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SDCC General Meeting and 82nd District Candidates Forum (DeSteph & Fleming) – Monday Sept 30th
Click here for a printable version of the agenda SDCC Agenda SEP2013
SDCC General Meeting
Monday, 30 SEPT – 7:30-8:30 pm
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station (Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)
Call to order
Meeting Topic:
Hear the Assembly Candidates
82nd District Candidates Bill DeSteph & Bill Fleming
Discuss the Assembly and Governing Process
Questions & Answers
Officers’ Reports:
President’s Report David Williams
Vice President’s report Rick Mercadante
Secretary’s Report Todd Solomon –Aug Minutes
Treasurer’s Report Ann Williams (acting treas.)
Old Business
New Business
Adjourn
Next SDCC- Monday OCT 28, 2013
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center
Speaker- Councilman Jim Wood speaking about
Storm Water Capital Improvement Project
Please check www.sdcc.info for more information on area news and events
Barbara Duke to Speak at Friends of Live Oaks Meeting Monday Sep. 23rd
Friends of Live Oaks meeting
Monday, Sep. 23rd
at the Bayside Rec Center on
First Court Road.
Barbara Duke, Senior Planner with the Department of Parks and Recreation,
will talk to us about the city’s new Urban Forest Management Plan.
There will be an opportunity for questions.
For more information contact Karen at tomandkarenmurphy@gmail.com
Swimming Advisory Issued for Two Locations on the Chesapeake Bay
Swimming Advisory Issued for Two Locations on the Chesapeake Bay
The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health has issued a swimming and wading advisory for two locations on the Chesapeake Bay: between Ocean View Avenue (5000 block) and Mortons Road, and between Rockbridge Road and Starfish Road. Recent testing conducted by the Health Department showed that bacteria levels in the water exceeded the State Water Quality Standards. The advisory does not affect the Virginia Beach oceanfront or resort area.
For more information click here to read the City’s notice http://www.vbgov.com/news/Pages/selected.aspx?release=1630
Areas in RED are under a swimming Advisory
VB Audubon Bird Walk at PHP – Sat Sept. 14th @ 8am
The Virginia Beach Audubon Society will have a bird walk on Saturday, September 14th, at 8:00 am at Pleasure House Point.
It is open to the public. We will walk the Preserve for roughly two hours looking, identifying and photographing birds as well as other wildlife in the area.
The trip will be led my Master Birder Steve Coari and will include about 15 Audubon members.
Pleasure House Point Draft Master Plan to be presented at SDCC Monday Aug 26th meeting
Ms. Barbara Duke, Project Manager for Parks and Recreation will present the latest update on the Pleasure House Point Master Plan.
Last year 25 stakeholders worked with the City’s Parks and Recreation department to gather citizen input on what Pleasure House Point should and shouldn’t become. A draft Master Plan was created and the stakeholder group disbanded. The City has been working on the draft plan with final intentions to make it an official adopted plan for the natural park.
Come out to hear the latest update on the Master Plan for Pleasure House Point and provide comments.
Monday Aug 26th at 7:30pm Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue
Click here for to see the draft master plan from last year. Please be aware the file is 16 Mb and may take a little while to download. http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks-recreation/design-development-projects/current-projects/Documents/php-stakeholder-presentation-7-30.pdf
SDCC General Meeting Agenda – Monday Aug 26th at 7:30pm
Click here for a printable version of the agenda – SDCC Agenda AUG 2013
Shore Drive Community Coalition (SDCC) General Meeting
Monday 26 AUGUST 2013
SDCC General Meeting – Monday, August 26, 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station (Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)
Call to order
Meeting topic:
City’s Draft Plan for Pleasure House Point presented by Ms. Barbara Duke, Project Manager from Parks and Rec Dept For Important information concerning this city, budget issues, Pleasure House Point, dredge spoils project and Long Creek channel maintenance dredging, and much more
Officers’ Reports
President’s Report – David Williams
Vice President’s report-Rick Mercadante
Secretary’s Report – Todd Solomon –May Minutes
Treasurer’s Report- Ann Williams
Update on issues: Discussions
Old Business
New Business
Adjourn
Next SDCC- SEP 30, 2013
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center
Speaker- To be announced
Please check www.sdcc.info for more information on area news and events
American Red Cross Blood Drive on August 7th, 2013 from 1 to 7pm at VBRHCC
Hello all,
Virginia Beach Resort and Conference Center and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive.
Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today!
