Meeting Minutes January 9th, 2007

Carolanne Farm Civic League Meeting Tuesday, January 9, 2007
The number present was 41

The meeting was called to order at 7PM by Cherese J.

Troop 499 Boy Scouts (Jeff, Nathan and Eric), under leader Mr. Dave A, presented the Colors followed by the Pledge of Allegience.

TOPIC: LUMINARIES
DISCUSSION: Brenda A shared this was a unifying experience for our neighborhood.
• An article was included in the Beacon and displayed on a poster at the meeting.
• "Thanks" to Debbie B, Scott W and Boy Scout Troop 499 for putting the luminarias together and delivering them.

TOPIC: TREASURER'S REPORT
DISCUSSION: Mr. Wayne T reported the current balance is $2713.08, with currently 62 members as of 12/31/06.

TOPIC: VOTING CARDS
DISCUSSION: Cherese displayed 'voting cards' (red/opposed and green/for) to be given to members as they join--two per household. These are laminated and wallet size in order to bring to each meeting for voting.

TOPIC: SAFETY AND SECURITY
DISCUSSION: Ginny P shared the December Crime Stats for each of the represented neighborhoods.
• Arrowhead: 8 cases, including 2 larcencies and a 'breaking and entering'
• Carolanne Farms: 11 cases
• Huntington: 7 cases
• Neighborhood Watch Program--the League will be looking for Volunteers who will be Block Captain. It will be the responsibility of the Block Captain to call the Coordinator who will report the problem to the Police. The Coordinators will keep a list of all participants and captains.
• Discussion about the past Neighborhood Watch program. There are still 3 existing signs from the previous endeavor--on Citation, Sir Barton and Sherlock. As many signs as possible was supported by the group present.

TOPIC: TRAFFIC SAFETY
DISCUSSION: Cherese worked with Jeff Middleton, Traffic Engineer, in obtaining a 'traffic calming sign' that displays speed. This was lent for our use on Sir Barton for several days, and it had a beneficial impact on slowing down the traffic. It was decided to request the use of this sign again for doing the same on: Susquehanna, S. Newtown, Challedon and Coventry in that order. Cherese will contact Point of View Elementary to request a conversation with the buses traveling in and out of the school who are not maintaining safe speeds. If this first stage of calming does not work we can move to the next level and try to secure an undercover officer to issue tickets. A ticket issued in an area zoned for traffic calming has a minimum fine of $200.

TOPIC: NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICERS/BOARD OF CAROLANNE FARMS CIVIC LEAGUE
DISCUSSION: Nominations were solicited from the floor and the slate of officers was accepted for a 1-year term. This Board will make recommendations for updating the By-Laws and present suggested committees at the February meeting.
•Chair--Cherese J--this person guides the planning process and attends Council Meetings as necessary.
•Co-Chairs--Brenda B (Arrowhead)and Brenda A (Carolanne Farms)--responsible for supporting Chair and working as a liaison with the many committee chairs, reporting concerns to the city, and attending City Council meetings for Chair as needed.
• Recording Secretary--Carole B--This person will record meeting minutes and post them.
• Corresponding Secretary--OPEN until February Meeting--This person will assist with Communications for the League and prepare the Newsletter.(First Quarterly Newsletter is on the way to households at this time).
• Historian--John S--Mr. S has offered to gather information about the history of Carolanne Farms and help keep a record of current stats and activities.
• Treasurer/Membership--Mr. Wayne T
• Auditor--Open
• League Advisor--Mayor Meyera Orbendorf--A letter of thanks was read from Mayor Meyera Orbendorf, commending the revitalization effort of the Civic League.
• Safety and Security Chair--Ginny P

(Break/meet at least one new person/refreshments)

TOPIC: VIRGINIA BEACH 2007
PRESENTATION: Mr. C. Mac Rawls presented information on the core activities planned for the 400th Anniversary Celebration from April 26- April 29/2007. This includes the replicas of the Discovery, Godspeed and Susan Constant arriving in an reenactment of the original landing in Virginia Beach prior to moving to Jamestown. A Boardwalk History Festival is included and Mr. Rawls invited the CAF Civic League to include a booth for this--meeting at Eastern Shore Chapel on 1/25 to work on this. Four monthly 'talks' by various experts will be presented at the Central Library as part of the 400th Anniversary Celebration as well.

TOPIC: CONTACT INFORMATION FOR OUR LEAGUE
• Blog: www.CAFCIVICLEAGUE.BLOGSPOT.COM
The City of Virginia Beach updated their web site as a result, some of our links are not working properly. We are aware of the problem and are in the process of updating the links. Please be patient with us through this process.
• email: CAFCIVICLEAGUE@YAHOO.COM
• Mail: PO BOX 62651
Virginia Beach, VA 23466

TOPIC: SUGGESTED TOPICS FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS
• Master gardener to present appropriate selection of plants for our area
• Water resource information
• City rep to speak on efforts to help clean up yards
• Police Officer to speak on Home Security--focus on Senior Safety and suggestions for a Safety Fair

TOPIC: RECOGNITION
Mr. Chapman, Arrowhead Custodian, was recognized for his support and assistance with our meetings and given a 'thank you' gift from the League.

A DOOR PRIZE was awarded and the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM.

Respectfully submitted:
Brenda Barrett (for Carole Brady)