Chester Public Utility District
Agenda

Regular Meeting
February 25, 2025 05:30 PM
251 Chester Airport Rd, Chester, CA 96020
 https://chesterpud.org

Board of Directors
 Stephen Graffweg •  Kimberly Green •  Stephen Voboril •  Royce Raker

RULES AND PROCEDURES OF THIS BOARD & MISSION STATEMENT

Public Comment: Non-Agenda Items

The board cannot take action on comments regarding non-agenda items. We do, however, value public input and will consider comments for future action. Comments on non-agenda items are not accepted at special meetings.

Public Comment: Agenda Items

The chairperson or presiding officer shall have the exclusive authority to recognize speakers from the public during the point of discussion and before is taken for each agenda item within the agenda. Although there is no time limit, comments are respectfully requested to be within 3 minutes per speaker per agenda item.

MISSION STATEMENT

Chester Public Utility District is dedicated to fostering transparency, accountability, fiscal responsibility, and ethical governance, while safeguarding natural resources and delivering essential services with efficiency, respect, and integrity.

  1. Call to Order

    • Pledge of Allegiance

    • Roll Call

  2. Agenda Approval
    DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment
    • Approval of Meeting Minutes
      DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

      • January 28, 2025 Regular Meeting

    • Approve Financials
      DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

      January 2025 Financials

      • Board Vacancy: Possible Appointment
        DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

        Review letters of interest that have been received and possibly interview and/or appoint a qualified member of the public to the Board of Directors to serve until the next regularly scheduled board election (Nov. 2025).

        • Susan Martinez

      • General Manager Report: Adam Cox
        DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment
        • Utility Operations Manager: Allan Homme
          DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment
          • Local Union Representatives
            DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment

            • Local 5317 / Chester Professional Firefighter's Association (CFD Safety)

            • Local 39 / Stationary Engineers (CPUD Misc.)

          • Proposal to Update the Wastewater Treatment Plant Risk Management Plan (RMP)
            DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

            The wastewater treatment plant's required Risk Management Plan requires updating to reflect the use of new chemicals as well as changes in state statutes and regulations.

            • Approve Special Counsel Agreement for Labor Negotiations 
              DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

              It is recommended to approve a special counsel agreement with Sophia R. Meyer Law P.C. for the purposes of employee negotiations with Local 39. The Local 39 MOU expires June 30, 2025. 

              • General Manager Job Description
                DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

                Discuss revisions to the General Manager job description.

                • Approve New Board Policies
                  DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

                  Over the last several months, the Board has reviewed, considered, and provided feedback on a new board policy handbook. The handbook template was provided by the California Special Districts Association. The board may either make further revisions or may adopt the policies as a whole. 

                  • Section 1000: General

                  • Section 2000: Administration:

                    2100 Financial Management

                    2200 Inventory and Property Management

                    2300 Risk Management

                    2400 Communications and Technology


                  • Section 3000 Personnel

                    3100 Employment Practices

                    3200 Standard of Conduct

                    3300 Communications

                    3400 Compensation & Benefits

                    3500 Health Safety & Security

                  • Section 4000 Board 

                    4100 Board of Directors

                    4200 Board Meetings

                • Public Comment: Non Agenda Items
                  DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment

                  The board cannot take action on comments regarding non-agenda items. We do, however, value public input and will consider comments for future action.

                  • Correspondence 
                    DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment
                    • Comments
                      DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment

                      Directors

                      Staff

                      • Adjournment

                      REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

                      In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting please contact Cheryl Johnson at (530) 258-2171. Notification prior to the meeting will enable the Chester Public Utility District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility.

                      Posted 3:43 pm on February 20, 2025

                      This agenda was posted on the front window of the office of the Chester Public Utility District located at 251 Chester Airport Rd., Chester California, at the Chester Post Office, Plumas Sun and at Chesterpud.org on February 20, 2025 3:43 pm by Cheryl Johnson, CPUD Clerk to the Board