ACTON TOWN COUNCIL
MINUTES

May 3, 2004 Regular Meeting

Called to Order 7:35 p.m. by President David Weary           

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

 

Minutes of April 5, 2004 approved as read.

 

Treasurer's report:  Madge Rogaczewski

                · Reported a balance of $ 1276.32

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS / CORRESPONDENCE

Dick Morris announced receipt of :

· A letter from the Natural History Club to the United States Forest Service expressing concerns over proposed changes to roads (3N17-4N24) to allow off road vehicle use.

 

The Chair announced :

· Notice regarding proposed wind generator in Shannon Valley. Applicant has previously erected a block wall in violation of the Acton Community Standards Ordinance which has not been corrected. Letter has been sent to Los Angeles County expressing opposition.

· Letter from City of Santa Clarita regarding press conference at Roybal Center May 3, to protest signing of Consent Decree for Cemex mining project.

 

Michael Hughes inquired as to the letter regarding the Rehab on Eagle Butte.(see "New Business" below)

 

PRESENTATIONS

· Resident Ann Trussell reported on TM43526, between Crown Valley Rd. and Wisconsin. Developers are apparently attempting to coerce property owners into giving up land to provide drainage for their project.

 

· Mark Casillas presented particulars on proposed operation of a talent agency at their residence in Rancho Santiago Estates. Business will primarily be conducted online and no increase in vehicular traffic, no signs, no other employees. He reported that the Homeowners Assn. has indicated approval. Dick Morris Moved to support - Motion Carried

 

                · Resident Mike Licitra introduced his proposal to establish a quick lube and general automotive service center on the north side of Antelope Woods Rd. east of ARCO. Will involve approx 3500-4000sf building on 1.28ac parcel.

 

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Planning & Coordinating   Chair Dick Morris 

· Announced ARTC meeting scheduled for next Thursday. Norm Hickling will discuss hauled water issue.

 

Finance, Ways and Means  Chair Madge Rogaczewski -

                · Has jumper available for 4th of July, need people to run it- David Eisner volunteered.

 

Bylaws    Chair Bill Daniels  -Nothing to report   


Trails, Open Space & Recreation  Chair Ray Billet  

                · Passed out map showing United States Forest Service proposed changes to allow more off road vehicle use. Will be a meeting in Palmdale on May 22. From the gallery, some suggested contacting Edison as some of the roads are on their rights-of-way and they will oppose it.

                               

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 

                · Trash pickup has been changed to May 22.

· Took some photos of illegal signs and gave to Los Angeles County enforcement. They are working on it.                  


Drainage and Roads   Chair David Eisner -Nothing to report


Santa Clara River Steering Committee - Liaison Ray Billet -

                · There are some water quality concerns. Trying to get more information.


Community Park Committee  Liaison Leona Sexton   -

                · Spoke to Norm Hickling, expecting ground breaking in July.    


Community Club  Liaison Dick Morris

                · Mothers Day tea-May 8.

· Trash collection on May 22.

· 10th annual Little Night Music June 5.


Acton Chamber of Commerce  Liaison Madge Rogaczewski  

                · Mixer at Edw. Jones Investments May 20.

· Pageant Results : Miss Acton-Jessica Fettinger

                                    Jr. Miss Acton-Erika Lambe                         

                                    Little Miss Acton-Ashley Walberg

· Friday morning breakfast May 30 will be at Crazy Ottos.

                 

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

                · From the gallery, some discussion regarding the use of the newspaper survey.

 

The Chair retired the committee.

               

Traffic Committee  Co-Chair David Eisner, Leona Sexton 

                · Key County personnel did not attend last meeting. There was some discussion. Still waiting on reports from Los Angeles County. 

 

Library Committee   Liaison Leona Sexton

                · Book sale to be at Acton Community Center June 11,12 & 13.


Emergency Response/Disaster Planning: Michael Hughes.

                · Have 34 certificated CERT members. Soon to have 2 more. Will have meeting soon to decide where to go from here. Dick Morris expressed admiration and gratitude to Michael Hughes for getting this project "off the ground".

 

School Board Liaison : Michael Hughes

                · Raised questions of function and responsibility of his liaison position. After some discussion, consensus was that liaison should report back to Council on School Board actions. May address School Board only on issues as directed by Acton Town Council or specifics of Acton Community Standards Ordinance.       

 

OLD BUSINESS

                · The Chair announced results of the Special Meeting April 26, 2004. The Council voted 6-2 to remain a part of the Antelope Valley Area Plan.

 

NEW BUSINESS

                · From the gallery, an inquiry regarding status of letter to State concerning Rehab on Eagle Butte (Motion of April 5, 2004 regular meeting) Michael Hughes suggested letter should be addressed to Sharon Runner. Dick Morris will Email Ray Garwacki Jr. to find out.  

                · Ray Billet mentioned the deadline for response to United States Forest Service off road vehicle proposal is May 5. Dick Morris read a draft letter opposing the changes. Bill Daniels Moved to send letter -Motion Carried (unanimous).

 

OPEN FORUM

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ADJOURNMENT

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

Planning Meeting to be held May 17, 2004, 7:30 p.m. Acton Community Center.

 

Meeting adjourned 9:16 p.m.