Cape Story by the Sea Community AssociationMonthly General Meeting October 8, 2007

At 7:35pm the meeting was called to order by Empsy Munden, Association President. The meeting was at the Va. Beach Resort and Conference Hotel.

President’s Remarks:

·   We announced  that there is a chance to meet with our Congresswoman Thelma Drake at breakfast this Saturday Morning. There will be a series of Breakfasts  featuring the Republican Party of Virginia Beach on Saturday mornings. Hear community leaders and elected officials discuss current events. We meet at the Crowne Plaza Hotel located at 4453 Bonney Road (757) 473-1700, near the intersection of Independence Boulevard.  No reservations are needed, and the breakfast is open to the public. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. and our Speakers begin at 8:30 a.m. The cost of the breakfast is $8.00 for the Full Buffet, $4.00 for the Continental Fare.

·   The Va Beach Council of Civic Organization is hosting Delegate Night at the City Library WEDNESDAY Sept 12 at 7PM, OPEN TO the PUBLIC.

·   Announcements and flyers of City Events were distributed by Pres. Empsy Munden. 

Officer Reports:  Minutes of the Sept. 10, 2007 CSBTS meeting and the Treasurer’s report were presented.

New Business:  Motion passed to establish a Legal Expense Fund for possible use to support issues designated by CSBTS requiring services of an attorney.  The Legal Fund would be limited to a total of $3000 depending on the profits from the Oyster Roast and use of the Fund would be determined by CSBTS officers and members. Old Business:

·         Marina Shores Plan: Plans dated August 10, 2007 indicate Gale Levine owns the parcel(s) of land along Long Creek and that the current plan indicates restaurants and offices and a 4 level garage.  The SDCC meeting Monday, Oct 29, 2007 at the Ocean Park Fire Station at 7:30PM has Mr. R. J. Nutter (attorney for Marina Shores) scheduled as a speaker.

• SDCC oyster roast:  No date scheduled at this time.

• CSBTS oyster roast, Flyer attached, Nov. 4, Sunday.  Tickets NOT SOLD at door.  VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Set Up and Clean Up on Sunday, Nov 4. 

·         Volunteer(s) need to obtain door prizes for raffles, email: emunden@aol.com if interested.   First Planning meeting was Oct 9, 2007.

·         CSBTS CLEAN UP Scheduled for OCTOBER 14th, SUNDAY, 2PM.  VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!   Meet in the park to help keep our neighborhood LOOKING GOOD.

·         Neighborhood watch:  solicitors noted in the neighborhood, need a peddler’s license.  Call 385-5000 to report suspicious activity.

·         VBCCO (VB Council of Civic Organizations): monthly meeting Oct 10th 7PM at central city library, topic: VB Public Schools

·         Beautification & Clean-up committee, has a new Chair.  Dee Simpson announced these next planned clean up date. The dates are Oct 14th at 2pm, Sunday  and Sunday Oct 21st is  the Rain Date. 

·         Cape Story Signs for Beech and Kendal, still working on surveyor and city approval. 

 ·         Fireworks on the Bay Chair is Needed. Contact Todd: capestory@sybercom.net Meeting was adjourned at 8:47 PM

CAPE STORY BY THE SEA
MONTHLY CIVIC ASSOCIATION MEETING
VIRGINIA BEACH RESORT HOTEL
November 12, 2007 at 7:30pm

I. Call to Order
Information on First Landing Fire Station – Open House Nov 29th 2pm
II. Minutes
III. Treasurers Report
IV. Officer Reports
V. Committee Reports
– Neighborhood Watch Update
– Beautification & Clean-up Committee – Shirley Drye and Dee Simpson, Clean up Sunday, Oct 14th Completed
– Military Liaison Update- Gary Forest
– Ad Hoc Committee neighborhood concerns
– Holiday Giving Committee Nancy Snyder and Nichole Wallace coordinating, LOCAL families selected

VI. Old Business
– Update on Cape Story Neighborhood Signs –
– Contact Todd at capestory@sybercom.net NEW CHAIRPERSON NEEDED for Fireworks on the Bay event.
– Lynnhaven River Dredging Project – Spoils transfer station planned for boat ramp area. 40 to 50 dump trucks per day for 6 months planned to start in Winter 2007. Ocean Park Civic League had presentation and discussions with the City to determine possible impact and alternate sites for the transfer, City may NOT have to approve project.
– Marina Shores – plans appear changed to business and restaurants and boatel and parking garages, Mr. Nutter postponed presentation to SDCC until January or later in 2008

VII. New Business
– CSBTS Oyster Roast November 4th, excellent turn out, Mayor Oberndorf stopped by. Food and money donations for holiday giving (FAMILIES SELECTED ARE LOCAL FAMILIES) outstanding. Funds for “Legal Expense Fund” to pledge to SDCC legal fees (approved at October 8, 2007 meeting) will be available from profits of oyster roast. A BIG THANKS to the Marks and the Chris’ and ALL THE OTHER NEIGHBORS who donated prizes and time and talent and Volunteered. And THE BAND!

– Website http://www.capestory.org – under repair and update
– SDCC, Shore Drive Community Coalition – Shrimp feast held Nov 6th at the Green Parrot, legal fees for Indigo Dunes. http://www.noindigodunes.com SDCC
– Lesner Bridge Design Forum day long event Nov 7th Community comments resulted in preliminary selection of possible design of new bridge with 100 year life expectancy, if funding obtained. Preferred bridge Design, piers (supports), pedestrian walkway and lighting selected by attendees.
– VBCCO, Virginia Beach Council of Civic Organizations (112+), Meet Nov 14th 7PM, central Library , VB Public Schools topic. Officer elections
– December 8th Santa in the Park
– December 10th MONDAY CSBTS Christmas PARTY 7:30PM – Va Beach Resort Hotel
VII. Adjourn