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Council confirmed Nathan Vickers to the Homewood 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 in Ward 4. Each appointment was made by motion, seconded, and approved by voice vote with a recorded result of 10-0.

Council President Jones thanked applicants and asked staff to send out congratulations; councilors noted some openings remain (for example, a Ward 4 Beautification Board vacancy that closes July 28). Councilors emphasized appreciation for community volunteers and the broad pool of applicants.

No public objections or alternate nominees were recorded on the council floor for these appointments.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Homewood City Council June 23, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council confirmed a slate of board and commission appointments across Wards 1–4, filling vacancies on the Environmental Commission, Beautification Board, Park Board, Library Board and Abatement Board by unanimous votes.","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},6188211,"Council approves Track Shack right-of-way use for filming after committee review and proof of insurance",191,943000,1134000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5063986-cf7f1bdaeeba9ff206a21039ebfd2632&start=943&end=1134","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5063986-cf7f1bdaeeba9ff206a21039ebfd2632/thumbnail_943000.jpg","/articles/6188211/Homewood-City/Jefferson-County/Alabama/Council-approves-Track-Shack-right-of-way-use-for-filming-after-committee-review-and-proof-of-insurance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188211-227b2329be02542273599435596becc2/orig.mp4?Expires=1773607978&Signature=LMBXoM09ig-VMy~NLS9SYXFsBAM5JKp9ERzQyj0k1~M17ZTc5J99o8ypVjatFIcXbrbLVyTXLdcB8mUX-cr~KmItSuVsoPOSzlqrDA2D9LsUbG7H5v2FgGF0vVgGUAZhHkcn3frnDv8D4mx~wqpeOzpzvaucfgbpk7F26GEBa3u5UeXb2JWmIp~Mj6kTkO95vMS~LGcfSaUwwl8k3cVKk51JRcUfsyjnATJg2CHddwaVTXr3j2cap0YcIyPLC9toOA7OF8Ox8aMvOodg5IwJf58Bzqyy~PoKx3FM1Ni-44PCec213q3zMdbbnpBuhNgU3IUiAOQF-PpwTy7S62w5xA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Homewood City Council on June 23 approved a request to use the right of way and sidewalk in front of Track Shack for a filming production after the applicant confirmed the location had been reviewed through Film Birmingham and provided insurance naming the city as beneficiary.

Councilor Sims reported the special issues committee had voted 3-2 to recommend approval; he said new information received after the committee meeting — that Film Birmingham had approved the location and that the production carries insurance naming the City of Homewood — changed his view and led him to support the request on the council floor. He told the council that he had not received negative feedback from neighbors when he checked with them.

Councilors discussed the procedure and insurance assurances; councilors said the insurance would protect the city from liability should damage occur. The council approved the request 10-0.","Homewood council approved permission for Lewis Communications to use right-of-way and sidewalk space in front of Track Shack for a filming location after the applicant provided documentation that Film Birmingham reviewed the location and that insurance will name the city as beneficiary.",{"_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},6188216,"Council approves stormwater and right-of-way work including roundabout diversion device",308,746000,1054000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5063986-cf7f1bdaeeba9ff206a21039ebfd2632&start=746&end=1054","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5063986-cf7f1bdaeeba9ff206a21039ebfd2632/thumbnail_746000.jpg","/articles/6188216/Homewood-City/Jefferson-County/Alabama/Council-approves-stormwater-and-right-of-way-work-including-roundabout-diversion-device","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188216-1c30daf0e58c557c31b74eba776a7e38/orig.mp4?Expires=1773607978&Signature=C5F90~yX9rAqXZzn~s0oqRwZo8fdGgId0SWA9dzZZoknmdytN-iyUSipmNBwVaCUD-1JRgrrm894O9EUVbeC3OkX3Oko4ae3ulQLAuJ3uxIzxxYJp9LdGBLdLMVEgdHtn1mHE0xJS3P2Jo3mwWcf9ETYrMgbfBmd7h~KiKm6YGbjYGvo4qML3uxyS~IXl3nk7fTIxYQBDrBJ~UJbflLd7YE6sD4sZ5xve~hPrsl~2D4OzhVqZBHa1myVAOGMEYU09R007Bn10JJWEVQIbRDCqfOmcpq-LUAz4spYmXNNvGv3PLL1NmDRpj9L0FIvBl2JJ8lW09k40lWkfYb5SLtQbg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Homewood City Council on June 23 approved public-works recommendations to install a stormwater diversion device at the roundabout at East Hawthorne and Lynnwood, and granted permission to work in city rights of way for projects behind 306 Devon and to install a sump pump outlet line from 1520–1522 Roseland to Griffin Brook Creek.

