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
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.
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· 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.
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· 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
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Acton Leos have volunteered to clean
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Michael Hughes indicated the billboard west of
Drainage and Roads Chair David Eisner -Nothing to report
Community Club Liaison Dick Morris
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Lions
· 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.
· 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.
· CERT training starts Mar. 9 weekly for 7 weeks at Volunteers on Patrol office.
· From the gallery, an inquiry as
to progress on the private Rehab in
NEW BUSINESS
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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.
Planning Meeting to be held March 15, 2004, 7:30 p.m.
Meeting adjourned 9:37 p.m.