June Newsletter - City of Alabaster

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CITY LEADERS... Sophie Martin Ward 1 Progress continues in Ward 1. Thank you to the Alabama Department of Transportation for working with me and recently installing new Pedestrian signs along Hwy 31 between I-65 and Hwy 119. This area is a safety concern for residents frequently crossing in this area. These signs will serve as a temporary solution until further safety measures can be taken by the State. Thank you to all the residents who attended the recent Simmsville Action Community meeting. We discussed upcoming projects, projects in progress and new ideas to further enhance our community. These meetings continue to be both extremely effective and informative. The work on several abandoned and unsafe properties is moving forward. Several local volunteer groups, along with the City, are helping with this major project. Because of legalities the process is gradual, but the results will make a definite difference in our community. Make plans for you and your family to attend the 10th annual Alabaster CityFest. Thank you to the Alabaster Arts Council, the City of Alabaster and the hundreds of volunteers who make this event a major success. The event is free! Visit www.alabastercityfest.com for more information. Alabaster Angels has helped several families needing home repair, employment, and basic living necessities. If you know any local families facing hardship, please contact me at martin@cityofalabaster.com. Community Women in Motion is a new Alabaster outreach group and their membership is growing. They’re already making a positive difference in many women’s lives. Programs are planned through July. For more information go to www.communitywomeninmotion.org, or call Betty Lewis at 663-4286. Thank you for making a difference in our community! It is an honor to continue to serve the resident of Ward 1 and our City. Please contact me by phone or e-mail if you have any questions. Blessings, Sophie Bob Hicks Ward 2 6 SEE YOU AT CITYFEST JUNE 2 MUNICIPAL PARK! June, 2012 martin@cityofalabaster.com hicks@cityofalabaster.com CityFest 10 is just around the corner. June 2nd will be the big day this year, so be sure to mark your calendar for that Saturday to "party on." Lone Star and Everclear are the headliners, and it sounds like it will be another great show. Thanks again to all those who work so hard to bring us a good time. With school being out for the summer, it is even more important to SLOW DOWN when driving. I am horrified by the speeds at which some vehicles travel in our neighborhoods. One of my neighbors has been monitoring traffic and the results of his hard work are amazing. People completely disregard speed limits, school zones, and other warnings of potential danger. When schools let out for the summer, it becomes even more important to slow down and be alert as you drive through town. It could save a life. Finally, it is time to get the family out to one of our parks for quality time in the sunshine and fresh air. The dog park should be open by the middle of July, and it will provide a golden opportunity to bring the family out for exercise together. I am guilty of spending way too much time inside and not getting the vitamins offered by direct sunlight, so we plan to hit the parks big time this summer. Join us!!! Grace and peace, Bob The Ward 3 council place is currently open. The vacancy will be filled by appointment of the City Council for the remainder of the current term. If you have any questions, call City Hall at 664-6800.
CITY LEADERS... Rick Walters Ward 4 As another school year has ended, I would like to congratulate and thank the parents and students who will be moving up or perhaps on to the next phase of their life. Whether or not we participate in formal education at the next level, I believe we can all agree that it is the most important opportunity we can give our children. I am pleased to hear of the progress our Alabaster Board of Education is making towards that goal. Please join me in giving them your full support as we work to make room for them in our newsletter. The Dog Park is a running a little behind schedule due to some poor soil that has to be replaced before construction of the building can begin. We are told it will move the opening back to sometime in July. The Library addition however is on schedule. The next step will be to open up the connecting wall between the library and the new addition. That will require that they temporarily close the children’s section of the library. The process should not take long and it will mark one of the final steps towards completion of the project. Finally I look forward to seeing everyone at CityFest on June 2nd. The Alabaster Arts Council has a great lineup scheduled and it should prove to be another successful event, with fun for all age groups and families. The annual event will draw thousands of people from outside our city and I know your gracious hospitality towards them is a big reason why it is so successful. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you – until next time Keep in Touch! Scott Brakefield Ward 6 It’s been a busy month of May for our Parks and Rec Department. They have successfully navigated another baseball/softball/soccer season. Not to mention, they did a great job of hosting the ACCC Softball Tournament at Veterans Park. If you get a chance, please let them know how much you appreciate their efforts. With close to 1,000 kids in Spring sports, its challenging to meet every demand, scheduling conflict, etc., but I personally believe our Parks & Rec Department does a tremendous job. Now that City Sports have come to a close they will immediately shift their focus to the task of preparing Municipal Park for the 10th Annual City Fest. If you had the opportunity to visit our Parks for a game this Spring, I hope you purchased something from the Concession Stand. Our Concessions are run by the Alabaster Sports & Entertainment Foundation. This is a non profit group that takes those proceeds and puts them back into our Athletic Programs at THS. Since ASEF took over our Concessions 3 years ago, we have not fielded any complaints, and they have contributed close to $90,000 over the past 3 years to THS athletic programs. Thank you ASEF, parents & students that take the time to work the Concessions and give back to our programs! Lastly, I wanted to say a big thank you to the Alabaster Arts Council. This year marks the 10 year anniversary of City Fest. What a tremendous event that allows us to showcase our community. Make sure to come out and support this great event on June 2. Tommy Ryals Ward 7 walters@cityofalabaster.com brakefield@cityofalabaster.com ryals@cityofalabaster.com If you travel on Fulton Springs Road from Hwy 119 to Hwy 31, you probably noticed the new traffic lights at the intersection on Hwy 31. I would like to thank our City Administrator, George Henry, for his help in making this happen. This is a VERY dangerous intersection, and we’ve had multiple serious accidents here over the years so hopefully the new lights will help. We actually planned for awhile now for the intersection to cut straight through from Fulton Springs Rd., across old Hwy 31 and the private property there directly to “new” Hwy 31, eliminating the little “detour” at the end. However, for multiple reasons, mostly financial, it has not happened. The developers of the new Alabaster Exchange have verbally committed to helping us out with that straightening project whenever that comes together. The lights will be moved to the new intersection at that point. The idea is to create another major access route from South 119 to the interstate and the shopping centers, taking some of the load off 119. Ideally, all of Fulton Springs Rd. would be widened as well. Kent Dairy Rd. would continue past the Post Office and connect with Fulton Springs Rd. at some point. I know the County wants to do this (it’s a county road) but, as is the case more often than not, it takes a lot of money. Anyway, this new band aid will help those of us in the southern part of Alabaster who risk our vehicle and life every day trying to shoot across that intersection on our way to I-65. Mr. Henry is also trying to work his magic at another dangerous intersection at Hwy 80 and Hwy 119 where we have been trying for years to get a signal. The wheels of government are semi-rusty sometimes. See you at CityFest. SEE YOU AT CITYFEST JUNE 2 MUNICIPAL PARK! June, 2012 7
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