News from the Board

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There are several items to report from the recent Board of Directors Meeting.  Starting
with this post we will strive to highlight items from the meeting minutes for the convenience of members and non-member residents.  All meeting minutes can be found on our “Meetings” page.

 

Thank You May Farm Garden Club

Do you recall the landscaping that was done last November on King’s Grant near the intersection with N. Lynnhaven Road?  Well thanks goes to the May Farm Garden Club of Virginia Beach for funding the effort.  Though The City of Virginia Beach performed the work, it was the May Farm GC that ponied up the money to get it done.  Thank you May Farm GC!

Little Neck Community Alliance Forming

On January 25th, KGCL Board members Joe Pilla, Sally Huntington, and Lev Huntington attended a meeting of the newly forming “Little Neck Community Alliance.” During the meeting the president of the Middle Plantation Civic League proposed the construction of a large sign reading “Little Neck Corridor”, to be placed on Little Neck Road.  The sign would advertise the communities in the corridor area.  More research on the project will be done.

Spring Planting

Grounds Director, Steve Stasulis reported that he planted 600 tulip bulbs and 1,000 crocuses at the Triangle. He also planted about 100 hyacinths around the sycamore trees.  Thank you, Steve, for taking such good care of our open spaces.

226 Members Strong

Membership Director, Ward Byington reported that KGCL currently has 226 members. That’s about 16% of all homes in King’s Grant.  Not a member?  Please join.

There’s a Time for Trash

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Sometimes it’s a wonder we don’t forget to put out the trash more often than we do. And who hasn’t felt at the end of the work day like the last thing you want to do is haul the cans back from the curb.

But did you know there’s a specific time to put your trash out and pull the cans in? I didn’t.

It’s written in Section 31-28 (a) of the Code Ordinances of the City of Virginia Beach that your trash:

shall be placed on the curb line of a city right-of-way no earlier than 5:00 p.m. on the day before collection and by 7:00 a.m. on the day of collection. All receptacles must be removed out of view of the public after collection on the day of collection, except as otherwise designated by the city manager or his designee. Containers for recyclables provided to townhouses shall be removed out of view of the public after collection on the day of collection.

The code describes what is considered trash and goes on to state some potential actions the city can take for code violations.

It matters when we put our trash out because it involves the public right of way.  Each of us who drives, delivery and mail trucks drivers, bikers, and pedestrians all count on a clear public right away.  By sticking to the trash schedule we help maintain the right of way. Putting trash out a day early or pulling cans in a day late impedes the right of way.

Next time you put your trash out think about your neighbors and the people who work in your neighborhood who use the street in front of your house.  The simple act of minding the trash schedule can have a positive impact on where we live.

If you have comments or questions regarding Section 31-28 (a) please contact The Department of Housing & Neighborhood Preservation, Code Enforcement Division, Phone (757) 385-4421.  For information, visit their Web page.

2011 Membership Drive Winners

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Congratulations to the winners of the King’s Grant Community League 2010 Membership Drive drawing!  The first quarter (Sept.01-Nov.30) of our new membership year is now behind us and we thank our neighbors who mailed in their membership dues to date. We are still accepting membership dues and welcome all our neighbors to support our volunteer community league by becoming a member.  We need your support – Join today!!

1)  King’s Grant Citgo VIP Card –
Bob & Carol Parsons
2)  King’s Grant Citgo Auto Wash & Vacuum –
Robert J. Kennedy
3)  Lucky Nails King’s Grant Shopping Center – Manicure
John & Jean Dothard
*** New Membership Promotion – Free annual membership next year to any member who can submit five (5) new members this year.  (Dec. 01, 2010 – Aug. 31, 2011).


The King’s Grant Community League is a non-profit, volunteer organization of King’s Grant neighbors dedicated to improving and maintaining the welfare and safety of the King’s Grant Community.  Membership fees pay for beautification and restoration projects in common areas, social events, and a quarterly newsletter of informative articles about local government, law enforcement, and community events.

22nd Annual Drive Safe Round-Up

Public Safety

From February 1  through February 28, 2011, all Hampton Roads residents are asked to drop off worn out child safety seats at all Southside and Peninsula Walmart Supercenters, Hampton Roads area DMV customer service centers, and AAA offices on the Southside and Peninsula during the month of February.  Walmart will provide a $5 reward for each safety seat, up two seats, by giving gift cards to those who turn in their safety seats.  The materials from the old safety seats will be recycled in an effort to help save the environment.

More information from Drive Save HR:

Letter

Poster

City Landscaping Underway on King’s Grant Road

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landscaping in progress

City of Virginia Beach Landscape Management Division is installing beds and trees on King's Grant Road near N. Lynnhaven Road

If you are wondering what’s going on near the intersection of King’s Grant Road and N. Lynnhaven Road you’re not alone.

Several residents have stopped by to ask the work crew about what’s happening.

The City of Virginia Beach’s Landscape Management Division is installing flower beds and trees in this median.

Work began today to plant two flower and shrub beds, three non-fruit-producing berry trees, and one live oak.

KGCL President Joe Pilla spoke with the site crew in order to share this information with King’s Grant residents.  Mr. Pilla also expressed gratitude to the City for making improvements that will be enduring in our neighborhood for years to come.  Finally, he requested that if your friends and neighbors ask you about this work, please direct them to this post rather than to the laborers who are out there trying to get the job done.