August 4, 2003 Regular Meeting
Called to Order 7:37 p.m. by President David Weary
Ray Garwacki Jr. absent, all other officers and members present.
Minutes of July 7, 2003 approved as read.
Treasurer's report: Madge Rogaczewski - Reported a Balance of $450.95.
ANNOUNCEMENTS / CORRESPONDENCE
Michael Hughes announced receipt of the following:
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Several letters from Santa Clarita groups promoting the fight against the TMC Mining Project. Presented a videotape.PRESENTATIONS
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Michael Hughes discussed disaster preparedness for the community. Calvin Oglesby provided information on Los Angeles County training programs. Mr. Hughes proposes to try to put together a committee from local organizations to coordinate efforts.·
Tract Map 43196 North of Sierra Hwy. In the Desert Rd. area. Project was previously approved but has expired. Developer submitted revised Tract Map to meet Acton Community Standards Ordinance requirements.Will do two-story units with reduced footprint to increase setbacks. Dick Morris Moved to tentatively approve project pending review of final proposal.-Motion Carried -unanimous·
From the gallery, a group of citizens expressed concerns and opposition to the new well test requirements imposed by L.A.County Dept. of Health Services.·
District 37 proposed annexation Public Hearing scheduled for Aug. 13. Applicant has deleted those parcels in Acton. A representative from Dist. 37 will attend Sept. 15 regular meeting. Ray Billett Moved to send letter to LAFCO requesting continuance until after Sept. 15.STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Planning & Coordinating Chair Dick Morris -Nothing to report
Finance, Ways and Means Chair Madge Rogaczewski
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Karaoki machine raffle tickets $1.00 or 7 for $5.00.Bylaws Chair Michael Hughes
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Amendments to be forthcoming relative to office of Secretary, and question of appendix A - Map.Trails, Open Space & Recreation Chair Ray Billet
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Attended last Trails Council meeting- Working on approx. 300 miles of trails for Acton/Agua Dulce.Publicity Chair Madge Rogaczewski
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Will be placing some larger posters explaining restrictions on posting of signs on utility poles.·
Michael Hughes commented on some suspected illegal signs. Madge Rogaczewski will follow-up.Utilities Chair David Eisner -Nothing to report
Community Standards Chair Michael Hughes
Questioned construction of block wall on Soledad Cyn. Rd. near Wisconsin. Madge Rogaczewski will follow-up.SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Beautification Chair Madge Rogaczewski -No report
Drainage and Roads Chair David Eisner –No report
Santa Clara River Steering Committee - Liaison Ray Billet -No report
Community Park Committee Liaison Dick Morris -No report
Community Club Liaison Michael Hughes -No report
Acton Chamber of Commerce Liaison Madge Rogaczewski -No report
Santa Clarita Valley General Plan - Chair David Weary -No report
Traffic Committee Co-Chair, Madge Rogaczewski, David Eisner. -No report
Library Committee Liaison Ray Garwacki Jr. -No report
Election Committee Chair David Eisner
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Applications will be available Aug 22. at Acton Auto Parts, Acton 76, Garrick Chiropractic, Acton Market, and local newspapers. Filing deadline is Sept 20.OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
OPEN FORUM
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From the gallery, a citizen expressed concerns regarding Hawk Stone operation at Sierra Hwy. / Soledad Cyn. Rd. Also road across river going to 3450 Crown Valley Rd.ADJOURNMENT
The Chair announced the next regular meeting to be held September 15, 2003, 7:30 p.m. Acton Community Center.
Planning Meeting to be held August 18, 2003, 7:30 p.m. Acton Community Center.
Meeting adjourned 9:16 p.m.