American Valley Community Services District
Minutes
Regular Meeting
August 14, 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 9:03 am by President Bill Martin.

    1. Roll Call

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

      Staff Present: Katie Nunn, General Manager


  2. Public Comments

    None

  3. Approval of Minutes

    The agenda was corrected to reflect the correct date of July 10, 2025.

    Director Kathy Felker motioned to approve. Director Frank Carey seconded the motion.

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

  4. Board of Directors
    1. Review information from Michael Hall, Feather River Resource Conservation District, regarding use of the Boyle's Ravine land.

      The Board is interested in discussing this further and requested Mr. Hall bring back a more detailed proposal.

    2. Review information from Bill Jacks, Terra Fuego, regarding Radio Hill underburn project.

      This item was tabled.

    3. Boyle Ravine Fire Fuel Reduction Project information.

      This item was tabled.

    4. Review information for the Hydraulic Modeling Project.

      Staff is continuing to work with PACE Engineering to complete the study.

    5. Review, amend and/or approve Board Policies 4010 (Code of Ethics), 4020 (Attendance at Meetings), 4035 (Board Meeting Conduct) and 4040 (Board President).


      Director Frank Carey motioned to approve. Vice-President Mike Beatty seconded the motion.

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

    6. Review and/or amend Organizational Chart.

      The organizational chart was approved with the addition of an Operator In Training position.

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

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

    7. Board Member Comments.

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

      Tabled until the next meeting.

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


      Director Kathy Felker motioned to approve. Director Ruth Jackson seconded the motion.

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

    3. Discuss Solid Waste Contract.

      A special meeting will be held on August 26, 2025 to discuss this item.

    4. Review and/or approve Resolution 2025-02, Request Authorization to Continue to Provide Solid Waste Service.

      No Action
    5. Approve budget for 2025-26.

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

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

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

      President Martin stated that there was no reportable action taken.