American Valley Community Services District
Minutes
Regular Meeting
June 12, 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 9:05 am by President Bill Martin.

    1. Roll Call

      Present: President Bill Martin, Vice-President Mike Beatty, Director Kathy Felker, Director Ruth Jackson

      Absent: Director Frank Carey

      Staff Present: Katie Nunn, General Manager


  2. Public Comments

    None

  3. Approval of Minutes


    Director Kathy Felker 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

  4. Board of Directors
    1. Review and/or approve customer request for billing adjustment.

      The board directed staff to follow the policy in place regarding this account.

    2. Review and/or approve working with EcoGreen Solutions.


      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. Review information for the Hydraulic Modeling Project.

      Staff will continue to provide the information to PACE for the Hydraulic Modeling Study under the current contract.

    4. Review information regarding the Wastewater Collection Project and potential grant money.

      PACE Engineering will continue to look into the potential grant funding for the Wastewater Collection Project.

    5. Review and/or award bid for the Potable Water Pump Station at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.


      President Bill Martin 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

    6. Fire Fuel Reduction Project information.

      No Action
    7. Board Member Comments.

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

      The draft study was provided and will be discussed further at the next meeting.

    2. Review and/or approve bills for May 2025.


      Director Kathy Felker 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

  6. Personnel Committee

    Director Felker moved to approve the 2.5% COLA for the 2025-26 Fiscal Year. Vice-President Beatty seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

    Director Kathy Felker 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

  7. Closed Session
    1. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Public Employee Performance Evaluation
      General Manager

      The Board went into closed session at 11:16 a.m and returned to open session at 11:51 a.m. There was no reportable action.

  8. Review and/or amend General Manager's Employment Agreement.

    Director Felker moved to amend the General Manager's Employment Agreement to increase the compensation to $123,500 for fiscal year 2025-26. Vice-President Beatty seconded and the motion carried unanimously.