Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm by Kimberly Green.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
  Led by Kimberly Green
2. Roll Call
  
  Present: Stephen Graffweg, Kimberly Green, Stephen Voboril, Royce Raker, Susan Martinez
  
  Staff Present: Guests 2Staff 4
Agenda Approval Susan Martinez motioned to approve. Royce Raker seconded the motion.

The motion passed with the following vote:
5 In Favor Opposed
Abstained Absent Recused
Approval of Meeting Minutes
1. February 25, 2025, Regular Meeting
  Royce Raker motioned to approve. Stephen Voboril seconded the motion.
  
  The motion passed with the following vote:
  5 In Favor Opposed
  Abstained Absent Recused
2. March 13, 2025, Special Meeting
  
  Director Raker abstained as he was not present at the March 13th Special Meeting.
  Stephen Voboril motioned to approve. Susan Martinez seconded the motion.
  
  The motion passed with the following vote:
  4 In Favor Opposed
  1 Abstained Absent Recused
Approve Financials
GM Cox explained the balance sheet cash flow. He expects Water and Sewer to end the fiscal year with savings in their budgets, despite the unexpected equipment and repair expenses.
After tax season, the Auditor and CPA will be invited to attend a board meeting to explain the financials in detail.
Some of the Ambulance repair costs showing in Vehicle Expense will be paid by Peninsula Fire.
Director Green wants to make sure they are staying within policy. She recognized that we have an aging infrastructure.
Director Voboril expressed concern about sewer expenses in total being over 130K more than last year.
Director Martinez stated that if the overall budget is met, that in total, all is considered okay.
After further discussion, the consensus is that no further direction is needed to staff on the changing of the budgeted figures.
Stephen Voboril motioned to approve. Susan Martinez seconded the motion.

The motion passed with the following vote:
5 In Favor Opposed
Abstained Absent Recused
General Manager Report: Adam Cox
GM Cox stated that Chief Sonsteng has been buttoning up the Peninsula Fire Annexation/Transfer.
He would like the 2 agreements with Peninsula Fire wrapped up before June 30th. 1. Station lease. 2. Admin. Support services.
He is working on the Plumas County lease agreement for 251 Chester Airport Rd.
He is doing research on the Prop 218 process for a streetlight annual parcel fee of approximately $23.00 per parcel.
He and Sophia Meyer met with the Local 39 bargaining unit and have begun negotiations.
Utility Operations Manager: Allan Homme
GM Cox encouraged board members to take up Mr. Homme's invitation of a district tour. Director Martinez stated her tour was earlier that day and was very informative as well as eye-opening.
The 2 plows that have electrical issues will be serviced over the summer by a specialist in Sparks Navada. A couple of the Directors have connections with mobile mechanics. They will get GM Cox that contact information 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.)
  
  No comment at this time.
General Manager Job Application Review Ad Hoc Committee Update
Director Voboril stated that the committee reviewed 2 applications. Director Green shared that they have met with one of the applicants preliminarily. A Special Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 27th at 5:00pm for Closed Sesson for GM job application review.
Resolution #2025-439: CalPERS Employer Paid Member Contributions
GM Cox stated this is a housekeeping item with PERS referencing the employer paying zero percentage of the employee portion of the retirement contributions for all categories: Safety, Miscellaneous, PEPRA and Classic members.
Stephen Voboril motioned to approve. Susan Martinez seconded the motion.

The motion passed with the following vote:
5 In Favor Opposed
Abstained Absent Recused
Transfer of Fire Apparatus
GM Cox stated the list in the board packet was intended to be included in the LAFCo packet. The list of the vehicles going to Peninsula Fire are intended to still service the Chester community. Most will likely be housed here at the Chester station.
GM Cox stated that the new 300K Ambulance we were just approved for by the KBK Grant will likely to be leased to Peninsula Fire. That agreement has not been negotiated.
Director Green stated that replacing a ladder truck could cost two million. GM Cox stated the current ladder truck has been fixed by our mobile mechanic and is working very well.
Public Comment: Non Agenda Items
Darrah Hopper, a Firewise Rep. stated that there will be a meeting on April 1st. here in the CPUD conference room at 10:00am. Joe Walton will be presenting on 2 new laws that insurance companies are having to take into effect. 1. Zero percent compliant for < 5' clearance. 2. Zero percent compliant regarding fences being attached to the house.
Closed Session
1. Conference with Labor Negotiators Adam Cox and Sophia Meyer - Unit: Local 39
  
  The board adjourned to Closed Session at 6:40pm and reconvened at 7:12pm.
  Director Green reported out that negotiations were discussed with no action taken.
Correspondence
none
Comments
Directors: None
Staff: None
Adjournment
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting 7:13pm by Director Voboril. Director Martinez seconded the motion. All in favor, meeting adjourned.

Posted 3:21 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 3:21 pm by Cheryl Johnson, CPUD Clerk to the Board