East Mountain Neighborhood Association
Minutes
February 20, 2013
East Mountain Neighborhood
Association
22 Rockledge Drive
Waterbury, CT 06706
February 20, 2013
Attendees: 36
Meeting was called to
order at 7pm. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Stephanie Cummings followed by a
moment of Silence for our deceased neighbors.
Community Officer’s
Report:
Dawn Spellman was not able
to attend. Robberies in East End and Valero. Suspects caught.
Guest Speaker:
State Representative Selim
Noujaim was the speaker. CoCo Key hosting Sandy Hook kids on Feb. 21.
Discussions included gun control bills and the budget. Gov. Malloy wants to
discontinue car taxes that the cities collect. Waterbury could lose up to 30
million dollars. Increases on state college fees for in-state students.
Attorney Stephanie
Cummings discussed Rt. 84 construction. DOT will present information on the
next phase of work on April 18th at Crosby High School.
Secretary’s Report:
Thank you note received by
former community officer Joe Padua along with a donation to EMNA. Minutes of
January meeting were read along with an addendum to the minutes from January 20th
meeting was read. Guest speaker was Lauralee Cheezie from WPD Crimestoppers.
Purpose of Crimestoppers is to alert police of possible crimes. Motion to
accept minutes made by Larry Davino and seconded by Joe Kearney.
Treasurer’s Report:
Beginning Balance: $4762.12
Ending Balance: $4662.12
Less Grant
Allocation: ($750.00)
Available Cash on
Hand:$3912.12
Motion to accept
Treasurer’s Report made by Jan Perigard and seconded by Donna Burnes.
Committee Reports:
City Liason Officer- Mile
Ptak has heard nothing from Mark Pronovost about park money.
The Gathering, a city
sponsored event will be held on May 18th. This event is to celebrate
the diversity of Waterbury. Parade of ethnic groups followed by events and food
at Library Park.
Grant Committee:
Mailings to schools went
out.
Old Business:
Wendell Cross Principal
Joe Amato is all for the project of cleaning up the bank leading up to the
stairs and school. He will see if PTA members will volunteer. This will take
place in spring or summer.
Big Green Truck:
Our dinner will be held on
Wednesday, June 19th at 5:30. The truck will arrive at 6pm. 7-9pm
pizza and salad will be served. 9-10pm gelato will be served along with coffee
and expresso. Soft drinks will be provided. Tickets will be available at our
April meeting. Jan Perigard is in charge of tickets. Our goal is to sell exactly
100 tickets. Tickets will cost $15.00 for members and $20.00 for non-members.
Must be 18 or older to attend. A final count is needed by June 10th.
New Business:
Looking for suggestions
for speakers for next years meetings. Speak to Bob Perigard.
Upcoming Events- Waterbury
10 year plan( to eliminate homelessness in next 10 years)
Earth Day- April 27th
Motion made by Nancy Ptak
for $100.00 donation to PAL. Seconded by Jean Guisto.
Next Meeting: Wednesday,
March 20th. Mayor Neil O’Leary will be the speaker.
Respectfully submitted,
Stacey Kearney