Chester Public Utility District
Agenda

Special Meeting
May 12, 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 •  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 
   Discussion Possible Action Comment
3. Closed Session
   Discussion Possible Action Comment
   • Public Employee Appointment
     Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Public Employee Appointment
     
     General Manager: In-person interview with Applicant #3.
   • Labor Negotiations Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
     

     Local 39 Bargaining Unit Conference with Labor Negotiators, Board Designee and Sophia R. Meyer P.C.

   • Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
     Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release

     Title: General Manager. District Counsel Prentice Long present by phone if needed.

4. General Managerial Duties
   Discussion Possible Action Comment

   Possible Interim Appointments
5. Amend resolution # 394 and Resolution Ordinance #417: Interest in State Water Resource Control Board Grant Funding Naming the Authorized Representative for CPUD. 
   Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

   To name a designee signer and representative in the Interim.
6. Discussion of District Spending
   Discussion Comment    View Item

   Review of Existing 3030 Purchasing Policy with Exhibit A and B Forms

   Review of CSDA proposed Polices: 2115 Credit Card Use, 2125 Expense Auth, and 2135 Purchasing. 
7. Cross Connection Control Program
   Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

   Discuss the two program versions.  Amend as needed. Apply the program a policy number. The end result will be read in its entirety at the next two regular Board meetings to meet the state mandate. A 10-day posting for the legal notice will post on May 17th.
8. 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.