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Appointments announced during the meeting included Nathan Vickers to the Home and Environmental Commission (Ward 1), Lauren Walton to the Beautification Board (Ward 2), Joe Levins to the Ward 2 Park Board, Mike Higginbotham to the Library Board, and Susan Chalmers to the Abatement Board (Ward 4). Each appointment was moved and seconded on the floor and approved by voice vote, recorded as passing 10–0.

Councilors thanked the applicants for volunteering. President Jones asked the city clerk to notify the appointees of their appointments and to send congratulations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Homewood Council Meeting - June 23, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Homewood City Council appointed five people to boards across multiple wards, including Home and Environmental Commission, Beautification Board, Park Board, Library Board and Abatement Board; all appointments passed unanimously.","taxTitle","Homewood City, Jefferson County, Alabama","taxId",65544,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6188218,"Council approves library bid, demolition contract, security-camera installation and a library grant",223,649000,872000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5063985-d60cf3cdba6de4395589f9414eaa318f&start=649&end=872","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5063985-d60cf3cdba6de4395589f9414eaa318f/thumbnail_649000.jpg","/articles/6188218/Homewood-City/Jefferson-County/Alabama/Council-approves-library-bid-demolition-contract-security-camera-installation-and-a-library-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188218-c3f5e6335d1ae499141f67808d1af699/orig.mp4?Expires=1776091891&Signature=iaU~h7qvfvFSQpl0xfn1N~lGsYFMJ~5AmfZvqlEFWfQJTiCD6FXk93u5Kgx1tgaphLulJ6PunYYu3o-Bla5B~8r~x1f1fXnEILUFWJbc8OmmnpMeV27ejssYJuQalKbxaYzc5s24lKjYWpEhIDUDi8YnXmDePIKmW8dlU~CrFIzPnpru1LT5thtNDerAKWB8gxlHiethp~m4zZ-OtYNbxmZTIelcP6igwhNbj8amIHmtlCxR1Fg6qZc7Sn0eIVZLq2yVsURgFm4~SJYjdOGuIzCh4ANzZ8gJYHQo-a6lhwFcQbagZeCzUEDImv2bTIY1qKkUx~oz6QbPxasQ7ThK5Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Homewood City Council on Monday approved several contracts and grants including acceptance of a contractor bid for the Homewood Library interior finishes phase 3, authorization to demolish a city-owned building at 185 Oxmoor Road, a contract with Alabama Power to install three cameras at park locations, and acceptance of a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant.

Finance committee reported it had voted 5–0 to recommend accepting the low bid from CT General Contractors for the Homewood Library interior finishes phase 3; Councilor Smith reported the committee recommendation and the council approved the bid acceptance 10–0 (recorded as Resolution 25-98). The council also approved a demolition contract for the former Waffle House building at 185 Oxmoor Road following a 5–0 finance committee recommendation (recorded as Resolution 25-99).

On the camera installs, staff reported the contract with Alabama Power covers three cameras to be located at the soccer fields and near a maintenance facility in West Homewood; the finance committee recommended approval 5–0 and the council approved the contract 10–0. The item was described as the city’s first time using Alabama Power for installation.

The council also accepted a Library Services and Technology Act grant. Council and library staff described the grant as $10,000 with a city portion of $2,500 toward a $12,500 project; staff said the library will submit paperwork to receive the $10,000 reimbursement. Councilor Smith noted the library is thorough in managing grant reimbursements. The council approved acceptance of the grant 10–0 (recorded as Resolution 25-102).

All items were approved on finance committee recommendation with unanimous council votes. Staff were directed to proceed with contract execution and to follow usual grant reimbursement procedures.","The Homewood City Council accepted a contractor bid for the Homewood Library interior finishes, approved demolition of a city-owned structure at 185 Oxmoor Road, authorized Alabama Power to install three cameras at park locations, and accepted a Library Services and Technology Act grant; all actions were approved unanimously.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6188223,"Council approves stormwater diversion at East Hawthorne/Lynnwood roundabout after committee split",81,900000,981000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5063985-d60cf3cdba6de4395589f9414eaa318f&start=900&end=981","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5063985-d60cf3cdba6de4395589f9414eaa318f/thumbnail_900000.jpg","/articles/6188223/Homewood-City/Jefferson-County/Alabama/Council-approves-stormwater-diversion-at-East-HawthorneLynnwood-roundabout-after-committee-split","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188223-64d85fe839c53b9f8217fd58b528d296/orig.mp4?Expires=1776091891&Signature=A-xy4Eb~kRqig-sdCafJscfvT1t0hbd9XjA-qh2iMdTyLSlRxD1SOWNviFPZrGwcSuQUVx-BQ6vslcVOSVhMycAvrNY8BlSt-VNyf0e6vrdpV~KrpbgxED95JewvRMTOjtFZF94bzlaAQumjoq283RBGjaISrjCjASK~3IIaQ5tzEDPGBli4jp5u70vcAxUN9wpZK~VeUJ~DZwizop~HQrd2BhH4EjqbAnOnuptB9zYr-TT1praKugGSw-WRbWKFq~P8HJPhK50vVzrVcKHZvkuyUyjiauHzSA7~ROvJXwR~~~tDLXFGqFNbkSnCiUhUFbHHojw3McIEfcCZcdtKcg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Homewood City Council on Monday approved a stormwater diversion device to be installed at the roundabout at East Hawthorne and Lynnwood.

