Georgetown Divide Public Utility District- Agenda

President Donna Seaman • Vice President Michael Saunders • Treasurer Robert Stovall • Director Mitch MacDonald • Director Andy Fisher

MISSION STATEMENT

It is the purpose of the Georgetown Divide Public Utility District to:

• Provide reliable water supplies.

• Ensure high-quality drinking water.

• Promote stewardship to protect community resources, public health, and quality of life.

• Provide excellent and responsive customer services through dedicated and valued staff.

• Ensure fiscal responsibility and accountability are observed by balancing immediate and long-term needs.

NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person in the Board room of the Georgetown Divide Public Utility District office, located at 6425 Main Street in Georgetown. This meeting will be open to all members of the public. As a courtesy, and technology permitting, the public may also choose to observe and participate via video conference. In the event of a disruption to Zoom for any reason, Zoom may be disabled, and remote participation may be suspended or eliminated without notice. Remote participants are encouraged to attend in person rather than via Zoom to ensure their opportunity to participate in the meeting. Zoom is a courtesy to the public, but the District cannot guarantee against any interruption or disruption of the meeting to Zoom participants.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81476655076?pwd=UlZJNEw4eVZ1STJNTHZ5TXFiNGp3Zz09

Meeting ID: 814 7665 5076 and Passcode: 982328 or via teleconference by calling 1-669-900-6833 , Please note that any person attending via teleconference will be sharing the phone number from which they call with the Board and the public.

How to Submit Written Public Comment

Written public comment submissions should be received by noon on the day of the meeting. If you would like to comment on any agenda item, please click on the “Comment” tab located near the applicable agenda item. All written comments received will be distributed to the Board, identified as written public comment for the corresponding item(s), and made available for inspection upon request, but will not be read aloud during the meeting. Unless otherwise exempt, please note that personal information provided in communications may be subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act.

• By Email: Send your comment to ea@gd-pud.org.

• By Mail: Address your comment to the Clerk of the Board, 6425 Main Street, Georgetown, CA 95634

Please state the meeting date and agenda item number(s) your public comment(s) apply to. For further information, please contact the Clerk of the Board at ea@gd-pud.org.

Call to Order
- Roll Call
- Pledge of Allegiance
Adoption of Agenda
Discussion Possible Action Comment
Public Comments
Discussion Comment
(Please review the criteria below before participating in the public forum.)Pursuant to the Government Code Section 54954.3 (The Brown Act), members of the public shall be afforded the opportunity to speak on any agenda item. The Board President will call for public comment. Those wishing to address the Board on a matter that is not on the agenda, and within the jurisdictional authority of the District, may do so during the Public Forum. Follow the procedures for speaking: A. Public members desiring to provide comments, must raise their hand and wait to be recognized by the Board President, speak from the podium, and begin by stating their name. B. If participating via teleconference, please utilize the raise your hand feature. The President will call upon you by addressing you by the name or phone number indicated. C. Comments must be directed only to the Board. D. Disruptive conduct shall not be permitted at any Board meeting. Persistence in disruptive conduct shall be grounds for summary termination of the privilege to address the Board of Directors. E. There is a three (3)–minute time limit per speaker and/or 15 minutes in total. F. The Board is not permitted to take action on items addressed under the Public Forum. G. The Board President is responsible for maintaining an orderly meeting.
Consent Agenda
Discussion Possible Action Comment
- Approval of Minutes • August 13, 2025, Regular Meeting
Office/Finance Manager's Report
Discussion Comment
- Financial Reports - June FYE/July
- Investment Report
- Grant Report
Informational Items
Discussion Comment
- Board Reports
- Operation Manager’s Report
- Water Resources Manager’s Report
- General Manager’s Report
COMMITTEES
Discussion Comment
- Irrigation Committee – Kristy McKay, Chair – Next Meeting October 21, 2025
  • Board Liaisons: Director Seaman
- Finance Committee – Andy Fisher, Chair - Next Meeting October 23, 2025
  • Board Liaisons: Directors MacDonald and Stovall
- Ad-Hoc Strategic Planning Committee - Meetings held, as necessary.
  • Board Liaisons: Directors Seaman and Stovall
ACTION ITEMS
Discussion Possible Action Comment
- Receive Legislative Update and Develop District Positions
  • Possible Action- Discuss and establish District positions on the presented legislation
- Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) Consultant Selection
  • Possible Action- Provide direction to District Staff whether or not to direct contract with consultant Zanjero for the completion required reports
- Board Member Appointment Process
  • Possible Action- Consider appointment of new Board member from existing applicants
BOARD MEMBER REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONS TO FUTURE MEETING AGENDAS
Discussion Comment
Opportunity for Board members to discuss and provide input for future meetings.
Closed Session
Discussion Possible Action Comment
- Litigation - Pending/Existing Litigation
  Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
  Name of Case: GDPUD v. PGE
- Litigation - Anticipated Litigation (Initiation of Litigation)
  Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4): 2 cases
- Labor Negotiations Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
  Conference with Labor Negotiators -
  Agency Designated Representative: General Manager
  Employee Organization: Local 1
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Discussion Comment
NEXT MEETING DATE AND ADJOURNMENT
Discussion Comment
The next Regular Meeting will be October 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM., at the Georgetown Divide Public Utility District, 6425 Main Street, Georgetown, California 95634.