American Valley Community Services District
Minutes
Regular Meeting
November 13, 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 Vice-President Mike Beatty.

    1. Roll Call

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

      Absent: President Bill Martin


  2. Public Comments

    None

  3. Approval of Minutes Director Kathy Felker 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

  4. Board of Directors
    1. Review and/or approve requests from customers to not be classified as multi-family property. 

      The Board did not approve the request for the charges to be waived for the property with three vacant homes. The customer may work with the office to set up a payment plan if they choose.

      The second request was tabled until the December meeting.

    2. Review and/or approve request from Terra Fuego regarding the potential fire fuel reduction project on Radio Hill.

      After much discussion, this item was tabled until the December meeting. The Board requested Terra Fuego to bring a proposal to the meeting.

    3. Discuss Boyle Ravine fire fuel reduction project.

      The Board expressed their concerns with this project. 

    4. Review and/or approve customer request for reimbursement of charges for sewer backup.

      The reimbursement claim was approved in the amount of $1,947.06.

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

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

    5. Review information regarding the Wastewater Collection Project.

      The Wastewater Collection Project information was presented.  

    6. Approve Resolution 2025-02 Declaring Property Located at 300 Nugget Lane as Non-Exempt Surplus Land.

      Director Ruth Jackson 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

    7. Board Member Comments.

      Director Felker requested an updated project list and the financial summary in the next packet. She would also like to have maps in the board room.

  5. General Managers Report
    1. Review and/or approve bills for October 2025.

      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

    2. Review and/or approve quote from Muni-Care for Vactor truck repair.


      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      0   Recused

    3. Review and/or approve quote from Sierra Controls for the repair and upgrade to the East Lift Station.

      Director Kathy Felker 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

    4. Review and/or approve request from Plumas Sierra Telecommunications to set a conduit box on district property on Radio Hill.

      The board agreed to move forward with this project. 

  6. Closed Session
    1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4)

      No reportable action.