WATERS EDGE CIVIC ASSOCIATION- Board Meeting- 6/29/24

The June meeting of WECA was held at 10a.m. June 29, 2024 on the lot at 141 Temple Ave. This was a change from the original June 30th meeting plan due to weather concerns.

The following topics were discussed:

· The Little Library - Fred thanked Bill Sadera and Chuck Miernicki for constructing and putting up the WECA free community lending library. It is placed on the lot at 141 Temple Ave and includes, adult books, children’s books, and magazines. All are welcome to use it.

· A trail cam has been purchased for the lot on 191 Temple Ave in order to watch the new bench. Chuck M. has volunteered to put it up within the next 2 weeks.

· We are collecting member emails. David is working on the WECA Web Page. In the meantime, Lori will be sending out emails with any needed information such as meeting times and dates. Please look for them.

· Fred spoke to the Police Sgt of Community Affairs and he has agreed to come speak at a meeting. We need to formulate questions and give concerns in order for him to be prepared with responses. So far, Speeding seems to be a main issue. A member also has a concern with the center lane on 24 being used as a merge or as a lane. We will post a question on FB in order to gather questions and concerns for the Sgt. Then a date will be planned. We hope everyone will attend.

· Donna G. attended FRNCA meeting which focused on issues with the Riverside trail, Wildwood, and Ludlam Ave Park. Police will be patrolling more often. More officers are needed. There are currently 99 and they can hire 7 more. In Riverside. There is a plan for a fishing pier and a kayak launch. People were urged to use the trail safely. Walk with a group or partner. Be aware of your surroundings.

· Kurt spoke to the Trustees re: end of our roads. We are on the list but there are no funds currently.

· Members complained about parking on lawns or lawns that are overgrown in the neighborhood. The town website page has a section where pictures can be sent.

· Block Party plans - We got a quote for insurance and have permit forms. The date will be September 7th, 2024. Fred called a company that does all kinds of entertainment for outside parties, including music, face painting, popcorn, ices, etc.

No food will be served and members are urged to bring a picnic lunch. We may have a potluck table.

We need a committee for set up and clean up; also to run games. We will try to have cornhole and hula hoops etc.

Porta Potty was discussed. We will get prices.

The block party will go from 166 Temple to the Beach, with use of the lot at 191. We encourage everyone to come and bring children and grandchildren. There will be a small fee to offset costs. Children under 12 free. We will also have 50/50, raffles for baskets, which will be geared towards families and children. Any donations will be appreciated.

The Next meeting will be held on July 28th. Sunday. 10:30am on the 141 Temple Lot.

The meeting was adjourned.