Meeting Minutes
February 2023

CPRV Civic League Meeting      
Kingdom Embassy & Virtual     
13FEB23          
6:30 – 7:17 p.m.


VP started the meeting at 6:30 p.m. 

Board Present/Zoom – President, Vice President, Community Resource, Media, Secretary, and Social. 

Speakers – see recording and/or blog online for complete data from speakers.

Councilwoman – Courtney Doyle – fraud/waste/abuse with city government/workers.

Asphalt Art – Melissa Seek – propose project – safety, beautification, and bring community together.  Vote to move forward – unanimous in favor at KE/six (6) online. 

Community Resource Officer, Norfolk PD – Charles Dreer – crime lower this month; do NOT try to intervene, just get the best details you can.  If not in progress, can non-emergency line at 757-441-5610.  Kia is putting a fix in place for ease in stealing their vehicles (if no key, can use USB end of charger). 

Board updates

Community Resource – Stephanie – can check crimemapping.com for up to five (5) mile radius. 

Media – have the media kit and if you know of anyone interested in advertising have them contact media@cprv.net.

Social – Next meetup 26FEB23 at Reaver Beach (38th/Colley) at 3:30 p.m.  Music Video Bingo 4-6 p.m. 

Secretary – minutes for approval – approved.

Treasurer (done by President) – treasurer’s report (presented by President) – available upon request. 

President – River View (RV) nominee (Patience MacCartney)for RV representative, data in newsletter, and Special Election at March mtg. 

V President – no update.

V President – asked for new business.

– Question – do we have an update for when the water work will be done? 

– Answer – City Rep will be present with an update in April. 

  VP ended the meeting at 7:17 p.m. 

News & Resources

Civic League General Members Meeting Recap: Monday, February 10, 2025

We were joined by Guest Speaker Amena Anderson, Bank On Coordinator with the City of Norfolk. Bank On Hampton Roads is a partnership of participating banks, credit unions, and community organizations across Hampton Roads designed to help you take control of your finances. LEARN MORE
 
Representatives from counsel to McDonald’s Corp. will also attend the Meeting to present their proposed site improvement plans, mainly including their drive-through, parking, and landscaping – see plan and renderings below. 
 
Officer Brenton Blakeslee, our Community Resource Officer, who provided the latest crime report
 
We were also joined by a special surprise guest Councilwoman Courtney Doyle who shared updates about ATV issues, now being impounded and Sold or Disposed by Norfolk PD at their discretion, MetroNet internet is making progress with installation fulfilment and getting good feedback, reminded us about some new council members, and that the City Manager assured council members that our water treatment plants for Norfolk are partitioned and less prone to a situation such as the one Richmond recently experienced.

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McDonald’s at 4125 Granby St – Site Plan for Proposed Parking & Drive-Through Renovation

The CPRV Civic League was contacted by counsel to McDonald’s Corp., which operates a restaurant at 4125 Granby Street, with a request to present plans for proposed work to their parking and drive-through. 

Representatives from counsel to McDonald’s Corp. will attend the Feb 10th, 2025 CPRV Civic League General Members Meeting at 6:30 PM to present their proposed site improvement plans. The meeting will take place at Kingdom Embassy Ministries, 645 Mayflower Rd, Norfolk, VA 23508. All residents are welcome to attend.

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Civic League General Members Meeting Recap: Monday, January 13, 2025

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

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Porchella 2024 Recap

“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

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