Filing Service SCAM may target Incorporated Civic Leagues and Associations as well as Businesses

The state is warning business owners about a private firm sending solicitations that look similar to annual forms required by the State Corporation Commission.

The mailings, from an entity called the Virginia Council for Corporations, ask business owners to return a form, along with a check for $125.

To read the entire Virginian-Pilot article, please click here

There is no reason to use this service and the State is not accepting the documents.  Please do not pay them for anything.

SDCC General Meeting Agenda – Monday November 24th at 7:30pm

Click here for a printable version of the agenda  SDCC Agenda NOV 24 2014

Shore Drive Community Coalition General Meeting

Monday November 24, 2014

7:30-8:30 pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station

(Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)

 

Call to order:

Meeting topic:  General discussion on various Shore Drive issues 

  • Overview and Updates on Comprehensive Plan
  • Neighborhood Dredging Program (permanent bulkhead implications for Crab Creek area, transfer sites, program issues)
  • Recurrent Flooding Study – 3 year mapping study, is that too long to wait for community input?
  • Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) Brock Environmental Center – Unplugged and Open 
  • Naming of New Bridge – Discussion regarding process and Chic’s Beach campaign for Admiral Jeremiah Denton Memorial Bridge

 

 

Officers’ Reports:     President’s Report              David Williams

                                    Vice President’s Report      Rick Mercadante

                                    Secretary’s Report              Todd Solomon –October Minutes

                                    Treasurer’s Report              Paulette Hruska

 

Old Business:           See meeting topics

New Business:         SDCC elections for 2015 and Open Floor                     

 

Adjourn

  

Next SDCC- Monday December 29, 2014

7:30pm @ Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station

 

Please check www.sdcc.info for more information on area news and events

Comprehensive Plan Open House – Thursday Nov. 13th, 7:00 to 9:00pm at John B Dey School

[Note: Thank you for the many emails pointing out we had the incorrect date initially. You passed the test.]

Get Involved!  It’s Your City and Your Future

Thursday November 13, 2014

7:00pm to 9:00pm

John B. Dey Elementary School  Click here for a map

Open House Agenda
Welcome & Introductions (7:00-7:10)
Open House Purpose & Format (7:10-7:15)
Comprehensive Plan Overview Presentation (7:15-7:45)
Open House Station Visits (7:45-9:00)

The SDCC has sorted through the 2009 Plan and pulled the information pertaining to our Shore Drive area and has listed it below with some basic background wording.  These are just a few issues that may be important to you.  You may have other issues that don’t even show up in the current 2009 Plan.

Either way, please take an hour on Thursday to attend the open house and let the City know what YOU VALUE.

  1. Shore Drive Corridor Special Focus Area (SFA) – This 3 page chapter list general policies such as: road improvements for safety; continuous multipurpose trail; replace Lesner Bridge.  It also identifies 3 main areas of focus: (Pleasure House Point, Lynnhaven Boat Ramp, Waterman’s Walk).  Pleasure House Point has been resolved.  Other actions are still working.  Click here to read this section
  2. Water Resources Management Plan – This section touches slightly on protecting waterways for habitat and recreational use.  No mention of a Neighborhood Dredge Plan, it is recommended that this complicated plan be identified and explained in the Plan.  Click here to read this section
  3. Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation – This sections identifies the need for a Complete Streets policy, which is currently being reviewed for implementation.  It also talks about connecting neighborhood and improving safety.  Click here to read this section
  4. Sea Level Rise – Although this section offers eight suggestions, many new issues have come up in the past 5 years.  It is recommended that the issue of Sea Level Rise be expanded and detailed more with suggestions for home raising, flood insurance support, etc. Click here to read this section

 

The 2009 Comprehensive plan and details can be found on the City’s website by clicking here

What is a Comprehensive Plan?

The ‘plan’ is City Council’s official statement regarding how the physical development of the City should be directed for at least the next 20 years. It must be stressed, however, that the Comprehensive Plan (the ‘Plan’ hereinafter) does not claim and should not claim to have precise answers to all of the issues that may arise over time. The Plan’s role is the establishment of the policy framework within which operates a continuous planning process. That process is a vital means of implementing the recommendations of the Plan and revising the Plan as necessary in response to the unseen issues and opportunities that the future always provides. In that regard, this Plan is a ‘living plan,’ as it is not intended for the Plan to remain just as it is when adopted. The intent is for the Plan to interact with the various situations where it has a role and to be open to change as necessary to respond to recognized challenges and opportunities. The Plan should always be evolving in response to its environment. 

Why does the City have to have a Plan?

Comp Plan Rules

Grand Opening of CBF’s Brock Environmental Center on Sunday, November 16 from 1:00-4:00 p.m.

