Chester Public Utility District- Agenda

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.

Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
Agenda Approval
Discussion Possible Action Comment
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
- June 24, 2025, Regular Meeting
- June 30, 2025, Special Meeting
Approval of Financials
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
CPA June 2025 Draft Financials, Checks for the Month, Deposits for the Month, and Employee Position Report.
Reports to the Board: Bonnie Mullaney
Discussion Comment View Item
- GM Report
- Utility Operations Manager Report
Grant updates: by General Manager Mullaney
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Update the Board on all current Grant's status.
Update the Board on any new Grants.
Rescind Director Stephen Graffweg's Censure: Resolution 2024-436
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Discussion and possible action to rescind the Censure on Director Stephen Graffweg
Unfunded Accrued Liability (UAL) Update
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Discussion on the benefits of paying the UAL as a lump sum before July 31st.
2023-2024 Audit
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Possible approval of the 2023-2024 Audit as presented at the June 24, 2025, Board Meeting.
Possible recommendation to create an Ad Hoc Committee to review the Audit further.
Maintenance/Meter Reader - Seasonal: Policy # 2325
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
GM Mullaney's Recommendation to the board: Approve suggested changes to Policy 2325.
Well 1 Emergent Replacement Quote for VFD Drive and Power Interface. Well 1 is currently Out of Service.
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Review and possible approval of quote: AIC Electric, $11,034.00.
Well 1's issues explained.
2025-2026 Budget
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
2024-2025 Professional Services Expense Review
Possible adoption of the 2025-2026 Budget
Cross-Connection Control Program Ordinance #2025.01: Version #2 and Plan
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Supersede 1st version originally approved at the 5-12-2025 Special Board Meeting by approving version 2 of the Cross-Connection Control Program Ordinance #2025-01 and Plan.
Forensic Audit Quote: Eisner Amper
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Purpose: Deep Dive into the Fire Fund
Payroll and Benefits Survey quote: CPS HR Consulting.
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
HR Scope of Work and Proposal: up to $5000.00
Survey Scope of Work and Proposal: up to $22,200
Creation of a Chester Public Utility District Informational Facebook Page Social Media Policy 7000 and Draft Social Media Policy 2415: Review and possible adoption.
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Review the Existing Policy #7000 and compare to the Draft Policy #2415. Possibly adopt a new policy.
Direct staff based on Policy to form an Informational Facebook page.
Policy 2145: Records and Retention
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Review and possible adoption: Policy #2145 Records and Retention
"Draft Policy" is the CSDA Template Version
"7-22-2025 BM" is the recommended version by GM Mullaney
CPUD Mission Statement
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Review and possible update of the current CPUD Misson Statement
Local Union Representatives
Discussion Comment
- Local 39 / Stationary Engineers (CPUD Misc.)
Dynamic District Solutions, Bonnie Mullaney; Independent Contractor Agreement for CPUD General Manager Services.
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Approval of contract with Bonnie Mullaney/Dynamic District Solutions to serve as General Manager at a rate of $120,000 with the use of the car and the casita.
Public Comment: Non Agenda Items
Discussion Comment
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
Discussion Possible Action Comment
- Labor Negotiations Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
  Conference with Labor Negotiators - Conference with Labor Negotiators Bonnie Mullaney and Margaret Long; Prentice Long PC Law Firm Unit: Stationary Engineer's Local 39 2025-2028 MOU and Salary Schedule
- Public Employee Appointment
  Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(4) - Public employee Appointment General Manager: Dynamic Soultions, Bonnie Mullaney Prentice Long P.C Law Firm agreement as possible CPUD District Counsel.
Possible approval of the 2025-2028 MOU and Salary Schedule between Chester Public Utility District and the Miscellaneous Unit: Stationary Engineer's Local 39.
Discussion Possible Action Comment
Possible approval of the 2025-2028 Local 39 MOU Tabled from the 6-30-2025 Special Meeting.
District Legal Counsel: Possible Recruitment
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Prentice Long PC Law Firm's recent agreement expired 6-30-2025. Possible appointment and agreement approval for Prentice Long PC Law Firm as CPUD's District Counsel.
Correspondence
Discussion Comment
Comments
Discussion Comment
- Directors
- Staff
Adjournment

Posted 2:20 pm on July 23, 2025