Reminder from VB Public Works: Trash trucks need clearance between the cans on the street so that the arm of the truck can pick each can up. When the cans are too close, they can be damaged or knocked over which results in trash on the street and delays the drivers and trash collection for all.

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Update from Director Michael Kirschman. “Cameras are now installed and working. Police have access to the video. These are actually temporary cameras that IT found and will work, until the new ones arrive (still on back order).” Captain Douglas Guevara informed us that the VBPD has deployed a Police Watchtower at the boat ramp. He tells us “It will be in use this upcoming weekend and following weekends for a while.” President Danny Murphy adds: “We will continue to work with P&R and VBPD to monitor and improve safety there.”

Our first Movie Night on the beach was a great success! We had a beautiful sunset and great weather! Huge thanks to Jay Montgomery for spearheading the event, getting all the equipment and pulling it off without any hitches! Thanks to his crew too- Scott and Trent!

We would like to thank 3rd Precinct Captain Guevara and Parks and Recreation Director Michael Kirschman for facing a tough crowd and responding to Ocean Park neighbors’ concerns and frustrations about the ongoing and frequent disturbances/illegal activity at the boat ramp, the police response to the July 25 firearm found on the street on West Stratford and the August 5 shootings. President Danny Murphy set expectations for civil discourse and for the most part the audience in person and large group online were compliant. Little new information was offered by Capt. Guevara about the shootings. Under further questioning by residents seeking a better understanding of what happened on August 5th, he relayed that a car pulled up and shot into the crowd and that the investigation continues along all avenues including drug or gang related activity. Director Kirschman reported that all the infrastructure for cameras at the boat ramp is in place awaiting the back ordered cameras: initially 3 cameras with possibility of 4 more. He brought up the drawbacks and limitations of a gate if installed: long lines waiting for it to be opened (lines happen now as boats back up waiting to launch), a gate will not stop people from entering the area after hours. He clarified that employees are directed to call police when incidents happen. Here is a recording of the meeting: August 12 Civic League Meeting. Meeting minutes will be available shorty.

At the Social before the Thursday meeting, folks enjoyed cake and the usual beer, wines and snacks!

Thank you to Mr. Brad Delashmutt for talking to us about water testing by the Health Dept. For more information go to their website. https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/virginia-beach/environmental-health/