November 17, 2003 Regular Meeting
Called to Order 7:32 p.m. by President Pro-tem David Weary
Madge Rogaczewski absent, All other officers and members present.
Minutes of October 6 approved as read.
Treasurer's report: Madge Rogaczewski - No report .
ANNOUNCEMENTS / CORRESPONDENCE
PRESENTATIONS
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Representatives from Los Angeles County Dept. of Parks & Recreation presented revised plans for the new Park Proposed completion for Phase One is October 2004.·
Election Committee report : Chair David Eisner reported the results of the Nov. 4 Election. The 5 members elected are: Ray Billet , Ray Garwacki Jr. , Michael Hughes , Bill Daniels , Leona Sexton . He also thanked all those who helped with conducting the election. He will send a letter of thanks to Rev. Judith for the use of the building, and requested a $50 donation to be given the Presbyterian Church.Ray Garwacki Jr. Moved to accept the report-Motion Carried (unanimous).
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Bylaws Committee 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.Ray Billet Moved to approve. -Motion Carried (unanimous) The Chair presented the question to the community residents present for ratification - Approved.
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Little Miss Acton 2003 Brooke Lohman, assisted by Norm Hickling, installed and seated the newly elected members. Bill Daniels was absent.·
Tana Lampton, representing the Natural History Club, presented a dvd of the Blum Ranch History to Norm Hickling.·
The Chair thanked the Election Committee for their work , and retired the committee.·
A representative of Dept. of Public Works discussed conditions of concern to residents on First St. between Escondido Cyn. Rd. and Gurrier Ave. As this is not a county maintained road he described options available to help resolve issues.Election of Officers : The Chair appointed Ray Billet, Ray Garwacki Jr., and Dick Morris to a nominating committee. Following a brief recess, the committee presented the following slate of candidates:
President Michael Hughes , David Weary
Vice Pres.: Dick Morris
Secretary: Ray Garwacki Jr.
Treasurer: Madge Rogaczewski
After voting was done, Elizabeth Billet and Eleanor Braun were designated to tabulate the votes.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Planning & Coordinating Chair Dick Morris -Nothing to report
Finance, Ways and Means Chair Madge Rogaczewski -No report
Bylaws Chair Michael Hughes -Nothing to report
Trails, Open Space & Recreation Chair Ray Billet -Nothing to report
Publicity Chair Madge Rogaczewski -No report
Utilities Chair David Eisner -Nothing to report
Community Standards Chair Michael Hughes -Nothing to report
SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Beautification Chair Madge Rogaczewski --No report
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 -Nothing to report
Community Club Liaison Michael Hughes -Nothing to report
Acton Chamber of Commerce Liaison Madge Rogaczewski
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From the gallery, Elizabeth Billet announced a luncheon meeting Dec. 10 at La Cabaña, and annual Christmas Party to be Dec. 16 at the home of Jim and Ethel Schutte.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 of Officers : Elizabeth Billet reported the results, and The Chair announced the new officers as follows:
President - David Weary, Vice President - Dick Morris , Secretary - Ray Garwacki Jr., Treasurer - Madge Rogaczewski.
The Chair indicated that Committee appointments will be made at the next regular meeting .
OLD BUSINESS
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Michael Hughes reported on progress of Disaster preparedness. First meeting was attended by 13 representatives of local groups. Still planning training to begin after first of year. Will have next meeting some time in December. From the gallery, Tana Lampton inquired if any groups in Agua Dulce were involved, Michael Hughes indicated they were going to get Acton started before expanding into Agua Dulce. Ray Billet discussed some issues involving evacuation of animals from fire areas.NEW BUSINESS
OPEN FORUM
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Norm Hickling reported on recent hauled water meetings.ADJOURNMENT
The Chair announced the next regular meeting to be held December 1, 2003, 7:30 p.m. Acton Community Center.
Planning Meeting to be held December 15, 2003, 7:30 p.m. Acton Community Center.
Meeting adjourned 9:08 p.m.