I certainly concur with the need to take action on this issue. It has been reported many times, and the litter is getting worse, and it is not acceptable for those walking to be approached by the beggars. The city must take some action.

I live nearby and work less than a mile away. I am approached by the beggars while in my car at intersections and in the parking lots of nearby businesses. I would love to be able to get outside, use the sidewalks to walk my dogs or ride my bike to work, but do not because I feel unsafe in my neighborhood. I bet if this were happening and reported in Jones Valley or Hampton Cove, it would have been dealt with quickly. Please focus some resources to make our neighborhood safe and clean.

Amen to that last comment. This is become an infectious issue and must be dealt with.

We had an HPD supervisor respond. Unfortunately, this location is not inside the city limits but in the county. When the pan handling, please call the non emergency
at 256-722-7100.

According to Madison County zoning office, everything south of the intersection of Perimeter Parkway and Old Monrovia Rd, plus the convenience store on the north side of the intersection is in the city limits of Huntsville. The mini-storage units are in the county. This information is listed at Zone R2B. The camps in question are on the south side of Old Monrovia and Perimeter Parkway. There are other camps on the north side, behind the mini-storage units, that would belong to the county, and we concerned citizens should redirect this part of the issue to the county.

Thanks Dwayne!!, for your support in helping to address this issue. I have also sent an email to the City Councilman for this District and to the Mayor's office.

I will forward your info to the Supervisor.

Thank you

Thanks for following up, Dwayne and HPD - I knew that area didn't make sense to be in "county". But then again, that whole area through there is zoned a little strangely. (e.g. that LOVELY intersection of Old Monrovia and Wayne Dr.)

Thank you. We will have a Community Officer respond to check the whole North and South area and take appropriate action within City limits.

This is the email I received from the Madison County Sheriff's office. Perhaps we will eventually get something done.

I have forwarded this to the HPD West Precinct Community Resource Officer who will have units check the area. I will also find the land owners to see if they will come out and trespass anyone there and put up signage.

V/r
Donny

Donny Shaw
Lieutenant
FBINA 265
Madison County Sheriff's Office
715 A Wheeler Ave.
Huntsville AL 35801

CRO Officer spoke with Lieutenant Shaw of the County. . The camp is in the counties JD. Lt. Shaw was going to work on removing it.
Supervisors will have their officers work on the panhandling issue within our JD.

I appreciate everyone's efforts in addressing this issue. I only want to ensure that the residents of our neighborhoods are safe and not subject to the harassment and litter that has unfortunately become commonplace.

We understand. Thank you