VESTAVIA HILLS STORM RECOVERY EFFORTS
As we continue our relief efforts in the City, we ask for all of our citizens to please have patience with our progress. Our first efforts were directed at life saving and then to recovery efforts. We are attempting to open the main thoroughfares first. In doing so we are working in conjunction with Alabama Power. Many trees are on or entangled with power lines. We cannot remove these trees until the power lines are determined to pose no threat to our personnel or citizens. We will start clearing the side streets as soon as possible. We are working as hard as humanly possible to assist all of our citizens. Thank you.
Scout Square Collection for Storm Victims This Weekend
A group of several local Boy Scouts troops will be at Scout Square on US 31 Saturday 9 am -6 pm, and Sunday 9 am-5 pm to collect donations for storm victims. There will be at least one large and smaller trailer and more depending on number of participating troops, and the goal is to fill each trailer with donations. Items will be taken to the American Red Cross for distribution. This will be an official Boy Scouts activity with Scouts in uniforms.
At this time, there is no information available on individual assistance programs through FEMA, although disaster affected persons may register at FEMA.gov. Residents should monitor the local media for futher information.
NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY
SATURDAY APRIL 30TH FROM 10 - 2 PM
VESTAVIA HILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT
513 MONTGOMERY HIGHWAY 35216 - IN CITY HALL LOBBY
CAHABA HEIGHTS SUBSTATION IS NOT A DROP OFF SITE DUE TO STORM DAMAGE
INTERNATIONAL FOOD
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CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Please make plans to join us for the annual International Food and Cultural Festival on April 30, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Vestavia Hills Senior Citizens Lodge at Wald Park. It is quite an experience, as you are able to taste food other countries, such as China, Cuba, Greece, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Pakistan, Thailand, and the United States. For your enjoyment, entertainment is provided and includes native dances from Ireland, South Korea, China, Cuba, Persia, Egypt, Lebanon, Russia, United States, etc. This year's $5 donation, payable at the door, will benefit the Parks and Recreation Initiative.
Additional Trucks and Outside Assistance to Clear Debris by End of April
A message from Mayor Zaragoza
Numerous calls have been received in my office in the last couple of weeks concerning problems with debris pick-up. This message is to let you know I am aware of the delay in pick-up and to let you know what measures are being taken to get the City cleaned up.
To address the immediate need to clear the debris, additional trucks are being brought in, and outside help is being brought in to assist the efforts of the City and Advanced Disposal.
To improve the response time for debris pick-up through the year, a new strategy is being implemented. The City will be divided into four sections, each with a boom truck assigned to pick-up for that area.
We will make our best efforts to have the storm debris and late pick-ups cleared away by the end of the month, if the spring weather will cooperate. Your patience during this time is greatly appreciated. We are hoping through these measures to improve trash service for our residents and to keep our City looking beautiful.
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League of Women Voters of Greater Birmingham Presents Sunshine Recognition to the City of Vestavia Hills
The League of Women Voters of Greater Birmingham ranked the City third in the area for transparency and notification for the Open Meetings Act. Ms. Diane Marks presented the recognition at the April 11, 2011 Council meeting and gave her commendation of those individuals responsible to maintain the website in relation to the Open Meetings Act.
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Be Part of the Vision! Sicard Hollow Road Athletic Complex Coming Soon!
Construction of the new athletic complex at Sicard Hollow Road began spring of 2010 and is anticipated to be completed the spring of 2011. The facility will be a state-of-the-art multi-purpose athletic complex. Four full-size fields with eleven acres of synthetic turf will accommodate football, soccer, and lacrosse games. There will also be a warm-up area with a practice wall for soccer and lacrosse. Amenities include a meeting room with capacity for one hundred persons, a large concession building, a playground for children not in a sporting event, and walking trails. Cost for the complex is projected to be $5.6 million.
Grant Awarded by Alabama Power Foundation and the Alabama Urban Forestry Association for a Gateway Sign at the U.S. 280 Entrance to Cahaba Heights
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In November the Alabama Power Foundation and the Alabama Urban Forestry Association selected Vestavia Hills to receive funds to construct a gateway to the City. The City applied in September for funds to construct a gateway sign to the U.S. 280 entrance to Cahaba Heights. This location was chosen because of its importance in differentiating the City from Birmingham and Mountain Brook. |
Mayor Zaragoza receives from Alabama Power a $2,000 check delivered by Division Area Manager Debbie Butterworth in the all-electric Tesla Roadster during its recent tour. |
City of Vestavia Hills Receives Two Watershed Conservation Development Awards
The City of Vestavia Hills received two Watershed Conservation Development Awards presented by the Cahaba River Society at a reception held February 1, 2011 at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Honors were shared with agencies and individuals instrumental to the two award-winning projects. Follow the links for descriptions of the projects and who was included in the awards for the Library in the Forest and the Little Shades Creek Restoration. The Cahaba River Society also presented awards to St. Vincent's Birmingham for its Water Efficiency Retrofit project and to the City of Leeds for The Shops of Grand River.
Come Visit the Library In the Forest!
The much awaited Vestavia Hills Public Library in the Forest opened doors Sunday, December 12. Visit the LITF on facebook or flickr for announcements and to see pictures of the library from the start of construction.
To learn more about the campaign for a new Vestavia Hills Public Library, go to http://www.libraryintheforest.org.
Leaf Collection Changes and Guidelines
Effective Immediately
With this year's fall season, change is in the air. Please know that effective immediately, all leaves prepared for collection must be bagged or containerized rather than raked to the streets.
This change is being implemented for many reasons:
- Accumulated loose leaves clog the storm water drain system and cause flooding and dangerous driving conditions.
- Blowing piles of leaves creates havoc and discontent on neighbors and their yards and public rights-of-way.
- Weekly collection of bagged/containerized leaves vs. once every five weeks for vacuum service (Nov–Mar only) is more convenient and will allow for more aesthetically pleasing, safe neighborhoods throughout the year.
- Vacuum leaf service is costly and less efficient while curbside bagged/containerized leaf service allows the City to maintain leaf collection at an economical cost with no fee increase to residents.
- Guidelines:
- Place bagged or containerized leaves within four feet of the curb on your scheduled collection day (same as your garbage collection day).
- No single bag or container should exceed 50 lbs.
- There is no limit to the number of bags or containers you may place curbside for collection.
- All bags and containers should be placed curbside by 6:30 am on your collection day.
Thank you for your cooperation and transition to this new leaf collection system. Please know that this change has been made in the overall best financial, aesthetic and safety interests of our residents.
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