Thursday, July 31, 2014

Fun For Four Legged Friends

The Weekly Yelp
Hampton Roads
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Fun For Four Legged Friends
Circle around!Jim B
Think the life of a dog is pretty easy? Think again. Underneath the tail wagging and face licking there's a hidden melancholy because they can't write Yelp reviews. Fortunately, Yelpers have shared some top spots on behalf of their four-legged friends. Sit and stay awhile — this week, we have a round-up of pooch-preferred places.
Bea Arthur Dog Park
4_half star rating 7 reviews
501 Front St, Norfolk, VA
Dog Parks
Becki W.
"This is by far my favorite dog park to bring the monster to. They supply a huge bowl and a hose for water and some random toys here and there. The best part of this place is the ramp into the river though... If you have a water dog, it's a blast."
Becki W., Norfolk, VA
Borjo Coffeehouse
4_half star rating 63 reviews
4416 Monarch Way, Norfolk, VA
Coffee & Tea, American (New)
Yajaida P.
"This place is great. Good drinks, good grub, dog-friendly outdoor patio. I love the amount of natural light available, the ample parking nearby, the dog treats in a jar, and the fact that it doesn't come off as pretentious or exclusive to the cool kids."
Yajaida P., Norfolk, VA
Red Wing Park
4 star rating 15 reviews
1398 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA
Dog Parks
Elizabeth Aaron W.
"I love that they have a dog park there. Cali, my basset hound, loves the interaction from both people and dogs alike. She's kinda a big deal there. There are poop bags and water provided for the dogs and covered benches for those sunny and hot days."
Elizabeth Aaron W., Virginia Beach, VA
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Tuesday, July 15, 2014

HRTAC: Regionalism group meets again Thursday

This is one of those things that happens when you are not paying attention. Big businesses vie for us to foot the bill for things the people do not want/need, and our taxes go up. Time to pay attention or move out of the "region". This time, the region is even larger to encompass Gloucester and Surry, 14 localities now. Please fight this tax increase and maybe get rid of this unnecessary layer of government (HRPDC or HRTPO could handle this assignment without adding even more salaries and retirement to our taxes).

PASS THIS ON TO ANYONE LIVING WITHIN THE TAXING AUTHORITY AREA.

The next HRTAC meeting is Thursday, July 17, 12:30pm, HRPDC Building, 723 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, VA (between two hotels) They set out quite a bit of food and drink

The first meeting of the Hampton Roads "Transportation Accountability" Commission, Wednesday, July 2, 2014, revealed a multitude of issues that should be addressed if the Commission is to function effectively. Most evident was the inability of the various members to reach a consensus on the election of Commission leadership.

In addition, citizen involvement was tightly restricted, which was to be expected due to the lack of guidance with respect to their involvement within the Commission bylaws.

Without an amendment or provision in the bylaws, it was obvious that the process was skewed in favor of the larger Southside cities. Evidence of this bifurcated system became clear as motions to have a Chair and Vice Chair from opposite sides of Hampton Roads failed, and none of the candidates nominated from the Peninsula mustered the necessary 2/3 population vote to win either the chair or the vice chair.

Representation:

Currently Hampton Roads taxpayers are subject to the edicts of a multitude of non-elected governing bodies, to wit:

·      Hampton Roads District Planning Commission, the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization, the Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads and Hampton Roads Transportation (HRT), etc.

·      To tell citizen participants that they have 'no standing' is unconscionable, and is additional evidence that taxpayers once again are being subjected to taxation without due representation. 

·      Creating another layer of government between the taxpayer and the people who control the spending is unacceptable. NOT TO MENTION UNCONSTITUTIONAL.

·      Providing City Managers a seat at the table, without a provision within the legislation allowing them that privilege, while many taxpayers were forced to stand, demonstrated a profound lack of respect for those whose hard work provides the funding for the very existence of the Commission.

