Lafayette Winona Civic League Meeting Minutes February 20, 2024
Attendance: 22
Acting President Jessica Clark called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Opening Ceremonies and Introduction of Board members: Russell Brandt, acting vice president, Nancy Eyler, treasurer and Katie Romeo, acting secretary.
Standard Order of Business
Crime Report: Community Resource Officer, Dylan Tomko, gave us the January statistics:
– No Violent crimes reported
– 2 Larceny reports where guns were stolen from cars.
– While answering a community member’s question, we learned that the ordinance for safety parking from the curb is 6 inches.
Treasurer’s Report: Dog Park account- $250. Holiday Homes account- $1,000. General Funds- $5,400.
Secretary’s Report: January’s minutes were read and approved at 7:28 after a short presentation by Norfolk Park Ranger Emily Swick. The rangers can be reached at Parkrangers@norfolk.gov.
The Topic at hand was the Norway Place “No Fishing Signs” Code Sec 30 (2018) that determines what is unlawful.
– No fishing currently
– We anticipate a vote regarding Civic League opinions regarding the signs, but it was delayed. As more information becomes available, it will be shared publicly.
In addition: On May 9th, there is a Boating Safety Course held at Lambert’s Point.
Program
Guest Speaker: Jordan Stokes, Public Information Specialist for Norfolk Utilities. He manages the agency’s public/media relations, website, and communications. Topic: How did Norfolk become the best tasting tap water in Virginia? With an efficient power point presentation, we learned how water
Good For The Order:
Questions and input from members: Community member wanted to know why an official ordinance didn’t exist previously about the fishing signs. Another member wanted to speak about his personal experience and provide a different perspective than the ranger’s.
Announcements- The next schedule meeting will be March 19, 2024.
Trivia- In 1980, Civic League newsletters were not allowed in the mailboxes. Homeowners put a clothespin attached to the mailbox for the representative to hold the newsletter.
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm.