EAST MOUNTAIN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

MINUTES

APRIL 24, 2019

 

 

Attendees:  23

 

Meeting was called to order at 7:07 pm which began with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Cecile Davino and followed by a Moment of Silence for our departed neighbors.

 

Alderman George Noujaim was not present but sent in a report read by Mike Stere:

·         Renovations to the ball field at East Mountain Park was approved.

·         There will be an alderman sponsored clean up at East Mountain Park on June 15th.

·         Street sweeping in the East Mountain area will occur within the next 2 to 3 weeks.

·         The city budget is still being prepared.  There will be a meeting in the near future.

·         Water lines are being repaired at Meriden and Woodtick Roads.  Expect delays.

 

Community Relations Officer Charles Carangelo was absent.  No report.

 

State Representative Stephanie Cummings was absent.  No report.

 

Secretary Dory St. John reported

·         A brief summary of the March meeting was presented.  A full report of the March minutes is posted on the EMNA website. 

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

·         Correspondence included:  A get well card was sent to Matt Lemos. 

·         There were 7 new families who moved into the East Mountain neighborhood:  Harwood Rd., Shadybrook Lane, Butternut Ridge Rd., Purdy Rd., Hamilton Ave., and two on Peach Orchard Rd.

 

Treasurer Colin Coburn reported:

·         Current report for March was 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 Treasurer’s Report:  Mike Stere, 2nd general consensus.  Motion carries.

 

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

·         The Council meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month in the Cass Gilbert Room at City Hall.  All are welcome to attend.

·         Planters will be maintained on Grand and Bank Streets and on South Main St.

·         The Mayor held a Round Table on April 10th in which there was an update on blight, etc.

 

 

City Liaison Officer Mike Ptak reported:

·         Earth Day will be on May 4th.  Anyone interested in participating in the cleanup will meet at 8:30 am at the solar panels in the parking lot behind the Mall.  Participants will be given bags, gloves, water and a ticket for a hot dog lunch from the Pal Food truck which will be served at 12:00 at the solar panels in this lot. 

·         Anyone interested in a local clean up in the East Mountain area will meet on this day in the parking lot of Our Lady of Lebanon Church at 9:00 am.

·         May 11th there will be a Fishing Derby on the Naugatuck River near the Old Howard Johnsons from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

 

Neighborhood Watch Council Bob McGovern had nothing new to report.

 

Community Property Project Tom Brunnock had nothing new to report on the development.

 

Old Business:

·         The New Neighborhood Watch signs will soon be installed.  Volunteers are needed to hang the signs.

·         Removal of the remainder 10 strings of Christmas Tree lights is scheduled for April 25th at 4:00 pm.  Volunteers are needed.

 

New Business:

·         The Nominating Committee headed by Larry Davino has nominated Tom Brunnock for Vice President.  No other nominations were made.  Nomination closed.  Colin Coburn was nominated for Treasurer.  No other nominations were made.  Nomination closed.

·         Volunteers are needed for Hospitality.

·         The next meeting for EMNA will be on May 15th at 7:00 pm.

 

Motion to Adjourn: Larry Davino, 2nd Tim Conway.  Motion carries.  Meeting adjourned at 7:25.

 

Submitted by:

Dory St. John