Council renames 1st Avenue West

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The Homewood City Council voted 8-0 to change the name of 1st Avenue West to Montessori Way at its meeting on March 16. 

The request was made by Creative Montessori School, located at 1650 28th Court. Council members Britt Thames and Walter Jones said this change is part of the school's effort to become more of a focal point in the community.

"A lot of people don't know it's there and it's really a jewel in Homewood," Jones said. 

The council also heard a request from the Special Issues Committee to review the city's current sign ordinance for possible amendments. The ordinance was added in October with an expiration date of April of this year.

The council also:

  • Approved a request for consideration of a no parking sign at the intersection of the alley adjacent to 101 East Edgewood Drive and East Edgewood Drive.
  • Set a public hearing on March 23 for consideration to review changes to Zoning Book and referral to the Planning & Development Committee 
  • Accepted a bid for Fire Department uniforms.
  • Approved a request for consideration of an additional street light at or near 505 Devon Drive.
  • Approved a request for consideration from the Fire Department to declare equipment as surplus property.
  • Approved a request for consideration of authorizing Mayor Scott McBrayer to execute on behalf of the city the commercial lease agreement between Hamilton Mortgage Corporation and the city regarding a portion of the third floor of the City Hall building.
  • Approved a request for consideration to add a stop sign at the intersection of Venetian Way/Parkside Circle/Parkside Court.
  • Approved a request for consideration to add three street lights on Forest Brook Drive for a cost of approximate $28.50 per month.
  • Approved a request for consideration of an ABC-020-Restaurant Retail Liquor License application for Hart and Soul Coffee Company located at 1014 Oxmoor Road.
  • Approved a request for consideration of a resolution authorizing payment of invoices for the period Feb. 23 through March 13. 
  • Approved a request for American Behavioral to become the new employee assistance provider.