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
New year, new adventure. 40+ residents braved the cold to join us for a special preview look at the progress with the rehabilitation of the Historical Landmark—Riverview Theater, presented by owner John Childers. We enjoyed healthy snacks and beverages provided by our civic league Social Events committee. We were also joined by Officer Brenton Blakeslee, our Community Resource Officer, who provided the latest crime report
“Porchella is something we look forward to all year as returning porch hosts. I’m amazed at how Christina Fletcher pulls it together year after year, gathering musicians and pairing them with porch hosts. This is an incredible community-building event, one that showcases the character, diversity, and cohesive core of our neighborhood. It’s a win-win-win…for the musicians, the hosts, and the attendees.” – Artemis Stoll
A resounding success! That’s the final take on December’s CPRV Holiday Food Drive, benefitting ODU students through the Monarch Food Pantry and the Global Friendship House.
Happy 2025, CPRV! Join us Jan. 13 at Riverview Theater for our first meeting, celebrate events like Porchella, support New Jersey Ave’s lights, and step into leadership roles to help shape our community’s future!
At a recent Colonial Place and Riverview Civic League meeting, Citizens for Responsible Lighting (CRL), led by Lori Baccanari, presented information on the ongoing transition to LED street lighting in Norfolk. CRL focuses on ensuring that this conversion process is managed responsibly to avoid potential hazards associated with improper LED installations.
Our December 9th General Members Meeting featured an informative presentation by Citizens for Responsible Lighting (CRL), led by Lori Baccanari. CRL provided an overview of the ongoing transition to LED street lighting in Norfolk, highlighting the importance of responsible implementation to avoid potential hazards. Their presentation underscored the impact of different LED color temperatures on public health, safety, and the environment.
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