January 5, 2004 Regular Meeting
Called to Order 7:36 p.m. by President David Weary
All officers and members present
Minutes of December 1, 2003 approved as read.
Treasurer's report: Madge Rogaczewski
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Reported a balance of $ 1524.23ANNOUNCEMENTS / CORRESPONDENCE
Ray Garwacki Jr. announced the following:
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Quartz Hill Almond Blossom Parade - Feb. 14.·
Waste Management grand opening of new operations & maintenance facility - Jan 15.·
Antelope Valley College anniversary celebration - Sept. 18.·
Letter from MTA North County highway corridor study group regarding scheduling of update presentation.·
Newsletter from Los Angeles County Fire Dept.PRESENTATIONS
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Planning & Coordinating Chair Dick Morris
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Read letter from Supervisor Antonovich's office regarding hauled water policy. Letter indicated they are still studying the question and reviewing alternatives. They will plan to hold more public meetings prior to implementation.·
C.U.P. 03-033-5 Second residence on Maryhill. Dept of Regional Planning has cancelled Public Hearing. Applicant may not require C.U.P. under state code.·
Transportation Summit meeting scheduled for Jan. 14 at L.A. Co. Fire Station 129.·
Update on dealing with the residential drug rehab facility on Eagle Butte Rd. Working with Los Angeles County and State agencies.·
Deputy Dave Jennings announced that due to budget restraints his position as Community Liaison Officer for the rural areas has been eliminated. This will have no effect on Volunteers on Patrol program.Finance, Ways and Means Chair Madge Rogaczewski -Nothing to Report
Bylaws Chair Bill Daniels -Nothing to report
Trails, Open Space & Recreation Chair Ray Billet -Nothing to Report
Publicity Chair Madge Rogaczewski -Nothing to Report
Utilities Chair Ray Garwacki Jr. -Nothing to report
Community Standards Chair Michael Hughes -Nothing to report
SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Beautification Chair Madge Rogaczewski
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Some problems with graffiti on signs near Santiago Rd. overpass.·
Michael Hughes discussed recent proliferation of signs and asked Norm Hickling to provide the Los Angeles County definition of "billboard".Drainage and Roads Chair David Eisner -Nothing to report
Santa Clara River Steering Committee - Liaison Ray Billet
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Has reviewed letter from California Regional Water Quality Control Board and determined that it does not apply to our portion of the river.Community Park Committee Liaison Leona Sexton -Nothing to report
Community Club Liaison Dick Morris -Nothing to report
Acton Chamber of Commerce Liaison Madge Rogaczewski
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Jan. 22 combined Acton / Agua Dulce mixer.Santa Clarita Valley General Plan - Chair Leona Sexton, Bill Daniels -Nothing to report
Traffic Committee Co-Chair David Eisner, Leona Sexton -Nothing to report
Library Committee Liaison Leona Sexton -Nothing to report
Emergency Response/Disaster Planning: Michael Hughes.
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No meeting in December. Should have meeting in Jan. Working on getting schedule for training. Questioned Norm Hickling as to possibility of obtaining financial assistance from Los Angeles County. Norm will check.OLD BUSINESS
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School board will discuss scheduling of presentation during their next meeting. Dick Morris will attend that meeting.NEW BUSINESS
OPEN FORUM
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From the gallery, a question regarding Acton Town Council position on school bond issue. The Chair indicated more information is needed. Hopefully will have school board representative at meeting in near future.ADJOURNMENT
The Chair announced the next regular meeting to be held February 2, 2004, 7:30 p.m. Acton Community Center.
Planning Meeting to be held January 19, 2003, 7:30 p.m. Acton Community Center.
Meeting adjourned 8:24 p.m.