The Grand Opening of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Brock Environmental Center that will be on Sunday, November 16 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. (open house style – folks can come anytime in that time period). A flyer is attached. It is free but folks are asked to register at www.cbf.org/brockopening

The flyer below can be printed by clicking on this link Brock Open House

Brock Open House

 

Building a seaside future – The Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Brock Environmental Center

Brock Center

Click here to read Mr. Donald Luzzato’s editorial from the Virginian-Pilot  http://hamptonroads.com/2014/11/building-seaside-future

When it opens next weekend, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Brock Environmental Center will instantly become the locus for people to learn why we should care about natural spaces…

…the result has something to teach everybody in Hampton Roads. Whether it’s the importance of clean water and the Chesapeake Bay, the virtues and flexibility of low-impact development, the power of well-orchestrated public-private cooperation, or the difference true civic leadership can make, there’s a lesson at the Brock Environmental Center. For all of us.

Cape Story by the Sea Oyster Roast – Sunday Nov. 9th from 1-5pm

 

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Cape Story by the Sea’s 35th Annual Oyster Roast

Sunday Nov. 9th from 1-5 p.m. at O’Leary’s Parking Lot

Ticket Prices: $35 early; $45 at door

Tickets can be purchased online at

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/cape-story-by-the-sea-annual-oyster-roast-tickets-12544319397?aff=eac2

or by contacting 757-342-4303

Monday Morning 6:45pm Launch of Wallops Island Orb-3 Rocket to Space Station

Please note the correction in launch time, correct time is 6:45 PM on  Monday

According to a Virginian-Pilot article, click here to read to read more.

The next commercial resupply rocket launch to the International Space Station is scheduled for Monday.  The Antares rocket will launch at 6:45 p.m. from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility and is expected to rendezvous with the space station on Nov. 2, a NASA news release says.

Residents along Shore Drive should be able to see the rocket to the North East (NE) about one minute after launch from the horizon up to 20 degrees above.

 

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For more information about the launch go to the Orbital website.

The launch will be broadcast on NASA TV and streamed online.

You can follow the launch on Twitter @orbitalsciences and on Facebook.

 

 

 

Monday Sept. 29th SDCC General Meeting – At-Large Candidate Forum

This Monday Sept. 29th at 7:30pm, SDCC will host an At-large City Council Candidate Forum at the Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad meeting hall.

 

Click here to view the meeting agenda  or Click here SDCC SEP 2014 Agenda for a printable version of the agenda

There are 4 candidates running for 2 council seats.  Please come out and listen to what they have to say regarding issues that impact our Shore Drive neighborhoods.

Below is the list of At-large Candidates taken from the City of VB’s website.

At-large

November 4 General election candidates:
Note: Two seats are up for election. The top two candidates are the winners.

1 injured in Va. Beach crash involving school bus at 2500 Shore Dr. – Wed Sept 24th at 4:15pm

A Virginia Beach school bus was involved in a crash with another vehicle this afternoon Wednesday Sept. 24th in the 2500 block of Shore Drive.

The other vehicle rolled over, and the driver was injured, according to police. No one on the bus was hurt, police said.

The bus was coming from Virginia Beach Middle School, and the crash happened shortly after 4:15 p.m.

Drivers are asked to avoid the 2500 block of westbound Shore Drive.

Pilot writer Mary Beth Cleavelin contributed to this report.

Click here for the Pilot article

FYI – 2500 Shore Drive is the entrance to First Landing State Park

The Virginia Oyster is Back – Inside Business Article featuring local Chris Ludford

There’s a revolution happening,” said Chris Ludford, owner of Ludford Brothers Oyster Co., a boutique oyster grower in Virginia Beach. “In the last four to five years we’ve regained a foothold in a younger population of oyster eaters.”

Click here to read the entire article http://insidebiz.com/news/virginia-oyster-back

SDCC General Meeting – Monday Aug. 25th at 7:30pm

Click here for a printable version of the agenda

MONDAY 25 AUG 2014

Shore Drive Community Coalition General Meeting

MONDAY 25 AUG 2014 

7:30-8:30 pm

 Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station

(Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)

Call to order

Meeting topic

  1. Discussion of Current City Issues
  2. POST-HURRICANE RECOVERY for NEIGHBORHOODS                    

 

Officers’ Reports:  President’s Report                David Williams

                                     Vice President’s report        Rick Mercadante

                                     Secretary’s Report                 Todd Solomon –JULY Minutes

                                    Treasurer’s Report                 Paulette Hruska

 

Old Business   

New Business    

Adjourn

 Next SDCC- Monday SEP 29, 2014

 Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center

 Please check www.sdcc.info for more information on area news and events

Bayfront Advisory Committee (BAC) Meeting (Thursday Aug. 21st) and Newsletter

Bayfront Advisory Committee to Meet August 21, 2014

The Bayfront Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, August 21, 2014,

at the Resort and Conference Center, 2800 Shore Drive, from 3:30pm-5:30pm

Click here for the meeting agenda and to read the latest BAC Newsletter

 

Bay provides means of livelihood for fishermen

This is the third of seven weekly narratives by Virginian-Pilot reporter Kathy Adams highlighting the beauty, the vibrancy and the struggles of the city’s Chesapeake Bay and Shore Drive communities.

