TODAY is Election Day!
Exercise your right to vote!
Polls are open from 7am to 7pm for the purpose of electing a city councilor for Place 3.
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City Sanitation Services
Thank you to everyone who provided input on the proposed sanitation options via the VH Listens survey and by contacting Council members. The survey results indicated that the majority of residents strongly prefer twice per week collection. The City Council reviewed all comments and, in support of the desire of residents, voted unanimously for Option C – providing two time per week collection.
Beginning October 1, 2020, AmWaste will provide two pickups per household. One pickup will be treated as waste only – everything collected that day will be taken to the landfill. The other pickup will be a “mixed stream” – everything collected that day will be taken to RePower South and sorted to separate recyclables from waste. While both pickups allow for the removal of waste, only one will be sorted to extract recyclables. Residents who want to participate in the recycling process are encouraged to retain recyclables until the “mixed stream” pickup day each week. A collection schedule denoting waste/mixed stream pickups will be published closer to October 1. Click here for more information regarding the sanitation contract options.
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Events and locations are tentative and subject to change.
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August 25
Municipal Election
September 3
Design Review Board, Executive Conference Room, 6 p.m.
September 7
Municipal Offices Closed in observance of Labor Day
September 10
Planning & Zoning Commission, Council Chamber, 6 p.m.
September 12
Helping Hands in the Hills Community Service Day
September 12
Helping Hand in the Hills Recycle Day, City Hall, 9 a.m.
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September 14
City Council Meeting, Council Chamber, 6 p.m.
September 15
Parks & Recreation Board, Executive Conference Room, 7 a.m.
September 15
Chamber (virtual) Luncheon, Zoom, 12 p.m.
September 17
Board of Zoning Adjustment, Council Chamber, 6 p.m.
September 21
Council Work Session, Executive Conference Room, 6 p.m.
September 28
City Council Meeting, Council Chamber 6 p.m.
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Community Spaces Project Updates
Aquatic Complex at Wald Park – Inspection by JeffCo Department of Health is scheduled for later this week. Pending approval, construction crews and staff are continuing to work toward a Labor Day weekend opening.
Cahaba Heights Park – The park is OPEN with final landscaping anticipated to be complete by late summer.
Community Building – Site work, roofing work and interior demolition are underway; substantial completion is anticipated by fall 2021.
New Merkel House – A bid from Argo Building for construction of the new New Merkel House was accepted at the June 22, 2020 Council meeting. Substantial completion of this community facility is anticipated by winter 2021.
Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex (AML Grant) – Work is nearing completion and you will soon be able to enjoy a newly constructed pavilion, along with completed futsal/pickleball courts.
Wald Park – The baseball complex will be complete this summer; completion of the Miracle League field has been delayed due to vendor availability. The upper and lower playgrounds and grand lawn are anticipated to be complete fall 2020. Completion dates for the tennis courts and dog park are TBD and will be announced as soon as they are available.
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If you have any questions or concerns, contact Public Services at 205.978.0150. |
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Road/Sidewalk Projects
Acton Drive, Acton Place, Alta Vista Drive & Alta Vista Circle – Paving work is mostly complete. Final clean-up and stop bar replacement is being scheduled.
Cahaba Heights (various areas) – Spire's work to upgrade pipelines in Cahaba Heights is anticipated to be ongoing for several months. The project includes sections of Goodwin Street, East Lane, East Street, Cahaba Drive, Hillway Drive, White Oak Drive, Overheights Drive, Mountainside Road, Valley Park Drive, Far Hill Circle and Troy Place. Work is scheduled to occur on weekdays, between 7am and 4pm. When the project is complete, Spire will completely restore affected streets, yards and landscaping. If you have any questions, please contact Stacy Doss 205.715.3953 or Stacy.Doss@SpireEnergy.com.
Cahaba Heights Road – This sidewalk project is on hold while the City evaluates alternative routes.
Crosshaven Drive – Work, including tree removal near Greendale and Overton Roads, is underway. Utility work near Green Valley Road is also underway. Work may result in periodic traffic delays in these areas. Project is anticipated to be complete spring 2021.
Dolly Ridge Road – Sidewalk work between 2412 and 2422 Dolly Ridge Road is underway and is anticipated to be complete by September 1, 2020. Project map.
East Street – Sidewalk construction is ongoing. East Street residents with questions/concerns may contact City Engineer Christopher Brady at 205.978.0150 or cbrady@vhal.org. Project map.
Highway 31 (Wald Park) – Construction activity is ongoing. During morning/afternoon carpool, please be particularly aware of construction activity on the Wald Park access road. Periodic lane closures on Highway 31 may occur.
Green Valley Road – As a part of the Crosshaven Drive project, utility work near Green Valley Road is ongoing. Work may result in periodic traffic delays in these areas. Project is anticipated to be complete spring 2021.
Massey Road – Right-of-way and utility coordination is ongoing, pending an amended construction schedule from ALDOT.
Mountain View Drive – Sidewalk project bids have been received and are being evaluated by City staff. A recommendation will be made for Council consideration/approval at an upcoming Council meeting. Project map.
Pedestrian Bridge – Construction plans are in final reviews for approval by ALDOT. Project is expected to bid November 2020. The bridge will be across Highway 31 (SR-3) in the vicinity of Wald Park and the Vestavia Hills Public Library. Click to view the conceptual design and location map.
Poe Drive – Sidewalk work is mostly complete. Paving work is anticipated to be complete this week. Utility work related to the Overton Village project is ongoing. If you have project-related questions, please contact Charles Kessler 205.999.9881 or City Engineer’s office at 205.978.0150.
Rocky Ridge Road/Dolly Ridge Road – Design work for this sidewalk project is approximately 90% complete. Project map.
Shades Crest Road – Dunn Construction paving crews began milling work on July 29, 2020. Work between Highway 31 and Columbiana Road is complete; work between Highway 31 and Rocky Ridge Road is ongoing with an expected completion date of September 1, 2020.
Sheffield Drive – Drainage pipe replacement is complete. Roadway asphalt patching has been scheduled. Project map.
Sicard Hollow Road Pedestrian Tunnel – Work to relocate affected utilities ahead of tunnel construction is underway. Construction will proceed following utility relocation.
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The Community News is published and mailed 10 times per year to every household in Vestavia Hills. If for some reason you are not receiving a mailed copy but would like to, contact us at administration@vhal.org.
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