EAST MOUNTAIN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
MINUTES
February 19, 2020
Attendees: 30
Meeting was called to
order at 7:11 pm which began with the Pledge of Allegiance and followed by a
moment of Silence for our departed neighbors.
Community Officer Charles Carangelo
reported:
·
Cars have been
left running and have been stolen. One
was recently stolen on Purdy Rd.
·
Other problems
have been reported such as shots being fired.
·
Community staff
cleaned up several areas.
Guest speaker John Luddy
spoke on Reverse Mortgages. Requirements
are that you must be 62 years of age and own your own home. You borrow on the equity of your home. You can use this money any way you wish. It is re-paid when you die by your
Executor. Loans are insured by FHA. You can change terms of payment after you
make the loan. There are fees: FHA mortgage payment, etc.
State Representative
Stephanie Cummings reported:
·
Tolls are dead
for now. Need many road improvements and
the priority is the MixMaster in Waterbury.
·
Governor wants traffic
light timing changed.
·
Removal of
religious option to refrain from vaccinations are being discussed.
·
Hiring opportunities
in business is being discussed.
·
Vaping is being
discussed.
·
Free higher
education is being discussed.
·
Legalizing
recreational marijuana is being discussed.
District Alderman George
Noujaim reported:
·
It is being
discussed how to repair or replace city pools.
·
It is being
discussed whether there is a need for a traffic light at East Mountain Road and
Route 69.
·
He will have
someone come to an East Mountain Neighborhood Association meeting to report on
the Wendell Cross building project.
Secretary Dory St. John
was absent. Minutes were recorded by
Gail Andrew.
Treasurer Colin Coburn
reported:
·
Current report
for January 1st through the 31st was presented at the
meeting and will be on file. If any
would like additional information regarding the Treasurer’s Report please
contact him.
·
Motion to place
the Treasurer’s Report on file. All in
favor. Motion carries.
Old Business:
·
Need volunteers
to take down the Christmas tree lights.
·
Need volunteer
for the Vice President position.
·
Need volunteer
for the EMNA Scrap Book.
·
Need volunteers
for the nominating committee for President, Vice President and Secretary.
Former Mayor Mike Jarjura
spoke about Julia Ashe and the possibility of planning a scholarship.
New Business: None
Motion to adjourn: Ciro Franco, 2nd Larry
Davino. Meeting was adjourned at 8:11 pm
Submitted by:
Gail Andrew