Councilor Aleman reported the public works committee recommended approval for the Devon alley work and Roseland sump pump outlet with 5-0 votes. The council approved both items 10-0.

The stormwater diversion device at the East Hawthorne/Lynnwood roundabout was reported out of committee with a 4-1 committee vote. Councilor Sims said his committee “no” vote reflected a concern about providing more community notification rather than opposition to the project; he said he had contacted neighbors and did not receive negative feedback but wanted to ensure residents were informed. Councilor Sims told the council he had gone to the area and found neighbors were generally supportive. The full council approved the stormwater device 10-0 on June 23 and no separate resolution was required.

Councilors asked limited follow-up questions about longevity and materials; one exchange noted the device might last “5 to 10 years,” and councilors asked whether asphalt would be used for the surface treatment. Staff did not provide a detailed lifespan study during the meeting; councilors characterized the action as a routine stormwater management improvement.","Homewood council approved a stormwater diversion device at the East Hawthorne and Lynnwood roundabout, and granted permits to work in city rights of way behind properties on Devon and Roseland, after committee review.",{"_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},6188220,"Homewood council approves multiple contracts, grants and bid awards including library contractor and demolition",160,454000,614000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5063986-cf7f1bdaeeba9ff206a21039ebfd2632&start=454&end=614","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5063986-cf7f1bdaeeba9ff206a21039ebfd2632/thumbnail_454000.jpg","/articles/6188220/Homewood-City/Jefferson-County/Alabama/Homewood-council-approves-multiple-contracts-grants-and-bid-awards-including-library-contractor-and-demolition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188220-176e73d1c0e07290ead6cd3682290486/orig.mp4?Expires=1773607978&Signature=hG3Lxg0T~XLXUZWx2B4X3Z9dXNWA6TC0xKZHIIwlydJ2KQnFu2lfGOIB3w6ovVuk7k~ffqX5FAYhSYyheyui3FC8k2ARSlt~No7~bZ1F5-wjRNMYp5-h24CJ-xQt8Ok590PKC2uZOPyvAcH6-LSiHwuKeiSmEhsW4cjj2Qe9Ahbwu2yBspiiu4rwLwof58L2Ex88M93PKpsrA-oLdtQBkenQIC7DERlsXsGoc1YK8ECSs2gfPeVtNRBH9L9vNlaB-haOTlEmF6RXP-oSSNoVMsv-rpybafKy4~DeVJdOJPMhmzImEITHq1lx2TtgP8tXPnDOx644BrcjKmUJcHFO4w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Homewood City Council on June 23 approved several contracts and grants recommended by its finance committee, including a construction bid for library interior finishes, a demolition contract for a city-owned building and agreements for utility-installed security cameras and HUD grant management.

Councilor Smith reported the finance committee voted 5-0 to recommend accepting the CT General Contractors bid for the Homewood Library interior finishes (Phase 3). “The committee voted 5 to 0 to recommend accepting the bid from CT General Contractors,” Councilor Smith said; the council approved the recommendation 10-0.

On a separate item, councilors approved a demolition contract for the city-owned structure at 185 Oxmoor Road, described by staff as the former Waffle House in West Homewood. Councilor Smith reported the committee’s 5-0 recommendation and the council approved the contract 10-0.

