Chester Public Utility District
Agenda

Regular Meeting
December 17, 2024 05:30 PM
251 Chester Airport Rd, Chester, CA 96020
https://chesterpud.org

Board of Directors
Stephen Graffweg •  Kimberly Green •  Arthur Tharpe •  Stephen Voboril •  Royce Raker

RULES AND PROCEDURES OF THIS BOARD & MISSION STATEMENT

Public Comment: Non-Agenda Items

The board cannot take action on comments regarding non-agenda items. We do, however, value public input and will consider comments for future action. Comments on non-agenda items are not accepted at special meetings.

Public Comment: Agenda Items

The chairperson or presiding officer shall have the exclusive authority to recognize speakers from the public during the point of discussion and before is taken for each agenda item within the agenda. Although there is no time limit, comments are respectfully requested to be within 3 minutes per speaker per agenda item.

MISSION STATEMENT

Chester Public Utility District is dedicated to fostering transparency, accountability, fiscal responsibility, and ethical governance, while safeguarding natural resources and delivering essential services with efficiency, respect, and integrity.

1. Call to Order

   • Pledge of Allegiance

   • Roll Call

2. Agenda Approval
   Discussion Possible Action Comment
3. Approval of Meeting Minutes
   Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

   • November 19, 2024 Regular Meeting

4. Approve Financials
   Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

   November 2024 Financials
5. General Manager Report: Adam Cox
   Discussion Comment
6. Fire Chief Report: Richard Sonsteng
   Discussion Comment
7. Utility Operations Manager: Allan Homme
   Discussion Comment
8. Local Union Representatives
   Discussion Comment

   • Local 5317 / Chester Professional Firefighter's Association (CFD Safety)

   • Local 39 / Stationary Engineers (CPUD Misc.)

9. Board of Directors: Elect Board Officers for 2025
   Discussion Possible Action Comment

   Nominate and Elect a Board Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary/Treasurer for 2025.
10. Regular Board Meeting 2025 Schedule
    Discussion Possible Action Comment

    Set the Day and Time for the 2025 Regular Board Meetings.
11. Policy Review: Sections: 3400, 3500, 4100, 4200.
    Discussion Comment
12. Waste Management Agreement
    Discussion Comment    View Item

    Notice of intent to renew
13. Public Comment: Non Agenda Items
    Discussion Comment

    The board cannot take action on comments regarding non-agenda items. We do, however, value public input and will consider comments for future action
14. Closed Session
    Discussion Possible Action Comment
    • Litigation - Anticipated Litigation (Significant Exposure to Litigation)
      Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) or (3)
    • Litigation - Anticipated Litigation (Initiation of Litigation)
      Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4)
    • Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
      Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
15. Correspondence 
    Discussion Comment
16. Comments
    Discussion Comment

    Directors

    Staff
17. Adjournment

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting please contact Cheryl Johnson at (530) 258-2171. Notification prior to the meeting will enable the Chester Public Utility District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility.