THE VOICE VIRGINIA BEACH COUNCIL OF CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS NEWSLETTER Post Office Box 9252, Virginia Beach, VA Vol. 59 No.

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1 THE VOICE VIRGINIA BEACH COUNCIL OF CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS NEWSLETTER Post Office Box 9252, Virginia Beach, VA Vol. 59 No. 6 June 2018 VBCCO GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library The Folio Room Monday, June 18, :00 pm 8:30 pm OUR PROGRAM WILL BE: Volunteer Recognition Evening No July Meeting will be held VBCCO Board members will be contacting all 127 civic leagues, neighborhood associations, homeowner associations, community associations, condo associations and all others that represent the neighborhood residents within Virginia Beach.

2 President s Corner We d like to thank the Virginia Beach Police Department representatives Captain Michael P. Ronan, Captain William T. Dean, Jr., Deputy Chief for joining us in May to report on the Beach College Weekend. And, for their assistance in being on hand for Volunteer of the Year awards. Mark your calendars now for Monday, June 18th, at the MEO Library! President Brad Sike Sincerely, Brad Sike, President SHORT TERM RENTALS City Council members have been given a survey to fill out and return by June 12th. This survey asks their choices on the various parts of the ordinances. During the June 5th meeting, the City Council discussed referral of the item. At the July 3 meeting City Council plans to refer the proposed short term rental overlay districts to the Planning Commission for their consideration and recommendation. To view the survey, double click on the! symbol: Speaker William T. Dean, Jr., Deputy Chief STR - City Council Questionnaire (1).pdf - Shortcut.lnk

3 VBCCO VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARDS COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR*: Ocean Lakes Community Association NOMINEES FOR VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR*: Robert Elms Princess Anne Plaza Civic League Also nominated and receiving a Certificate: Donna Watson, Protect Virginia Beach Neighborhoods David Comer, Ocean Lakes Community Association William Hubbard, Ocean Lakes Community Association *Trophies will be presented at a City Council meeting TBD Donna Watson, co-chair of Protect Virginia Beach Neighborhoods, was recognized for her volunteer efforts by the Virginia Beach Council of Civic Organizations at its May membership meeting. Donna has worked tirelessly for three years by working with the city government to regulate the short-term rentals in our residential communities. Deputy Police Chief William Deal presented Donna with her certificate of recognition, while VBCCO president Brad Sike and Police Captain Mike Ronan looked on. - Article submitted by Bill Brown, PVBN

4 Please update your records today! Go to: emergency-communications-citizen-services/vb311/pages/ neighborhood-association-information.aspx VBCCO Board members will be contacting all neighborhood civic leagues and associations in the upcoming month to update our records. Did you know? VBCCO PO Box 9252 Virginia Beach, VA Your Virginia Beach Council of Civic Organizations Inc. has a purpose, as listed in our Bylaws, Article II, as follows: VBCCO shall be a nonprofit organization, operated for the benefit of the people of Virginia Beach: 1. To create a forum whereby the civic organizations throughout the city can work together to educate, inform, and empower civic leaders, support and assist member organizations, and advocate for stronger neighborhoods. (Our board members attend a variety of city wide meetings to keep the VBCCO up to date); 2. To help organize neighborhood civic organizations, and to support the activities of member organizations, and to support the activities of member organizations when requested (Contact information is on page 9); 3. To unite Virginia Beach neighborhoods for the common good; 4. To study and discuss important issues and problems that affect our community and to work toward mutually-agreeable solutions; 5. To provide a forum for the discussion and debate of current topics and to provide educational programs that will enable member organizations to better serve their residents (Our monthly meetings bring our community together).

5 JUNE EVENTS VIRGINIA BEACH 2018 "YNOT WEDNESDAYS?" FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AND FARMERS MARKET The tenth annual summer nights at Town Center Concert Series will take place 5:00 9:00 pm on the Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza beginning June 6 through August 29. Over the thirteen week series, visitors will enjoy music ranging from rock to blues to Motown. VOTE Tuesday, June 12 Let your voice be heard. It is everyone's civic responsibility to vote. Any citizen of the United States over the age of 18, a resident of Virginia and will be 18 years of age by the day of the next General Election, may vote in any Federal, State and Local election. The contests on the June 12, 2018 ballot will be United States Senate and United States House of Representatives. There will be both a Democratic Party Primary Election (U.S. House of Representatives, 2nd Congressional District) and a Republican Party Primary Election (U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, 2nd Congressional District). If you are unsure of your precinct number/name the information can be found on your voter information notice/ card, on the Department of Elections website or by contacting our office. Picture from the VA Department of Elections, Easy Voter Guide 2/2016

