Meeting Minutes
October 2022

Colonial Place River View (CPRV) Civic League Meeting 10 OCT 22         6:30-7:15 p.m.

President started the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Guest Speakers – President introduced two guest speakers –

City of Norfolk, Tiba Salim, updates on water pipe construction.

Elizabeth River Project, Joe Reiger, updates on Knitting Mill Creek’s water quality and improvement initiatives – check out opportunities, what’s happening, etc. at elizabethriver.org.

Crime Prevention update (Stephanie) – (13SEP-10OCT22) – only 1 incident reported to Norfolk PD that occurred during the power outage.  Reminder:  If you are a victim of a crime, please report directly to the Norfolk PD.  POC info in the newsletter and today in chat. 

Treasurer (David) – no revenue, minimal expenses (Garden Party), and total assets $16,028.06. 

Secretary (Beth) – request approval of last month’s minutes.  Motion/2nd/approved. 

VP/Community Improvement & Beautification (Pooya)

(1) Thanks to Tiba for always being on our calls and answering questions in a timely manner.

(2) Excited for projects with Elizabeth River Project.  If want to get involved, email community@cprv.net.

President

Wave – several issues with business and have tried to address; now on city’s radar, and like Crime Prevention, be sure to report if any incidents. 

Riverview Business Association mtg – Riverview is being considered for Corridor/Pilot program.

Traffic Counters – there have been several traffic counters put in around the neighborhood.  1st step.

CPRV Tailgate Party – 22OCT22 1200-2 pm – ODU homecoming game (ODU vs Georgia Southern – President’s house (751 Carolina Avenue/JMU flag).  RSVP at events@cprv.net

Website – SUPER EXCITED about our NEW website.  Shannon has done an EXCELLENT job; check it out at cprv.net.  If interested in contributing, contact media@cprv.net

Newsletter – looking to move to digital/going live in January 2023.  Sign up sheet in back of meeting, Zoom chat, or on cprv.net website.  We will continue to have a few limited copies of paper copies.  Will NOT sell your info or use in any other way.

President ended the meeting at 7:15 p.m. 

News & Resources

CPRV COMMUNITY MEET-UP AT PIXELS PINTS & BITES ON SAT. 2/15 AT 12PM-130PM

The CPRV Civic League’s Social Events Committee invites you to join them for an afternoon of games and nostalgia at @pixels.norfolk on Saturday, February 15th from 12:00pm to 1:30pm, in a reserved space on the 2nd floor. Neighbors of all ages are welcome! The Social Events Committee will provide light refreshments and game tokens will be provided, in part, by our gracious hosts at Pixels.

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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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