Councilor Aleman reported the public-works committee recommended approval 4–0–1, with Councilor Sims casting the lone committee no vote because he wanted more time to inform neighbors. Sims said he visited neighbors and \"did not receive any negative feedback\" but wanted to ensure they had been notified. After discussion at the council meeting, Sims said the residents he spoke with \"welcome the stormwater management improvements\" and that those who were aware of the plan supported it.

During questioning, Councilor Smith was asked how long the device would be expected to last; Smith said the city estimated \"5 to 10 years\" for the installation and indicated the surface treatment would be determined by staff, saying they were considering asphalt to \"see what works.\" The council approved the recommendation on the floor by voice vote; the council noted no resolution was required and the action passed 10–0.

The council recorded the committee's recommendation and directed staff to proceed with the installation and to continue outreach to nearby neighbors as appropriate.","Homewood council approved installation of a stormwater diversion device at the East Hawthorne and Lynnwood roundabout; one councilor had voted no in committee over notification concerns but the full council approved the work 10–0.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6188228,"Council approves contract with regional planning commission to manage HUD stormwater grant in Mayfair area",45,747000,792000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5063985-d60cf3cdba6de4395589f9414eaa318f&start=747&end=792","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5063985-d60cf3cdba6de4395589f9414eaa318f/thumbnail_747000.jpg","/articles/6188228/Homewood-City/Jefferson-County/Alabama/Council-approves-contract-with-regional-planning-commission-to-manage-HUD-stormwater-grant-in-Mayfair-area","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188228-ef3411832e75d21fd0968db32b3be8db/orig.mp4?Expires=1776091891&Signature=WAFU9~MOx2ozs69q5gQBSR18dx02TjcPx9G8fKpEYeUJmZzmGGPwS~vmzultndWR4DufbUFos7idn57-IpTV1GLSci1PNREoHyYyUuL~a0gedyOmkYOUqzWi3150sPddAkfvfsvqEv8Tn9Uqta-uI1ryMH16iMqp3Z0mtAr2XDwuUHTI1ts1b7~s3j8ShoWsNf1ApO~HhAarAcqirUkis-uIqHnxY8IgDOzltMNbreiUV5TlBXJDp2EqXzD1itA4GwbiUrCxYCQKU1Mtvdzl2rVkDkY3PRBn4kSHwl8S1k3riOM4s6gzFa2jd1kIELYd9QR-E9Gn2BFHZXIYerPwuQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Homewood City Council on Monday authorized the city manager to sign a contract with the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham (RPCGB) to provide HUD grant management services for stormwater work in the Mayfair area.

Cale Smith told the finance committee that the federal grant for Mayfair-area stormwater work flows through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the RPCGB will manage the grant process. The finance committee voted 5–0 to recommend approval; Councilor Aleman made the committee motion and Councilor Walney seconded. The council approved the contract 10–0.

Councilors described the arrangement as helping the city manage a complicated federal grant process. The contract was recorded on the meeting as Resolution 25-101 and staff were directed to proceed with contract signature and implementation steps.

No dollar figures were discussed in detail at the council meeting; staff characterized the contract as a grant-management arrangement to help ensure compliance with HUD requirements and to coordinate stormwater project delivery in the Mayfair area.","Homewood authorized the city manager to sign a contract with the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham to manage a HUD-funded stormwater grant for Mayfair-area stormwater work; finance committee recommended approval 5–0 and council voted 10–0.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6188233,"Council approves Track Shack right-of-way use after film-permit and insurance assurances",76,1094000,1170000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5063985-d60cf3cdba6de4395589f9414eaa318f&start=1094&end=1170","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5063985-d60cf3cdba6de4395589f9414eaa318f/thumbnail_1094000.jpg","/articles/6188233/Homewood-City/Jefferson-County/Alabama/Council-approves-Track-Shack-right-of-way-use-after-film-permit-and-insurance-assurances","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188233-b0320ac77606d95ca03d4014fa801435/orig.mp4?Expires=1776091891&Signature=ZZIawqcgKvUFK7~gsffuIiQdj70OUEMg7-7SMJpMLAXSuoXMvcZtqJQGlOXiK06wog32CWP3vzleEggPlS7ATfLKRR-5ehv8hK~o7ykP8dAOqa3ookPyj~s1c9oFN8LARaUL5Pep-tXjFLkI3oTs5l4z8-2Wjxv5I--WckHjN4CK5SMhomdI0mv6UdsOJZVg~uGEBpV3bf8X1YhuMIIGkdSyvH8rVj0BpZOQcNId41ifb8XQRj4~Kd2Y-3E4CCtYysMadg24qk14PN1fbvE5Gq7Hv6FxddGIx8fjPJeWwgN7iZ9ZA8f6Lu4vGUDGj7vpQB7G8yIDup3~sEf2BgS78g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Homewood City Council on Monday approved a request to work in the city right-of-way and sidewalk in front of Track Shack after receiving additional information that the location had Film Birmingham approval and that the applicant carried insurance naming the city as beneficiary.

