Neighborhood USA: Council expands funding for reps, board members
Increases city funding for Neighborhood USA representatives and board candidates across Birmingham neighborhoods. Change affects grassroots civic engagement structure.
Topic
Appointments & Personnel
Agenda items
Appointments & Personnel items
City appoints Kevin Scarbinsky as sports and entertainment consultant
City hires consultant to recruit sports and entertainment businesses to Birmingham. Budget allocation and scope of work details not yet disclosed.
City appoints voting delegate to Alabama League of Municipalities
Birmingham's representative will cast the city's votes on statewide municipal policy at the annual convention, including decisions on legislative priorities and association governance.
City covers travel for neighborhood reps to NUSA Board meeting
Funds neighborhood-level representation at NUSA meetings. Enables local leaders and candidates to participate in regional governance.
Council appoints 2 members to Jefferson County HR Board
Two new board members will help oversee human resources policy and operations for Jefferson County government.
Council appoints 3 members to Children's Hospital Financing Authority
Three new board members will guide Children's Hospital financing decisions. Fills vacancy left by Myla Calhoun's resignation; term expires November 11, 2019.
Council appoints Jack W. Crowe as consultant for $25,000
City hires consultant Jack W. Crowe for unspecified work up to $25,000. Scope of work details are incomplete in the public record.
Council appoints 9 members to new Human Rights Commission
New commission will oversee civil rights complaints and policy recommendations. Members serve staggered 3-year terms through January 2022.
Council appoints representative to fill District 1 vacancy
District 1 residents will have full representation on City Council after a vacancy. The appointment restores voting power for this district's constituents on budget, zoning, and policy decisions.
Council appoints representative for District 6 vacancy
Fills an empty City Council seat representing District 6 residents. The new representative will vote on city budgets, laws, and neighborhood investments.
Councilor O'Quinn appoints Christopher Burks as District 5 consultant
District 5 residents gain a dedicated consultant to represent their interests with local businesses and community stakeholders on behalf of their councilor.
Human Rights Commission restructured: new composition and appointment rules
Amends how the city's Human Rights Commission is staffed and appointed, which can affect how discrimination complaints are handled and community representation on the board.
Council hires David Russell as legislative consultant for District 9
Council District 9 resident David A. Russell hired as a paid consultant to advise on district-level legislative matters. Contract capped at $34,545.
Council appoints member to Port Authority board
Port Authority governs cargo operations, tenants, and development at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth airport and regional port facilities. Board appointments shape infrastructure and economic policy affecting local jobs and business growth.
Council fills District 7 seat after Roberson resignation
District 7 residents regain full representation on City Council after months without a voting member. The appointee will represent the district until the next election.
Sole-source: City hires firm for employee psych assessments ($35K)
City approves $35,000 to American Behavioral Benefits Managers for psychological assessments of job candidates. This sets the standard for hiring fitness evaluation across city departments.
City Council appoints representative for District 7
District 7 residents will have a new representative after Councilmember Jay Roberson's resignation. The appointment fills the vacant seat immediately.
Mayor appoints two directors to Birmingham Land Bank Authority
Appointments shape the Land Bank's leadership and decisions on property acquisition and blight removal in Birmingham neighborhoods. Director 5's term runs through October 2021; Director 6 through August 2022.
Land Bank Authority director appointment fills vacant board seat
A new director joins the Land Bank's leadership. The Land Bank acquires and rehabilitates abandoned properties across Birmingham neighborhoods.
Council appoints David Russell Jr. as Councilor Hilliard's consultant for $12,00
Consultant will identify health and safety risks in the community and help with neighborhood projects. Spending comes from general city funds.