His brushstrokes capture intricate details with photographic precision! Steve Skipper's "Coming Home" exhibition is available now for viewing on the city hall's first floor! The Homewood Art Council is presenting this six-week show, ending May 30th. Skipper recently completed a commissioned painting for Buckingham Palace - the first by an African American artist. The piece depicts Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Anne with one of the royal horses. It'll be unveiled in Atlanta, Washington, and London over the next few months. Skipper is a Homewood native, growing up in the Rosedale neighborhood. He dedicates this exhibition to his fourth-grade teacher, Ms. Vernell Saunders. He aims to honor her impact through this homecoming showcase of his artwork. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3xVFF8B

Finance Highlights 04/29/24 1. Committee approved to have the mayor sign an agreement with Verizon for the city's wireless cell phone contract. Agenda: https://bit.ly/3xZK6zv Upcoming meeting schedules: https://bit.ly/3bvufcT Archived meetings: http://bit.ly/2UiSIaA Watch the full video above to learn more about all the items presented.

After the recent retirement of Chief Nick Hill, Mayor Patrick McClusky has named Brandon Broadhead as the new fire chief for the City of Homewood. Broadhead brings almost 20 years of experience within Homewood's fire department to the role, having served in various leadership positions, most recently as deputy chief. Brandon is very proficient with technology, and will bring that expertise to this position. His top priority is to use technology and other methods to help ensure the deployment of the right personnel for efficient emergency response, rather than a predefined list of firefighters and paramedics. Broadhead also wants to foster strong relationships with surrounding municipalities, enabling seamless collaboration in responding to emergencies within each other's jurisdictions, bolstering staffing and equipment capabilities - a common practice that strengthens the resilience of all departments.

City Council meeting highlights, April 22, 2024 1. Council approved a request by Homewood's IT Director for a budget amendment for FY 23-24 to increase security and efficiency with the city's Microsoft account. 2. Council approved a request for consideration to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Carr, Riggs, & Ingram for accounting work to handle city finances until a new finance director can be hired. 3. After a public hearing, council approved condemnation of the apartment buildings at 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18 Aspen Cove at The Park at Buckingham due to being unsafe. 4. Council approved the Final Development Plan at 232 Green Springs Highway for Bank of America to permit the construction of a 4,235 sq. ft., single story, branch bank, as well as associated parking, landscaping, and other site improvements. (The Planning Commission had a vote of 6-0-1 for a favorable recommendation) 5. Council approved moving May council meeting dates to accommodate for Memorial Day. The dates will now be May 6 ad 20. Agenda: https://bit.ly/3xKblxU Upcoming meeting schedules: https://bit.ly/3bvufcT Archived meetings: http://bit.ly/2UiSIaA For all the details about this meeting watch the video above.

Finance Highlights 04/15/24 1. Committee approved a request by Homewood's new IT Director, Brandon Sims, for a budget amendment for FY 23-24 to increase security and efficiency with the city's Microsoft account. 2. Committee approved a request for consideration to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Carr, Riggs, & Ingram for accounting work to handle city finances until a new finance director can be hired. Agenda: https://bit.ly/3vSWjFh Upcoming meeting schedules: https://bit.ly/3bvufcT Archived meetings: http://bit.ly/2UiSIaA Watch the full video above to learn more about all the items presented.