Chester Public Utility District
Agenda

Regular Meeting
December 16, 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

   • Recite Mission Statement

2. Accept the Plumas County Board of Supervisor's Appointed Board Member
   Discussion Possible Action Comment

   The newly appointed board member will recite the "Oath of Office" and assume their seat.
3. Agenda Approval
   Discussion Possible Action Comment
4. Consent Agenda
   Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item
   These items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. The Board will act upon them at one time without discussion. Any Board members, staff member or interested party may request that an item be removed from the consent agenda for discussion.

   • 2025 October 28 Regular Meeting Minutes

   • 2025 November 24 Special Meeting Minutes

5. Financials
   Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

   Approve CPA Month End Reports

   2025 September Financials 

   2025 October Financials

   2025 November Financials 

   Additional documents included for reference purposes only.
6. Reports to the Board for October & November: by General Manager Bonnie Mullaney
   Discussion Comment    View Item

   General Manager

   Utility Operation Manager
7. Grant updates: by General Manager Mullaney
   Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

   Grant History Ledger, 2025 October and November Grant Tracker and Grant Updates.

   Update the Board on all current Grants' statuses.

   Update the Board on any new Grants.
8. CPUD Education & Training
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   Update on upcoming Trainings and Education opportunities.

   Reports to the board on attended classes and conferences.
9. Local Union Representatives
   Discussion Comment

   • Local 39 / Stationary Engineers (CPUD Misc.)

10. Set Dates and Times for Regular Board Meetings for 2026
    Discussion Possible Action Comment

    Set the date and time that the regular CPUD board meetings will take place for 2026.
11. Create an Interfund Loan: Fire Fund (400) owes Sanitation Fund (300) $215,869.00.
    Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

    Possible creation of a loan between the Fire Fund and Sanitation Fund for $215,869.00.  The terms and interest rate are determined within Inter-Fund Loan Agreement.  Interfund loan policy submitted for reference purposes only.
12. 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.
13. Closed Session
    Discussion Possible Action Comment
14. 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
15. 251 Chester Airport Rd. Sublease Agreement between Peninsula Fire Protection District and CPUD.
    Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

    Possible approval of PFPD Sublease Agreement: 251 Chester Airport Rd: Crew Quarters & Engine Bays.
16. CPA Professional Services: Payroll Processing and Reporting and Monthly Financial Reconciliations and Reporting.
    Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

    Possible approval of CPA Engagement Letter, and Services Agreement with Fechter & Company
17. Correspondence 
    Discussion Comment

    Completed 700 Form needed as "assuming office" for newly appointed Board Member.
18. Comments
    Discussion Comment

    • Directors

    • Staff

19. 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.