President – opened the meeting at 6:37 pm.
The President introduced Neal Friedman, who requested league support for Capstone project making Omohundro Street from 42nd St. up to Connecticut Ave. more pedestrian friendly. Mr. Friedman discussed ideas and received input from board members on the local area. The basics are an idea to do survey through the FB page, fall proposal submission, and spring final proposal submission. More to follow.
Secretary (outgoing) turnover items – discussed 1) STRIPE account/website (membership related) – will be turned over to Treasurer/Media; 2) ZOOM setup – backup to Media will be VP; 3) Agenda – VP; and 4) Membership list – voted on distribution; unanimous vote to limit to elected officers; private details will not be disclosed as indicated on membership form;
Membership – advised currently have 145 paid members. Membership chairperson is open; if anyone is interested, please let the President/Vice President know.
Treasurer – 1) Newsletter check payment signed by President; 2) attempted to file annual status with IRS, website down; 3) budget expires 30 JUN 21 (end of Fiscal year) and will clean-cut expenses to last year’s budget; and 4) audit to be conducted today by three (3) league officers.
Media – Deadline for input 27 AUG 21; have Adam G/Blythe Scott for September/Olga for October.
VP/Community Resource – 1) No crime prevention update; President has been in touch with liaison, Bryan Johnson, and discussed parking issues, Wave, and crime in area; 2) Speakers for future meetings discussed – Olga/would answer questions, David Nye/winterizing house, Firefighters, SPCA, Neighborhood Animal support; City Arborist/tree removal issues; Andrea McLellan/council person.
Community Improvement Committee – two subcommittees are being established for 1) Path cleanup/clamshell restoration; would request volunteers and $/quarterly; 2) Light pole damage reporting; city is not responsible; Dominion is. Used to be handled as a family/group activity; reporting outages.
Social Events – 1) July – Ice Cream Social was successful; 2) Plans through December; details forthcoming – COVID sensitive, outside, and spaced – walk arounds, dog walk around, pumpkin/scavenger hunt, thankful tree, etc.; 3) Colonial Place sign available and may be placed in community garden
Welcome Committee – Lakewood volunteer event 11 SEP 21 11-3 pm. Welcome package will be updated with assistance from Neighborhood beautification/Pooyah.
New business – Kingdom Embassy Ministries hosted past ice cream social; has offered up their church for meetings. No immediate action required.
The previous month’s minutes were unanimously adopted. The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 pm.
Three board members successfully completed Treasurer’s financial audit with no discrepancies.
Beth Travis, Secretary
Starting the first day of February, a “love note” from Cupid will magically appear on random doorsteps to kick off this heartwarming event. Inside the note, you’ll find a “Heart” sign and simple instructions to join the fun. For those familiar, this is the same idea as getting Boo’d at Halloween.
A big thanks to all our neighbors who came to the CPRV neighborhood dinner at MJ’s Tavern last month.
To all the phenomenal neighbors of CPRV who generously supported the CPRV Holiday Food Drive, the Social Events Committee and the Civic League Board extend a huge, hearty Thank You!
Ramin Fatehi, the Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney, delivered a comprehensive update on national crime trends and the macro factors influencing them. He also highlighted our local deviations from these national trends, providing valuable insights into the successes of the Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office in 2023 and sharing upcoming initiatives for 2024. Following Ramin’s engaging presentation, a brief Q&A session allowed for further discussion. Watch the entire meeting below.
Porchella is a free, neighborhood jam that will take place in Colonial Place this year, Dec. 30 from 6-9pm. Neighbors offer up their porches to musicians for 30 min concerts by musicians of all types that offer up their talent! It’s basically reverse caroling. 🙂 Bring cash to tip your musicians as they are donating their time and skills! We will also have Venmo QR codes on the porches to make it easier to tip!
Access past meeting recording and chat transcript below.
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