Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm by Kimberly Green.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
  Led by Stephen Graffweg
2. Roll Call
  
  Present: Stephen Graffweg, Kimberly Green, Stephen Voboril, Royce Raker, Susan Martinez
  
  Staff Present: Staff: 5Guests: 4 plus Nick McGann, Drinking Water Engineer with State Water Resource Control Board.
Agenda Approval
Director Green and GM Mullaney left the meeting at 5:34pm and returned at 5:36pm
Stephen Graffweg 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. July 22, 2025, Regular Meeting
  
  No Discussion
  Stephen Voboril motioned to approve. Susan Martinez seconded the motion.
  
  The motion passed with the following vote:
  5 In Favor Opposed
  Abstained Absent Recused
Approve Financials
1. June 2025 Financials: CPA Report
  No Action
2. July 2025 Financials: Checks for the Month, Deposits for the Month and Employee Position Report.
  
  GM Mullaney stated there is nothing to approve as June and July are not accurate. Board members asked questions regarding payables to their satisfaction.
Grants Update
GM Mullaney read from her report.
Wastewater Collection Grant needs another extension. The cap could change from the current cap of 50 million during the 25-26 fiscal year.
RCAC has a list of grants that they can apply for, on our behalf, and their fees could be paid for within approved grants.
Reports to the Board of Directors
1. General Manager's Report
  
  15 Applicants for the Seasonal Position
  Job Description still being developed with UOM Homme.
  Hanger needs to be cleaned out, Peninsula Fire isn't going to use it.
  Rick, the SFO for CSDA may come and do financial training here if we can get multiple, surrounding districts to attend as well.
  If Plumas County Board of Supervisors can't find a 3rd person for quorum in December, then the entire PC Board of Supervisors becomes the CPUD board of directors until seat appointments can be made.
2. Utility Operation Manager's Report
  
  GM Mullaney read for the report. Brief Discussion.
State Water Resource Control Board Regulator, Division of Drinking Water, Engineer Nick McGann present
Mr. McGann: Explained the different types of Backflow assemblies and what type would be needed for different types of hazards the consumer's water usage might inflict on the districts water supply if not protected properly.
All connections to the water main need some type of protection/assembly.
It's an ongoing program once the ordinance and plan are approved; re-evaluations of hazards will be needed. The plan is a live, in progress document.
Weather protection of the above ground devices was discussed. Fear of snowplow damage. Fear of freezing. It was mentioned that most would be drained and off during the winter, as irrigation is winterized.
GM Mullaney stated that UOM Homme is the certified Backflow specialist and is doing the correct process by starting with Businesses that are high risk. Mr. McGann stated a formal assessment by the specialist for high hazards will be signed off by said specialist.
Mr. McGann stated public education is key, with giving public handbooks, sending out surveys and mailers.
He reiterated that the ordinance is the document needed stating we have the ability to enforce the plan.
He stated that the list is not all inclusive and each property we be evaluated on a case-by-case basis based on a physical, hands-on survey.
Director Raker leaves the meeting at 7:00pm
After much discussion, an ad hoc committee was designated.
Mr. McGann was thanked for attending and for all the information. Mr. McGann leaves the meeting.
Cross-Connection Control Program Ordinance #2025.01: Version 2 and Plan
After the discussion under agenda #7, the motion was made to table the approval of the Ordinance and Plan.
Stephen Graffweg motioned to approve. Stephen Voboril seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye Stephen Graffweg Aye Kimberly Green Aye Stephen Voboril Nay Susan Martinez Absent Royce Raker
Local Union Representatives
1. Local 39 / Stationary Engineers (CPUD Misc.)
  
