American Valley Community Services District
Minutes
Special Meeting
March 20, 2025 09:00 AM
179 Rogers Ave, Quincy, CA 95971
https://www.americanvalleycsd.com/


  1. Call to Order
    The meeting was called to order at 9:07 am by President Bill Martin.

    1. Roll Call

      Present: President Bill Martin, Vice-President Mike Beatty, Director Ruth Jackson, Director Frank Carey

      Absent: Director Kathy Felker

      Staff Present: Katie Nunn, General Manager


  2. Public Comments

    No public comments.

  3. Approval of Minutes President Bill Martin motioned to approve. Vice-President Mike Beatty seconded the motion.

    The motion passed with the following vote:
      4   In Favor      0   Opposed
      0   Abstained      1   Absent      0   Recused

  4. Board of Directors
    1. Review and/or approve quote from Cal West to repair or replace the gearbox on the influent mixer at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

      The Board approved the repair of the gearbox.

      Director Ruth Jackson motioned to approve. Vice-President Mike Beatty seconded the motion.

      The motion passed with the following vote:
        4   In Favor      0   Opposed
        0   Abstained      1   Absent      0   Recused

    2. Fire Fuel Reduction Project information.

      Director Carey reported on the Fire Fuel Reduction Project. 

    3. Board Member Comments.

      No Action
  5. General Managers Report
    1. Solar Project Update. 

      No Action
    2. Review and/or approve bills for February 2025.

      Vice-President Mike Beatty motioned to approve. Director Ruth Jackson seconded the motion.

      The motion passed with the following vote:
        4   In Favor      0   Opposed
        0   Abstained      1   Absent      0   Recused

    3. Approve investment of money held in accounts at Plumas Bank.

      The Board approved investing the money from the CD's into the LAIF account.

      Vice-President Mike Beatty motioned to approve. President Bill Martin seconded the motion.

      The motion passed with the following vote:
        4   In Favor      0   Opposed
        0   Abstained      1   Absent      0   Recused

    4. Review and/or approve Chief Plant Operator contract amendment.

      President Bill Martin motioned to approve. Director Frank Carey seconded the motion.

      The motion passed with the following vote:
        4   In Favor      0   Opposed
        0   Abstained      1   Absent      0   Recused

    5. Update on Hydraulic Water Modeling Study.

      Curtis Paget of PACE Engineering will present further information at the next board meeting.

    6. Review and/or approve amended Capital Budget for Wastewater Collection.

      Director Ruth Jackson motioned to approve. President Bill Martin seconded the motion.

      The motion passed with the following vote:
        4   In Favor      0   Opposed
        0   Abstained      1   Absent      0   Recused

  6. Closed Session
    1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) or (3)

      No action taken.