November 18, 2002 Regular Meeting
Acton Community Center

Called to Order 7:35 p.m. by President David Weary

Donald Jordan absent - All other officers and members present.

Minutes of November 4, 2002 approved as corrected.

Treasurers report: Leona Sexton reported a balance of $ 452.75.

Ray Garwacki Jr. announced receipt of the following:

· An invitation from the Palmdale Chamber to a celebration and parade on Dec. 14.

· An announcement from Dept. of Public Works regarding a meeting of the Illegal Dumping Task Force.

Election Committee Chair Ray Billett announced that The November 5 election resulted in the re-election of David Weary and Dick Morris, and the election of new members David Eisner and Madge Rogaczewski.

· The Chair introduced Tara Harmon (Little Miss Acton 2002) who conducted the installation of the newly elected members.

The Chair appointed Ray Billett to chair the nominating committee for the election of officers for the coming year.

Following a brief recess, nominating chair Ray Billett presented the following slate of candidates:

President - David Weary

Vice President - Dick Morris

Secretary - Ray Garwacki Jr.

Treasurer - Madge Rogaczewski

No further nominations were received from the floor.

Ray Billett Moved to accept the slate as presented - Motion Carried

Planning & Coordinating Chair Dick Morris

· No new action yet on Lawson tract.

Finance, Ways and Means Chair Leona Sexton - Nothing to report

Bylaws Chair Bill Daniels -Nothing to report

Michael Hughes suggested consideration of amendment to have only one Secretary.

Trails, Open Space & Recreation Chair Ray Billet

· Presented copy of trails map from Los Angeles County Dept. of Parks and Recreation. These are available at the Acton Chamber office.

Publicity Chair Donald Jordan --No report

Utilities Chair Donald Jordan --No report

Community Standards Chair Michael Hughes

· Inquired about communication from Dept of Regional Planning on 2nd unit issue. Dick Morris indicated there has been none. Mr. Hughes asked that Norm Hickling initiate a request to initiate some dialogue on this question.

Beautification Chair Georgia Cushman

· Has posted copies of notice relating to posters on utility poles. Copies will also be included in Chamber welcome bags given to new residents.

Drainage and Roads Chair Georgia Cushman -Nothing to report

Santa Clara River Steering Committee - Liaison Ray Billet -Nothing to report

Community Park Committee Liaison Leona Sexton

· Last meeting cancelled, trying to reschedule.

Community Club Liaison Dick Morris

· Christmas show "The Best Christmas Pageant ever" will be Dec. 6,7.

· Board meeting will be Dec. 4.

Acton Chamber of Commerce Liaison Michael Hughes

· Christmas party Dec. 12.

· Mixer Dec. 5.

Santa Clarita Valley General Plan - Liaison Leona Sexton, Bill Daniels

· Expecting more action next year including more openings for public input.

Traffic Committee Co-Chair Leona Sexton, Georgia Cushman

· Leona Sexton indicated she would like to continue to participate on the committee.

Election Committee Chair Ray Billett

· Reported on success of election.

· Sent letters of appreciation to all those who helped, and to newspapers.

· Suggested we continue to use one polling location.

· Dick Morris suggested adding opinion questions to ballots.

· Michael Hughes inquired as to updating the Antelope Valley General Plan. No plans in foreseeable future.

· From the gallery, an inquiry regarding ramifications of problems with Dept of Regional Planning employee forging Certificates of Compliance.

The Chair announced the next regular meeting to be held December 16, 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 8:38 p.m.