East Mountain Neighborhood Association Meeting Minutes

East Mountain Neighborhood Association

8 East Mountain Rd.

Waterbury, Ct. 06708

September 19, 2012

Number of Attendees: 69

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dave Muccino followed by a moment of silence.

Turner Langdon sent a letter of resignation from his position as Vice-President of EMNA as he has moved out of state. Dave Muccino will take over until the end of December.

Selim Noujaim sent a letter to the DOT per request of Bob Perigard and Mike Ptak regarding signage and caution light on Rt. 69. Dot investigated the area and found the two roadway curves could benefit from signage upgrades. Will replace current signs with larger ones as well as installing additional signs to better alert drivers to the presence of curves. Will be installed as

soon as DOT schedule permits. DOT feels flashing sign would be less effective than new signs.

Secretary’s Report:

New Neighbors: Cheri Leopizzo, 456 Prospect Rd.; Stephen Praleikas, 1062 Hamilton Ave; Tyler Smith, 36 Pineridge Rd.; Zachary Ensero, 80 Sprucedale Dr.; Linda Halgunseth, 1181 Hamilton Ave.; Michael Tejada, 1177 Hamilton Ave.

Sympathy Cards: Family of Josephine Miller, 15 Rockledge Dr.; Maria Lopes, 200 East Mt. Rd.(death of son James Pina); Family of Roland Massicotte, 166 Piping Rock Rd.; Gail Andrew, Tanglewood Rd.(death of husband Hal).

Get Well Cards: Alice Rebhorn, 174 East Mountain Rd.; Bryan Colangelo, 16 Pineridge Rd.

Motion to accept Secretary’s Report; Larry Davino and Mary Tetreault. Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report:

Beginning Check Balance: $4,464.58

Ending Check Balance: $5,396.58

Less Grant Allocation: $ (750.00)

Available Cash on hand: $4,646.58

Community Officer Report:

8 tickets have been given to ATV drivers. Tire slashing in East end by person in a white Suv. 110 Peach Orchard Rd. Credit card fraud-taken out in owners name. Keep up on credit reports.

WNC-After a short discussion a motion was made by Nancy Ptak and seconded by Jean Guisto. Motion passed.

Committee Reports:

Mike Ptak- $20,000-$25,000 left in city park fund. If we can extend existing irrigation system for East Mountain Park it would cost about $10,000. This would be near basketball court, spray pool and playscape.

Waterbury on Wheels-Sunday, Sept.23. Riders from Torrington to Seymour to show off Greenway. Bike safety, Bike donations from Walmart.

Movie Night: 300-325 people. OMG- company from Seymour sponsored movie and popcorn.

Awards Night: will put off till spring.

Newletter: Thanks to Joe Kearney and Diane Schirmer for chairing committee. Got it out before Labor Day.

By-Laws: chaired by Jean Guisto. Changes are on the website.

19 Flags had to be replaced after the storm on Sept. 18.

New Business:

Larry Davino will be chairperson for election of officers. Need 4 people on committee.

Ned will try to get information on bus trip to Radio City.

Our Lady of Lebanon Church is holding a Club 50 dinner dance on Oct. 13. $50.00 to attend. Prizes will be raffled off. Lebanese and American food will be served. BYOB. EMNA will by one ticket.

People who pay dues to EMNA but don’t live within the boundaries will have no voting rights.

Motion from Ned Mencio and seconded by Joe Kearney. Motion passed.

Upcoming Events: Woodtick Recreation Center is sponsoring a fundraiser on September 23, for Claire Forino. 38 year old woman with cancer. $25 per person. Motion made by Mike Ptak to donate $100 to the fundraiser. Seconded by Ned Mencio. Motion passed.

Hospitality will be provided for October meeting by Cathy Fillipone and Donna Burnes.

Motion to adjourn made by Tom Conway and seconded by Joe Kearney.

Respectfully submitted by,

Stacey Kearney

Secretary