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Jan. 15, 1996 regular meeting Called to Order 7:35 P.M. by President Dick Morris Chrys Hamper absent, all other officers and members present. Minutes of December 4, 1995 meeting read and approved.
Treasurer Ruthann Hileman reported a balance of $ 844.44
Announcements / Correspondence
Corresponding Secretary Bill Daniels reviewed the following correspondence:
A letter from Supervisor Mike Antonovich thanking the council for the plaque he had received and again commending the Council on their fine work for the community.
A monthly newsletter from quartz hill
An anonymous copy of newspaper article regarding street lights.
A letter from Regional Planning Commission thanking the Council for the certificate presented at the meeting of Dec. 4.
A letter from Tana Lampton to Regional Planning Commission, Dept. of Public Works, and Chuck Moore, with copies to Supervisor Mike Antonovich and the Acton Town Council regarding signage at the ARCO AM-PM.
Outgoing
The Council sent Christmas Greetings to Dave Vannatta, Michael Antonovich, Regional Planning Commission and staff, Dept. of Public Works, and Chuck Moore.
Presentations
Charles Hulsey of Keith Co. and Jeffrey Kaye of Caraway Communications, consulting firms working for Pacific Bell, presented a proposal to install 3 to 4 communications monopole antenna towers along SR-14 between Angeles Forest Hwy. and Ward Road. System to be operating by October. Kathy Howald suggested a meeting with Supervisor Mike Antonovich and Regional Planning Commission officials in an attempt to establish county policy guidelines with respect to the apparent proliferation of antenna systems for the various communication facilities. Mr. Hulsey indicated he would be happy to meet, and that he would submit copies of the guidelines already adopted by San Diego County.
Committee Reports
Planning & Coordinating Chairman Kathy Howald :
Commented on the letter from Tana Lampton, and reported on the circumstances involved in removal of the ice cream sign on top of the AM-PM.
Announced distribution of copies of Community Standards District to various community groups, and availability for $ 5.00 ea. to the general public.
Suggested that council members contribute $5.00 ea. to reimburse Dick Morris for copies etc.
Indicated that she has communicated with the Santa Monica Conservancy, and everything is moving ahead on schedule with respect to the Ritter Ridge property.
Announced receipt of a periodic review by Calif. Water Quality Control Board needing a response from the Council. Gerry Williams will be working on the response.
Reported on the proposed Delta Liquid Gas franchise in Mc Ennery Canyon. More information will be needed.
Reported on last planning meeting attended by U.S.F.S. personnel, and the questions regarding the plans for opening trails to O.H.V. use, as well as environmental/archaeological concerns. Deadline for comment has been postponed until Mar. 1. Trails, Open Space, and Recreation Chairman Tom Haile, and E.T.I. National Trails Coordinator Darrell Readmond gave background information and indicated that the particular trail in question is the last of only four accesses to the National Forest and Pacific Crest Trail that is still restricted to equestrian and pedestrian use. Following discussion by the Council and community members present
Gerry Williams moved that the Acton Town Council, in conjunction with the corrals and horse people, write a letter to the congressman and those people in political power stating that we want that trail to be left to horses and pedestrians only. Letter to be sent (or cc as appropriate) to the following : Dept. of the Interior, our congressman, local parks and recreation supervisor, U.S. Forest Service, and Clara Johnson . Motion Carried
Finance, Ways and Means Nothing to report
Bylaws Chairman Bill Daniels submitted for final consideration, a proposal to Amend Art.12 Section 1 to add the following text after the first sentence :
"In the event there are an equal number of qualified candidates to the number of contested positions, the Council may vote to waive the election process and install the candidates as council members."
Gerry Williams moved to adopt the amendment
Motion carried and ratified by Community members present
Chairman Bill Daniels brought up the question of the Utilities Committee, which is specified in the bylaws as a standing committee, and has never been activated. No action taken.
Flood and Roads Nothing to Report.
Community Standards Nothing to Report.
Beautification Nothing to report.
Trails, Open Space & Recreation Chairman Tom Haile thanked all those who participated in the earlier discussion with regard to the U.S.F.S. Plans.
Rural Town Council Nothing to Report.
Publicity Chairman Gerry Williams reported that all materials received had been posted in the display boxes.
Santa Clara River Steering Committee Nothing to Report.
Old Business>
Kathy Howald reported that the proposed Antelope Bus route to Acton has been implemented.
New Business
Treasurer Ruthann Hileman indicated she has new signature cards from the bank, to be filled out by the appropriate council members.
The Chair announced the next regular meeting to be held Feb. 5, 1996. 7:30 p.m. Acton Community Center. Meeting adjourned 9:23 p.m.
Bill Daniels Recording Secretary
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