EAST MOUNTAIN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

MINUTES

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Attendees: 27

Meeting was called to order at 7:15 pm which began with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Dr. Charles McNair and followed by a Moment of Silence for our departed neighbors.

Community Relations Officer Charles Carangelo reported:

· The PAL Annual Dinner will be held on Saturday November 23^rd from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at PAL.

· The Mausoleum at Calvary Cemetery was broken into.

· There was a robbery at One Stop on East Main St.

· There have been approximately 10 O.D. cases per day of opioids.

· Panhandling is a problem on Reidville Dr.

· A pedestrian was struck on Reidville Dr.

· The city is trying to clean up homeless sites.

· Temporary speed bumps will be installed around parks in the spring.

Guest speaker Dr. Charles McNair spoke about his book “Soldiers of a Foreign War”

· He served in Vietnam between 1969 and 1970 as a doctor in a small hospital in Vietnam.

· He spoke about the field medics in the Vietnam War. Many received medals of honor for their efforts in the field.

· He presented many historical facts leading up to this era.

· He read and explained excerpts from his book which he began writing in 1971.

State Representative Stephanie Cummings reported:

· There have been several proposals on tolls:

1) 14 tolls on bridges to be repaired.

2) Trucks only tolls.

3) Taking a portion of the Rainy Day Fund

District 4 Alderman George Noujaim reported:

· They just finished the last meeting for this session.

· The City Tree Lighting will be on December 1^st.

· There will be a coat drive at Bobs Stores and Bell Academy.

· He will be hosting a coffee hour at Brooklyn Bakery on Sunday November 24^th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am for residents to meet their Aldermen.

Secretary Dory St. John reported:

· A brief summary of our last meeting in October was read. These minutes are posted on the EMNA website. This month’s minutes will also be posted on the EMNA website.

· Correspondence included a get well card was sent to Donna Burnes.

· One new neighbor moved into the East Mountain neighborhood on Garassino Place

· Motion to place the secretary’s report on file. All in favor. Motion carries.

Treasurer Colin Coburn reported:

· Current report for October 1^st through October 31^st was presented at the meeting and will be on file. If anyone would like additional information regarding the Treasurer’s Report please contact him.

· Motion to place the treasure’s report on file. All in favor. Motion carries.

· The Knights of Columbus Council will be joining together with its Annual Coats for Kids Distribution. Anyone in need of a coat they will be distributed behind St. Francis Xavier Church in Xavier Hall on November 29^th from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

City Liaison Officer Mike Ptak reported:

· The annual Artisan Market will take place at City Hall on November 23^rd. from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

· The annual tree lighting will take place on December 1^st.

Neighborhood Watch Commander Bob McGovern reported:

· The Park Board recently met to address the noise in Hamilton Park related to the car show.

Community Property Project Tom Brunnock was absent.

Old Business:

· Flag removal took place last Friday. The ones in disrepair will be replaced.

· There is a vacancy for Vice President of EMNA. Volunteers are needed.

· Waterbury Neighborhood Council awards dinner took place on October 24^th and was a success.

New Business:

· On November 30^th new Christmas lights will be installed at the East Mountain Golf Course.

· The East Mountain Christmas Tree lighting and visit with Santa will take place on December 8^th at 5:00 pm.

· Larry Davino received a Community Caring Award for the beautification of East Mountain Park.

· There will be a Pot Luck Dinner and Social after the EMNA December 18^th meeting.

Motion to adjourn: Nancy Ptak, 2^nd Bill Paternoster. Meeting was adjourned at 9:05 pm.

Submitted by:

Dory St. John