November 4, 2002 Regular Meeting
Acton Community Center
Called to Order 7:31 p.m. by President David Weary
Leona Sexton absent - All other officers and members present.
Minutes of October 7, 2002 approved as read.
Treasurers report: No report
ANNOUNCEMENTS / CORRESPONDENCE
Ray Garwacki Jr. announced receipt of the following:
· Notice of Transportation Summit Meeting scheduled for Nov. 7 at Fire Station 129 Training Center.
· Notice that AV Partners for health will hold Transportation Forum on Nov. 16 at the AV Senior Center.
· Acton-Agua Dulce Trails Council newsletter.
· A letter from Supervisor Antonovich indicating Dept of Regional Planning will look into the second unit issue.
· An anouncement from the Governors office regarding 2003-2004 college student fellowship program.
PRESENTATIONS
· Norm Hickling introduced himself as replacement for Supervisor Antonovich's deputy Sherry Lasagne, who will be retiring Jan. 21. He also reviewed plans for a sheriff sub-station planned for sometime in Jan. 2003. The sub-station will be located in Santiago Square, and will be manned by community volunteers.
· Chuck Moore, attorney for Paul Lawson of Lawson Properties, accompanied by Mr. Lawson and Engineer Gary Kaiser described problems with set-back requirements encountered on TTM44443 at Ave Y-8 and Cedarcroft.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Planning & Coordinating Chair Dick Morris
· Ray Garwacki Jr. read the draft letter withdrawing participation in the Association of Rural Town Councils.
Georgia Cushman Moved to send the letter. -Motion Carried (6-1) Dick Morris dissenting.
Finance, Ways and Means Chair Leona Sexton –-No report
Bylaws Chair Bill Daniels -Nothing to report
Trails, Open Space & Recreation Chair Ray Billet
· Presented copy of trails map. Will bring to next meeting.
Publicity Chair Donald Jordan --Nothing to report
Utilities Chair Donald Jordan --Nothing to report
Community Standards Chair Michael Hughes
· Looking forward to hearing from Dept of Regional Planning on 2nd unit issue.
SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Beautification Chair Georgia Cushman
· Read a notice relating that it is unlawful to post any materials (e.g. Election posters, Garage sale signs) on utility poles.
· Problem property on Listie has been turned over to D.A.
· Some complaints have been received regarding an orange house.
Drainage and Roads Chair Georgia Cushman --Nothing to report
· From the gallery, Lynne Sickler reported work has begun on widening of Soledad Cyn. Between Bootlegger Cyn. And West Crown Valley.
Rural Town Council Liaison Ray Garwacki Jr.
· Resigned as Liaison - no new appointment.
Santa Clara River Steering Committee - Liaison Ray Billet
· Received letter from Ventura County Flood Control regarding attempt to secure Federal funds through State.
Community Park Committee Liaison Leona Sexton
· Dick Morris reported on tentative meeting for Nov. 13..
Community Club Liaison Dick Morris
· Acton-Agua Dulce Arts Council will present Art Show on Nov. 9.
· 4-Square church will serve Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 28.
· Christmas show "The Best Chrismas Pageant ever" will be Dec. 6,7.
Acton Chamber of Commerce Liaison Michael Hughes
· Christmas ornaments for sale at Chamber office.
· Luncheon meeting at La Cabãna on Nov. 13.
Santa Clarita Valley General Plan - Liaison Leona Sexton, Bill Daniels -Nothing to report
Traffic Committee Co-Chair Leona Sexton, Georgia Cushman -Nothing to report
Election Committee Chair Ray Billett
· Single polling place will be at the house south of Hedgecock Hall.
· Ray Billett Moved to donate $50 to Community Presbyterian Church.- Motion Carried
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
OPEN FORUM
· From the gallery, Lillian Smith inquired as to the letter from Supervisor Antonovich regarding 2nd unit issue. Dick Morris re-read the letter..
ADJOURNMENT
The Chair announced the next regular meeting to be held November 18, 2002, 7:30 p.m. Acton Community Center.
Planning Meeting to be held January 20, 2003, 7:30 p.m. Acton Community Center.
Meeting adjourned 9:13 p.m.