Total Attended 39
November 11, 2009

The meeting began with the pledge of allegiance led by our president Patrick Norton.

Our guest speaker was Lou Spina from the City of Waterbury Refuse Department.

He discussed the proper way to recycle products for pick up. We should be recycling newspapers, cardboard, glass and plastic bottles, cans and aluminum. Food and beverage containers should be rinsed out.
Those items that are not recyclable are: those items that are household hazardous products such as battaries, motor oil, and paint cans. These products can be dropped off three times a year at a designated location.
The cost for removal is $ 69.00 per ton we receive a $10.00 per ton credit.

Yard waste products and bulk pickup are picked up in every other Wednesday. You have a 5 item minimum. Or call for an appointment must be at the curb 24 hours before not earlier. Refer to the city website under public works and refuse or phone #203-574-6857 or#203-574-6803.

For replacement bins orange or blue please call the office. Fines are given for having more than one blue bin. Questions were raised about flipping bins so they do not fill up with rain or snow.

Secretary report was given by Nancy Ptak. The following sympathy cards were sent to the Family of LeeAnn Copes, on Westport Drive,John Quicquaro for the death of his father on 34 Rockledge Drive and the Family of John Ieronimo Sr, on 161 Split Rock Drive. Get Well Cards were sent to Mrs. Shirley Shaw at 92 Rockledge Drive, Mr. Charles Corden of 38 Fleetwood Drive and Mrs. Linda Arrington of 95 Fleetwood Drive. We welcomed our new neighbors Carly Dibble and Daniel Lindley of 79 Bateswood Road,Lance Belury of 3 Cottage Grove Lane and Cathy Miket-Piombo of 102 Farrell Road.

Treasurer's report was given by Jean Guisto. We have an available balance of $10,548.96.

Joe Padua gave an update on about theft of cell phones. Robbery at Shell Station. There was graffiti on the port o let at the park as well as toilet paper. Thanks to Bob Perigard, Bill Burnes,Michael Ptak and Ned Mencio for the clean up at the park after Halloween. Inch is MIA. The 30 year old man who sprayed the park sign. There were two ATV's ridden by adults at the park. Please report anyone seen at the park riding ATVs to the police department.

Nomination of officers were held. Jan Perigard nominated Stacey Kearney for Secretary. Stacey accepted the nomination. Nominations were taken from the floor. Nezi nominated Patrick Norton for a second term. Patrick declined due to personal and professional reasons. Bob Perigard nominated Michael Ptak Ned seconded the motion Elections will be held at the December meeting.

Under old business, Ned reported on the recognition dinner held in October for Jan Perigard, Bill Burnes and Joe Padua. The caterer was from the AOH Club, Tom Pettit provided the sound and T and D Growers donated the mums. Ned will provide a list to the secretary to send thank you notes. Approximately 125 attended the dinner. We took in sales of about $ 1,805.00 and spent approx $ 1,645.00. We purchased plastic water pitchers for future events. All leftovers were donated to the homeless shelter. Everyone that pitched in from set up the clean up was greatly appreciated. We will purchase dish towels for future events also.

Tony Loechner suggested we make a motion to renew the website for a cost of approx $ 400.00. Jean made the motion and Turner seconded the motion. Bob Perigard suggested we need someone else beside Tony to work on the website. Tony said Sally McGovern is willing to help.

Under new business, Thanks were given to Bob, Mike and Bill for picking up leaves at the park. Michael made a motion to donate $750.00 to Our Lady of Lebanon Church. Bob McGovern seconded the motion. Maureen Meade suggested we make it an even $1,000.00. Motion was amended and voted. Motion carried. Another motion was made by Michael to donate $ 250.00 to the sunshine fund at WATR. June seconded the motion. Motion carried. Michael also made a motion to purchase $ 200.00 for new lights for the tree lighting. Tim seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Larry Davino brought up about the leak at the park water fountain. Michael already addressed it with the city park department and Joe Geary.

Bob McGovern brought up about 24 houses behind Purdy Road and the backfill that is being transported from behind Costco. Bob McGovern will address it with Jim Sequin the city planner and report back.

Flags will be taken down and the large flag will not be put up until the light is turned on. 400 Tulip bulbs will also be planted throughout the park.

Upcoming dates to remember:
DECEMBER 17th meeting 7:00 p.m. POT LUCK at Our Lady of Lebanon DECEMBER 6th Tree Lighting at 6:00 and Caroling at 5:00 pm starting at the East Mountain Golf Course.

Jean makes a motion to adjourn and Tim seconded the motion.

Respectfully submitted
Nancy Ptak
Secretary