Click here to read the article – http://hamptonroads.com/2014/08/bay-provides-means-livelihood-fishermen

Shore Drive Fishing

“Life Along the Bay”, Virginian-Pilot Series of Articles to focus on Bay and Shore Drive Communities

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Check out the first of a seven article series entitled “Life along the bay” by the Virginian-Pilot

The articles will be weekly narratives highlighting the beauty, the vibrancy and the struggles of the city’s Chesapeake Bay and Shore Drive communities.

 

The first article  “Along river, nature is preserved for wildlife, people” by Kathy Adams can be found here  http://hamptonroads.com/2014/07/along-river-nature-preserved-wildlife-people

SDCC General Meeting – Monday July 28th at 7:30pm

Click here for a printable version of the agenda SDCC Agenda 7.28.14

MONDAY 28 JULY 2014

Shore Drive Community Coalition 

SDCC General Meeting

MONDAY 28 JULY 2014

7:30-8:30 pm

 Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station          

(Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)

 

Call to order: 

Meeting topic:   National Flood Insurance Program Rates

                               Home Owner Options

                               Costs and Requirements to Raise a Home

                   

Officers’ Reports:        President’s Report      David Williams

                                           Vice President’s report  Rick Mercadante

                                           Secretary’s Report  Todd Solomon –JUNE Minutes

                                           Treasurer’s Report  Paulette Hruska

 Old Business   

New Business  

 

Adjourn

 

Next SDCC- Monday AUGUST 25, 2014

               Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center

 

Please check www.sdcc.info for more information on area news and events

Cape Story Parade and Fireworks on the Bay (East of Lesner Bridge) Moved to Sat. July 5th

Cape Story by the Sea’s 51st Annual 4th of July Parade and Fireworks on the Bay (East of the Lesner Bridge) have been moved to Saturday July 5th due to forecasted impact of tropical storm/hurricane Arthur.

For more information on the rescheduled events, please check out Cape Story’s website at the following links:

Reschedule Information – http://capestory.wordpress.com/2014/07/02/cape-story-parade-and-fireworks-moved-to-saturday-july-5th-due-to-impending-weather-conditions/

Parade/Firework Specifics – http://capestory.wordpress.com/2014/07/02/1217/

 

 

Military Aviation Museum, Virginia Beach, VA – Free Father’s Day Admission

Free General Admission for Dads on Father’s Day! 

On Sunday, 15 June, 2014, general MAM admission will be free to all fathers accompanied by their son(s) or daughter(s). Weather permitting, we expect to fly our North American P-51D Mustang at 2:00pm on Sunday.
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If your looking for something cool to do for Father’s Day, check out this local treasurer we have in Virginia Beach. 

Military Aviation Museum

1341 Princess Anne Road (Click on address for map link)

Virginia Beach, VA  23457

(757) 721-7767

www.MilitaryAviationMuseum.org

Lynnhaven River to get $22.8 million for rehabilitation

After years of studies and waiting, a federal plan to help rehabilitate the Lynnhaven River is moving forward.

The Senate passed a bill Thursday authorizing a $12 billion package of water projects across the country, including $22.8 million for work in Virginia Beach’s largest waterway.

****TUESDAY – TUESDAY – TUESDAY**** May 27th – SDCC General Meeting

Click here for a printable agenda  SDCC Agenda March2014

TUESDAY 27 MAY 2014

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN DATE TO TUESDAY DUE TO MEMORIAL DAY

Shore Drive Community Coalition 

SDCC General Meeting 

7:30-8:30 pm 

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station (Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)

 

Call to order:

 Meeting topic:   Lynnhaven River Now speaker TRISTA IMRICH will discuss the environmental impact and our future costs of Storm Water Runoff pollution into the LYNNHAVEN Estuary

                                               

Officers’ Reports:  President’s Report      David Williams

                                     Vice President’s report  Rick Mercadante

                                     Secretary’s Report  Todd Solomon –APR Minutes

                                     Treasurer’s Report  Paulette Hruska

 

Old Business   

New Business  

 Adjourn

 

Next SDCC- Monday JUNE 30, 2014  Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center

 Please check www.sdcc.info for more information on area news and events

 

Swimming Advisory Issued for Cape Story and First Landing State Park

The city’s health department has issued a swimming and wading advisory for the Chesapeake Bay between Wake Forest and Kendall streets because of bacteria levels in the water.

The advisory includes the First Landing State Park coastline along the bay. It does not affect the Oceanfront.

Recent tests by the health department found bacteria levels exceeded State Water Quality Standards, according to a news release.

Signs will be posted on the beach.