City Council Meeting Recap 10.9.18
Here’s the video from the meeting:
And here’s a recap of the items the City Council discussed today:
Item 13
An Ordinance “TO FURTHER AMEND THE Neighborhood Revitalization FUND BUDGET” for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019, by transferring $916,540.50 from Neighborhood Revitalization Projects, Undesignated and appropriating $916,540.50 to Brush Trucks for Public Works for the purchase of six (6) trucks.
The Council approved an item appropriating $916,540 for the purchase of six new brush trucks. Because of the current fleet that has fallen into disrepair, the Public Works Department has had to push back brush pick up from every two weeks to three weeks.
For more information on this item, please read:
Item 18
A Resolution appointing one (1) member to the Birmingham Park and Recreation Board said term expiring October 8, 2022.
The Birmingham City Council appointed Carly Miller as a new member of the Birmingham Parks and Recreation Board, replacing Bernard Kincaid’s expired term.
Miller received five votes necessary to appoint her to the board. The term will expire on October 8, 2022.
Miller is a local attorney who has represented clients on issues involving healthcare, insurance and has experience litigating civil rights violations. Miller will be welcomed at tomorrow’s special called Park Board Meeting at 9 am Wednesday October 10th. The Birmingham Park and Recreation Board is responsible for operating all City of Birmingham parks. A five-member board is appointed by the Birmingham City Council. The Board holds more than 100 pieces of property, encompassing more than 2,000 acres. Included among the park amenities are recreation centers, golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools, walking tracks, lakes, athletic fields and picnic pavilions, just to name a few.
It is the mission of the Birmingham Park and Recreation Board to offer quality leisure service programs and open park space reflective of the changing community in a clean, courteous, efficient and safe environment.
Item 19
A Resolution encouraging citizens of the City to attend the 2nd public meeting regarding the future of Carraway Hospital Campus on Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 4:00–6:00 p.m. at the BJCC Forum Building, Room J
The Birmingham City Council supports the efforts to redevelop the former Carraway Hospital Campus in Norwood. On September 11th, Corporate Reality, who is purchasing the property from the Lovelady Center, held the first public meeting to get input from residents about what types of amenities and facilities they’d like to see in the space. On Thursday, October 11th, Corporate Reality will present a new plan for the property, based on that input from the public. They hope to have all plans and necessary permits approved by the City Council by the end of 2018.
Full Agenda
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Upcoming Meetings and Events
Monday, October 15, 2018
12:30 p.m. — Joint Parks and Recreation Committee and Special Called Committee of the Whole Meeting — City Council Chambers
4:00 p.m. — Joint Transportation Committee and Special Called Committee of the Whole Meeting — City Council Chambers
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
9:00 a.m. — Pre-Council Meeting — City Council Chambers; 9:30 a.m. — Council Meeting — City Council Chambers
2:00 p.m. — BJCTA Public Information Meeting to discuss route changes — MAX Transit Administrative Offices, 1801 Morris Avenue — Councilor Darrell O’Quinn, District 5
3:30 p.m. — Joint Public Safety Committee and Special Called Committee of the Whole Meeting — City Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. — 5:50 p.m. — Meet Department Heads; 6:00 p.m. City of Birmingham/District 5 Community Forum — Boutwell Auditorium, 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Blvd — RSVP to Sybil Scarbrough @ Sybil.scarbrough@birminghamal.gov or 205.254.2172 — Councilor Darrell O’Quinn, District 5
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
9:00 a.m. — Park Board Meeting — Maxine Herring Parker Board Room, Legion Field, 400 Graymont Avenue West
Thursday, October 18, 2018
3:00 p.m. — Joint Planning and Zoning Committee and Special Called Committee of the Whole Meeting — 5th Floor Conference Room
