The East Mountain Neighborhood Association

April 16, 2008

The president Patrick Norton started the meeting with the pledge of allegiance.

Nancy Ptak gave the secretary’s report. She read a note card from Monica Keane thanking us for supporting the fundraiser held on behalf of her children. The minutes were available on the website as well.

Jean Guisto gave the Treasurer’s report. A copy is available for review.

Our guest speaker was Joe Geary the Director of Operations from the mayor’s office. Also joining him was Dave Simpson, and Dan Lauer. Joe Geary is a past resident of East Mountain. He mentioned the update on our east mountain park renovations. The bids were open on March 25,2008. There are sufficient funds for the phase 2 of the park including the entryway, basketball court, paving the walking path and new fencing.

There have been renovations to the east mountain golf course as well in the amount of ½ million dollars.

There has been damage to the 18^th hole that needs repair.

Paving of streets was addressed for the other side of the mountain including all the streets ending in Rock. (Piping Rock, Saddle Rock, Glen Rock etc) Lower Pearl Lake Road will see some paving as well. There will be work done to widen the road as well.

Street sweeping will occur by the middle of May. The street department requests that piles of sand not be made. It is more difficult to pick up piles of sand. Maureen Meade asked about the curbs on Piping Rock. Joe asked that she give him her address and he would address any repair issues. Larry Davino asked about the netting around the golf course. Turner offered a suggestion that the nets be put on pulleys so they weather will not damadge the nets in bad weather. Nancy Santarpia wanted to know about the stones not sand that were used this year. Unfortunately sand is difficult to obtain. Most towns are using salt or calcium phosphate instead and sand is scarce and not of good quality. Dave Simpson said our cost for sand this year was $200k more than anticipated.

Bob Trotter commented on how wonderful it was to see the park being used again. Even though the park is still officially not completely done, it is being used.

Joe Padua gave said 10 ATV users were apprehended. A prowler complaint was called in on Edgewood Avenue in a white impala a white male about 5’10” tall. Anyone who looks suspicious in the neighborhood do not hesitate to contact Joe Padua at the police station. June Galinas complained about the speeding of cars on the corner of peach orchard road.

Dan Lauer reported that the Waterbury Police apprehended the bank robber who shot the fireman.

He also reminded us about Earth Day May 3^rd, 2008. Anyone who would like to get involved meet at the Church parking lot at 8:30 A.M. Gloves and bags will be provided. After the clean up Free Frankies Crimestoppers will donate lunch.

Ned Mencio gave an update on the June Neighborhood Award Dinner. Bill Klish has the plaques ordered. We have decorating committee, Set Up, and clean Up committees. Tony Loechner has printed tickets. The dinner will only be successful if each and every one of us spread the word, ask our neighbors to buy a ticket. This is our first attempt at this kind of dinner. The scholarship recipient, as well as four other people will be honored. They include Mike Ptak (past president). Jean Guisto (past vice president, and current Treasurer), Larry Davino (flower waterer, hydrant painter and cleaner, storm drain cleaner etc.) as well as Terry Robilard from the east mountain golf course who has helped in our fundraiser efforts as well as helped with refreshments for our tree lighting ceremony every year. We need to reach the rest of the population from the East Mountain area. It should not always be the few volunteers who do all the work. All who live in the East Mountain area need to support this event in order for it to be successful. The dinner will be held on Wednesday evening at 6:30 PM at Our Lady of Lebanon Church Hall. The cost is $ 15.00 per person. Children under 10 $ 5.00. Contact Patricia Mencio for tickets. There was discussion about advertising on the City Website (Joe Geary); Channel 16(Margaret Rocco) WATR (Bob McGovern) A sign will be put up along the fence on East Mountain Road (Ceil Perigard). To spark interest from the East Mountain Golf Association, Turner Langdon will be the contact from that group. We also discussed whether an ad should be put in the newspaper. A motion was made by Tim Connolly to spend $ 125.00 for advertising. Turner Langdon seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion carried. Tony Loechner will make posters to post at Stop and Shop, Peoples Bank, Naugatuck Savings Bank, and at Dairy Mart. Ticket sales must be in by the 3^rd Wednesday in May.

It was decided that regardless of the number of sales, the event would still be held.

Michael Ptak gave and update on the Condo opposition. Patrick Zailkas has not returned phone calls relative to the appeal. Tim Connolly has agreed to be an intervener. There was $1,000.00 retainer sent to Attorney Zailkas. It was suggested the secretary draft a letter to Attorney Zailkas to express our concerns. He has been involved in a trial recently, so he has been very busy.

Robert Perigard did some research on our new sign for the park. It was decided that the sign would cost about $ 1,500.00. It will be part engraved and part painted. It will have a flag going through the middle of it. Since Bob Perigard was unavailable, Michael Ptak gave the report as well as signs will be posted relative to “dog posts” and “keep our park clean “signs. The cost could be taken from the grant funds the Waterbury Development Corporation has.

Ned Mencio brought up about the flagpole. He will find out from the Naugatuck Savings Bank the size and whether they will provide the funding for the pole. Once it is purchased, it can be stored at Robert Perigard's warehouse.

Don Rinaldi gave a brief talk about the litter and beautifications adopt a spot program.

We already have a flag of flowers with a sign posted.

Nancy Ptak gave an update on the bricks. A call was made to Mr. O’ Donnell for the update. He has not yet returned our call. There is one more order that needs to be submitted.

Ned Mencio made a motion to adjourn and Bill Burnes seconded the motion.