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Should the City of Vestavia Hills Change to a
Council-Manager Form of Government?
Special Municipal Election - August 24, 2010
Click here for more information concerning public forums, absentee ballots, etc.
Exercise your right to vote!
Mayor's Teen Council NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
High school students at Vestavia Hills High School and residents of Vestavia Hills who are high school students are invited to join the Mayor's Teen Council. You may download the application or pick it up from the Mayor's Office. Applications may be returned to the VHHS main office or to the Mayor's Office and are due by the end of September. The Mayor's Teen Council performs various service projects and volunteers at City events. The Mayor's Teen Council also hold occasional social functions.
Want to go GREEN? Vestavia Hills Public Library is the place to be!
Our adult programming department (Leslie West 978-3684) has an events line-up that is rich in learning opportunities on a wide variety of topics to help you adopt a greener lifestyle. July 10th Sallie Lee of the Alabama Cooperative Extention Service (ACES) and special guest "Captain Compost" will share tips and troubleshooting to help participants start a successful compost. Gardening 101 workshops are fun and family friendly. Follow these links to view the VHPL adult programming events calendar and green resources.
Celebrating our citizens and Honoring our heroes.
 Vestavia Hills is celebrating its citizens and traditions of the 60 years since its founding. Throughout the next year, there will be 13 events to honor our educators, policemen, firemen, civil service workers, athletes, veterans, and, especially, our children. The year’s events will also showcase our homes, churches, schools and businesses. Click here to Visit the 60th Anniversary Web Site.
Public Notice: Public Notice is hereby given that a public hearing of the Vestavia Hills City Council will be held to consider the adoption a new Vestavia Hills Zoning Code and Design Review Ordinance on Monday, July 26, 2010 at 5:00 PM. The public is invited to attend and speak to this issue. Copies of the codes may be obtained by following this link: Proposed Ordinances/Regulations
Vestavia Men’s Garden Club wants to welcome you as a new member!
The Vestavia Men's Garden Club is currently recruiting. Since the early eighties, The Vestavia Men’s Garden Club has been beautifying the community by maintaining the Beautification Award winning Garden area on the corner of Shades Crest Road and Highway 31. The club provides an opportunity for gardening, fellowship, and community service. The club meets the second Thursday of every month from 7:00pm-8:00pm.
For more information contact Lee Higginbotham (205) 368-4141. Please return the application
to Vestavia Men's Garden Club c/o Lee Higginbotham 1016 South Ridge Drive Vestavia Hills, AL 35216.
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.
City Manager/City Council Form of Government
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