July 18, 2005 Regular Meeting

David Eisner, Madge Rogaczewski absent. All Other officers and members present.

The minutes of June 6, 2005 regular meeting approved as read.

Treasurers Report- - No Report

ANNOUNCEMENTS / CORRESPONDENCE -Dick Morris announced receipt of the following:

· Notice from Los Angeles County announcing beginning of final design phase for the new Acton-Agua Dulce Library.

· Notice of grant application to continue operation of shuttle bus service from Acton and Agua Dulce to Santa Clarita. Service started Jan. 2, 2003. Operates 16-20 passenger buses 2 trips/day Monday and Wednesday.

· Sang Kin and Anthony An, representing the owners of the Acton Plaza presented preliminary plans for three fast-food restaurants at the northwest corner of Sierra Hwy. and Crown Valley Rd.

Planning & Coordinating Chair Dick Morris

· CP03-010 Rick Hall indoor/outdoor archery range. Council had rescinded approval. Dept of Regional Planning approved project at July 6 hearing.

· ZC03-010 Rick Hall proposed 4 acre zone change to C3-DP for RV storage. Council had disapproved. Dept of Regional Planning approved.

Some discussion regarding Dept of Regional Planning approval in view of Acton Town Council disapproval. Council would like to set up meeting with Regional Planning Commission to discuss. Norm Hickling will work on setting up meeting.

· TR54337 Between Cedarcroft and Aliso Cyn south of Y-8. Proposal to create 4 parcels ranging in size from 17.56acres to 24.64acres. No hearing date set. Michael Hughes Moved to send letter expressing council concerns e.g. Setbacks, trails etc. Motion Carried (unanimous)

· PM062985 19.63 acres at northeast corner of Crown Valley Rd. and Banson. Propose to create 16 residential lots.

Finance, Ways and Means Chair Madge Rogaczewski - No Report

Bylaws Chair Bill Daniels - Nothing to 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 - Nothing to report

Beautification Chair Madge Rogaczewski - No Report

Drainage and Roads Chair David Eisner - No report

Santa Clara River Steering Committee Liaison Ray Billet - Nothing to report

Community Park Committee Liaison Leona Sexton

· Construction continuing on schedule.

· From the gallery, Lynne Sickler indicated some benches and tables still available for donation and announced a Logo contest for Friends of Acton Park.

Community Club Liaison Dick Morris

· August 7 Gymkhana/Breakfast

· Sept. 24 Bunco

· October 2 Wine Tasting

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 - Nothing to report

School Board Liaison Michael Hughes

Election Procedures Review Chair Ray Billet

Election Committee Chair Jim Connelly

· Ray Billet initiated discussion on question of effects of Brown act in light of recent court decision involving Agua Dulce Town Council. Lots of uncertainty. Norm Hickling indicated Los Angeles County is studying the question. Some felt that it would not affect Acton Town Council. Still awaiting final interpretation.

The Chair announced the next regular meeting to be held August 01, 2005, 7:30 p.m. Acton Community Center.

Planning Meeting to be held August 15, 2005, 7:30 p.m. Acton Community Center.

Meeting adjourned 8:59 p.m.

David Eisner

Secretary