Georgetown Divide Public Utility District- Agenda

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

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.

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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 Calendar
Discussion Possible Action Comment
These routine items are expected to be acted upon at one time without discussion. Any Board Member, staff member or interested public party may request that an item be removed from the consent calendar for discussion
- Approval of Minutes • December 12, 2025
- Resignations from Irrigation Committee
- Moving Executive Assistant Position to Exempt Status
Office/Finance Manager's Report
Discussion Comment
- Financial Reports
- Investment Report - Q1
- Grant Report
Informational Items
Discussion Comment
- Board Reports
  SB 707 and SB 827 Update from Legal Counsel
- Operation Manager’s Report
- Water Resources Manager’s Report
- General Manager’s Report
COMMITTEES
Discussion Comment
- Irrigation Committee – Kristy McKay, Chair – Next February 17, 2026
  • Board Liaisons: Director Seaman and Fisher
- Finance Committee – William Gorenc, Chair - Next January 22, 2026
  • Board Liaisons: Directors Saunders 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 - Receive Update from Vectis
  Possible Action- Discuss and establish District positions on the presented legislation and developments.
- Interview and Consider New Members for the Irrigation Committee
  Possible Action- Accept applications for new members. Approve Resolution 2026-XX for these changes
- Consider updates to the Travel Policies and Align them Between Staff and Employees, Policies 4025 and 4090.
  
  · Possible Action- Consider changes to the travel policies and align staff and board requirements. Approve Resolution 2026-XX for these changes.
- Discuss Updates to the GDPUD Strategic Plan
  
  · Possible Action- Discuss and provide suggestions to the GDPUD Strategic Plan.
- Consider the Addition of a Staff Appreciation Incentive and a Staff Longevity Award
  
  · Possible Action- Consider approving the start of staff appreciation incentives and staff longevity awards.
- Consider Submitting Letter for Intent to Participate in Water Transfer Program
  
  · Possible Action- Authorize Staff to submit a letter of intent for the Water Transfer program.
- Discuss the Date to Hold a 2026 Urban Water Management Plan Town Hall to Update the Public
  
  · Possible Action- Authorize Staff to work with Pilot Hill Grange to set up a Town Hall to discuss the UWMP for 2026 on March XX, 2026.
Closed Session
Discussion Possible Action Comment
- Litigation - Anticipated Litigation (Initiation of Litigation)
  Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) Initiation of Litigation: 1 case
BOARD MEMBER REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONS TO FUTURE MEETING AGENDAS
Discussion Comment
Opportunity for Board members to discuss and provide input for future meetings.
NEXT MEETING DATE AND ADJOURNMENT
Discussion Comment
The next Regular Meeting will be February 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at the District Office, 6425 Main Street, Georgetown, California 95634.