Drive Details:
Site: Virginia Beach Resort and Conference Center
Address: 2800 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451
Room Name: Cape Henry Room
Date: Wed Aug 7, 2013
Time: 01:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Coordinator Name: Stacy Day
Coordinator Phone Number: 7574819000
Click here to make an appointment
Virginia Beach Resort Hotel and Conference Center is hosting a Blood Drive on August 7th, 2013 from 1:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. The American Red Cross has notified us of an emergency need for blood donations but especially for A Negative, B Negative and O Negative blood. If you or someone you know is able and willing to donate blood please either make an appointment on line, call Stacy Day at 481-9000 to make an appointment for you or simply show up between 1 and 7 p.m. on August 7th at the Virginia Beach Resort Hotel and Conference Center. Every pint donated may save up to 3 lives. We hope to see you on August 7th, 2013!
The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.
Thank you for supporting the American Red Cross blood program!
SDCC General Meeting Agenda – Monday July 29th
Click here for a printable version of the agenda SDCC JUL2013 Agenda
Shore Drive Community Coalition
Monday 29 JULY 2013
SDCC General Meeting – Monday, 29 July – 7:30-8:30 pm
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station (Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)
Call to order
Meeting topic: Update on major issues impacting Shore Drive; Storm Water Project, Lesner Bridge, Neighborhood Dredging, Pt. Chesapeake (Old Duck Inn property), Hurricane Lists
Presented by Members of your SDCC Board
Officers’ Reports: President’s Report David Williams
Vice President’s report Rick Mercadante
Secretary’s Report Todd Solomon –June Minutes
Treasurer’s Report Ann Williams (acting Treas.)
Old Business
New Business
Adjourn
Next SDCC- Monday August 26, 2013
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center
Speaker- Ms. Barbara Duke- VB Management Plan for Pleasure House Point (Draft proposal)
Please check www.sdcc.info for more information on area news and events
City Engineers Present “Eastern Shore Dr. Interim Drainage Improvement Proposal”
On Thursday June 20th at the Bayfront Advisory Committee (BAC), City Engineers presented the “Eastern Shore Drive Interim Drainage Improvement Proposal”. This proposal was the result of an engineering study performed by City engineers and engineering consultant Kimley-Horn. The study was performed as part of the community’s on going request (since 2009) to fix tidal flooding issues in neighborhoods east of the Lesner Bridge. The presentation, studies and recommendations can be found on the City’s Public Works website. Click here to access
The City’s Engineering results on interim flooding fixes has been summarized on Slide 33 of their presentation shown below. This presentaiton will be made to City Council at which point they will decide whether to fund the interim projects. Please note that the housing and garage impacts are based on a 4.0 foot tide occurence.
Return On Investment
- Total Cost of Interim Improvements: $1.2 M
- Benefit is some reduction in flooding frequency for:
– 5 houses
– 15 Garages
– 570 L.F. of Street
- Comprehensive improvements are budgeted and initial phases could begin in 2016
- A decision on whether to fund the Interim Improvements is needed
SDCC General Meeting Notice and Agenda – Monday June 24th at 7:30pm
Come hear the City’s interim plan to fix stormwater problems for areas east of the Lesner Bridge. There will also be an $80+ million project that could impact homes and businesses. You will definitely want to attend and learn the study details.
For a printable version of the agenda, click here SDCC Agenda June 2013 (1)
Shore Drive Community Coalition
Monday 24 June 2013
SDCC General Meeting
SDCC General Meeting- Monday, 24 JUNE- 7:30- 8:30
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station- (Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)
Call to Order
Meeting topic: Storm Drainage Improvements for East Shore Drive – Deputy City Manager Dave Hansen and City Public Works Engineers
Officer’s Reports:
President’s Report David Williams
Vice President’s Report Rick Mercadante
Secretary’s Report Todd Solomon- May Minutes
Treasurer’s Report Ann Williams (Acting Treasurer)
Old Business
New Business
Adjourn
NEXT SDCC Meeting- Monday JULY 29, 2013
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center
Movie Stars needed at First Landing State Park for film of virtual tour of the park and activities on Thursday, May 9, 2013
Volunteers needed at First Landing State Park for film of virtual tour of the park and activities on Thursday, May 9, 2013
11 am-1 pm Hikers needed; dogs on leash welcome (please wear hiking shoes and bring hiking stick/backpack/binoculars as props if you have them.)
2 pm-4 pm Bikers needed (please wear helmet; mountain bikes and beach cruisers welcome)
4:30pm-6:30pm Beach Go-ers needed; Family groups if possible; dogs on leash welcome (please bring beach umbrella, raft, floaties, sand buckets, towels, beach blankets as props if you have them.)
Please contact Staci Martin at staci.martin@dcr.virginia.gov 757-412-2307 or 757-477-4046 for more information or to RSVP for a time slot. Report to Chesapeake Bay Center and ask for Staci on Thursday, May 9.
