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“Help us tell the story of Virginia Beach this year as we lead up to the 60th anniversary of our great city in 2023. We’ll be highlighting your moments and memories through videos, blog articles, social media content and more as part of our 2022 Nostalgic VB series.”
BAC December meeting cancelled
See you there in January!
The Bayfront Advisory Commission meeting of December 16, 2021 has been cancelled. The Commission members cancelled the December meeting by unanimous vote at their regular November meeting. The next Commission meeting will be held on January 20, 2022.
Ham & Cheese and the Shore Drive underpass murals
Bayfront Advisory Committee Public Meeting Nov 18 at OPVRS
Thanks for the Agenda Mark:
BAYFRONT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad
3769 E. Stratford Drive
(enter on side opposite Shore Drive)
November 18, 2021
CALL TO ORDER – 3:30 pm
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Review and Approval of Minutes from 9/16/21
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Welcome Guests and Introductions – Phil Davenport, Chair
STAFF REPORTS & UPDATES
COMMITTEE REPORTS & UPDATES
Design – Bob Magoon
Communications –
Public Safety, Transit, Parking & Pedestrian Access – Martin Thomas
PRESENTATIONS
Billboard modification – 3273 Shore Drive, Adams Outdoor Advertising
Strategic Plan – Completion of priority list
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
COMMUNITY REPORTS & UPDATES
ADJOURN
Join us!
“Help us celebrate Don’s 40 years of volunteer service to OPVRS and Va Beach.What were you doing in November 1981? Don Anderson was joining Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad.”
Start here to DONATE to replace OPVRS Flag Pole.
To that end, as we continue to work on the curb appeal of our building, we have a goal to raise $100 per year served by Don and turn that $4000 into a new, fabulous flagpole to be installed in Don’s honor.
Public Works to Hold Public Meeting Updates on Lake Bradford – Chubb Lake Projects Weds Nov 10 6p-730p Bayside Rec Center
From NEWS RELEASE:
The Virginia Beach Public Works – Stormwater Engineering program has scheduled a public meeting for the Lake Bradford / Chubb Lake (CIP 7-053) project on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Bayside Recreation Center. The center is located at 4500 First Court Road.
This will be an informal public meeting, beginning with a 30-minute update presentation on the Lake Bradford/Chubb Lake Drainage Study, as well as introduce the upcoming Lake Pleasure House Outfall and Lake Bradford Dredging construction projects.
Representatives from Public Works will be available to answer questions following the presentation.
We will also ask the attendees to complete an online survey to provide feedback on the presentation, as well as any comments or concerns.
Please go to our website at www.vbgov.com/lakebradford for more information or contact us at lakebradford@vbgov.com.
OPVRS HAUNTED HOUSE THIS WEEKEND!
Best in Hampton Roads!
City Council Workshop Oct 26 incl fascinating presentation plus a Q&A of Stormwater REGULATORY & INSPECTIONS PROGRAM AUDIT
Shore Drive Underpass Murals Unveiling Reception Saturday Oct 30 1pm – 2pm
Join Mark & Stacy!
“All, please consider attending the 1 pm reception on 10/30 and acknowledge all of the hard work by the artist with the Shore Drive/Route 13 Underpass mural project. I have stopped by a couple of times and it is quite impressive. Stacey Shiflet will make a quick statement on behalf of the Bayfront Advisory Commission. I look forward to attending and hope to see many of you there!” – Mark
And:
Nina Goodale will also be on site Saturday 10/30, at the Shore Drive/Northampton Blvd. underpass (from 11am to Noon). She will have safety vests with her to make sure everyone is visible to traffic while at the underpass.
This will be an opportunity to drop by, ask questions and learn more about the mural. No RSVP is necessary.
“At city council chambers Tuesday night, the developer’s attorney Lisa Murphy said the plan was withdrawn in an effort to hit the reset button on the project.”
Oct 19 ‘21 Informal & Formal City Council Meetings
Includes a detailed presentation about storm water modeling that you don’t want to miss!
Formal Session we also learned about the 3 Murphys.
Marlin Bay Apartments request withdrawal
From OPCL.org:
Breaking News: The developers of the Marlin Bay Apartment complex have sent a letter to the city withdrawing the project from the City Council agenda. We support their request to withdraw the application and we thank the developers and owners for listening to the community’s concerns and reconsidering the potential redevelopment of those lots. We look forward to working with them on finding a mutual solution to this and other projects within the community.
Time to pursue an inspiring highest & best use for that unique parcel?
Take action now: Opportunity to change your Oct 19 attending City Council plans + dream big what you & especially your kids would like to be part of creating.
“Due to an expected lack of quorum, the Bayfront Advisory Commission meeting of October 21, 2021 has been cancelled.”
Powering the Way Turbine Talks
https://tinyurl.com/TurbineTalks-2-PoweringTheWay
Episode 2- Powering the Way Turbine Talks
In this installment of Turbine Talks, Parks Schmidt and Mikeila Kakiuchi interview with the Virginia Beach City Public Schools Sustainability Officer Tim Cole. Mr. Cole discusses opportunities that may interest students and young people about the renewable energy sector and the ways VBCPS is dedicated to sustainable practices.
Congratulations to Linwood Branch who was selected to fill Lynnhaven seat on Virginia Beach City Council
Branch will fill in for Jim Wood who resigned after taking a job with an international corporation.
We hope Mr. Branch also has the vision Mr. Wood did in voting on March 13 2012 to permanently preserve most of Pleasure House Point.
Internationally recognized SLR mitigation & resiliency enhancing entrepreneurial hub
“Preliminary Stormwater Engineering Analysis for Marlin Bay Apartments”
“October 1st: A 6′ Site Security Fence will be installed to ensure we keep the public separated and safe from onsite construction activities. There will be sidewalk closed signs rerouting the public to the adjacent sidewalks for safety.”
Six Applicants Shortlisted for Lynnhaven District City Council Vacancy (Updated Sept. 22, 2021)
They are:
- Christopher F. Bonney
- Linwood O. Branch
- Holly T. Cuellar
- Carla V. Hessletine
- Richard Maddox
- Kathy P. Owens
Citizens will have the opportunity to provide feedback to the City Council during the meeting on Tuesday, October 5. Following public comment, the City Council will proceed to closed session for deliberation and then return to open session to make a formal vote on an appointment to fill the Lynnhaven District vacancy.
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