October 6, 2003 Regular Meeting

Called to Order 7:34 p.m. by Vice President Dick Morris

David Weary absent, All other officers and members present.

Minutes of September 15 approved as read.

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

· Andy Malakates from Dept of Regional Planning discussed "One Valley-One Plan" progress and process involved in the preparation of the new general plan for Santa Clarita and related outlying areas. Acton representatives are continuing to participate, but no firm decision has yet been made to be a part of this plan. More specific information is needed.

Planning & Coordinating Chair Dick Morris

· CP03149-Lunde Water Co. C.U.P. - Bottling to be removed- Will request revised documents from Los Angeles County.

Finance, Ways and Means Chair Madge Rogaczewski

· Announced that the Karaoke raffle will be held at the Oct. 20 planning meeting

Bylaws Chair Michael Hughes

· Presented proposed amendments for consideration relating to combining Recording and Corresponding Secretaries into one office. Also to tie the Acton Town Council boundaries to the Acton Community Standards District boundaries.

Trails, Open Space & Recreation Chair Ray Billet

· Two trail rides coming up. Oct. 11 with Supervisor Antonovich, and Nov. 1 pancake breakfast and poker ride.

Publicity Chair Madge Rogaczewski

· Need to re-emphasize problems with garage/yard sale signs in media-will send copy to newspapers.

· From the gallery, comments on signs advertising out of town businesses.

Utilities Chair David Eisner -Nothing to report

Community Standards Chair Michael Hughes -Nothing to report

Dave Jennings Sheriffs Community Liaison Officer related information concerning:

· Defacing and theft of election signs.

· Daytime burglaries have subsided.

· New Captain at Palmdale Station.

Norm Hickling discussed water issues including water theft from hydrants and upcoming meetings regarding the hauled water policy.

Beautification Chair Madge Rogaczewski

· Re-iterated problems with garage/yard sale signs and reminded people to remove them after event.

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 coming up. Date to be announced

Community Club Liaison Michael Hughes

· Rocktoberfest fund-raiser to be held Oct. 18.

· Shambala fund-raiser to be held Oct. 25.

Acton Chamber of Commerce Liaison Madge Rogaczewski

· Announced a luncheon meeting Oct. 7, 11:30 a.m. at Shanghai Restaurant-speaker will be from ADT Security.

Santa Clarita Valley General Plan - Chair David Weary -Nothing to report

Traffic Committee Co-Chair, Madge Rogaczewski, David Eisner. -Nothing to report

Library Committee Liaison Ray Garwacki Jr. -Nothing to report

Election Committee Chair David Eisner

· Absentee ballots are available at Acton Java, Acton Auto Parts, Garrick Chiropractic and front of Acton Market.

· Announced the candidates as follows: Ray Billett , Jim Connelly, Bill Daniels, Ray Garwacki Jr., Michael Hughes, Veronica Oliveri, Lex Rawlins, Leona Sexton.

· Candidate forum to be held Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m. Acton Community Center.

· Election to be held Nov. 4, at Hedgecock Hall Annex.

· Michael Hughes reported on progress of Disaster preparedness. Has talked to various groups. Planning community meeting late October or November. Calvin Oglesby is making arrangements with Los Angeles County personnel for training to begin after first of year.

· Edie Jeske mentioned that the Flu Vaccines are scheduled for Nov. 5, at Acton Community Center.

· Larry Confer reported on the Stallion Meadow annual First Aid and CPR class held Sept. 27.

The Chair announced the next regular meeting to be held November 17, 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. Hauled water meeting Nov. 3, at Palmdale Cultural Center.

Meeting adjourned 9:41 p.m.