November 21,
2007
The
meeting was called to order by President Michael Ptak at7:07 PM, who led the
group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mike
thanked all in attendance.
Secretary’s
Report: A copy of the minutes was
presented for review.
The
Treasurer’s Report: Presented by Treasurer Jean Guisto, who reported a current
balance of $7,495.06fwith $500 set aside for the scholarship, which leaves an
actual balance of $6,995.06. The recent
membership drive resulted in dues paid: $1,850, $498 donations. There are 104 new members due to the
mailing, which cost $612.71. It was
decided to do a mailing again next August.
It
was asked whether the money for the bricks was separate from the treasury
money. Jean respond that $2400 has been
raised for the bricks and is separate.
The
Community Officer’s report: Officer Joe
Padua stated that the recent city-wide drug raid resulted in 75 arrests.
GPS
units have been stolen at the mall, one of the people nabbed was from Peach
Orchard Road.
Everyone
is advised to protect their houses and cars from break-ins.
Mike
Ptak reported graffiti on all parts of the playground equipment as well as on
the signs. Joe Padua was unaware of the incident; Mike stated that he left a
message with a community officer.
Pat
Norton reported that his sister’s van was stolen from the school’s parking area
on Hamilton Ave.
Bob
Mc Govern stated that he saw “The Seven Little Foys” at Seven Angels’ Theater
and that it was an excellent show. He
said the new seating is much more comfortable.
Bob
Perigard suggested that we should thank the Planning and Zoning Commission for
all the work they’ve done over the years.
Mike approved of that, but reminded that there is still an appeal over
the refusal to accept the condo proposal.
Bob
also reported that there are new sidewalks being installed on upper Peach
Orchard Rd.
Jean
Guisto stated that there have been many comments of appreciation sent through
the mail about the work the EMNA has done.
Elections
were held at this evening’s meeting for President and Secretary, terms having
expired for Mike Ptak and Pam Mencio.
Pat Norton is the new president and Nancy Ptak will be the new
secretary. Congratulations to Pat and
Nancy. The outgoing officers including
Turner Langdon, former treasurer, will serve as executive board members. Bob
Perigard thanked the outgoing officers for their work.
A
raffle was held this evening, the prize was a portable DVD player donated by
the Ptak’s; the winner was Nancy Ptak, who declined the prize. Ceil Davino was the eventual winner.
Nancy
Ptak requested that members who have a potential guest speaker in mind please
bring their suggestion forward. Bob Mc
Govern said that he might have one.
Ned
Mencio introduced new member, Brian Lawlor, a new neighbor on Purdy Road. Brian’s driveway is actually a passage
through to Pearl Lake Rd., site of a proposed development of single-family
homes. Brian was invited and did attend
a Planning Zoning meeting, at which the project was again tabled. There were, however, workers at Brian’s
driveway after the meeting spray-painting on it, reason unknown. Welcome, Brian—to East Mountain and to EMNA.
park Renovation: the promised
$750,000 from the state is, again, not in the bonding package. A list of thirty items of things still to be
done at the park was sent and received.
Christmas
Tree Lighting: Will be held on Sunday, December 2nd with Santa
visiting. Refreshments will be served
and hot chocolate will be provided by the Nineteenth Hole concession. The city tree lighting will be this Sunday
at 5:30 on the green.
The
box of supplies for the meeting refreshments will as of now be passed to the
person(s) responsible for the next meeting refreshments
The
Pastor of Our Lady of Lebanon Church has been in the hospital. Efforts will be made to determine his
correct name spelling and his address so a get- well message can be sent.
Ned
Mencio stated that the members will meet on Saturday at one PM at the golf
course clubhouse to put lights on the Christmas tree in preparation for the
tree lighting on Dec. 2nd. Candy canes and popcorn balls will be
purchased for the tree-lighting event.
Nazih
Noujaim suggested a future trip to Mohican Sun. A sheet was passed and already 18 people have signed their
interest in the trip.
The
annual pot- luck dinner will be held at the December 19th
meeting. A sign- up sheet was
passed. Ten members have signed to
bring a favorite food. Everyone who was unable to attend tonight’s meeting is
welcome to come and bring a dish.
The
meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM
Respectfully
submitted
Patricia
Mencio, Secretary