Chester Public Utility District
Agenda

Adjourned Regular Meeting
September 30, 2025 03:00 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. Approval of Meeting Minutes
   Discussion Possible Action Comment

   • August, 26 2025, Regular Meeting

   • August 19, 2025, Special Meeting

4. Approval of Financials
   Discussion Possible Action Comment

   • A. June 2025 CPA Draft Financials

   • B. July 2025 CPA Draft Finiancials

   • C. August 2025 CPA Draft Financials, August Employee Cost Sheet, August Check Register and August Deposit Sheet.

5. Proposed 2025-2026 Budget Amended
   Discussion Possible Action Comment

   Approve to move Depreciation. 

   Approve WSF Wages move/reclass to 50/50 200/300 s/b $120236.22 each.

   Approve to add GL70152 Capital Improvement Reserves. 

   Note error in the formula for Fire Fund Revenue: PFPD Reimbursement not added in total Fire Revenue line.

   Discussion for approval at October meeting: Add 2% interfund loan interest to Fire Fund.

   Approve 50750 System Repair Fines Wastewater $15000.00 addition to budget expenses for 25-26.  $60000.00 for 28-29 and 29-30 Projections.

   Approve 61800 Other Expenses, Water Fund Budget should be $0.00, or just not a negative number ($650.00 proposed).

   Approve Amended 2025-2026 Budget (V3)
6. Interfund Loan Policy #3045 Review 
   Discussion Comment

   Discuss Interfund Loan from Sewer to Fire with 2% Interest.
7. Reports to the Board: Bonnie Mullaney
   Discussion Comment

   • GM Report

   • Utility Operations Manager Report
8. Grant updates: by General Manager Mullaney
   Discussion Possible Action Comment

   Update the Board on all current Grant's status.

   Update the Board on any new Grants.

   
   
9. PACE Engineering Work Orders
   Discussion Possible Action Comment
   • Approve a request to use the existing grant funds for a new Water and Wastewater Rate Study.

   • Approve a request to use the existing grant funds for the Collection System Planning Project.

10. Cross Connection Ordinance and Plan Ad Hoc Committee Update
    Discussion Comment

    Ad Hoc Committee update and possible recommendation to the board.
11. Cross-Connection Control Program Ordinance #2025.01: Version #3 
    Discussion Possible Action Comment

    Supersede 1st and 2nd version originally approved at the 5-12-2025 Special Board Meeting by approving version 3 of the Cross-Connection Control Program Ordinance #2025-01. (Tabled 8-26-2025)
12. Sanitary Sewer Management Plan (SSMP)
    Discussion Possible Action Comment

    Adopt 2025 Draft
13. Seasonal Meter Reader / Maintenance Job Description Policy
    Discussion Possible Action Comment

    Possibly approve Seasonal Meter Reader / Maintenance Position Job Description.
14. Fechter CPA Services
    Discussion Possible Action Comment

    Approve temporary services agreement
15. RT Dennis Accountancy
    Discussion Possible Action Comment

    District Auditor Contract approval 2025-2027
16. Board Education 
    Discussion Possible Action Comment

    Board education upcoming classes:  

    A.  Board Vacancies (SCDA Webinar): September 23rd at 10:00am 

    B.  GM Annual Review Process (SCDA Webinar): December 2nd at 11:00am

    C.  Leadership Academy (Redding): October 5th-8th

    D. Board Secretary Conference (Santa Rosa): October 27th-29th
17. CPUD Mission Statement
    Discussion Possible Action Comment

    Review and possible update of the current CPUD Misson Statement
18. Local Union Representatives
    Discussion Comment

    • Local 39 / Stationary Engineers (CPUD Misc.)

19. 198 Main St. "Big Bay' Rental Agreement with Monley Hamlin
    Discussion Comment

    Approve lease agreement
20. 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.
21. Closed Session
    Discussion Possible Action Comment
    • Labor Negotiations Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
      

      A. 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

      B. Indian Valley Community Services District Mutual Aid Agreement

    • Litigation - Anticipated Litigation (Significant Exposure to Litigation)
      

      Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(b)

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

      Kahlen Group/Spatial Wave.

    • Real Estate Negotiations Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
      

      Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Gov Code Section 54956.8) 

      Peninsula Fire Protection District lease agreement: 251 Airport Rd.

    • Litigation - Pending/Existing Litigation
      Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)

      Matthew Maumoynier vs Chester Public Utility District et al. Defendants Chester PUD, Adam Cox, and Matthew Balzarini. Case number: CV23-00234, in Plumas Superior Court.

22. 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 and Salary Schedule
23. Kahlen Group/Spatial Wave Agreement
    Discussion Possible Action Comment
24. Anticipated Litigation
    Discussion Possible Action Comment

    Possible Approval for the General manager to communicate on the behalf of the district to outside agencies regarding anticipated litigation.
25. Correspondence 
    Discussion Comment
26. Comments
    Discussion Comment

    • Directors

    • Staff

27. 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.