January 6, 2003 Regular Meeting
Acton Community Center
Called to Order 7:40 p.m. by President David Weary
All officers and members present.
Minutes of December 16, 2002 approved as read.
Treasurer's report: Madge Rogaczewski reported a balance of $ 363.75
ANNOUNCEMENTS / CORRESPONDENCE
Dick Morris :
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Copy of letter to Supervisor Antonovich from Acton Community Park Advisory committee expressing concerns regarding progress of park. A meeting has been scheduled for Jan. 13 at Hedgecock Hall.·
A notice of Antelope Valley illegal dumping task force Jan. 8 at fire station 129.·
A notice of Fire Prevention workshop by L.A. County Fire Dept Jan. 15 at Pasadena Sheraton hotel.PRESENTATIONS
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Planning & Coordinating Chair Dick Morris
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Related schedule of Library meetings (Week of Jan. 20-24) - surveys should be turned in by Jan. 25.·
Some discussion of Los Angeles County requirement for 8 ft. block perimeter wall on Ron Hockman M-1 property on Soledad Cyn. Rd. between Smith and Gillespie. Ray Garwacki Jr. Moved to send letter to Los Angeles County opposing the installation of the block wall in this case as being inconsistent with the Acton Community Standards District .-Motion Carried unanimous.·
Has communicated with Dept of Regional Planning regarding block wall on Shannon Valley Rd. violation was filed property owner paid fine, but wall is still there.Finance, Ways and Means Chair Madge Rogaczewski - nothing to report
Bylaws Chair Michael Hughes
· Committee will be reviewing bylaws for possible changes.
Trails, Open Space & Recreation Chair Ray Billet
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Working with San Gabriel Mtn. Conservancy and setting up meetings with Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation. Trying to resolve problems with rehab, may have to re-do Environmental study.Publicity Chair Georgia Cushman -Nothing to report
Utilities Chair Donald Jordan --Nothing to report
Community Standards Chair Michael Hughes -Nothing to report
SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Beautification Co-Chair Georgia Cushman - Madge Rogaczewski
· Some new graffiti at Mountain Springs Rd. freeway overpass - will be handled.
Drainage and Roads Chair David Eisner –Nothing to report
Santa Clara River Steering Committee - Liaison Ray Billet -Nothing to report
Community Park Committee Liaison Dick Morris
· Meeting scheduled for Jan. 13 12:00 at Hedgecock.
Community Club Liaison Michael Hughes
· Upcoming events: Jan. 11- Soccer Party, Library Meetings Jan. 22 & 24, Mobile Medical Clinic Jan. 31, Lions/VFW Chilly Cook-off Feb. 1, Jazz Club Feb. 15.
Acton Chamber of Commerce Liaison Madge Rogaczewski
· Board Meeting at Pizza Place Jan. 28. Luncheon at La Cabaña Feb. 12, Speaker will be test pilot from Edwards.
Santa Clarita Valley General Plan Chair David Weary - Nothing to report
Traffic Committee Co-Chair Georgia Cushman, Madge Rogaczewski.
· Working on setting up meeting with Calif. Highway Patrol officer Moore and Sheriffs Dept Deputy Jennings.
Library Committee Liaison Ray Garwacki Jr.
· Encouraged all to complete Surveys and attend community meetings.
OLD BUSINESS
· Larry Smith reported on question raised by Michael Hughes regarding minutes correction from November 18 regular meeting. Has reviewed tape and question of combined election did not occur during the meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
OPEN FORUM
ADJOURNMENT
The Chair announced the next regular meeting to be held February 3, 2003, 7:30 p.m. Acton Community Center.
Planning Meeting to be held February 17, 2003, 7:30 p.m. Acton Community Center.
Meeting adjourned 8:41 p.m.