - Jessica Burton, Sgt. Hutchison

    • No crime to report in Crestwood South.

    • BPD is seeing trends where citizens are waiting to report crimes.

      • Encouraged citizens to report crimes at the time of occurrence.

      • Ways to report crime:

        • Emergency: 911

        • Non-emergency: 205.328.9311

        • East Precinct: 205.254.2684

        • CrimeStoppers: 205.254.7777

        • Submit a tip on BPD app.

    • Contact Jessica Burton, 205.254.2684 ext. 6828 (office), 205.734.5674 (cell), jessica.burton@birminghamal.gov

  • Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

    • Mr. Solfronk is now manager at the Springfield Road branch.

    • BPL is hosting a Star Wars themed reading program through October.

    • Most programs are still hosted online, but some branches have a few in person programs.

    • A drive through trick or treat event will be taking place October 26th 4-5 PM.

  • Public Works - Arthur Wilder

    • Turned in request to have the walking trail cut and trash cans emptied on the trail.

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

  • CRR - Harold Houston

    • Neighborhood balance $11,227.05.

    • Football tickets are available for officers to the Moorehouse vs Tuskeegee game.

    • Dog waste bags order has been approved and is in process.

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

  • CAB - Liz Murray

    • No report.

V. City Representatives

  • City Council Representatives

  • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

    • Represented by India Bailey

    • Lighting for claremont walking trail

      • Poles have come in, construction will start early October weather permitting.

      • Project is scheduled to be completed by the end of October.

    • Thanked the neighborhood for its support during the election.

  • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

    • Thanked the neighborhood for its support during the election.

    • City Council voted for additional street paving.

      • List of approved streets is available on the City’s website.

      • If you don’t see a street, call 311 to request the street be added. In your request include the name of the street and the cross streets that need paving.

    • Rental assistance program is still available.

    • Discretionary funds have been allocated for our account.

    • Revocation hearings to rescind business licenses that are causing trouble and police calls.

      • Last week for Hotel USA Econo Lodge in Eastwood.

      • Being given 2 months to improve issues or license will be revoked.

  • School Board

    • Terri Michal, District 2

      • Not present.

    • Mary Boehm, District 3

      • Not present.

VI. Announcements

  • Crestwood Community Band Concert

    • When: Monday, October 11 @ 7pm

    • Where: Cahaba Brewing Company (4500 5th Ave. S., Building C, Birmingham, AL 35222)

  • Brush pickup dates - TBD

  • Curbside recycling pickup dates - October 6th, October 20th

  • Next meeting - October 25th

Meeting Minutes for August 2021

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I. Read Meeting Minutes - July 2021

  • July 2021 meeting minutes were read to meeting attendees.

II. New Business

  • Approve meeting minutes for July 2021

    • Motion to approve minutes was made by John Lanier and seconded by Arthur Wilder.

      • Motion was approved by unanimous consent.

III. Reports

  • Officer Reports

    • CSNA officers received a courtesy call from a realtor who let the neighborhood know the owner of the property adjacent to the former Comer School is planning on selling the lot.

      • A developer previously attempted to build a new housing development but this development was blocked by the City Council.

  • Fire

    • Not present.

  • Police - Jessica Burton

    • Ice Cream with a Cop will take place at Crestwood Pharmacy September 15th.

    • Ms. Burton encouraged neighbors to look into purchasing a keyless protector to prevent car theft via signal relaying.

  • Birmingham Library - Vincent Solfronk

    • Hours for Birmingham libraries remain the same.

    • Masks are required in the library branches due to the City’s building mask mandate.

  • Public Works - Arthur Wilder

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

    • Liz Murray reported a possible break in a water main along Clairmont Walking Trail.

      • Inspector Wilder recommended reporting with Birmingham Water Works, but that he would check as well.

    • John Lanier reported 5500 block of Crestwood Boulevard where a tree was cut down and not collected and also where downed power lines are along Crestwood Boulevard.

  • CRR - Harold Houston

  • CAB - Liz Murray

    • CAB is now back to virtual meetings.

    • CAB has elected the same leadership as the previous term.

    • CAB is working on the CPP.

      • Citizens Participation Plan - how business is done in CAB.

    • Mayor Woodfin reported there was a COVID outbreak in the Public Works department, causing potential delays in services.

V. City Representatives

  • City Council Representatives

  • Hunter Williams, Councilor, District 2

    • City elections take place August 24th. Encouraged participation.

  • Valerie A. Abbott, Councilor, District 3

    • CSNA dog bag request was approved by Budget & Finance, will be going to Council agenda.

  • School Board

    • Terri Michal, District 2

      • Dr. Sullivan held press conference regarding COVID-19

        • New measures being put in place.

        • Over 200 reported cases wthin BIrmingham City Schools.

        • Ms. Michal encouraged any and all that are eligible to get the vaccine, to be vaccinated.

        • The school board is bringing in medical experts to schools to speak about the vaccine.

      • 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

  • City of Birmingham Election (Mayoral, City Council, Board of Education) - August 24th

    • Polling hours are 7:00am - 7:00pm

  • Brush pickup dates - September 2nd, September 23rd

  • Curbside recycling pickup dates - September 1st, September 15th

  • Next meeting - September 27th

Meeting Agenda for August 2021

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Crestwood South Neighborhood Association - info@crestwoodsouth.com

  1. Read Meeting Minutes - July 2021

  2. New Business

    • Approve meeting minutes for July 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

    • City of Birmingham Election (Mayoral, City Council, Board of Education) - August 24th, polling hours are 7:00am - 7:00pm

    • Brush pickup dates - September 2nd, September 23rd

    • Curbside recycling pickup dates - September 1st, September 15th

    • Next meeting - September 27th

Meeting Agenda for July 2021

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Crestwood South Neighborhood Association - info@crestwoodsouth.com

  1. Read Meeting Minutes - June 2021

  2. New Business

    • Approve meeting minutes for June 2021

    • Refill bags for Clairmont Walking Trail dog waste stations

  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

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

    • Next Meeting - August 23rd