6 Does your Dog or Cat have a Virginia Beach Animal License? It shall be unlawful for any person to own a dog or cat four (4) months old or older in this city, unless such dog or cat is licensed. Any Virginia Beach resident may obtain a one, two, or three year city dog or cat license by making oral or written application to the City Treasurer or an appointed agent, accompanied by the amount of the license tax and the evidence of vaccination required. A quarterly prorated license tax shall be imposed on any dog or cat owner when he or she moves to Virginia Beach or purchases, adopts, or otherwise acquires a dog or cat that has a current rabies vaccination. The proration shall be based on date of residence or date of purchase as compared to the date of rabies expiration. Verification of these dates must be provided at time of licensing. Quarterly proration of the license fee shall be determined based upon the amount of time remaining before the rabies vaccination expires. Note: Prorated Licenses are issued only at one of the Treasurer s Offices. licensesandpermits/pages/animal.aspx or call

7 It s Hurricane Season Be Ready for Severe Weather Hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30 Press release dated June 1, 2018 go to vbgov.com to access the links Sun, surf and sand. Living in a coastal community is like being on vacation every day, but it also has its occasional hurricanes, nor'easters and tropical storms. Don't wait to prepare and protect your home and your family. Make a plan, get a kit, stay informed, know your risk, know your evacuation zone and know your evacuation route. Here are important tips to ensure your safety before, during and after severe weather: Make a plan: Have a family emergency plan. Talk to your children. Everyone should know what to do in case family members are not together when severe weather happens. Make sure you have a safe place to go when severe thunderstorm or tornado warnings are issued. Safe areas include basements and interior rooms such as bathrooms or closets on the lowest level of a sturdy building. Stay away from windows. If outside, don't seek shelter under trees. Talk to your insurance agent about low-cost flood insurance policy options or go to Know your evacuation zone and evacuation route in case you are to advised to leave the area. Get a kit: Keep emergency supplies on hand, including at least three days' nonperishable food and water, flashlights and batteries, first aid kit and medicines. Make a customized individual kit for babies, family members with functional or special needs, seniors, pets, and one to keep in each of your vehicles. Stay Informed: Register to receive emergency text messages, alerts and warnings on your mobile devices at VBAlert. Logon to the city's website, for the latest news and information. Monitor local news radio stations. Tune in to local television stations: WTKR TV-3, WAVY TV-10 and WVEC TV13. The city's VBTV channels: Cox Cable 46, 47 & 48 and Verizon cable 45, 46 & 47 will display emergency informa tion including city operational status and facilities closure notices. Follow the city's social media sites: and Contact Citizen Services: 311 or will provide current operating condi tions and facility closures; do not call 911 unless you have an emergency. Get the latest weather information from the National Weather Service at Purchase an NOAA Weather Radio or battery-powered/hand crank radio with an NOAA Weather Band to get weather warnings directly from the National Weather Service. For more information on family preparedness for hurricane season, download the 2018 Hurricane Preparedness Guide and the Emergency Preparedness Handbook, or go to beprepared, or

8 A Peek At Core 20 Hampton Roads Transit is developing a new concept for local bus service. The idea behind the Core 20 is to deploy a new network of better quality bus routes that will more effectively connect the region. Supported with state-of-the-art technologies and improved customer amenities, Core 20 routes would have 15-minute service frequency during rush hour, 30-minute service frequency during the day, and less frequent service late at night. Core 20 routes would provide service on weekends, with 30-minute frequency on Saturday. Weekday service would run from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. The plan would also deliver service to parts of the region that have very little today. The plan is to connect more workers to jobs, improve access to education and workforce training, support current and new businesses, meet demand for new transportation options across all population segments, and help unleash the region s potential. RECYCLING TIP OF THE MONTH: RE-USE do NOT place in the blue recycling can! This complete guide is available at a library near you!

9 VBCCO OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND CHAIRS President Brad Sike st VP C. Douglas Jr. Treasurer Jody Korman Recording Secretary Mary McFadden Corresponding Heather Malaby Director America Wyatt Director Bill Brown Director Dell Young Past-President Sam Reid VBCCO WEBSITE: If you are interesting in volunteering or helping the VBCCO, contact the Nominating Committee: Sam Reid, Chair, Bill Brown or Douglas

10 VBCCO Board Meetings are held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Thank you! Next general membership meeting date will be Monday, August 20, 2018 Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library The Folio Room 7pm Tentative Program: School Superintendent