The council also approved a contract with Alabama Power to install three cameras at park locations — two at soccer fields and one by a maintenance facility — following a 5-0 committee recommendation. Councilor Smith noted this is the first time Alabama Power will handle installation for the city.

The council accepted a contract for the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham (RPCGB) to provide HUD grant management services tied to stormwater work in the Mayfair area. Councilor Smith said the federal grant flows through HUD and the RPCGB will manage the process; that recommendation also passed 5-0 in committee and the council voted 10-0 to approve.

Finally, the council voted to accept a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant. Councilor Smith said the grant is for $10,000 and that the city’s portion is $2,500, with the city paying $12,500 up front and receiving $10,000 upon submission of required paperwork. Council voted 10-0 to accept the grant.","Council voted unanimously to accept finance committee recommendations to award a library interior finishes bid, approve a demolition contract for a city-owned structure, authorize Alabama Power camera installation and accept HUD and library grants.",{"_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},6188224,"Homewood council resets public hearing for Sanford 'Bulldog District' after parcel typo",477,1057000,1534000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5063986-cf7f1bdaeeba9ff206a21039ebfd2632&start=1057&end=1534","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5063986-cf7f1bdaeeba9ff206a21039ebfd2632/thumbnail_1057000.jpg","/articles/6188224/Homewood-City/Jefferson-County/Alabama/Homewood-council-resets-public-hearing-for-Sanford-Bulldog-District-after-parcel-typo","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188224-763110f45ed515e3040bef8ffb8f2ec8/orig.mp4?Expires=1773607978&Signature=fxCBLzt7mBHue1b3eWW94uY3CHZFkOhLrTyrV~gZ1zwtl6KrUE5BbuKYoA0knzflL4KDbDW6ifwlSujM21-~K4HVGVVmuSjzcYAC5sl7gurmCsmdVwE2oWmyJc8aPmvkM8b2rMEwuJ8n5BPLccHayTMNc8VcKaH7ZQW8gZ1afDnjJAcq4xjsn1YDt5oiaJ8L8fpgfzZB78-soai16REnuBwFvkiEMlE~AZnz-sO-rjAWaHkfub8de~JIAjM-ug8u4cfBN6nyKAfjHt7s0CKFsEwtzsqopuiOgd34ZRIt58CZs4G1uHVjiibgVrRcnIeRayzAKk5QmPYcSkeS5TlinQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Homewood City Council on June 23 set a new public hearing for July 28 to consider an amended development plan from Sanford University for a ‘Bulldog District’ student housing project that would build two residential villages and three residence halls near the football stadium.

Councilor Smith said staff and the university found a typo in the parcel ID for the Stadium Village parcel and recommended re-advertising to ensure the legal description is correct. “We feel like it's the safest thing to advertise it correctly over the next 4 weeks,” Councilor Smith said. The council voted 10-0 to reset the public hearing.

The project would include student residence halls, parking facilities, courtyards and landscaping; a planning commission vote of 6-0 was reported in favor of the amended plan. During the hearing, neighbor Brooke Gibson asked about buffers and building height, saying the buildings closest to her home are now two stories and expressing concern about taller construction overlooking nearby residences. Gibson asked whether questions should wait until the July 28 hearing; councilors replied that the project will be heard again then and staff will provide additional materials.

Councilors repeatedly framed the action on June 23 as procedural: to reopen public notice so anyone wishing to speak may do so at the new hearing. Councilor Andrus moved to reset the hearing and Councilor Hardin seconded; the motion passed 10-0. Councilors and staff said the corrected legal description will allow the city to accept further public comment at the later date.

The council did not take a final zoning vote on June 23. City staff and the applicant indicated they will provide corrected legal descriptions and additional project materials before the July 28 hearing so neighbors and council members can review them in advance.","The Homewood City Council set a new public hearing date of July 28 after staff and the applicant identified a legal-description typo in the development filing for Sanford University's proposed student housing project near the stadium.","actionData","errors"]

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