The East Mountain Neighborhood Association

May 18, 2005

Meeting Minutes.

Attendance 29: Joanne Byrne, Bob Trotter, Alice Rebhorn, Diane Barth, Nancy Santarpia, Jan Perigard, Bob Perigard, Harold Andrew, Dollyanne Martin, Larry Davino, Cecile Davino, Marge Horzepa, Cathy Filippone, Tony Loechner, Claudette LaFlamme, Donna Burnes, Bill Burnes, Pam Mencio, Ned Mencio, Marguerite Smith, Jean Guisto, Turner Langdon, Nazih Noujaim, Nancy Ptak, Mike Ptak, 3 firefighters from Engine 5, Joe Padua.

A flag retirement ceremony was held at 6:30 PM in the church parking lot prior to tonight’s meeting. The ceremony was conducted by the Junior Crosby High School ROTC, several members of which were present. The pledge of Allegiance was recited at the opening of the ceremony. The ritual was also attended by several Engine 5 firefighters.

The meeting began at 7:15 PM: Mike opened by thanking the ROTC and Fire Dept. for their assistance.

Mike also thanked all who participated in the neighborhood cleanup.

In addition, Mike acknowledged and thanked Bob Perigard, Larry Davino and Ned Mencio for hanging all the neighborhood flags.

A meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, May 19^th , of the scholarship committee to finalize plans for the presentation at the June 15^th meeting.

There will be a barbecue at the June meeting --hot dogs, hamburgers, rolls and soda to be provided by the Association. Members are asked to bring salads and dessert. A sign up sheet was passed with nine members promising to bring accompaniments.

The newsletter remains a pending issue due to the inability to obtain enough ads to cover the cost. Several suggestions were made: Nancy Ptak suggested a committee of five to be selected by Tony , the editor, to assist in obtaining ads. Ned Mencio suggested that ad purchasers receive discounts if they agree to purchase ads for three issues. Nancy also suggested that the paper be reduced in volume to a small newsletter, similar to those published by the old East Mountain Community Club. Nazih Noujaim voiced his encouragement to continue the newsletter, even if only twice a year.

Father David announced a blood drive to be held at the church on Wednesday, May 25^th.

The Association sign is near completion. The DOT must receive a photo of the sign along with measurements and area for placement.

Some will be working on the flag area tomorrow. This year a frame will be placed around the bed prior to the planting. It will prevent erosion, maintain better and accurate placement of flowers and look more symmetrical. The frame is the brainchild of Bob Perigard with Ned Mencio’s help. They will need help from anyone who can be there.

The saga of the park renovations continues; the work has not begun at this time. Rumor has it that it will be started in late June. This rumor joins all the other, which so far have remained only rumors.

Fire Department issues: Open burning is not allowed in Waterbury. Residents are warned not to burn in open areas.

Police report: Joe Padua relates that the East End burglar has been caught and confessed to 20 burglaries. That person is currently residing at Bridgeport Correctional Center, awaiting court appearances.

Seat belts are now mandated or offenders will be ticketed.

Nancy Ptak has 4 flag sets available if anyone wants them. They are not the same sets that have been placed in the neighborhood.

Last evening at the Wendell Cross School there was a City Zoning change plan meeting. To share plans for changes that may someday take place in the city. The presenter spoke about returning school to the K to 8 plan, increase of transportation parking possibilities, biking routes, the use of lakes, walking trails along the Naugatuck River, improving the flow of traffic and the encouragement of proactivity for the city. The entire plan is available on the web at www.psaplanning.com/waterburyplan.

The tree in front of the golf course clubhouse is looking slightly unhealthy and may need the assistance of an arborist.

The clubhouse is being reside at the present time.

The treasurer’s report reveals an available balance of $3, 941.54, after allowances for flags and the scholarship wee set aside. A full report is available upon request in hard copy form.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM

Respectfully submitted

Patricia Mencio