BS Summary: This article contains 1 faulty reasoning type, including Attempt to Sell a Product or Service, with Attempt to Sell a Product or Service as the most egregious example at 3.3% saturation with 24 hits. Analysis detected 24 faulty-reasoning hits from 724 analyzed words, generating a BS Score of 2.1% and a BS Rank of 1% (25,814 of 26,005 articles). This article is better (less manipulative) than 99.30% of the article peer group.

This weekly rundown of public meetings, agendas and other items of interest aims to help you keep your elected officials accountable. 
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(We will update these lists as we become aware of new meetings, etc.) 
This collection of information is based on existing schedules and is subject to change. 
Please let us know if there’s a specific meeting or organization you’d like to see included in our rundown. 
Community Development Committee , Aug. 3, 3:30 p.m. 
| Agenda 
Item 1  This brings the proposed redevelopment of the former Hill School as an affordable housing project reviewed by the Council’s Budget and Finance Committee last week. 
It would provide a payment of up to $633,393 in addition to $495,000 in HOME Program funds to support the project. 
Item 2  This allows for a new blade sign for a tattoo parlor on 219 20th St. 
N. by way of a right-of-way encroachment license. 
Item 3  This allows for a new flag sign for a new bar and lounge at 2012 First Ave. 
N. by way of a right-of-way encroachment license 
Item 4  This is a recommendation for a board appointment to the Birmingham Land Bank Authority 
Birmingham City Council , Aug. 4, 9:30 a.m. 
| Agenda 
Item 1  This is the public hearing to amend zoning maps in the Pratt and Ensley communities as called for in the Pratt Ensley Framework Plan. 
It is the first hearing for the plan. 
Note: We covered one of the first public meetings for this plan back in Feb. 
2025. 
Item 2  This returns the resolution consenting to the city’s Industrial Development Board issuing up to $10,000,000 of its industrial revenue bonds for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, improvement, equipping, and installation by Culton Holdings, LLC, of a manufacturing and warehousing facility located at 1811 Woodlands Industrial Dr. 
It was held over from last week’s agenda. 
Item 66  This declares the 85th annual Magic City Classic , scheduled for Oct. 31, 2026, as serving “a public purpose that promotes economic development and tourism,” and authorizes the Mayor to expend up to $2 million. 
It’s been submitted by the Council President and President Pro Tempore. 
Item 81  This sets a public hearing to consider changes to the city ordinance relating to the floodplain zoning overlay. 
Economic and Workforce Development/Tourism Committee Work Session , Aug. 4, 11:30 a.m. 
| More info 
Jefferson County Commission 
Pre-Commission Work Session, Aug. 4, 9 a.m. 
| Agenda 
Commission Meeting, Aug. 6, 9 a.m. 
| More info 
Garbage: Regular schedule | Daily Bulk Trash Updates 
Recycling: Schedule 1, regular schedule 
Existing bulk trash calendar, Aug. 2026 (not available as of yet) 
Neighborhood meetings 
Brownsville Heights, 6 p.m., Brownsville Heights Community Center 
Central Pratt, 6 p.m., Howze-Sanford Recreation Center 
College Hills, 6 p.m., Legion Field 
Collegeville, 6 p.m., Antioch Baptist Church 
Glen Iris, 6:30 p.m., Saint Eliash Maronite Catholic Church + Zoom 
Grasselli, 3 p.m., Mary Dorsey Center 
Maple Grove, 6 p.m., via Zoom 
Sherman Heights, 5:30 p.m., Morning Start Baptist Church 
Zion City, 6:30 p.m., via Teleconference  605-313-5396 | Access Code: 1920925 
Apple Valley, 6 p.m., Pleasant View Baptist Church 
Brummit Heights, 1 p.m., Brownsville Heights Community Center + Zoom 
East Lake, 6 p.m., Household Faith Church 
Fairmont, 6 p.m., Mt. 
Carmel Christ Church 
Fairview, 5:30 p.m., via Zoom 
Mason City, 4:30 p.m., via Teleconference  712-770-8710 | Access Code: 5524784 
Oakwood Place, 4 p.m., Harrison Park Recreation Center 
Thomas, 6 p.m., Mt. 
Hebron Baptist Church 
Wahouma, 6 p.m., Southern Museum of Flight 
Wylam, 6 p.m., Birmingham Public Library  Wylam Branch 
Acipco-Finley, 5:30 p.m., Acipco Community Room 
Eastwood, 6:30 p.m., Habitat for Humanity + Zoom 
Echo Highlands, 7 p.m., East Pinson Valley Recreation Center + Zoom 
North Titusville, 5 p.m., Memorial Park Recreational Center 
Springlake, 6:30 p.m., Huffman High School 
Jones Valley, 4 p.m., Birmingham Public Library  Powderly Branch 
Existing 2023-2025 Meeting Schedule (via Excel Spreadsheet)* 
*Note: There have not been neighborhood elections for the next two-year cycle. 
More information in our report from 2025 . 
The post Monday Morning Watch | Week of Aug. 3, 2026 appeared first on BirminghamWatch . 
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Analysis

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