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Council approves stormwater diversion at East Hawthorne/Lynnwood roundabout after committee split
Summary
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.
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.
