March 7, 2005 Regular Meeting

Madge Rogaczewski, Bill Daniels and Ray Garwacki Jr. absent, all other officers and members present.

The minutes of February 7, 2005 regular meeting approved as read.

Treasurers Report- - No Report

ANNOUNCEMENTS / CORRESPONDENCE - David Eisner announced receipt of:

· An invitation to the opening of George Runners new District Office 848 w. Lancaster Bl. 12 noon Mar. 17.

· Notice of EIR preparation for Palmdale Regional Airport.

· Larry 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. Drainage course to remain natural. Michael Hughes Moved to approve Motion Carried (3-1). Dick Morris will send letter.

· Henry Wolf of Sikand Engineering presented changes to TM 49042, 27 lots on 54 acres north side of Valley Sage Road, west of Puritan Mine Rd. Proposed trail along Valley Sage and loop around perimeter. County will not accept for public use, Will continue to try to incorporate community suggestions and return at later date.

· Ron Mayhew discussed TM43526 encompassing 174 acres in the area of Crown Valley Rd. east to Wisconsin and Aliso St south to Sacramento. The recorded map includes 136 Lots. They have been attempting to re-engineer drainage in accordance with the County's' watershed management policy while retaining recorded lot lines. Adjacent residents expressed concerns with their proposed treatment of run-off.

Planning & Coordinating Chair Dick Morris

· Los Angeles County considering Mandatory trash pickup

· New wind generator on Shannon Valley

· National Park Svc at Mar 21 Planning Meeting

· April 4 regular meeting will discuss possible equestrian district. Dept of Regional Planning, Agua Dulce Town Council and Acton-Agua Dulce Trails Council should be represented.

Finance, Ways and Means Chair Madge Rogaczewski

· Michael Hughes relayed info from Madge Rogaczewski - Vfw is discontinuing lunches at Gymkhana. Perhaps Acton Town Council will consider taking it over.

Bylaws Chair Bill Daniels - No Report

Trails, Open Space & Recreation Chair Ray Billet - Nothing to report

Publicity Chair Madge Rogaczewski - - No Report

Utilities Chair Jim Connelly - Nothing to report

Community Standards Chair Michael Hughes

· Looking for ways to improve considering:

1. Equestrian District
2. Amend Acton Community Standards Ordinance
3. Feasibly of incorporation.

Beautification Chair Madge Rogaczewski - No Report

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

· Working on getting Pavilion included.

· Work is progressing, should be open in September.

Community Club Liaison Dick Morris - Nothing to report

Acton Chamber of Commerce Liaison Madge Rogaczewski - No 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

· New CERT training Thursdays at Thousand Trails 20 in class.

School Board Liaison Michael Hughes - Nothing to report

Planning Meeting to be held March 21, 2005, 7:30 p.m. Acton Community Center.

Meeting adjourned 9:34 p.m.

David Eisner

Secretary