April 4, 2005 Regular Meeting

All officers and members present.

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

Treasurers Report- Madge Rogaczewski reported a Balance of $1540.99

ANNOUNCEMENTS / CORRESPONDENCE -

· From the gallery, Elizabeth Billet announced the Ventura County Resource Conservation District will hold a public workshop on April 30 at Acton Community Center.

· Representatives from Los Angeles County Dept of Regional Planning and Parks and Recreation presented information regarding formation of an equestrian District and discussed of establishing multi-purpose trails in new tracts.

Trail specifications need to be developed and standards more specific. Also, the Council needs to be involved in design process at an earlier stage.

· Dave Jennings Sheriffs Community Liaison Officer reported on local crime. Announced closing of Acton Storefront, and attempt to collect 1 million AA Cells for troops in Iraq (Operation Gratitude "troopbatteries.com"). Michael Hughes indicated Crown Desert Images may be drop off point.

Planning & Coordinating Chair Dick Morris

· Los Angeles County considering Mandatory trash pickup. Is doing surveys.

· New San Gabriel Mountains National Park still being investigated

· Antelope Valley water litigation. Meeting at Palmdale Cultural Center Apr. 8, 8:00 a.m.

· Reported renewals for TM52883, and PM20234-5.

Finance, Ways and Means Chair Madge Rogaczewski

· Inquired as to a 4th of July Booth or activity for the Council.

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

Beautification Chair Madge Rogaczewski

· Reported on recent trash pickup

· There is a problem with dumping outside of off-site dumpsters. Working on it.

· From the gallery, a resident inquired about having community trash pickup days more often.

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

· Work is on schedule.

Community Club Liaison Dick Morris

· Book sale Apr.9-10.

· Lions Casino Night Apr. 30

· Ventura County Resource Conservation District public workshop April 30.

Acton Chamber of Commerce Liaison Madge Rogaczewski

· Announced a mixer April 23 at Crazy Critters Salon. 12:00-3:00

Traffic Committee Co-Chair David Eisner, Leona Sexton - Nothing to report

Library Committee Liaison Leona Sexton

· Book sale Apr 9-10. Bring your books to donate day before.

Emergency Response/Disaster Planning: Michael Hughes

· Second CERT class will graduate 15 on April 5.

School Board Liaison Michael Hughes

· Board has formed 3 groups :Budget Group, Facilities Group and Education Group all to report back with analysis and recommendations.

Election Procedures Review Chair Ray Billet - Nothing to report

OLD BUSINESS

Planning Meeting to be held April 18, 2005, 7:30 p.m. Acton Community Center.

Meeting adjourned 9:24 p.m.

David Eisner

Secretary