EAST MOUNTAIN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Attendees:
58
Meeting
was called to order at 7 pm. Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Doug Mott, followed by a Moment of Silence for our
departed neighbors and for the victims and families of the tragedy in Paris.
Several
new members introduced themselves including families from Harwood and Pineridge. Mr. Shaker introduced the new pastor of our Lady
Lebanon Church, Father Joseph I Khoueiry.
Stephanie
Cummings happy to be re-elected to serve another two year term as Alderwoman,
looking forward to working with Mike DiGioncarlo and
Frank Burgio. Waterbury tree lighting to take place
11/29 at 5:30 on the Waterbury Green, bring donation for food pantry. Also working to have more signs for speed control, steep hill and
yellow lines on East Mountain Road.
Community
Relations Officer Matt Lemos encouraged neighbors to
report anything suspicious and to especially look out for vacant properties.
Litter issue around Piping Rock apartments is being addressed and he will alert
blight crew to problem on 48 bumps road. Warned everyone to be sure to keep
cars locked, especially with colder weather starting cars to warm up, also hide
or remove all valuables to deter crime. New ATV hotline is active but not manned,
leave message. Collecting Toys for Tots
for the Salvation Army, please bring unwrapped new
toys to the tree lighting on 12/6/15.
Guest
Hon. Neil O’Leary, Mayor of Waterbury was introduced. He indicated there was a
surplus at year end and an A+ rating on bonds, all debts are paid, trying to
hold spending. Need to grow grand list & need more new business and
community development. The fire, police and teacher contracts are pending.
Major crime is down, petty crime has increased, reminder to lock your cars. Working on private investors for downtown properties, possibly
housing for UCONN. The green will be getting a facelift in the Spring, fencing and underground utilities, the bus traffic
will be moved up to Grand Street. New development on upper East Main will help
grand list and add new jobs. New tenant for Freight Street, more jobs, Waterbury
Buckle property is being cleaned up, possible CVS location. Major
expansion for pipe fitting shop on N. Elm. Stadium improvements ongoing,
Clemente series and Mickey Mantel series brings in a
lot of business
for city hotels and restaurants, etc. Schools issue ongoing, maybe influx of
students due to Catholic schools closing. I84 project is ahead of schedule.
Mixmaster massive repairs scheduled for 2018. Car taxes mill rate reducing to
20 mills for 7/1/16.
Secretary’s
Report: Minutes are available on website. Motion by Jean Guisto, 2nd by Mike Guisto to
accept October 14, 2015 minutes.
Treasurer’s
Report:
10/14/15
to 11/18/15
Opening
Balance: $ 8,058.25
Income: 365.00
Expenses: 82,14
Closing
Balance: $ 8,341.11
Motion to accept Treasurer’s Report by Nancy Ptak,
2nd by Donna Burns.
Committee
Reports:
City
Liaison Officer: Mike Ptak – nothing to report
Waterbury
Development Corp.: Mike Guisto – nothing to report
Harry
Northrop Grant – no report
Neighborhood
Watch Commander no
report
Old
Business:
All
flags have been removed, thank you to the volunteers who helped. Motion by Mike Guisto to purchase 60 new
flags, 2nd by Mike Ptak.
Bill
Grossberndt will remove the lights on the paver flag
after 12/7/15 or if it snows prior to that date.
Larry
Devino expressed appreciation for all the members who
continually donated their time and the use of the personal vehicles, trucks to
put up and take down the flags.
New
Business: Lights will be put on the tree at East Mountain Golf Course either
11/28 or 11/29, President will send an email with date
and time for volunteers.
Upcoming
Events:
December
6th, Tree lighting & Santa’s visit at 5:30, please
bring donations of desserts, also canned goods for the Soup Kitchen, and new,
unwrapped toys for Salvation Army.
December
16th, Christmas Social – Pot Luck
Need
ideas for guest speakers for next year.
Motion to donate $200.00 to WATR Sunshine Fund by Mike Ptak, 2nd by Jean Guisto.
January
20, 2016 – Guest speaker – Re. Selim Noujaim
Motion by Mike Guisto to adjourn, 2nd by Marge
Horzepa.
Respectfully
submitted,
Noella
Mott