  Shop Steward Cheryl Johnson read a letter from the Local 39 Bargaining Unit dated 8-26-2025, which included a request of documents and clarifications and then presented a copy of the letter to each member of the Board of Directors and GM Mullaney.
2025-2026 Budget
Fire Budget error corrected, removed revenue and expenses 500 and 600. Kept 20% administrative employee expenses and need to add in Peninsula Fire reimbursement revenue.
The duties that administration does for PFPD was discussed briefly. Director Voboril stated that it's been a problem in the past.
GM Mullaney explained the format as being 4 years previous and 4 years projected. The water numbers are random until a rate study is done. We may not be able to put away reserves, the (2) 100K lines are arbitrary right now.
Ending net position explained. Sewer -206K net position. Depreciation needs to be added into budget.
One-time revenue can't be included into rate study. "Other Revenue" is separated within the budget as extra, unplanned for, funds.
Director Martinez asked for back up documents like the preliminary budget showed Other Income, Professional Services tabs etc. GM Mullaney will be happy to provide reports.
Cheryl explained that Facilities is a fairly new GL account.
GM Mullaney explained that the budget presented today is strictly based off of financials.
She explained that the 100 Fund, Streetlights is going away. This expense will be split evenly between a Street light expense general ledge line from Fund 200 and Fund 300 to be paid from the ad vol arum tax.
GM Mullaney confirmed that the wages, taxes and benefits figure was taken off of the June 2025 Financials and 5% was added to create the budget line items.
Stephen Graffweg motioned to approve. Stephen Voboril seconded the motion.

The motion passed with the following vote:
  4   In Favor         Opposed
     Abstained      1   Absent         Recused
2023-2024 Audit
GM Mullaney explained that the next Audit will be completed much quicker than this one was. There were communication issues in getting the 23-24 Audit finished. She stated to pay attention to Cash, and page 6 and 7 for net position. Compared Audits to financials and there are big differences ranging from -173K to -900K. She will work on how to correct the issue.
Stephen Voboril motioned to approve. Susan Martinez seconded the motion.

The motion passed with the following vote:
4 In Favor Opposed
Abstained 1 Absent Recused
Resolution 2025.01: Plumas County Taxroll Collection
GM Mullaney stated she vetted the resolution through Prentice Long and she confirmed there is liability risk to the district. She stated the resolution isn't going to change and has been the same for years and recommended approving it.
Stephen Voboril motioned to approve. Susan Martinez seconded the motion.

The motion passed with the following vote:
4 In Favor Opposed
Abstained 1 Absent Recused
Dynamic District Solutions, Bonnie Mullaney; Independent Contractor Agreement for CPUD General Manager Services.
GM Mullaney stated the only change to this version is the addition of the DBA.
Stephen Voboril motioned to approve. Susan Martinez seconded the motion.

The motion passed with the following vote:
4 In Favor Opposed
Abstained 1 Absent Recused
Cooperative Personnel Services - Consulting
GM Mullaney stated that we did not accept the agreement with the 22K quote from CPA service last month.
She talked them into an hourly rate for a salary and benefits study review with a 5K max. She will do all the research and add it to the spreadsheet they provided, and they will just make sure the information is correct.
Director Graffweg and Director Martinez had concerns on if this service is really needed. Director Green said it may give relief to have outside eyes review it.
Stephen Voboril motioned to approve. Stephen Graffweg seconded the motion.

The motion passed with the following vote:
4 In Favor Opposed
Abstained 1 Absent Recused
Public Comment: Non Agenda Items
A Public Member thanked the board for all the cross-connection information and inviting the speaker.
Closed Session
1. Conference with Labor Negotiators Bonnie Mullaney and Margaret Long; Prentice Long PC Law Firm RE: Miscellaneous Unit: Stationary Engineer's Local 39 2025-2028 MOU and Salary Schedule.
  
  Update given to the Board from GM Mullaney.
2. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release: A. RTDennis Accountancy, CPUD District Auditor.
  B. Hire a CPA to assess 24-25 Financials
  
  Direction given to GM Mullaney.
3. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Gov Code Section 54956.8)
  A. Foos: 198 Main Rental or Purchase
  B. Peninsula Fire Protection District: CPUD Facility Rental Agreement
  C. Tony Sand: 198 Main Casita Possible Rental Agreement
  
  A. Direction given to GM Mullaney
  B. Discussion, no action.
  C. Direction given to GM Mullaney
Correspondence
none
Comments
1. Directors
  
  none
2. Staff
  
  none
Adjournment
Director Voboril made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9.17pm. Director Martinez 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