Chester Public Utility District
Agenda

Regular Meeting
April 22, 2025 05:30 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. Agenda Approval
   Discussion Possible Action Comment
3. Approval of Meeting Minutes
   Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

   • March 25, 2025, Regular Meeting

   • March 27, 2025, Special Meeting

   • April 3, 2025, Special Meeting

   • April 10, 2025, Special Meeting

4. Approve Financials
   Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

   March 2025 Financials
5. General Manager Report: Adam Cox
   Discussion Comment

   -Airport Road Building Lease
   -Street Light Assessment
   -Peninsula Fire Lease & Service Agreement 
   -Work at 198 Main Street
   -Status of 2025-26 budget
   -Cross Connection Control Policy 
   -Website Procedures and Access
   -Procedures for Public Records Requests
6. Utility Operations Manager: Allan Homme
   Discussion Comment
7. Local Union Representatives
   Discussion Comment

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

   • Local 39 / Stationary Engineers (CPUD Misc.)

8. General Manager Job Application Review Ad Hoc Committee Update
   Discussion Comment
9. Plumas Bank Signature Card Update
   Discussion Possible Action Comment

   Remove Arthur Tharpe.  Add Susan Martinez. Kimberly Green, Steve Voboril, Steve Graffweg and Royce Raker remain signors.
10. Tower Co Lease Agreement
    Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

    Amendment #1: Satisfies the PG&E vegetation management requirements. 
11. Purchase Approval: 4th Avenue Lift Station Pump #2 Repair Parts
    Discussion Possible Action Comment    View Item

    Approval of parts and service from PAC Machine Co. 
12. Discussion: Future Use of 198 Main Street
    Discussion Comment
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
    • Public Employee Appointment
      
      Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Public Employee Appointment General Manager
    • Labor Negotiations Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
      

      Conference with Labor Negotiators Adam Cox and Sophia Meyer - Unit: Local 39

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.