Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm by Kimberly Green.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
  Led by Royce Raker
2. Roll Call
  
  Present: Stephen Graffweg, Kimberly Green, Arthur Tharpe, Stephen Voboril, Royce Raker
  
  Staff Present: 5 Staff4 Guests
Agenda Approval
GM Cox suggested that Item #12: Waste Management be moved up, as they have representation present. Director Green asked that #12 be moved to between #8 & #9. Director Voboril's motion stated such.
Stephen Voboril motioned to approve. Arthur Tharpe seconded the motion.

The motion passed with the following vote:
5 In Favor Opposed
Abstained Absent Recused
Approval of Meeting Minutes
1. November 19, 2024 Regular Meeting
  
  No Discussion
  Royce Raker motioned to approve. Arthur Tharpe seconded the motion.
  
  The motion passed with the following vote:
  5 In Favor Opposed
  Abstained Absent Recused
Approve Financials
GM Cox: Fire deficit improving.
Midyear budget analysis next meeting, to show no fire department and how costs are allocated only to water and sewer. Common costs currently being allocated to all 3 funds will change eventually.
Dealing with write-downs from ambulance runs and IMT invoices.
Added 250K to the CLASS investment fund for sewer in December.
Board concerns: Overspending in equipment for water, sewer and wages. GM Cox stated the wages column also shows the annual lump sum UAL paid in July. The equipment column is due to well and lift station pump issues.
A few more expenses to come out of the Fire Fund: including but not limited to LAFCo and Board of Equalization fees regarding the annexation.
VFIS insurance carrier has saved us money by switching to them.
Director Voboril voiced his concerns regarding the spending on the credit cards. GM Cox stated that the spending is within the budget.
GM Cox recommended doing another rate study after the fire department annexation is completed and the reallocation of costs has been in place.
Stephen Voboril motioned to approve. Royce Raker seconded the motion.

The motion passed with the following vote:
5 In Favor Opposed
Abstained Absent Recused
General Manager Report: Adam Cox
Plumas County Board of Supervisors approved the tax share agreement today.
LAFCo Special Meeting/Public Hearing to be held in the CPUD conference room 12-27-2024 at 1:00pm. After they approve the annexation, it will be sent to the Board of Equalization.
UAL presentation is delayed, as terminating the 2 PERS safety plans may not be possible. The process is being reviewed by PERS' upper management. This process was allowable and easier to do years ago. The district would still have to pay the assumed amounts/long-term liability for those who will receive a PERS pension.
Fire Chief Report: Richard Sonsteng
Chief Sonsteng was absent. GM Cox reported:
He has been working on the inventory and the rolling stock. The type 3 may be going to Arizona for a purchase price of $15,000.00.
Utility Operations Manager: Allan Homme
Presented by GM Cox: Emergency work being done by Allan and crew.
Trucks having plow problems. Director Voboril stated that Corning Ford has very good mechanics if needed.
Local Union Representatives
1. Local 5317 / Chester Professional Firefighter's Association (CFD Safety)
  
  No one present.
2. Local 39 / Stationary Engineers (CPUD Misc.)
  
  Nothing at this time.
Board of Directors: Elect Board Officers for 2025
Director Tharpe nominated Kim Green for Board Chair. Director Voboril seconded the nomination. No other nominations were made. She accepted the nomination and thanked the board. All ayes.
Director Tharpe nominated Steve Voboril for Vice Chair. He accepted the nomination. No other nominations. All ayes.
Arthur Tharpe motioned to approve. Stephen Voboril seconded the motion.

The motion passed with the following vote:
5 In Favor Opposed
Abstained Absent Recused
Regular Board Meeting 2025 Schedule
GM Cox suggested keeping the date for the meetings for the 4th Tuesday's and the time as 5:30pm but eliminating November's meeting.
Stephen Voboril motioned to approve. Arthur Tharpe seconded the motion.

The motion passed with the following vote:
5 In Favor Opposed
Abstained Absent Recused
Policy Review: Sections: 3400, 3500, 4100, 4200.
GM Cox went through 8 of the policies that major adjustments were needed, all others only had grammatical minimal changes. After much discussion, the majority of the board were in consensus with the suggested adjustments.
Waste Management Agreement
(Discussion moved to #8. b) GM Cox stated that the agreement was up for renewal to renew for 5 years.
A Waste Management Rep. stated that the actual vote to renew will be in July. She explained that the rural waiver we qualified for is good until 2037. All the changes to the agreement will come out closer to July.
GM Cox stated that he has asked Plumas County Public Works if they would be willing to take over state reporting, as they have all the other districts in the county.
Public Comment: Non Agenda Items
none
Closed Session
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) or (3)
  Information given to and from staff. No action taken.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) Information given to and from staff. No action taken.
3. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release Information given to and from staff. No action taken.
Correspondence
none.
Comments
none
Adjournment
Director Tharpe made a motion to adjourn at 8:22pm. Director Voboril seconded the motion. All in favor, meeting adjourned.

Posted 3:18 pm on November 3, 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 November 3, 2025 3:18 pm by Cheryl Johnson, CPUD Clerk to the Board