Acton Town Council Minutes for September 16, 1996

September 16, 1996 Regular Meeting Acton Community Center

Called to Order 7:32 P.M. by Vice President Kathy Howald Dick Morris , Bill Daniels, & Tom Haile absent, all other officers and members present.

Minutes of August 5, 1996 meeting - Tabled

Treasurer Ruthann Hileman reported all bills current, and a balance of $833.44.

Announcements / Correspondence

From the Gallery, Edith Jeske reported receipt of an invoice ($63.27) for the concrete used for the recently constructed storage shed. She indicated she has paid the invoice as a donation to the Council. The Chair instructed that a letter of appreciation be drafted for Ms Jeske.
Gerry Williams related an item from the Aug. 13 L.A.County Board of Supervisors agenda concerning a study to be conducted regarding the impact of the closure of Desert Palms Hospital, and the feasibility of reopening for limited services. The Chair suggested that a notice be published and posted to obtain Community input on this issue.

Presentations

Mark and MaryJane Hadley, residents of Antelope Valley, presented a proposal to sell coffee and pastries for rcommuters at the Vincent Grade / Acton Metrolink Station. Informal Poll of the Council resulted in no objections.

Committee Reports

Planning & Coordinating Chairman Kathy Howald :

Working with Dave Vannatta to set up two planning meetings for October to discuss: [1] Drainage Plan, and [2] A-2 Zoning concerns (Composting, sludge, SEA incompatibility), and Stallion Meadow condo. Dates & times to be announced.
Kathy Howald, Dick Morris, & George Miller attended meeting Sept. 3 with Dave Vannatta, Chuck Moore, Lee Stark, and John Calas. Discussed Community Standards Ordinance interpretation and clarification, as well as Wisconsin fence and Crown Homes sign.
Met with Dept. of Public Works regarding paving of Carson Mesa Rd. Project involves only temporary improvements and therefore not required to comply with Community Standards Ordinance .

Fax received from Calas says 28 signatures say fence at 33365 Wisconsin was installed before Community Standards District. Read response expressing dissatisfaction with handling of this issue.
Still working on easements for Prop A trails between National Forest and Rehab. § Some discussion on "BABY A" . Kathy Howald suggested community meeting.
Ruthann Hileman indicated Metrolink waiting for asphalt to complete additional 5-6 ft at Crown Valley Rd. and Aliso Cyn. Rd. Crossings . Apologized for delay.
Ruthann Hileman talking to Caltrans regarding Crown Valley Rd. Underpass parking

Finance, Ways and Means Chairman Ruthann Hileman Will wait until spring on fund-raiser due to current stable financial position.

Bylaws Chairman Bill Daniels - No Report.

Trails, Open Space & Recreation Chairman Tom Haile - No Report

Publicity Chairman Gerry Williams - reported that all materials received had been posted in the display boxes.

Utilities Chairman Chrys Hamper - Nothing to Report.

Community Standards Chairman Kathy Howald - Nothing to Report.

Beautification Co-Chair Chrys Hamper / John Spence

§ Graffiti cleaned at Mountain Springs overpass, Ray Boak working on cleanup of his fence. § New dumping site beginning to appear near Aliso Cyn. Rd./ Ave Y-8. § Removed abandoned motorhome at Crown Valley Rd. / Antelope Woods Rd. § From the gallery, Edie Jeske reported that her neighbor (John Sisco) has removed 5 bags of litter from Antelope Woods Rd.

Drainage and Roads Chairman Chrys Hamper - Nothing to Report.

Rural Town Council Chairman Dick Morris - No Report.

Santa Clara River Steering Committee George Miller - Nothing to Report.

Election Committee - Chairman Kathy Howald
Submitted bill for $13.91 for posters. Wants to buy colored sheets for next batch of posters. Gerry Williams moved to pay bill and advance 10.00 for paper for new posters.-Motion Carried
Ruthann Hileman contacted registrar. They want $ .10 per page.
The Chair Announced a Special Meeting for Monday, Sept. 23 , 7:30 p.m. at Acton Community Center , for the purpose of reviewing/approving the list of candidates.

Old Business

None

New Business

Chrys Hamper inquired as to the status of Bill Bender project at Sierra Hwy. /Soledad Cyn. Rd. Kathy Howald indicated that John Deere has backed out and alternative uses are being investigated.
From the Gallery, Edie Jeske inquired as to the status of R-3 zoning of the property at 33302 Crown Valley Rd. (Former home of Meryl Adams). The Chair indicated that the zoning will remain until new construction takes place.

Adjournment

The Chair announced the next regular meeting to be held Oct. 7, 1996. 7:30 p.m. Acton Community Center.

Meeting adjourned 8:55 p.m.

Bill Daniels Recording Secretary

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