ACTON TOWN COUNCIL

MINUTES

 

March 1, 2004 Regular Meeting

 

Called to Order 7:41 p.m. by President David Weary           

Ray Garwacki Jr. absent - all other officers and members present

 

Minutes of February 2, 2004 approved as read.

 

Treasurer's report:  Madge Rogaczewski

                · Reported a balance of $ 1332.32

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS / CORRESPONDENCE

Michael Hughes read the following:

· A letter from local residents George and Paulette Mouchet expressing opposition to the proposed wind generator project on Sierra Pelona ridge.

· A letter from the National History Club also opposing the wind generator proposal.

 

PRESENTATIONS

· Local resident Bill Davis presented information on the impact of the wind generators proposed by Superior Renewal Energy. Discussion following revealed that community members are opposed approx. 20:1. Palmdale councilman Steve Hofbauer indicated that Palmdale intends to "fight it every step of the way".

· Ray Billet Moved to draft letter to Superior Renewable Energy LLC, indicating strong opposition to their proposal. Motion Carried-unanimous. Ray Garwacki Jr. will draft letter and Email to council members for approval. Copies of letter to be sent to Bureau of Land Management, Board of Supervisors , City of Palmdale , All Rural Town Councils , City of Santa Clarita, Newspapers, Buck Mc Keon, Sharon Runner, Gov. Schwarzenegger.

 

The Chair declared a 3 minute recess.

 

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Planning & Coordinating   Chair Dick Morris 

· County Health Dept. working on possible alternatives regarding hauled water policy and well testing requirements.

· Los Angeles County has purchased 20 ac NE corner of  Crown Valley Rd./Sierra hwy. Speculation is exchange with United States Forest Service for their proposed District Office.

· Hi-Speed rail authority decision on route expected soon.

· Ray Billet Moved to recommend appointment of Michael Hughes as School Board Liaison-Motion Carried unanimous. The Chair appointed Michael Hughes as School Board Liaison.

· Los Angeles County representatives will be on hand for meeting on Mar. 24 to discuss Gen. Plan update.

· Announced receipt of Annual Report (FY 2002/2003) from Community Development Commission of Los Angeles.

 

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.  -No report            

 

Community Standards  Chair Michael Hughes -Nothing to report

 

SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Beautification  Chair Madge Rogaczewski 

                · Acton Leos have volunteered to clean North Crown Valley Rd.

                · Michael Hughes indicated the billboard west of Ward Rd. is gone. Reported one advertising development in Palmdale on Crown Valley Rd. freeway off ramp.

                 

Drainage and Roads   Chair David Eisner -Nothing to report

 

Santa Clara River Steering Committee - Liaison Ray Billet -Nothing to report

                               

Community Park Committee  Liaison Leona Sexton   -Nothing to report  

 

Community Club  Liaison Dick Morris

                · Lions Las Vegas night Mar. 27.

                · Youth band practice each Monday.

· Gymkhana & breakfast Mar. 7. Michael Hughes indicated donation point for items to be sent to troops overseas will be available operated by Operation Gratitude.

· Board meeting will be Mar. 31.

 

Acton Chamber of Commerce  Liaison Madge Rogaczewski  

                · St. Patrick's Day Mixer at Thousand Trails Mar. 17.

                · Working on adult Easter Egg hunt for April.

                 

Santa Clarita Valley General Plan - Chair Leona Sexton, Bill Daniels   -Nothing to report

                · From the gallery, Norm Hickling indicated that decision needs to be made. No draft will be forthcoming until decision to be included.  Council will discuss further at next Planning Meeting .   

               

Traffic Committee  Co-Chair David Eisner, Leona Sexton 

                · Meeting tentatively planned for Mar. 23. 7:30 Hedgecock Hall.

                · Michael Hughes query regarding MTA will it be presentation of plan or will community input be requested to help formulate plan. Norm Hickling indicated plan has been formulated, meeting will apparently be presentation of same.

 

Library Committee   Liaison Leona Sexton

                · Meeting to be held Mar. 9, 7:30 at Hedgecock Hall.   

 

Emergency Response/Disaster Planning: Michael Hughes.

                · CERT training starts Mar. 9 weekly for 7 weeks at Volunteers on Patrol office.

 

OLD BUSINESS

                · From the gallery, an inquiry as to progress on the private Rehab in Peaceful Valley. Norm Hickling has been working with sate agencies. Michael Hughes Moved to send letter to Sharon Runner's office requesting a representative to attend a Council Meeting - Motion Carried unanimous. Dick Morris will send letter .

 

NEW BUSINESS

                ·  Dick Morris announced appointment of Los Angeles County Fire Dept. Public Relations officer Lorene M. Lopez.

               

OPEN FORUM

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ADJOURNMENT

The Chair announced the next regular meeting to be held April 5, 2004, 7:30 p.m. Acton Community Center.

Planning Meeting to be held March 15, 2004, 7:30 p.m. Acton Community Center.

 

Meeting adjourned 9:37 p.m.