ACTON TOWN COUNCIL
MINUTES

September 15, 2003 Regular Meeting

Called to Order 7:40 p.m. by President David Weary

All officers and members present.

Minutes of August 4, 2003 approved as corrected.

Treasurer's report: Madge Rogaczewski - Reported a balance of $768.23.

ANNOUNCEMENTS / CORRESPONDENCE

Ray Garwacki Jr. announced receipt of the following:

· Notice of Hazardous Waste round-up at High Desert School Oct. 18.

· Notice of Calif. Hi-Speed Rail Authority meeting Sept. 23 in San Francisco.

David Weary announced the Rocktoberfest fundraiser for the Acton Community Club, Oct. 18.

PRESENTATIONS

· Representatives from Los Angeles County Water District 37 and Antelope Valley-East Kern Water District described their operational procedures and the processes involved in distribution of water to district customers and annexation of new areas.

· After a short recess Dave Jennings Sheriffs Community Liaison Officer reported on numerous daylight burglaries in area. Volunteers on patrol logged 300 hours last month.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Planning & Coordinating Chair Dick Morris -No report

Finance, Ways and Means Chair Madge Rogaczewski -No report

Bylaws Chair Michael Hughes -No report

Trails, Open Space & Recreation Chair Ray Billet -No report

Publicity Chair Madge Rogaczewski - No report

Utilities Chair David Eisner - No report

Community Standards Chair Michael Hughes - No report

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

· Two applications have been received. Filing deadline is Sept 20. Candidate Forum set for Oct. 20.

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

· Michael Hughes requested investigation of construction water trucks, possibility affiliated with Big Dipper moving water out of area .

OPEN FORUM

ADJOURNMENT

The Chair announced the next regular meeting to be held October 6, 2003, 7:30 p.m. Acton Community Center.

Planning Meeting / Candidate forum to be held October 20, 2003, 7:30 p.m. Acton Community Center.

Meeting adjourned 9:49 p.m.