Council Meeting June 23, 2025
Summary: The city council approved several infrastructure and safety projects, including a stormwater diversion at East Hawthorne and Linwood, Flock cameras with Alabama Power, and a demolition contract for the former Waffle House on Oxmoor Road. A public hearing for Samford's amended Bulldog District plan was delayed due to a legal description error, with a new hearing set for July 28. This hearing is for the buildings being built by the stadium only. The other two buildings were not approved by the BZA last month. See more on that here: https://bit.ly/43xiUW8
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Expanded:
Item 18.05.25: The bid date for U.S. 31 tunnel improvements was confirmed for July 8 at 3:00pm. Carried over
Item 01.05.25: The council approved the bid from CT General Contractors for phase three of the Homewood Library interior finishes project. Approved
Item 01.06.25: The city approved a demolition contract for the former Waffle House property at 185 Oxmoor Road. Approved
Item 02.06.25: The council approved a contract with Alabama Power to install three Flock cameras—two at the soccer fields and one near the West Homewood Athletic Complex maintenance facility. Approved
Item 03.06.25: The city approved a contract with the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham to manage a HUD grant for stormwater improvements in the Mayfair area. Approved
Item 04.06.25: The council approved accepting a $10,000 federal library grant through the Laboratory Services and Technology Act, which requires a $2,500 local match. Approved
Item 05.04.25: A public hearing was scheduled for July 14, 2025, to consider installing a traffic calming system near Oxmoor Road, Northmoor Drive, and Oakmoor Drive. Carried over
Item 05.06.25: The council approved installation of a stormwater diversion device at the roundabout at East Hawthorne and Linwood. There was discussion about durability and neighborhood notice, but it ultimately passed. Approved
Item 06.06.25: The council approved a request to pave a section of alley behind 3067 Devon Drive for rear garage access. Approved
Item 07.06.25: The council approved installation of a 2-inch sump pump outlet line from two homes on Roseland Drive to Griffin Brook Creek. Approved
Item 10.06.25: The council approved a request from Lewis Communications to use the sidewalk in front of Track Shack for a temporary lemonade stand on June 28, after confirming the project had film permitting and city insurance coverage. Approved
Item 10.05.25: A public hearing was held for an amended development plan at 800 Lakeshore Drive (Samford University’s proposed Bulldog District). Due to a typo in the legal description, no action was taken. A new public hearing was scheduled for July 28. Carried over
The council voted to move all July 7 committee meetings to June 30, due to an extra Monday in this month.
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