Conflict of interest:

When voting on a financial institution in which to deposit Funds, Commission members on the board of Banks or Financial Institutions to be considered should not be allowed to vote for approval; they should be required to recuse themselves as having a vested interest. The amendment to the bylaws should be generic, i.e., anyone with a vested interest with an entity, financial institution, or business property benefitting either financially or in the form of soft dollars, from any proposal, contract, or public/private partnership proposal, either by direct or indirect association, must recuse themselves from voting to ensure this commission avoids even the appearance of a conflict of interest.

Parliamentary Procedure:

·      The election of the Vice Chair to the Commission was conducted outside of Parliamentary procedure, which prompted several members of the Commission to question what had just transpired.

·      Commissioners should acquaint themselves with at least the basics of Roberts Rules given that their bylaws require their use.

 BY-LAW COMMISSION

On July 17, 2014, a Commission to amend the HRTAC bylaws should be created and members of the public should be included. 

In an effort to provide more specific guidance with reference on how to address a conflict of interest, we have provided suggested wording for review and consideration by the Commission.

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION SELECTION

CODE

OF ETHICAL CONDUCT 

In selecting the HRTAC Depository, Members on the HRTAC Commission that are also Directors or Board Members of a financial institution must declare his/her relationship with their respective banks to avoid any conflicts of interest or anything that gives the appearance of a personal benefit.

A Director has a fiduciary responsibility to their shareholders, not to the taxpayers.  Therefore, Directors of financial institutions must avoid any relationship or activity that might impair, or even appear to impair, their ability to make objective and fair decisions.

Fiduciary Defined:

A fiduciary, (a Financial Institution Director) is held to a standard of conduct and trust above that of a stranger or a casual business person and characteristically the fiduciary (a financial institution Director) has a greater knowledge and expertise about financial transactions that are being handled.  He/she must avoid "self-dealing" or "conflicts of interests" in which the potential benefit to the financial institution is in conflict with his duties as a HRTAC Commissioner.

Conflict of Interest Defined:

A conflict of interest exists whenever a financial institution Director has a financial interest, direct or indirect, with a customer doing business with the Institution, and that interest is of such extent that it might affect his/her judgments or decisions.  Specifically, a material connection includes the involvement of immediate family members, which include a spouse, domestic partner, parent, children, siblings, grandparent, parent-in-law, brother and sister-in-law, son and daughter-in-law, niece, nephew, cousin, and any other relative or person living in the same household. 

Transactions involving close personal friends may also provide potential for such conflict of interest.  The definition of the phrase substantial interest includes situations in which a financial institution Director's decision/judgment may be influenced by his/her interest in a transaction. 

In conclusion, to avoid any appearance of impropriety, Directors of a financial institution, under consideration by the HRTAC Commission to be designated as the depository for the transportation funds, including the acquisition of bonds and loans, must not participate in any discussions or vote in the selection process of the said financial institution or its subsidiaries.

Please make the effort so you don't have to bear the burden this taxing authority will impose on the working class an fixed income folks.

Cary Nunnally

757 591 8479  cell 804 577 0504
"But a Constitution of government, once changed from freedom, can never be restored.  Liberty, once lost, is lost forever."   --John Adams July 17, 1775




Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Re: Update Charlie's email on the roster

Rachel: Sorry – And now?
Larry
 
Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2014 9:05 AM
To: Larry
Subject: Re: Update Charlie's email on the roster
 
I'm sorry but you got the email addresses backwards. The cdracing1403@aol.com is the outdated one.
 
The dpg1403@gmail.com is the correct email address for all of Charlie's correspondence.
 
Thanks.


On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 9:47 AM, Larry <lhanson1@cox.net> wrote:
Rachel: Please review the attached and let me know if anything else needs to be done.
Thanks!
Larry
 
Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2014 8:21 AM
Subject: Update Charlie's email on the roster
 
Larry,
 
I was told that you maintain the information on the VPCCC roster. Charlie asked me to contact you to update his email information. Where his name is listed as president of VPCCC on the 2014 roster, his email address is correct. His name is also listed under The Tidewater Mopar Club and Charlie Daniels Racing in the Business section, but both have an outdated email address. Please update all email addresses for Charlie to be the dpg1403@gmail.com. Finally, please delete Chris Hunt's name and email as an alternate for Charlie Daniels Racing. Thank you so much!

