American Valley Community Services District
Minutes
Regular Meeting
September 11, 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

      Absent: Director Frank Carey

      Staff Present: Katie Nunn, General Manager


  2. Public Comments

    None

  3. Approval of Minutes Director Ruth Jackson motioned to approve. Director Kathy Felker seconded the motion.

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

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

      No Action
    2. Review and/or approve article for Plumas Sun.

      Staff was directed to provide the update to the Plumas Sun.

    3. Review, amend and/or approve Board Policies 4045 (Rules of Order for Board and Committee Meetings), 4050 (Members of the Board of Directors), and 4085 (Training, Education and Conferences).

      Vice-President Mike Beatty motioned to approve. Director Kathy Felker 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 Carollo Engineers contract amendment.

      The contract was approved as amended to reflect the amount of $71,240.00

      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

    5. Review and/or approve Services Agreement with Plumas County Public Health Agency for providing wastewater sampling.

      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

    6. Review and/or approve quote for the Geothermal Pump at the wastewater treatment plant.

      Vice-President Beatty abstained from the vote.

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

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

    7. Review and/or approve quote to replace the water meters on the Springline.

      The quote was approved for the new springline meters not to exceed $15,000.

      Vice-President Mike Beatty motioned to approve. Director Kathy Felker seconded the motion.

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

    8. Discuss land owned by the District and future plans for the properties.

      Staff is directed to prepare the documents to declare the Nugget property as surplus.

    9. Discuss fire hydrant locations and flushing schedules.

      This was tabled for the October meeting.

    10. Board Member Comments.

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

      Staff is working with Best, Best and Krieger to send a letter to P2S regarding the solar study.

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

      The bills were approved for August 2025. 

      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

    3. Discuss Solid Waste Contract.

      The board discussed the various options with Waste Management.  Per the LAFCo Resolution, the AVCSD no longer has the authority to provide solid waste services and the services will transfer to the County authority as of December 31, 2025.

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

      No Action
  6. Closed Session
    1. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Public Employee Performance Evaluation
      General Manager

      No reportable action.

    2. Conference with Labor Negotiators - 

      Agency designated representatives: Personnel Committee

      Unrepresented employee: General Manager

      No reportable action.