Meeting Minutes
September 2022

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.

News & Resources

General Members Meeting | April 8, 2024

We are joined by: 

Courtney Doyle, Norfolk City Councilwoman for Ward 2 gave updates on infrastructure projects in our neighborhood, a safety report on improving rates across our area, implementation of new speed cameras in school zones and more. The presentation was followed by a brief Q&A session. 

Jeremy McGee spoke about his candidacy for Norfolk City Council Ward 6. Mr. McGee spoke about his background, move to Norfolk, local business ownership, civic involvement in Ghent Civic League, Norfolk ARB and now Norfolk Planning. The presentation was followed by a brief Q&A session. 

Aleksandra Prouty joined us to introduce her new restaurant coming to Riverview
Village – Leila’s International Cuisine at 4136 Granby Street (next to Pittie Dog Grill)

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Gosnold Ave – Gravity Sewer Repair

The City of Norfolk’s Department of Utilities has hired East West Construction to repair and rehabilitate the sewer line in your neighborhood along a section of Gosnold Ave. The project area is shown on the map on the back [see below images].

Planned Start of Construction: March 2024
Anticipated End of Construction: June 2024
Access: Access to businesses and residences will be maintained throughout construction with detours around the work zone. The City and our contractor will do our best to minimize the unavoidable disruptions associated with construction.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the city’s on-site construction inspector, Charles Davis. He can be reached by cell phone at (757) 647-9940 to respond quickly. You may also contact the project manager, Tiba Salim at (757) 266-9491.

For more info visit: www.norfolk.gov/utilitiesimprovements.

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General Members Meeting | March 11, 2024

Tommy Leeman, candidate for Norfolk City Mayor, spoke about his background and platform followed by a brief Q&A session including his thoughts on redevelopment of MacArthur Center, Military Circle Mall and the forthcoming Casino project.

Representatives from the Colley Community Center gave a presentation on their mission, initiatives timeline and how the many ways the community can contribute.

Jason Im spoke on behalf of Riverview Shell, pursuing an ABC permit in compliance with the façade grant recently awarded by the city. A motion to vote was brought forth from the floor, seconded and put to vote with all voting parties in favor and no parties vocally against

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General Members Meeting | February 12, 2024

Norfolk City Mayor, Kenny Alexander, and Norfolk City Manager, Patrick Roberts spoke about the recent updates from the city. Following the Mayor and City Manager’s engaging presentation, a brief Q&A session allowed for further discussion. Watch the entire meeting below. Congratulations to the new Secretary of the Civic League Board. – Stephanie Clark.

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Life is sweet because you live here!

Starting the first day of February, a “love note” from Cupid will magically appear on random doorsteps to kick off this heartwarming event. Inside the note, you’ll find a “Heart” sign and simple instructions to join the fun. For those familiar, this is the same idea as getting Boo’d at Halloween.

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