Chester Public Utility District
Agenda

Special Meeting
March 13, 2025 03:00 PM
251 Chester Airport Rd, Chester, CA 96020
https://chesterpud.org

Board of Directors
Stephen Graffweg •  Kimberly Green •  Stephen Voboril •  Royce Raker •  Susan Martinez

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. General Manager Position Application Review
   Discussion Possible Action Comment

   Create an Ad Hoc Committee to review General Manager Applications as they are submitted.
3. Replacement of up to 4 Computers and Monitors  
   Discussion Possible Action Comment

   The computers were last purchased in 2019. The computers are quoted at approximately $900.00 each.  The monitors are approximately $150.00 each (if needed).  Our IT Professional, Patrick Tynan, will obtain the new equipment as well as administer the installation. The computers may be replaced with towers or laptops depending on the need to be mobile. Peninsula Fire will reimburse the cost of one of the computers which is dedicated to the IQS system.
4. Approve New Board Policies
   Discussion Possible Action Comment

   Over the last several months, the Board has reviewed, considered, and provided feedback on a new board policy handbook.  The handbook template was provided by the California Special District Association.  The board may approve the drafts to be approved at the next regular meeting.

   • Section 1000: General

   • Section 2000: Administration

     2100 Financial Management

     2200 Inventory and Property Management

     2300 Risk Management

     2400 Communications and Technology

   • Section 3000: Personnel

     3100 Employment Practices

     3200 Standard of Conduct

     3300 Communications

     3400 Compensation and Benefits

     3500 Health Safety & Security

   • Section 4000: Board

     4100 Board of Directors

     4200 Board Meetings

5. 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.