Chester Public Utility District
Agenda

Regular Meeting
May 27, 2025 05:30 PM
251 Chester Airport Rd, Chester, CA 96020
Kimberly Green attending remotely - Dearborn Mid-Continent Public Library: 206 Maple Leaf St. Dearborn, MO. 64439
 https://chesterpud.org

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

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
    • Pace Engineering and California State Water Resource Control Board
      DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment

      Representatives present to present the NPDES Permit Compliance Project

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

        • April 22, 2025, Regular Meeting

        • April 24, 2025, Special Meeting

        • May 2, 2025, Special Meeting

        • May 12, 2025, Special Meeting

      • Approve Financials
        DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

        April 2025 Financials

        • General Manager Report: Adam Cox
          DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment
          • Utility Operations Manager: Allan Homme
            DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment
            • Cross-Connection Control Program Ordinance
              DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

              First complete reading of the Ordinance as approved by the Board on 05-12-2025.

              • Local Union Representatives
                DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment

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

                • Local 39 / Stationary Engineers (CPUD Misc.)

              • General Manager Job Application Review Ad Hoc Committee Update
                DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment
                • Budget Preparation Policy: Review and Possible Amendment: to add a designee in the absence of a General Manager to work with the Office Manager in preparing the Proposed Fiscal Year Budget.
                  DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

                  Current CPUD Budget Prep. Policy # 3020

                  CSDA Template Proposed Budget Prep. Policy Version # 2110

                  • 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.

                    • Closed Session
                      DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment
                      • Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
                        Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release

                        General Manager

                      • Public Employee Appointment
                        Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Public Employee Appointment 

                        General Manager

                      • Labor Negotiations Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6

                        Conference with Labor Negotiators Susan Martinez and Sophia Meyer - Unit: Local 39

                    • Correspondence 
                      DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment

                      St. Andrews has made another offer to purchase 198 Main St.  

                      • 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 3:32 pm on May 23, 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 May 23, 2025 3:32 pm by Cheryl Johnson, CPUD Clerk to the Board