· Cid Morgan (United States Forest Service - Santa Clara-Mojave River District Ranger) described the recent reorganization of the Angeles National Forest, and presented plans to establish a District Office in Acton. Waiting for Congressional approval to sell some other properties. Tentatively looking site at northeast corner of Crown Valley Rd. and Sierra Hwy. Dick Morris Moved : That upon condition of County Codes and our Standards we welcome the Forest Service to Acton. - Motion Carried (unanimous)

· Presented letter to be sent to Rick Hall indicating approval in February 2000 for his proposed sports facility east of Sunrise View. Ray Billett Moved to send - No Second. After discussion, Ray Billett Moved to send letter of support without reference to any prior action. Motion Carried ( 3-0 ).

· Discussion of recent policy established by L.A.County Dept. of Health Services requiring connection to County Water or a proven Well (3.0 gpm) prior to issuance of building permit.

· Dept of Regional Planning Public Hearing tomorrow (Mar. 4) regarding Hillside Management and road adjustment in Forecast Homes Tract (123sfh/293ac).

· Dave Jennings Sheriffs Dept. community liaison officer presented information concerning efforts to improve crime prevention and reporting. Implementation of the new store-front and community volunteer patrols expected March 24.

· Submitted report of recent Audit. Records were "messed up". Unsubstantiated Amount of $3.00 was adjusted out. Balance as of Dec. 31 2002 was $303.50. Records returned to Treasurer. Suggested that annual audit per Bylaws be complied with in future.

· The Chair suggested that copies of the audit be archived with the minutes as well as the treasurer's records.

· Reported on Feb. 6 Field trip through Soledad Cyn. with San Gabriel Mtn. Conservancy, Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation, Santa Monica Conservancy, and representatives from Dept. of Public Works. One thing being considered is staging area at Pacific Crest / Soledad Cyn intersection.

· Meeting in Newhall with Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation outlining trails study.

· Dick Morris reported Angeles Forest update / open house to be in Palmdale Mar. 6.

· Dick Morris reported on success of Gymkhana (75 riders) and breakfast Mar. 2. Upcoming events: Lions Las Vegas Nite Mar. 8. Mar. 22 - Arts Council Youth concert at Meadowlark School.

· Elizabeth Billet reported upcoming events - Mar. 12 Luncheon at Pizza Place. Mar 17 Waste Management Annual St. Patrick's Day Mixer at Thousand Trails.

· Meeting set for Mar. 13 7:00 p.m. at Hedgecock Hall with Calif. Highway Patrol officer Moore, Sheriffs Dept Deputy Jennings, and traffic representative from Los Angeles County.

· Dick Morris reported waiting on results of surveys and meetings.