City Hall updates

I’d like to begin with an update on the status of the new City Hall. Progress is going well. We continue to meet monthly with our architecture partners at Williams-Blackstock, as well as our construction manager contacts from B.L. Harbert to ensure that this progress continues. 

Roadwork on Mayland Lane is also moving smoothly. We expect that project, which involves the installation of a sidewalk and road widening, to be completed by the end of April. Work is also underway with the new redesign for the entryway coming off of Highway 31. 

Since my last column in this publication, we’ve appointed two new board members, respectively to the Vestavia Hills Library Board and the Vestavia Hills Parks and Recreation Board. I want to take this time to congratulate Anna Gualano on her appointment to the Library Board, and to David Meyers, who will serve on the Parks and Recreation Board. I also want to thank Sara Robicheaux and Blaine House, both of whom recently completed their board terms for these respective boards, for their service.

In Cahaba Heights, we are moving forward on the redesign of this area. The plans were passed by our Planning and Zoning Board along with the City Council. Residents can expect to see visible signs of these redesign efforts within the next three months.

From a financial standpoint, the first quarter continues to show good financial stability within our ad valorem and sales tax areas. 

Lastly, the City is working with Tatum Design on the creation of a new website with more interactive features for residents. We expect to unveil that by the end of May. 

Your mayor,

Butch Zaragoza