--
Rachel Martin, Office Manager
Daniels Performance Group
"Classic Car Restoration with a Performance Edge"

 



--
Rachel Martin, Office Manager
Daniels Performance Group
"Classic Car Restoration with a Performance Edge"
(757) 356-1156

 

Re: Update Charlie's email on the roster

Rachel: Please review the attached and let me know if anything else needs to be done.
Thanks!
Larry
 
Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2014 8:21 AM
Subject: Update Charlie's email on the roster
 
Larry,
 
I was told that you maintain the information on the VPCCC roster. Charlie asked me to contact you to update his email information. Where his name is listed as president of VPCCC on the 2014 roster, his email address is correct. His name is also listed under The Tidewater Mopar Club and Charlie Daniels Racing in the Business section, but both have an outdated email address. Please update all email addresses for Charlie to be the dpg1403@gmail.com. Finally, please delete Chris Hunt's name and email as an alternate for Charlie Daniels Racing. Thank you so much!

--
Rachel Martin, Office Manager
Daniels Performance Group
"Classic Car Restoration with a Performance Edge"
(757) 356-1156

 

Monday, July 7, 2014

RE: Charlie Daniels email address

Rachel,

 

This is the latest one I have. Larry Hanson and Rob Alexander maintain it.

 

Technically, all members of all member clubs are also members of the VPCCC. The list shows the club delegates.

 

Ford

 

From: Charlie Daniels [mailto:dpg1403@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 4:21 PM
To: Ford McCormack
Subject: Re: Charlie Daniels email address

 

Also, is there an online roster of all members of VPCCC? We have a 2013 list but would like an up-to-date roster. Thank you.

 

Rachel Martin

 

 

On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 3:22 PM, Ford McCormack <ford.mccormack@cox.net> wrote:

Thanks.

 

Ford

 

From: Charlie Daniels [mailto:dpg1403@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 2:50 PM
To: ford.mccormack@cox.net
Subject: Charlie Daniels email address

 

Ford,

 

 Charlie Daniels asked me to email you his preferred contact email address. Please send any correspondence to dpg1403@gmail.com. Thank you!

--

Rachel Martin, Office Manager

Daniels Performance Group

"Classic Car Restoration with a Performance Edge"


 




--

Rachel Martin, Office Manager

Daniels Performance Group

"Classic Car Restoration with a Performance Edge"

(757) 356-1156


 

Friday, July 4, 2014

Weekend Scoop: Fourth of July, Goo Goo Dolls, Classic Film Fest

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Fourth of July

Weather permitting: Fireworks and more

Celebrate Independence Day this weekend - indoors or out!

Related: Test your Patriotic prowess


MORE Events Dining Movies Music Entertainment


   
 




 
 
 
Showtime for the Classic Film Fest
The Virginian-Pilot's Mal Vincent will kick of his annual Classic Film Festival at The Naro this Monday. Find out what he has planned. 
 
Goo Goo Dolls focus on future
The Goo Goo Dolls will play Farm Bureau Live in Virginia Beach with Daughtry and Plain White Ts this Sunday. Learn more about Dolls' "Dizzy" ride to fame.
 
"Transformers" is 165 minutes of nonsense
Mal gave a couple of movies, including "Transformers: Age of Extinction," one star this week. Look for more reviews through the weekend on HamptonRoads.com.


 
     
 

BEST BETS

Look for these events this weekend:

The Romantics
Busch Gardens

Caravan Stage Company
High Street Landing, Portsmouth

Liberty Celebration
Yorktown

CHKD Car Show
Bayside Harley-Davidson, Portsmouth

Movies in the Park: "Planes"
Portsmouth City Park

and more



 
     
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