The item — submitted by Lewis Communications and reported by Councilor Smith to the special-issues committee — initially passed out of committee on a 3–2 recommendation. Councilor Simms and Councilor Aleman had voted no in committee. After the committee meeting, councilors received documentation showing the project had been approved through Film Birmingham and that the applicant’s insurance policy would protect the city from liability. Councilor Simms said that information \"changes my opinion on this\" and that the insurance naming the city removes liability concerns.

On the council floor the motion to grant permission passed unanimously, 10–0. The council referred to the supporting paperwork and noted the Film Birmingham clearance and the insurer naming the City of Homewood as an additional insured.

Councilors described the information as decisive in overturning earlier reservations and approved the request without amendment. The council recorded the action as a resolution and instructed staff to file the insurance and permit documentation with the project record.","After a split committee recommendation and new information that the request had Film Birmingham approval and liability insurance naming the city, the Homewood City Council unanimously approved permission to work in the right-of-way in front of Track Shack.",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":128,"_47":129,"_49":130,"_51":131,"_53":132,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":133,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":134,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6188237,"Homewood council resets public hearing for Sanford University \"Bulldog District\" to July 28",327,1202000,1529000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5063985-d60cf3cdba6de4395589f9414eaa318f&start=1202&end=1529","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5063985-d60cf3cdba6de4395589f9414eaa318f/thumbnail_1202000.jpg","/articles/6188237/Homewood-City/Jefferson-County/Alabama/Homewood-council-resets-public-hearing-for-Sanford-University-Bulldog-District-to-July-28","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188237-444247530a61169c321dbae64f933624/orig.mp4?Expires=1776091891&Signature=MNB85u0eLAhORYoPm4uDNFR6sUfiQlUZhb6NHqrNdL-y4Cy0u140dvb61HIQaq0-xQ9ag0ZPxVavKWSFRtMWbxQk6SHjhIJ0743m-i0SG1uwmmgTwTdcS945Mvtfi4rjLT7VkF1qr5uk5GcfMgX2LAI7mf4KPIp9i3sMypG68w3tDPSJH7~LbtQ7AKfcr9K5JHoR866FJ1hERsemI1JYjsjcvW5EgzF6-v2sq5-dldCWlsfBUSfJ5Bcj826X1ZNVjV~rOBMbWqjZhVsAe5G7j0VMxzKNK-cdUY5zKZmFXEkJH8xgBvRmSsbDUuvXUb2p49cUQy2ZtQUa-g5LAgmpzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Homewood City Council on Monday carried over a public hearing on Sanford University’s proposed \"Bulldog District\" and set a new hearing for July 28, 2025, after staff said the legal parcel description in the notice contained a typo.

City staff told the council the Stadium Village parcel ID had an error in the advertised legal description, so the city must re-advertise and allow another hearing. President Jones opened the hearing and asked Cale Smith to explain the issue; Smith said the city and Sanford had reviewed the records and elected to re-advertise \"to make this done correctly.\" The council then set a new public hearing date for July 28 at 6 p.m.; the motion was made by Councilor Andrews and seconded by Councilor Hardin and passed 10-0.

The proposal under consideration would permit construction of two residential villages providing three student residence halls with associated parking, landscaping and site improvements on property near Lakeshore Drive. Planning staff reported the Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend the item move forward to council. Tonight’s action was procedural only: the council did not vote on the development plan itself.

Members of the public were allowed to speak during the hearing. Brooke Gibson asked whether questions could be addressed before July 28; staff replied the council would hear the matter again and could answer questions then. A nearby resident said existing buildings closest to their house are two stories and expressed concern that proposed buildings up to six stories would be \"a big jump\" and asked whether buffers would be included. Planning staff clarified that the Stadium Village site \"overlooks the stadium\" and is on the other side of the baseball field from the houses cited by the speaker.

Councilors emphasized the procedural reason for the delay. \"We need to allow anyone that wants to speak, to speak,\" President Jones said while opening the hearing, and the council followed with the formal motion to reset the hearing date.

The council also noted the bid-opening schedule related to the project will be adjusted after the corrected public notice is issued. The council will hear the development plan again at the July 28 public hearing.","The Homewood City Council carried over a public hearing on Sanford University’s proposed Bulldog District after staff discovered a parcel identification error; council set a new hearing for July 28 and allowed public comment tonight.","actionData","errors"]

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