Pre-Council Meeting - March 9, 2026
Amy Weis, caretaker for Sims Garden, shared an update on plans to become a stronger community resource and teaching space. The garden is a city owned park with deep local history. Councilors also reviewed a budget amendment for Trane services that helps manage City Hall systems and saves money, discussed a retaining wall at 521 Edgehill Drive that extends into the right of way, and considered an annual spring cornhole series in front of City Hall.
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Item 030326: This item asked the council to declare several library items as surplus. It was added to the council meeting.
Item 040326: This request was for a temporary nonprofit ABC license for the Homewood Library Foundation’s annual block party in the library parking lot on Oxmoor Road. The event typically brings about 1,500 people together for a short evening celebration supporting the library. The council will review the request at the March 23 meeting, carried over.
Item 050326: This item involved a budget amendment of $7,540 to continue Trane’s intelligent building services at City Hall. The system allows technicians to monitor and adjust heating and cooling systems remotely, helping the city save energy and manage building conditions more efficiently. The council will revisit the request at the March 23 meeting, carried over.
Item 060326: A homeowner requested permission to keep a newly built retaining wall that slightly extends into the city right of way at 521 Edgehill Drive. The wall replaced an older one and helps improve driveway access on a narrow dead end street. The council will review the request again at the March 23 meeting, carried over.
Item 070326: Organizers asked for permission to hold cornhole tournaments at the City Hall Plaza on Monday nights this spring. The events would run for six weeks beginning April 6. The council decided to take the request up at the March 23 meeting, carried over.
Item 080326: This item requested setting a public hearing to declare a property at 201 Dale Avenue a nuisance due to a large dead tree that has generated multiple complaints and needs to be removed. The council agreed to move forward with scheduling the hearing process, added to the council meeting.
Item 090326: Jack and Jill of America requested use of the council chambers to hold a mock council meeting for youth participants. The activity is meant to teach children about local government and civic involvement while allowing them to debate and vote on sample agenda items. The council approved the request, approved.
Council Meeting - March 9, 2026
Council voted down a request to seek an attorney general opinion on the city manager residency requirement. Members approved an agreement tied to the future Highway 280 bridge improvement project, including pedestrian access near Hollywood Boulevard, and passed updates to how Board of Adjustment appointments are handled. Routine items moved forward.
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Item 080126: This item asked the council to seek an Attorney General opinion about the residency requirement for the city manager position. The discussion focused on whether Homewood should try to broaden its future hiring options beyond city limits or avoid asking for an opinion that could lead to a stricter legal interpretation. After discussion, the item failed to pass.
Item 060226: This item was a request to add a yellow curb and no parking restriction along part of Linden Avenue. The ordinance was read, and council members briefly discussed how the change would affect turning movements and visibility in the area. The item was carried over.
Item 100226: This item approved an agreement between Homewood, Mountain Brook, Birmingham, and Jefferson County for the Highway 280 bridge improvement project near Hollywood Boulevard. This first phase will focus on sidewalk and pedestrian access improvements. The item was approved.
Item 140226: This item updated the city’s Board of Adjustment ordinance. The changes clarified the board’s makeup, added at large and supernumerary positions, and outlined how members are nominated and appointed, with priority given to people who have useful experience in areas like planning, construction, engineering, law, or real estate. The item was approved.
Item 100326: This item covered approval of city vouchers for the period from February 24, 2026 through March 9, 2026. The item was approved.
Item 030326A: This item declared miscellaneous obsolete or damaged library items as surplus so they could be disposed of by auction. The item was approved.
Item 090326: This item allowed Jack and Jill of America to use the council chambers. There was no major discussion, and the council moved directly to a vote. The item was approved.
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