SDCC General Meeting – Monday April 27th, 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall (parking in back, on side streets and across Shore Drive)

Print this Agenda and bring it with you. [2pg pdf]

Program/Presentation – Lillie Gilbert, of Wild River Outfitters, will take us on a virtual tour of the Lynnhaven River. Discover some of its secret spots and the best places to put in a kayak or canoe.

The general agenda for the evening will be:
Officer’s Reports – Brief Reports
Secretary – Todd
Treasurer’s Report – Leslie
Vice President & President –Introductory Remarks

Old Business-

Indigo Dunes Project – Update to the status of the USACE review of the application for renewal of the existing, but soon to expire JPA. Also, there has been no date set for the State Water Control Board hearing or the circuit court appeal by the City of Virginia Beach.

Update on Lesner Bridge Replacement – The City has run into some unexpected snags with regard to a southern alignment of the replacement. Fully aware of the objections of residents who would be negatively impacted by a northern alignment, the City is revisiting all alternatives, including the possibility of a more centered alignment, even though it could mean nearly a year of two lane traffic across the span.

Pound Pole Fishing Nets – The Virginia Marine Resource Commission (VMRC) has approved the siting of three pound nets in the area between Ocean Park, Baylake Pines, Chesapeake Beach and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. The Board of Ocean Park Civic League has elected to appeal this decision and is presenting a motion to that effect at the next general membership meeting on May 7, 2009. Chesapeake Beach Civic League and Baylake Pines Civic League are being asked to do the same.

Beach Replenishment – Status of city negotiation with property owners along the affected beaches, if available.

New Business –

Bayfront Advisory Committee (BAC) Update – SDCC and the Bayfront Advisory Committee are jointly addressing two issues of interest to residents along the Shore Drive Corridor. Those issues are the complaints by neighbors adjacent to Chick’s Oyster Bar concerning disturbances to their peace and tranquility; also, the safety of the intersection of Shore Drive and Kendall, where speed and reduced visibility pose a hazard to pedestrians and to ingress and egress from Cape Henry Shores and, to a lesser extent, Cape Story by the Sea.

Review and comment of City’s website regarding Shore Drive issues – The BAC and City staff would like the resident of Shore Drive to review and provide feedback on the City’s website regarding Shore Drive related items. How easy are the sites to use, What is missing? What works and what doesn’t work? The SDCC will be sending an email out with more specifics asking for your input, so stay tuned.

Possible changes to the bike path intersections in Cape Story – City Councilman Wood and City Staff continue to work with Cape Story and Cape Henry Civic Groups to discuss safety improvements to the bike path intersections in their neighborhoods.

Adopt-a-Muster – SATURDAY NIGHTS AT 5:30 PM, 2ND POLICE PRECINCT, 820 VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD 385-2700. Citizens have an opportunity to show their appreciation for those who serve. Civic leagues can provide refreshments to officers. Muster begins at 5:30 P.M. Details available from Empsy Munden. Approximately 50-60 OFFICERS on a typical Saturday evening shift, 100 OFFICERS +/-on a holiday such as Memorial Day, July 4th or Labor Day.

Next Meeting: May 25, 2009: Program TBA. Please check http://www.sdcc.info for updates.