OPCL voted on the following motion:
Motion: I propose that the civic league take a stand on the rezoning of the Ocean Park Baptist Church property by opposing any change from R5D zoning as being against the stated bylaws.
Whereas: Article II – purpose states:
“The purpose of the OPCL as a nonprofit organization is to operate exclusively for the mutual beneficial interest of the Ocean Park community. The organization shall bring together at frequent intervals, residencts, business owners, property owners, and Ocean Park rescue squad representatives, who are interested in civic affairs, and through their joint efforts will promote good fellowship, betterment and improvement of the community with respect to beautification, recreation, sanitation, safety, and natural resource stewardship for the protection of property values of Ocean Park so it may continue and flourish as a community. The organization shall strive to inform residents of issues of neighborhood importance to provide a form for discussion of concerns and to promote participation in public affairs, including encouraging members to register and vote in all local, state and federal elections.” submitted this eighth day of August 2024 by Howard Weinberg 2064 Tazewell Road, member in good standing of the OPCL.
From the minutes of the September meeting: “The final vote was 35 for and 27 against. The motion is adopted.”
Video of the meeting will be available shortly.
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