To Agendas and Minutes index To the Acton Town Council page To the Vanguard News Home pageCalled to Order 7:38 P.M. by President Dick Morris Ruthann Hileman absent. All other officers and members present.
Minutes of December 2, 1996 meeting approved as published.
Treasurer Ruthann Hileman - No Report.
Announcements / Correspondence
Corresponding Secretary Kent Madsen read an invitation from the Agua Dulce Town Council
to attend a special town hall meeting on Jan. 16 at the Agua Dulce Women’s Club.
Kathy Howald indicated that the Council had sent holiday greetings to the various
government officials with whom they had worked closely throughout the year.
Presentations None
Committee Reports
Planning & Coordinating Chair Kathy Howald Representative of Antelope Valley Board
of Trade will be on hand for the meeting of Feb. 3 to discuss the proposed Hi- Speed Rail
System.
Met with Dave Vannatta & Dave Howard regarding use of Prop A funds. Primary concern is
responsibility for ongoing maintenance of Trails, Parks, etc.
Will put together some proposals for community Big Dipper C.U.P. renewal (20 yrs)
scheduled for Regional Planning Commission Jan 29. Will get more information in
preparation for position vote at Jan 20 meeting.
George Miller reviewed a notice from the City of Palmdale with respect to the widening of
Pearblossom Hwy. From SR14 to Hwy.138. Kathy Howald moved to send letter thanking city of
Palmdale for the information & indicating no opposition, Motion Carried unanimous
George Miller reviewed an announcement from the Calif. Regional Water Quality Control
Board. The board will meet Jan. 27 to consider amendments to pollution standards for Santa
Clara river. Kathy Howald moved to letter thanking the Board for the information &
indicating no opposition, Motion Carried unanimous.
Kathy Howald rescheduled committee meetings to 2nd Monday of each month due to conflicts
with her school schedule.
Finance, Ways and Means Chair Ruthann Hileman - No Report
Bylaws Chair Bill Daniels - Nothing to Report.
Trails, Open Space & Recreation Co-Chairs Kent Madsen, Paul Weatherman - Nothing to Report.
Publicity Co-Chairs Paul Weatherman, Kent Madsen, George Miller Will produce flyers for Feb. 3 and Jan 20 meetings.
Utilities Chair Paul Weatherman - Nothing to Report.
Community Standards Co-Chairs Kent Madsen, George Miller
Kent Madsen indicated that Dept. of Regional Planning stated they have reduced turn-around
for simple projects to 2 weeks. Some discussion of $475.00 processing fee for development
projects within the Community Standards District. John Spence suggested some publicity to
let people know it was not Council that set fee. Publicity Committee (Kent Madsen) will
work on it.
Beautification Co-Chairs Chrys Hamper, John Spence
New graffiti on Sierra Hwy. from Ward Rd. west on road signs and some houses. Also on Ward
Rd overpass and Mountain Springs Rd. overpass. Dump site at Aliso Cyn Rd and Ave Y-8 has
been cleaned up.
John Spence presented a draft letter proposed to be sent to property owners notifying them
of complaints by community members. Kent Madsen will work on it for final version.
Paul Weatherman expressed concern regarding maintenance of the recycling dump on Smith Av.
across from town center. Dick Morris will contact property owner.
Drainage and Roads Chair Paul Weatherman - Nothing to Report.
Rural Town Council Co-Chairs Dick Morris, Chrys Hamper Re-iterated next meeting on Jan. 23, 7 p.m., at the Palmdale Cultural Center.
Santa Clara River Steering Committee Chair George Miller - Nothing to Report.
Old Business
The Chair announced the forthcoming wedding of Paul Weatherman to be held on Jan 18.
New Business None
Adjournment
The Chair announced the next regular meeting to be held Jan. 20, 1997. 7:30 p.m. Acton Community Center.
Planning & Administrative meetings to be held Jan. 13 7:30 p.m. home of George Miller.
Meeting adjourned 8:44 p.m. Kent Madsen Recording Secretary
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