SDCC 2013 Membership Drive Targets 30 Group Total
WE NEED YOUR HELP
Shore Drive has over 40 civic, condo and home owner associations that represent about 8000 homes. We need your help to reach our 2013 Goal of 30. Dues are only $25 per organization and run for the calendar year.
You can find the 2013 Membership letter from President David Williams and the 2013 Membership form at the following SDCC page.
http://sdcc.info/membership/
SDCC Monday April 29th General Meeting Notice and Agenda
Click here for a printable version of the agenda – SDCC Agenda APR 2013
Shore Drive Community Coalition
Monday 29 April 2013
SDCC General Meeting Agenda
SDCC General Meeting – Monday, 29 April – 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 Presentation on plans for
Lynnhaven Aquaculture Center on Long Creek
at Pleasure House Point
Presented by Karen Forget, Executive Director LRN
Officers’ Reports:
President’s Report David Williams
Vice President’s report Rick Mercadante
Secretary’s Report Todd Solomon –March Minutes
Treasurer’s Report David Williams (acting treas.)
Old Business
New Business
Adjourn
Next SDCC- Monday MAY 20, 2013
(please note date change Memorial Day 27 May)
Please check www.sdcc.info for more information on area news and events
Lynnhaven River Now Presentation on Long Creek Aquaculture Center – Monday April 29th at SDCC General Meeting
Lynnhaven River Now will be the special guest speaker
at the Monday April 29th General Meeting of SDCC
Karen Forget will present their plan for an Aquaculture Center on Long Creek. This sounds like an amazing project for the Lynnhaven River, our community and the City of Virginia Beach. We hope you can come out and learn more.
Monday April 29th, 2013 @7:30pm
SDCC General Meeting
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Meeting Hall
Cape Story Residents Concerned About Tidal Flooding – WVEC News Report
Cape Story residents are concerned that the City’s interim plug is in the wrong spot and will not protect all 40 homes in the tidal flooding zone.
Bayfront Advisory Newsletter
Click here to read the entire Bayfront Advisory Committee Newsletter VisionNewsletter 3 3
Online Petition to Preserve Live Oak in Ocean Park
Update: March 2, Saturday morning, lot is cleared. Thank you to all that signed the brief petition campaign.
One Tree. Why bother saving one tree? Well, in order to get to your destination, you have to take one step at a time.
Please take a minute and sign the online petition to show the property owner that One Tree really does matter. Click here for the petition
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/save-live-oak-at-bar-harbor/
Here are several additional reasons why saving one tree is a good thing.
- The Live Oak is the City of Virginia Beach’s official tree.
- The majority of Live Oaks in Virginia Beach are located in the Bayfront area.
- The property owner is an understanding developer. He has already agreed to save the logs from other live oaks that needed to be removed from this “by right” project.
- Having one “Tree Conscience” project may lead to other responsible developments.
For more about saving Live Oak Trees, visit www.friendsofliveoaks.org
SDCC General Meeting Notice and Agenda – Monday Feb. 25th
Click here for a printable versions of the agenda SDCC FEB 2013 Agenda (1)
Shore Drive Community Coalition
Monday 25 FEB 2013
SDCC General Meeting
SDCC General Meeting – Monday, 25 FEB – 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) Neighborhood Security Measures for residents
(2) VA State Personal Self Defense Laws by David Williams
Officers’ Reports:
President’s Report David Williams
Vice President’s report Rick Mercadante
Secretary’s Report Todd Solomon –Jan Minutes
Treasurer’s Report Ryan King
Update on issues:
Old Business
New Business
Adjourn
Next SDCC- Monday March 25, 2013 (Please note Easter is 31 March)
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center
Speaker- TBA
Please check www.sdcc.info for more information on area news and events
Fatal accident reported on Shore Drive near First Landing State Park – 2/14/13
It’s very unfortunate, but after almost 3 years without a fatality on Shore Drive (April 2010), another tragic death has occured.
The following was taken from WTKR’s website:
UPDATE: As of 4:00pm., Shore Drive remains closed to East Bound traffic from Kendall Street to Fort story.
Virginia Beach, Va. – Police tell NewsChannel 3 one person has died and one has been injured in a vehicle crash on Shore Drive near First Landing.
It happened at 1:15 p.m., Thursday, February 14, 2013, in the 2500 block of Shore Drive near First Landing. Police say a vehicle was heading eastbound in the 2500 block of Shore Drive near First Landing Park, when it crashed.
One person was reported deceased; and a second person was injured.
Eastbound traffic on Shore Drive is closed from Kendall Street to Fort Story.
NewsChannel 3 is working to find more details. Watch starting First at Four for updates.
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