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

August 2024 Edition – CPRV Community Newsletter

AVAILABLE NOW – August is for the birds—or at least this issue of our newsletter is! This month, we feature photos of our neighborhood avian friends enjoying the hot sun and scenic views. Whether you’re flying solo or you take the whole flock, I encourage you to find the time to take a relaxing stroll through CPRV.

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General Members Meeting | June 10, 2024

On June 10th, 2024 we were joined by representatives from Monument and Kimley Horn discussed their intended development projects for 4101 Granby Street and took questions from the attending members.

League Officer Election Results — Here are the nominees for the upcoming election that was held at the June meeting. All ran uncontested, had no opposing votes among attending members, and will continue their positions for another year.

President – Pooya Mohit
Vice President – Laura Burns
Treasurer – David Wolfe
Secretary – Stephanie Clark
Neighborhood Representative – Patience MacCartney

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General Members Meeting | May 13, 2024

We are joined by: 

Troy Valos, Special Collections Librarian at Slover Library, to present on the Sargeant Memorial Collection (Local History and Genealogy Collection) located within Slover Library.

Erin, representing Monument Builders to talk about plans for a new mixed use as well as residential development coming to 4101 Granby Street.

Stay tuned for full minutes or access recording below.

Access past meeting recording and chat transcript below.

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Help Identify Your Service Line Today | The City of Norfolk Department of Utilities

The 2021 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Lead and Copper Rule Revisions requires the City of Norfolk to prepare a service line inventory of both Norfolk and customer-owned materials.

Here’s how you can help the City develop our service line inventory.

Identify Your Service Line Materials:
For step by step instructions to identify your service line go to https://www.norfolk.gov/5838/Material-Verification

Questions?
Call (757) 664-6700

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