February 7, 2005 Regular Meeting

All officers and members present.

The minutes of January 3, 2004 regular meeting approved as read.

Treasurers Report- Madge Rogaczewski

· Reported balance of $ 1674.22

· Leona Sexton read an article concerning a lawsuit involving Mountain Conservancy property on Ritter Ridge. An out of state creditor is attempting to foreclose on dedicated open space.

· Dave Jennings Sheriffs Community Liaison Officer announced that crimes were down and arrests were up for 2004. Also reported on progress of new Palmdale Sheriffs Station and gave particulars on upcoming Sheriffs Community Academy, starting Feb. 22.

· Laurene Lopez, Community Services Rep. for L.A. County Fire Dept, introduced Chief Steve Lindsey who gave a rundown on handling of the Crown Fire. Representatives of Fire Dept. Forestry, State Fish and Game, Dept. of Public Works and United States Forest Service discussed appropriate measures to deal with subsequent erosion and flooding problems.

· Laurence Tuma reviewed design changes on TM 43196, 22 homes on 25.5 acres on Desert Road. Some changes were made to improve drainage and reduce downstream erosion. Some discussion of Trail easements and maintenance. Council will study the project further and withhold decision until the Mar.7 regular meeting.

· Sikand Engineering presented TM 49042, 27 lots on 54 acres north side of Valley Sage Road, west of Puritan Mine Rd. They are planning to grade 5000 to 6300sf building pads. More discussion of trails.

· Scott Ramsey and Robert Primeaux with an organization called EEOF, Inc. presented their ideas and plans for a youth sports facility. It will house a swimming pool and regulation basketball court. They are looking for a site and help with funding.

Planning & Coordinating Chair Dick Morris

· Los Angeles County considering Mandatory trash pickup

· Public Hearing on Lunde water C.U.P. scheduled for Feb. 16.

· New Community Park will have 35ft flag pole

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 Jim Connelly - Nothing to report

Community Standards Chair Michael Hughes - Nothing to report

Beautification Chair Madge Rogaczewski

· Reported Graffiti problem on sound barrier wall north of High Desert School.

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

· Ground-breaking was cancelled

· Expect completion around September.

Community Club Liaison Dick Morris - Nothing to report

Acton Chamber of Commerce Liaison Madge Rogaczewski

· Mixer to be held Feb. 18 at Acton Karate.

· Raffle drawing to be Mar. 17 at St.Patricks Day mixer.

Traffic Committee Co-Chair David Eisner, Leona Sexton

· Has Received thanks for helping achieve widening of Wisconsin.

Library Committee Liaison Leona Sexton - Nothing to report

Emergency Response/Disaster Planning: Michael Hughes

· New CERT training to begin Feb. 22 at Thousand Trails.

School Board Liaison Michael Hughes

· Ray Billet proposed a committee be appointed to review the Election Procedures Guide. The Chair so ordered and appointed Ray Billet and Bill Daniels to the committee.

· Cari McLane encouraged all to attend the next school board meeting at Meadowlark.

Planning Meeting to be held February 17, 2005, 7:30 p.m. Acton Community Center.

Meeting adjourned 10:03 p.m.

David Eisner

Secretary