Colonial Place/River View Civic League Meeting 12SEP22 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
President opened the meeting.
Community Resource Officer, Officer Charles Greer: Aug 9 – 12 – 9 larcenies from autos which most were unlocked cars, a gun in the car, and one (1) catalytic converter; 1 door kicked in (house).
Question: How did catalytic converter theft happen? No notice of how the catalytic converter was taken (where/when/etc.). City is planning a visit to an auto shop where VIN will be etched and/or painted on the converter.
Question: What can you tell us about 7-11 at 38th Street and the murder/gun shot?
Speakers in care of odor & dead/ill wildlife: City of Norfolk, Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Norfolk Department of Health (Paul), Virginia Department of Health (VDH), and Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR). Group was nNotified of odor and wildlife issues – on 1st SEP, found discharge of sewage from Max’s Barge and Max’s was issued a “notice of violation”. Max’s had a plumber out and responded within two (2) hours; problem resolved. Barge/crane is related to construction, not this incident. DWR does not believe that the recent deaths are associated with sewage spill and may be related to Avian Influenza and Contaminants in Waterfowl as there are birds in other areas locally being affected. DWR website: can report any waterfowl deaths. Public Utilities and Storm Water — if you see sewage leak POC: 757-823-1000/4000 or Norfolk Cares. DWR: https://dwr.virginia.gov/wildlife. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ): https://portal.deq.virginia.gov/v2/prep/search and 757-518-2000.
Secretary – minutes for approval. Motion/2nd/approval.
Membership (99 active members) – fill out/pay online or to Membership Chair.
Nov 22 – tailgate
Treasurer’s Report – limited revenue/costs, treasurer’s report available upon request.
Social – CPRV Garden Party – Sun 18SEP22 4-6 pm at garden behind Fellini’s restaurant – appetizers, non-alcoholic beverages, etc. Seeds available. RSVP required: FB, events@cprv.net, or in person.
Newsletters – Extra copies available in the back. If you did NOT receive your newsletter.
President/Community Improvement – Myrtle tree pruning and neighborhood cleanup.
Media – website – after board meeting/approval, website will role out.
Crime Prevention – see Community Resource Officer’s notes above.
President – if you have any questions, feel free to email president@cprv.net.
Question – is there any movement on sink holes at other areas (Delaware/Llewlyn and/or Gosnold – recycle truck fell into)? Will have a review and get back to.
President adjourned the meeting.
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Spring has sprung, and we’re starting to see more cyclists on the road. The following information from the Virginia DMV includes important information for both cyclists and drivers.
Our NEW registered agent, Grayson T. Orsini, a Senior Associate with Williams Mullen, spoke at our meeting to introduce himself and talked to the audience about what a registered agent does and how we can support the civic league moving forward.
Officer Brenton Blakeslee, our Community Resource Officer, provided the latest crime report. He talked a bit about a “swatting,” a term used to describe when police are falsely called on a residence/person, in regards to a false call incident that had happened in the neighborhood earlier that morning. He also noted that car break-ins have been on a notable rise this month and to take ensure doors are locked and not leave valuables in plain sight. Officer Blakeslee also spoke about a minors curfew hour of 11pm in effect. Also he shared that while they are aware of the racing motor bikes/4-wheelers, but that they are not permitted by law to pursue offenders once in motion due to safety reasons, making it difficult to make arrests.
Gene Ward, resident of Colonial Place and nominee for Civic League Vice President, introduced himself to the attending members and shared a bit about his background in community work.
Upcoming Social Event: CPRV Easter Egg Hunt | 4/19 at 10am (Delaware/Colonial Circle) – Social gathering and Easter Egg Hunt for kids with some light refreshments provided. See CPRV facebook group page for more event details.
Next Month’s Meeting: On May 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM, we will return to Kingdom Embassy Ministries.
Reminder to Pay Your Dues: If you are interested in being a part of the civic league and want to support the efforts and service we provide to the community, please consider a membership. It is $10 per person under 65 and $5 per person 65+. Click Here to Learn More.
Spring updates, pothole tips, a warm welcome to our new Registered Agent, event recaps, community happenings, kid activities, and volunteer opportunities—all inside this month’s CPRV newsletter!
Attention CPRV Parents & Kids of All ages!! Join the Social Events Committee, led by Riverview Neighborhood Representative and event sponsor Patience McCartney, on April 19th for an Easter Egg Hunt in the Delaware x Colonial circle.
Samantha Miller, Environmental Project Coordinator for Elizabeth River Project joined us to share details about Knitting Mill Creek health and Phases 2 and 3 of the Mayflower Path restoration project coming in Spring 2025. See her full presentation from the meeting below.
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