EAST MOUNTAIN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

MINUTES

MARCH 20, 2019

 

 

Attendees: 33

Meeting was called to order at 7:08 pm which began with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Bill Burnes and followed by a Moment of Silence for our departed neighbors.

 

Community Relations Officer Charles Carangelo reported:

·         Critical incidents in Waterbury involved an ATT store on East Main St. being robbed, a vehicle shot in Austin Heights, a stolen car found on Bentwood Ave, a gun stolen from an unlocked car, an ATM stolen at the Quick Mart on Wolcott St., a kitchen fire on Meriden Rd., and elderly fraud on Marlborough St.

·         He encouraged residents to report anything suspicious to him at 203-525-8797

·         To report potholes, unsightly trash, etc., call 311 or go onto the city website.  There is also an app: I report wtby.

 

Alderman Mike DiGiovancarlo reported:

·         Anyone with a house security camera is encouraged to register it with the City of Waterbury.

·         St. Peter & Paul school will be closing in June despite the fact that $100,000 was raised to keep it open.

·         The new city budget will be implemented on 4/1/19.  There will be no tax increases in this budget.

 

Secretary Dory St. John reported:

·         A brief summary of the January meeting was presented. A full report of the January minutes are posted on the EMNA website. There was no meeting in February due to inclement weather. 

·         Minutes for today’s meeting will be posted on the EMNA website.

·         Correspondence included a letter of invitation to the Waterbury Police Chief Fernando Spagnolo who will be attending our April meeting.

·         Three new neighbors moved into the East Mountain Neighborhood:  East Mountain Rd., Pineridge Rd., and DeBisschop Lane.

 

Treasurer Colin Coburn reported:

·         Current reports for January and February were presented at the meeting and will be on file.  If anyone would like any further information regarding the Treasurer’s Report please contact him.

·         Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report:  Mike Ptak, 2nd Larry Davino.  Motion carries.

 

 

President Mike Stere reported on the last meeting of the Neighborhood Council:

·         The Council meets the fourth Wednesday of every month.  Anyone interested is welcome to attend.

·         Lisa Valez who was very involved with the Council recently passed away.

·         Cleaning up blight will be addressed.

·         The Board of Alderman approved of the development of a park in the Brooklyn section of Waterbury.

·         The President of the Council, Art Denze, will be on Public Access Channel 13 on Thursdays at 8:00 pm.

 

City Liaison Officer Mike Ptak reported:

·         Earth Day will be Saturday, May 4th.  The rain date will be the following Saturday, May 11th.

·         The schedule of the hydrant flushing will be coming out soon.

·         The water tank in East Mountain will be painted this year.

·         St. Peter and Paul School will be closing.

·         “Winter is the Pits” Fire Pit Festival was a success.

 

Neighborhood Watch Commander Bob McGovern was absent therefore there was no report.

 

Community Property Project Tom Brunnock reported:

·         After 3 ˝ years the project approval is still ongoing.

·         A Motion to Dismiss has been filed and will be heard in 60 days.

 

State Representative Stephanie Cummings reported:

·         There was a billion dollar increase in taxes proposed by Governor Ned Lamont.

·         New bills proposed include:

·         82 tolls on our highways.  If this is passed it will cost anyone who commutes from Waterbury to Hartford five days per week $800. per year.

·         $15.00 minimum wage.

·         Paid family medical leave.

·         Legalization of marijuana.

·         Convert a portion of teacher pensions to municipalities.

·         Juveniles will be transferred to adult court after two felony convictions.

·         There will be a Tolls Informational Forum on Thursday, March 21st from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at the Crosby High School Auditorium.

 

Old Business:

·         Flags will be installed at the end of April or the beginning of May.  Many new flags and poles have been purchased.

 

 

 

 

 

New Business:

·         Neighborhood Watch signs have been purchased.  Bob Perigard ordered 8 signs to be installed.

·         Appointments for Treasurer and Vice President are due in May.  Larry Davino and Bill Paternoster have volunteered for the nominating committee.

·         The lower lights have been removed from the East Mountain Christmas Tree.  A bucket truck will be needed to remove the upper lights.

·         April 12th is the deadline for the Harry Northrop Scholarship application.

·         Waterbury Police Chief Fernando Spagnolo will be our guest speaker at the April 17th meeting.

·         We need volunteers for Hospitality for our April and May meetings.

 

Alderman George Noujaim reported:

·         There will be an Easter Egg Hunt in Fairlawn Park on Saturday, April 13th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.  The Easter Bunny will be there as well as farm animals for petting.

·         The East Mountain ball field will soon be refurbished.

·         There will be a “Meet your Alderman” event at the Cheshire Coffee House on March 30th from 10:00 to 11:00 am.

 

Motion to Adjourn Tom Brunnock, 2nd Dave Muccino.  Motion carries.  Meeting adjourned at 8:13 pm.

 

Submitted by:

Dory St. John